What's New
June 19, 2025
Excellent performance of Hong Kong's higher education system showcases effectiveness of government measures
According to the World University Rankings 2026 published by Quacquarelli Symonds, an international higher education organisation, University Grants Committee-funded universities have continued to hold top spots, with five of them staying in the world's top 100, making Hong Kong the place with the highest concentration of top-ranked universities globally (56 per cent). The encouraging achievements not only recognise the unremitting efforts and continuous pursuit of excellence of higher education institutions but also bear testimony to the Government's long-term commitment to investing in education and enhancing the competitiveness of higher education institutions.
June 17, 2025
Hong Kong ranks among world's top three most competitive economies in World Competitiveness Yearbook 2025
In the latest World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY) 2025 published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), Hong Kong's global competitiveness rises by two places further to third globally, after improving by two places to fifth last year. This marks Hong Kong's return to the global top three for the first time since 2019.
June 1, 2025
Hong Kong Cup dragon boat race held in Yokohama, Japan
The Hong Kong Cup dragon boat race was held at the promenade of Yamashita Park in Yokohama, Japan on June 1. The championship went to Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association, which beat 30 other teams in the race.
May 23, 2025
Hong Kong Night held in Niigata to promote closer regional Asian economic and trade ties
The Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide met in Niigata, Japan, for the Asia Forum 2025, which is an annual regional conference, running May 21 to 23. The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Tokyo) and the Niigata Chapter of the Japan Hong Kong Society took the opportunity to hold the Hong Kong Night on May 22. The event is a highlight programme under the Asia Forum 2025 to promote closer regional economic and trade ties, understanding and co-operation, as well as cultural and tourism exchanges among member associations in Asia.
March 20, 2025
Hong Kong movie showcased at Osaka Asian Film Festival
Sponsored by the Cultural, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency and the Film Development Fund, with the support from the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Tokyo), the "Hong Kong Gala Screening" featuring the Hong Kong film "Last Song For You" was held in Osaka on 20 March during the 20th Osaka Asian Film Festival.
March 20, 2025
Hong Kong maintains third place globally with higher rating in Global Financial Centres Index
Hong Kong maintained third place globally, with the overall rating increased, in the Global Financial Centres Index Report published by Z/Yen from the United Kingdom and the China Development Institute from Shenzhen.
March 19, 2025
HKETO held spring reception in Tokyo to celebrate arrival of spring and flower blossom season
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Tokyo) organised a spring reception in Tokyo on 19 March to celebrate the arrival of spring and flower blossom season.
February 26, 2025
2025-26 Budget: Accelerating Development through Reform and Innovation
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, unveiled on 26 February the 2025-26 Budget, which presents a series of measures aimed at fast-tracking the high-quality development of Hong Kong's economy through transformation and innovation. These include promoting Hong Kong into an international exchange and cooperation hub for the AI industry, accelerating the development of the Northern Metropolis, and pursuing the concept of "tourism is everywhere".
November 1, 2024
"Making Waves - Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema" film festival commences in Tokyo
The third edition of "Making Waves - Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema", a Hong Kong film tour, is being held in Japan in November, showcasing a selection of new and restored Hong Kong films in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka. The opening ceremony was held in Tokyo on 1 November.
October 31, 2024
Reception held in Tokyo to promote Hong Kong film industry
A Hong Kong Night reception, which tied in with the Tokyo International Film Festival and the "Making Waves - Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema" film tour in Japan, was held in Tokyo on 31 October to promote the vibrancy of Hong Kong’s film industry.
November, 2024
"Making Waves - Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema" to be held in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka in November
"Making Waves - Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema" Hong Kong film festival will be held in Tokyo (1 to 4 November), Osaka (9 to 11 November) and Fukuoka (15 to 17 November) this year.
October 16, 2024
Policy Address: Reform for Enhancing Development and Building Our Future Together
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee announced his third Policy Address entitled "Reform for Enhancing Development and Building Our Future Together", setting out a range of initiatives to create new impetus for economic development, improve people's livelihood and enhance their quality of life.
October 16, 2024
Hong Kong ranks as the world's freest economies
According to the Economic Freedom of the World 2024 Annual Report published by the Fraser Institute, Hong Kong ranks as the world's freest economies among 165 economies, up by one place from last year.
September 20, 2024
Hong Kong soars in World Talent Ranking 2024
Hong Kong has jumped seven places to No. 9 globally in the World Talent Ranking 2024 published by the International Institute for Management Development, returning to the top 10 for the first time since 2016.
August 30 & 31, 2024
Asian Youth Orchestra performs in Tokyo
The Hong Kong-based Asian Youth Orchestra played two concerts at the Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall in Tokyo on 30 and 31 August, which concluded this season’s tour across Asia. The AYO earlier played a concert in Yokohama on 28 August.
July 2 to 5, 2024
STL promotes Hong Kong's maritime and logistics advantages in Tokyo
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, led a delegation comprising the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board, the Marine Department, Invest Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to visit Tokyo to promote Hong Kong's maritime and port industry.
