What's New
November 4, 2025
Hong Kong rose to rank fourth globally in digital competitiveness
In the latest World Digital Competitiveness Ranking (WDCR) 2025 published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), Hong Kong ranked fourth globally, up further by three places after rising by three places last year. Among the three factors in WDCR 2025, Hong Kong continued to perform well and remained third and fifth globally in "Technology" and "Knowledge" respectively, while ranking in "Future readiness" improved notably by five places to tenth.
Oct 31 - Nov 1, 2025
CE attends APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Korea
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, attended the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, Korea on November 1 to exchange views with leaders of other economies on issues including AI development and demographic changes.
October 21, 2025
FS attends APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting in Incheon, Korea
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, attended the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting in Incheon, Korea on October 21, and met with the Chair of the Meeting, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Korea, Mr Koo Yun-cheol. During the session on the global and regional economic outlooks, he stressed that Hong Kong, China remains firmly committed to upholding a free and open trade and investment environment, providing global enterprises and investors with a stable, consistent and predictable business environment.
Oct 20 - Oct 23, 2025
SJ attends APEC Structural Reform Ministerial Meeting in Korea
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, attended the 2025 APEC Structural Reform Ministerial Meeting in Incheon, Korea on October 22 and discussed with ministers from APEC member economies and representatives of international organisations the relevant legal and policy measures of how structural reform can help build a sustainable future.
Sep 26 - Oct 25, 2025
Hong Kong Week 2025@Seoul (September to October)
Hong Kong Week 2025@Seoul will be held in Seoul from September 26 to October 25, 2025, featuring 14 programmes with 65 performances and activities encompassing dance, music, movies, Chinese paintings, comics and fashion design.
July 25 - Oct 19, 2025
Wu Guanzhong Art Sponsorship Overseas Exhibition Series: Wu Guanzhong: Between Black and White to be held in Seoul (July)
For the first time in Korea, the Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) will bring an exhibition of artworks by the twentieth-century Chinese painting master Wu Guanzhong (1919 – 2010) to the Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum, Seoul Arts Center from July 25 to October 19, 2025. The exhibition is a pre-festival programme of “Hong Kong Week 2025@Seoul”.
October 6, 2025
GoGlobal Task Force officially launched as one-stop platform to attract Mainland enterprises to go global via Hong Kong
The 2025 Policy Address proposes integrating Hong Kong's overseas offices, including those under the Invest Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, as well as Hong Kong offices on the Mainland, to set up a one-stop platform, the GoGlobal Task Force, to proactively attract Mainland enterprises seeking to expand their overseas business to "go global via Hong Kong".
October 1, 2025
Air Passenger Departure Tax Exemption
The Airport Authority Hong Kong will launch a new Refund Application Platform for the air passenger departure tax (APDT) on 1 October 2025. Eligible passengers who have paid the APDT at the time of purchasing the air tickets may easily apply for tax refunds by simply uploading supporting documents to the platform.
September 25, 2025
Hong Kong once again ranks as the world's freest economy
In the Economic Freedom of the World 2025 Annual Report (2025 Report) released by the Fraser Institute, Hong Kong has once again been ranked as the world's freest economy. Among the five areas of assessment, Hong Kong retains the top position in "Freedom to trade internationally", while securing the third position in "Sound money" and "Regulation".
Sep 17, 2025
Policy Address: Deepening Reforms for Our People and Leveraging Our Strengths for a Brighter Future
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee announced his fourth Policy Address entitled "Deepening Reforms for Our People and Leveraging Our Strengths for a Brighter Future", setting out a range of initiatives anchored in two pillars - the economy and people's livelihood, enabling citizens to enjoy better quality of life. Mr Lee said, "This year marks the conclusion of the National 14th Five Year Plan period and the preparatory year for the 15th Five Year Plan. This Policy Address serves as a roadmap for Hong Kong to strive for a vibrant economy, pursue development, and improve people's livelihood - accelerating our advancement from stability to prosperity."
Sep 9, 2025
Hong Kong leaps to fourth place and ranks first in Asia in World Talent Ranking 2025
The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) published the World Talent Ranking 2025. Hong Kong's ranking leapt markedly to fourth globally from ninth last year, marking the highest-ever ranking and ranking first in Asia. For the second consecutive year, Hong Kong improved across all three ranked talent competitiveness factors, "Appeal," "Readiness" and "Investment and Development."
August 4, 2025
SITI attends APEC Digital and AI Ministerial Meeting in Incheon, Korea
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Digital and AI Ministerial Meeting (DMM) in Incheon, Korea. Under this year's theme "Digital and AI Transformation toward Prosperity and Sustainable Growth for All", Professor Sun called for international collaboration to advocate for the safe and responsible adoption of digital and AI technologies, and foster innovation across the region.
