As pivot points between Mainland China and the rest of the world, Hong Kong and the broader Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area both have key roles to play in the Belt and Road Initiative. As COVID-19 restrictions ease and physical gatherings are made easier, government and business leaders from around the world will converge on Hong Kong for the Belt and Road Summit at the end of this month.

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Hong Kong is uniquely positioned as a hub for Belt and Road technology and knowledge exchange. Hong Kong possesses strong R&amp;D capabilities and originality, with subversive and forward-looking R&amp;D results. The National 14th Five-Year Plan set out the vision to develop the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), and expressly supports Hong Kong&rsquo;s development as an international I&amp;T hub. Mr Mark Ivan Roblas from the Philippines attended the Belt and Road Summit 2022 in-person in Hong Kong and shared his views on regional technology and knowledge exchange. The eighth Belt and Road Summit will be held on 13-14 September 2023 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, we hope to see you there. Interviewee: Mr Mark Ivan Roblas Supervising Science Research Specialist, The Department of Science and Technology, Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) Related links: <a href="https://www.hktdc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.hktdc.com/</a>&nbsp; Belt and Road Summit: <a href="https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/conference/bnr/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/conference/bnr/en/</a>&nbsp; HKTDC Belt and Road Portal: <a href="https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/</a>

Belt and Road Summit: Connecting the Belt and Road through Technology and Knowledge Exchange

Hong Kong is uniquely positioned as a hub for Belt and Road cultural exchange. This competitive edge is anchored by Hong Kong&rsquo;s historic heritage as a bridge between East and West. Hong Kong plays an important role and actively participate in e-Sports development in the region. Mr Michael Liong from Malaysia attended the Belt and Road Summit 2022 in-person in Hong Kong and shared his views on regional cultural exchange and e-Sports development. The eighth Belt and Road Summit will be held on 13-14 September 2023 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, we hope to see you there. Interviewee: Mr Michael Liong Director, International Business, FAME International Group Related links: <a href="https://www.hktdc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.hktdc.com/</a>&nbsp; Belt and Road Summit: <a href="https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/conference/bnr/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/conference/bnr/en/</a>&nbsp; HKTDC Belt and Road Portal: <a href="https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/</a>&nbsp;

Belt and Road Summit: Connecting the Belt and Road through e-Sports

Hong Kong is uniquely positioned as an international financial and innovation hub. Hong Kong plays an important role and actively participate in digital infrastructure and fintech development in the region. Dr Pichet Durongkaveroj from Thailand attended the Belt and Road Summit 2022 in-person in Hong Kong and spoke at the session &ldquo;How Digitalization is Driving the GBA and Belt &amp; Road Development&rdquo;. The eighth Belt and Road Summit will be held on 13-14 September 2023 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, we hope to see you there. Interviewee: Dr Pichet Durongkaveroj Executive Director, Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited Related links: <a href="https://www.hktdc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.hktdc.com/</a>&nbsp; Belt and Road Summit: <a href="https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/conference/bnr/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/conference/bnr/en/</a>&nbsp; HKTDC Belt and Road Portal: <a href="https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/</a>&nbsp;

Belt and Road Summit: Connecting the Belt and Road through Digitalisation

Multilateral cooperation reinvigorating cross-border trade and investment is more important than ever to nurture Asia Pacific&rsquo;s robust recovery. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the largest free trade agreement in history embracing 30% of global population and GDP, manifests resolve to build on the Belt and Road Initiative of more than 100 countries and regions by strengthening regional economic integration globally. Dr YK Pang from Jardine Matheson Holdings spoke at the business plenary session &ldquo;Collaborate for a Bright New Era&rdquo; at the Belt and Road Summit 2022 and shared his insights on how these powerful drivers of economic growth complement to empower cross-border collaboration for businesses of all sizes. The eighth Belt and Road Summit will be held on 13-14 September 2023 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, we hope to see you there. Interviewee: Dr YK Pang, GBS, JP Deputy Managing Director &amp; Chairman of Hong Kong, Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited Related links: <a href="https://www.hktdc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.hktdc.com/</a>&nbsp; Belt and Road Summit: <a href="https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/conference/bnr/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/conference/bnr/en/</a>&nbsp; HKTDC Belt and Road Portal: <a href="https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/</a>&nbsp;

Belt and Road Summit: Collaborate for a Bright New Era

&ldquo;Business Plenary: Connecting the Belt and Road &amp; Greater Bay Area through Hong Kong&rdquo; The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area development has been in focus recently. The sixth edition of the Belt and Road Summit introduced a new thematic series GBA Track with respect to the latest trend. One of sessions dedicated to this theme was &ldquo;the Business Plenary: Connecting the Belt and Road &amp; Greater Bay Area through Hong Kong&rdquo;, in which speakers exchanged insights on what role Hong Kong could play to capture the opportunities arising from the two great projects. The Belt and Road Summit held on 1-2 September 2021 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Under the theme &ldquo;Driving Growth through Fostering Regional and International Trade&rdquo;, the annual event connected more 6,000 participants from over 80 countries and regions to speakers and exhibitors to explore business opportunities arising under the Initiative. Websites Belt and Road Summit website: https://beltandroadsummit.hk/en HKTDC Belt and Road Portal: https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/

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