Leisure

The annual feast for Hong Kong readers, the HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair holds its 34th edition this year and delves into links between books, films and television.

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council's (HKTDC) Hong Kong International Film and Television Market (FILMART) promoted cross-regional exchanges this year, including cooperation between the HKTDC and Thailand, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other regions. Key production houses also leveraged the event’s platform to establish connections with potential partners and customers in overseas markets.

The diverse intellectual property and licensing business in Hong Kong is integrated into many fields beyond information technology. Brand licensing helps owners develop creative products and services and brings new business opportunities.

As the number of oenophiles in Mainland China jumps, Hong Kong is reinforcing its wine trading hub status.

As a cooking pot of global cultures, Hong Kong is perfectly positioned for anyone wishing to import or export food items. And as COVID-19 restrictions fade into history, foodies across the globe make tracks to the city to sell, buy or just sample.

Since its founding as a trading port nearly two centuries ago, Hong Kong has been a magnet for entrepreneurs from as near as Guangzhou to as far as South America, and everywhere in between.