APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting 2026 Set for Hong Kong in October, Preparing for China Year Theme

Steering Committee on APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting 2026 preparatory work convenes first meeting

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting (FMM) 2026 will be held in Hong Kong in October 2026. The Steering Committee on the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting 2026 preparatory work, chaired by the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, convened its first meeting today (January 23). The Committee reviewed the preliminary preparatory work and discussed key follow-up tasks for the FMM with relevant policy bureaux, departments, and organisations.

Mr Hui said, "The year 2026 marks the APEC 'China Year', with the theme of 'Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together'. Hong Kong's inaugural hosting of the FMM signifies our country's recognition of Hong Kong's status as an international financial centre. Leveraging Hong Kong's strengths in internationalisation and financial development, while being guided by the three priorities - openness, innovation, cooperation - of the 'China Year', the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government will spare no effort in focusing on the new opportunities and challenges facing Asia-Pacific development, integrating the building of an Asia-Pacific community into concrete actions for regional co-operation.

"The Steering Committee comprises senior representatives from 20 policy bureaux, departments, and organisations. It will make every effort to co-ordinate interdepartmental collaboration in preparing for the FMM and provide advice on its preparatory work to assist our country in organising a well-executed and smoothly run FMM. I am confident that through collective wisdom and close collaboration, the members of the Steering Committee will offer invaluable insights and robust support for the preparatory work. This will ensure the successful organisation of the FMM while showcasing to the international community the unique appeal and boundless opportunities of Hong Kong as an international financial centre."

In addition to reviewing preliminary preparatory work, members of the Steering Committee also discussed multiple follow-up tasks for the FMM during the meeting today, including the meeting venue, accommodation and security arrangements, and publicity.

China, as the host of APEC 2026, is responsible for preparing for and chairing the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, as well as a series of ministerial and other meetings. The Central People's Government announced earlier that the FMM will be hosted by the Ministry of Finance and will be held in Hong Kong under the arrangements and organisation of the HKSAR Government.

Steering Committee on APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting 2026 preparatory work convenes first meeting Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Steering Committee on APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting 2026 preparatory work convenes first meeting Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LD to hold Greater Bay Area Youth Employment Scheme Job Fair on March 13

The Labour Department (LD) will hold the Greater Bay Area (GBA) Youth Employment Scheme Job Fair at Cordis, Hong Kong, in Mong Kok on March 13 (Friday), offering opportunities to work in the Mainland cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao GBA for Hong Kong young people aged 29 or below with sub-degree qualifications or above.

The Labour Department (LD), Photo source: reference image

Over 20 organisations will participate in the job fair, offering a large number of job vacancies in the Mainland cities of the GBA, including engineer (algorithm/building services/software/digital solution), assistant quantity surveyor, graphic and multimedia designer, accountant, math instructor, graduate intern, human resources and administration officer, CEO assistant and senior marketing executive. As required by the GBA Youth Employment Scheme, participating organisations will hire eligible young people in accordance with Hong Kong laws. Interested young people are welcome to submit job applications on the spot.

Talks will be conducted at the job fair to give advice on techniques for preparing a curriculum vitae (CV), and how to make use of social media and AI tools, as well as providing the latest information of working and living in the Mainland cities of the GBA. The Chief Hong Kong and Macao Liaison Expert of the Authority of Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Co-operation Zone of Shenzhen Municipality, Mr Wong Chi-him, will be invited to analyse the opportunities brought about by the developments in Qianhai. All talks will be conducted in Cantonese. Moreover, one-on-one CV consultations and CV photo-taking services will be provided at the job fair, with limited spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The job fair will be held from 10.30am to 4.30pm at the Ballroom, Level 7, Cordis, Hong Kong, 555 Shanghai Street, Mong Kok (near Mong Kok MTR Station Exit C3). Admission is free, with last admission time at 4.15pm. For details of the event, please visit the Scheme website at www.jobs.gov.hk/gbayes.

The poster of the Greater Bay Area (GBA) Youth Employment Scheme Job Fair, Photo source: jobs.gov.hk