Artist Alley Launches at Hong Kong Comic Con 2026, Showcasing Local and International Talent

Artist Alley at Hong Kong Comic Con 2026 launched today

Artist Alley, a dedicated zone set up within Hong Kong Comic Con 2026 (HKCC), was launched today (May 29) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Artist Alley runs until May 31 and is open to HKCC attendees.

As a core zone of HKCC, Artist Alley features a total of some 50 artist booths, comprising local Hong Kong creators and internationally renowned artists representing major global franchises. The initiative is expected to draw around 50 000 attendees, generating immediate revenue and commercial opportunities for participating artists through their original works, limited-edition prints and custom commissions.

Participating local artists in Artist Alley include Man Tsang (the first Hong Kong comic artist appointed by Disney to adapt a "Star Wars" novel "Thrawn" into a comic) and Fung Chin-pang (the first key animator of the animation film "Another World"), as well as Pen So, Linus Liu, Jerry Cho and many others. They are joined by prominent international legends: Bob Layton (the co-creator of "Iron Man"), David Roman (a Disney veteran), Alan Quah and Stephen Segovia (artists of "DC Comics" and "Marvel Comics"). The project fosters direct exchange, knowledge transfer and long-term co-operative relationships between Hong Kong and international artists.

In addition, two cultural intellectual property (IP) projects sponsored by CCIDA are also showcased inside HKCC, creating opportunities for cross-sectoral collaboration. One of them, "Bucket Man", is created by Hong Kong actor and director Stephen Fung. The project aims to assist in enhancing the visibility of Hong Kong's creative industry on the international streaming media landscape by nurturing and expanding the IP's value of "Bucket Man". A thematic booth has also been staged for the other project, "Another World Eternity", offering a sneak peek at further cross-sectoral content development for "Another World" and launching merchandise for its characters.

CCIDA is committed to supporting Hong Kong comic writers, illustrators and animators in accessing global opportunities and will continue to support local creators in showcasing their works and exploring commercial partnerships. For further information on Artist Alley, "Bucket Man" and "Another World Eternity", please visit the respective websites www.hkcomiccon-artistalley.com/, bucket-man.com/about/ and www.instagram.com/movieanotherworld/.

Artist Alley, a dedicated zone set up within Hong Kong Comic Con 2026, was launched today (May 29) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Artist Alley runs until May 31. Photo shows a thematic booth staged for a cultural intellectual property project sponsored by CCIDA, "Another World Eternity". Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Artist Alley, a dedicated zone set up within Hong Kong Comic Con 2026, was launched today (May 29) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Artist Alley runs until May 31. Photo shows the Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, Miss Drew Lai (right), having an exchange with a local artist. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Artist Alley, a dedicated zone set up within Hong Kong Comic Con 2026 (HKCC), was launched today (May 29) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Artist Alley runs until May 31. Photo shows a cultural intellectual property project sponsored by CCIDA, "Bucket Man", showcased inside HKCC. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Artist Alley, a dedicated zone set up within Hong Kong Comic Con 2026, was launched and held its opening ceremony today (May 29) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Artist Alley runs until May 31. Photo shows the Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, Miss Drew Lai (centre), and other guests attending the ceremony. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Banking Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2026 gazetted

The Government published in the Gazette today (June 5) the Banking Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2026, which serves to ensure that Hong Kong's banking legislation will continue to be fit for purpose and conducive to future developments amidst the evolving landscape of the banking industry.

The Bill covers amendments to the Banking Ordinance (BO) in the following areas: (i) regulation of bank holding companies; (ii) engagement of skilled persons for supervisory purposes; (iii) modernisation of enforcement provisions; (iv) simplification of the current three-tier banking system into a two-tier system; and (v) technical amendments to reduce the compliance burden and enhance regulatory clarity. The Bill will also make amendments to The Hong Kong Association of Banks Ordinance and the Financial Institutions (Resolution) Ordinance for enhancing operational efficiency and flexibility.

The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, said, "Committed to fostering an optimal and attractive business environment, the Government has been dedicated to keep refining Hong Kong's financial regulations to align with the latest international standards and market dynamics. The relevant amendments will empower the banking industry to fully capture the immense opportunities presented by future market and technological developments."

The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Mr Eddie Yue, said, "The banking industry plays an indispensable role in enabling effective financial intermediation and the functioning of the financial system. These enhancements to banking legislation will ensure that our regulatory framework remains robust and conducive to the development of banks, thereby further strengthening Hong Kong's position as an international financial centre."

This series of amendments will help reduce the compliance burden on the banking industry, make regulatory requirements clearer and more effective, keep pace with market developments, and further align Hong Kong's banking regulation with relevant international standards. The HKMA conducted a series of public and industry consultations on the proposed legislative amendments between 2023 and 2025. Broad support for the proposals was received from the respondents.

The Bill will be introduced into the Legislative Council for the first reading on June 17.

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