InvestHK and Tokyo ETO Host Korean Business Delegation to Boost Technology Collaboration and Exchange

InvestHK and Tokyo ETO host Korean business delegation to drive cross-border innovation and Northern Metropolis opportunities

Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), in collaboration with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo (Tokyo ETO) and with the support of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency in Hong Kong, today (September 2) concluded a three-day mission hosting a high-level Korean innovation and technology (I&T) delegation in Hong Kong to deepen cross-border technology exchanges and strategic co-operation.

The mission builds on the momentum of the last medical and life science mission, organised by InvestHK and the Tokyo ETO in May 2025, as well as a series of sector-specific business missions in recent years. The 16-member delegation comprised C-suite executives, senior leaders and technical experts from 12 Korean frontier technology enterprises, alongside key media representatives. Participating companies operate primarily across AI, robotics, physical AI, industrial automation, data-driven solutions and cybersecurity.

To kick-start commercial dialogue, InvestHK hosted a welcome dinner on August 31 bringing together delegates and key local stakeholders. The Director-General of Investment Promotion, Ms Alpha Lau, said, "Korea and Hong Kong are natural partners in innovation. Korea's world-leading strengths in AI, robotics and advanced semiconductors, complementing Hong Kong's capital, professional services, talent, and unrivalled connectivity under 'one country, two systems', make our city the ideal launchpad for Korean enterprises scaling into the Greater Bay Area and beyond."

During their visit, the delegation undertook a comprehensive exploration of Hong Kong's flagship I&T hubs and strategic infrastructure. At the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Korean enterprises showcased their innovations directly to local investors and explored venture funding. The mission also toured the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area Community Liaison Centre and the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited to gain first-hand insights into the Northern Metropolis and its emerging innovation ecosystem, followed by a visit to Cyberport to engage with digital tech park companies and explore the Low-Altitude Economy Application Exhibition Hub.

The Principal Hong Kong Economic and Trade Representative (Tokyo), Ms Gillian Lam, said, "Our office is pleased to support this delegation of Korean I&T companies to Hong Kong. With the rapid advancement of AI and software technologies, Korea and Hong Kong are well positioned to explore new opportunities for innovation and collaboration. This visit provides a valuable platform for businesses from both sides to exchange insights, explore potential partnerships and identify new areas for co-operation. We will continue our efforts to foster closer connections between the Korean and Hong Kong I&T sectors and support businesses in pursuing new opportunities for growth and collaboration."

InvestHK will maintain close dialogue with the delegates to assist Korean enterprises in establishing and expanding their footprint in Hong Kong, further strengthening the city's status as an international I&T hub.

Invest Hong Kong, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo and with the support of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency in Hong Kong, today (September 2) concluded a three-day mission hosting a high-level Korean innovation and technology delegation in Hong Kong to deepen cross-border technology exchanges and strategic co-operation. Photo shows the delegation visiting Cyberport to engage with digital tech park companies and explore the Low-Altitude Economy Application Exhibition Hub on September 2. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Invest Hong Kong, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo and with the support of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency in Hong Kong, today (September 2) concluded a three-day mission hosting a high-level Korean innovation and technology delegation in Hong Kong to deepen cross-border technology exchanges and strategic co-operation. Photo shows the delegation visiting the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited to learn more about its emerging innovation ecosystem on September 1. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Invest Hong Kong, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo and with the support of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency in Hong Kong, today (September 2) concluded a three-day mission hosting a high-level Korean innovation and technology delegation in Hong Kong to deepen cross-border technology exchanges and strategic co-operation. Photo shows the delegation visiting the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area Community Liaison Centre to gain first-hand insights into the Northern Metropolis on September 1. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Invest Hong Kong, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo (Tokyo ETO) and with the support of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency in Hong Kong, today (September 2) concluded a three-day mission hosting a high-level Korean innovation and technology delegation in Hong Kong to deepen cross-border technology exchanges and strategic co-operation. Photo shows the delegation joining the information session organised by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation on September 1. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), in collaboration with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo and with the support of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency in Hong Kong, today (September 2) concluded a three-day mission hosting a high-level Korean innovation and technology delegation in Hong Kong to deepen cross-border technology exchanges and strategic co-operation. Photo shows the welcome dinner hosted by InvestHK on August 31, bringing together delegates and key local stakeholders to kick-start commercial dialogue. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Speech by USCST at opening ceremony of "Future Threads: Menswear's New Waves Between Italy and Hong Kong"

Following is the speech by the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau, at the opening ceremony of the "Future Threads: Menswear's New Waves Between Italy and Hong Kong" today (September 2):

Steve (Chairman of the Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), Mr Steve Leung), Carlo (President of the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI), Mr Carlo Capasa), Sara (International New Talents and Brands Ambassador of the CNMI, Ms Sara Sozzani Maino), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

Good afternoon, Buongiorno. My pleasure to be here at the opening of "Future Threads: Menswear's New Waves Between Italy and Hong Kong". "Future Threads" is the only event of this year's Hong Kong Fashion Fest dedicated to menswear, and I am especially pleased to be part of it today.

Menswear is one of fashion's fastest growing chapters. The global menswear market is now valued at close to US$470 billion, and in Asia Pacific alone, there is an expansion of more than six per cent a year.

Hong Kong is exceptionally well-positioned to help write this menswear chapter, and the exhibition today, which is the first strategic collaboration between the Hong Kong Design Centre and the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, the organiser of Milan Fashion Week, puts us right at the centre of this ever-growing market.

With the great effort of the Hong Kong Design Centre and the meticulous curation of Sara, the International New Talents and Brands Ambassador of the CNMI, this exhibition brings together ten outstanding emerging menswear designers from Hong Kong and Italy. Their collections stage a creative dialogue between two vibrant fashion capitals, offering us an exclusive preview of the Spring/Summer 2027 menswear collections. I'm delighted to be wearing one of the stylish designs today.

Our relationship with the CNMI has always been close. I am confident that this exhibition will further strengthen the ties between Hong Kong and Italy's fashion industries for the years to come, and reaffirm Hong Kong's role as a global platform where Eastern and Western aesthetics converge. I encourage all our guests to explore the exhibition and engage with the inspiring work on display.

May I once again thank the HKDC, the CNMI, Sara and all participating designers who have made this event possible, and offer my warmest congratulations to the HKDC and the CNMI on forging this strategic collaboration. I wish the exhibition every success. Thank you.

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