Hong Kong Showcases Maritime Advantages at Hamburg Trade Fair Events

2026-09-03 22:32 Last Updated At：22:48

HKETO Berlin promotes Hong Kong's strengths to international maritime community in Hamburg

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin) promoted Hong Kong's advantages as a premier international maritime centre in Hamburg, Germany on August 31 and September 1 (Hamburg time). The events are part of the joint business and investment promotion events under the Economic and Trade Express initiative.

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HKETO Berlin promotes Hong Kong's strengths to international maritime community in Hamburg Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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HKETO Berlin promotes Hong Kong's strengths to international maritime community in Hamburg Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology Hamburg, one of the world's leading trade fairs for the maritime industry, is held in Hamburg this week. On August 31 (Hamburg time), the HKETO Berlin, together with Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council , welcomed more than 50 maritime enterprises, organisations, investors, and technology startups at the networking reception "Maritime Innovation Meetup". The event provided a platform for industry players to exchange on the sector trends and learn about the latest developments in Hong Kong.

Supported by InvestHK and Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board, a startup pitch competition Captain's Table Innovation Demo Day was held on September 1 (Hamburg time). Pitches from a cohort of startups were presented to representatives of shipping and logistics companies and investors, followed by a networking lunch. The winner will join the finale to be held in Hong Kong in November.

The Director of the HKETO Berlin, Mr Indiana Wong, congratulated the winner and shared with guests Hong Kong's favourable business environment and advantages as a prime location for international companies seeking to expand their presence in Asia and Chinese Mainland market. Mr Wong also promoted and invited the participants to join the Hong Kong Maritime Week, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and takes place in Hong Kong from November 17 to 21 (Hong Kong time).

During his stay in Hamburg, Mr Wong also called on the Chinese Consulate General in Hamburg, Mr Lin Dong, to exchange updates on the latest developments in Hong Kong and Germany.

About HKETO Berlin

HKETO Berlin is the official representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in commercial relations and other economic and trade matters in Germany as well as Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Switzerland.

Hong Kong Fashion Fest 2026 Celebrates Designers and Sustainable Innovation in Fashion Industry

Third edition of Hong Kong Fashion Fest continues fashion momentum by presenting "Hong Kong Fashion Fest Gala 2026" and "Fashion Summit (Hong Kong) 2026"

Spearheaded and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the third edition of Hong Kong Fashion Fest continued the momentum by presenting two flagship programmes today (September 3), namely, "Hong Kong Fashion Fest Gala 2026" and "Fashion Summit (Hong Kong) 2026". This brought together global fashion industry leaders and emerging Asian design talent to further consolidate Hong Kong's position as a fashion design hub in Asia.

Organised by the Hong Kong Fashion Council, the "Hong Kong Fashion Fest Gala 2026" gathered leaders from local, Asian, and international fashion industries. Centred on fashion, culture and creative exchanges, this year's Gala featured the "10 Asian Designers to Watch Fashion Show and Award Presentation Ceremony", which honoured outstanding designers from across Asia for their refined craftsmanship and distinctive aesthetic vision. The cross-cultural showcase highlighted Hong Kong's important position as an Asian fashion hub and an international creative capital.

Officiating and speaking at the Gala, the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, said that the event successfully gathered guests from Hong Kong and beyond to witness the unique pulse of Hong Kong fashion and the East-meets-West synergy. With continued support from the Government, Hong Kong Fashion Fest has entered its third edition, as the local creative ecosystem thrives and fashion design emerges as a driving force. She noted that the "10 Asian Designers to Watch Fashion Show" demonstrated fashion's unique ability to resonate with and connect people across cultures. She congratulated the 10 awarded designers, and invited everyone to immerse themselves in the array of fashion events taking place across the city these two weeks.

Organised by the Clothing Industry Training Authority as one of the leading sustainable fashion events in Asia, "Fashion Summit (Hong Kong) 2026" adopted the theme "Code the Fashion Forward" this year, bringing together global fashion groups, innovation pioneers, international environmental organisations, and industry leaders to discuss the latest trends, innovative technologies, and solutions in sustainable fashion, and to explore the future development and possibilities of the industry. The "Fashion Summit (Hong Kong) 2026 - Hong Kong Exhibition" is also being held with free admission at Jardine House in Central from today to September 14, showcasing sustainable design works created by 20 local fashion designers.

Addressing the Fashion Summit (Hong Kong) 2026 International Conference, the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau, remarked that "Fashion Summit (Hong Kong) 2026" was once again one of the flagship programmes of Hong Kong Fashion Fest, and had become a leading platform for industry practitioners to exchange ideas, explore opportunities, and advance sustainable fashion. He added that this year's theme was both timely and thought-provoking, emphasising that technology should not only drive business growth, but also help the industry move towards greater sustainability.

For details of the two flagship programmes and more information on Hong Kong Fashion Fest, please visit hongkongfashionfest.com, and follow the official social media channels.

Hong Kong Showcases Maritime Advantages at Hamburg Trade Fair Events

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