Asian Summit on Global Health opens in Hong Kong, focusing on medical innovation

STORY: Asian Summit on Global Health opens in Hong Kong, focusing on medical innovation SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:29 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the summit STORYLINE: The 4th Asian Summit on Global Health, co-hosted by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), officially opened in Hong Kong on Thursday. The event, held under the theme "Innovation, Inclusion, Impact," is drawing international attention with its unique blend of online and offline discussions on the future of healthcare innovation and investment. The two-day summit is a highlight of the third "International Healthcare Week," promoted by the HKTDC. Running concurrently is the 15th "Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair," which has attracted approximately 300 exhibitors from eight different countries and regions. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Hong Kong, Chin

Global exhibitors at Hong Kong's wine fair to broaden market scope

STORY: Global exhibitors at Hong Kong's wine fair to broaden market scope SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 3, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:37 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the wine fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CAROLIN RIFFEL, Exhibitor from Germany 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): DICKY NG, Exhibitor from Hong Kong 4. various of the wine fair STORYLINE: The 15th Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair opened on Friday, with over 500 exhibitors from different countries and regions showcasing fine beverages and wine-related products and services, hoping to broaden their market scope. The three-day event was organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CAROLIN RIFFEL, Representative of Riffel, a winery from Germany "I heard that a lot of other countries are coming to Hong Kong, which is the main hot spot for the wine industry. So we hope that we will find an importer, and that we will find a good partner, and that we can do a go

Hong Kong's Belt and Road summit to set up Middle East forum

STORY: Hong Kong's Belt and Road summit to set up Middle East forum DATELINE: Sept. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference on Hong Kong's Belt and Road Summit 2. SOUNDBITE (Cantonese): ALGERNON YAU, Secretary for commerce and economic development of the HKSAR government 3. various of Peter K N Lam, chairman of the HKTDC STORYLINE: The eighth edition of Hong Kong's Belt and Road Summit will be held on Sept. 13-14, featuring a new Middle East forum, the organizer said in Hong Kong Thursday. The annual summit, under the theme Prospering on a Decade of Collaboration this year, is jointly organized by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). Some 80 government officials and business leaders from countries and regions along the Belt and Road, as well as project owners and investors, will gather to share their Belt and Road experience over the past 10 years and explor

Food expo opens in Hong Kong with delicacies, joy for public

STORY: Food expo opens in Hong Kong with delicacies, joy for public DATELINE: Aug. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony 2. various of the expo 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Visitor of the expo 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Exhibitor of the expo 6. various of the event STORYLINE: The 33rd Food Expo hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) opened here on Thursday, bringing exquisite delicacies and joy for the public in the Public Hall and the Gourmet Zone at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Public Hall showcases global cuisines and dining options from around the world and various local exhibitors. The Gourmet Zone brings together nearly 100 businesses, focusing on the fine cuisines from Asia, Europe and the United States. The event resumes on-site tasting, bringing a lively atmosphere, and the exhibitors feel confident about their businesses. The visitors are not only Hong Kong residents, but also d

Forum in Hong Kong highlights cooperation on economic growth

STORY: Forum in Hong Kong highlights cooperation on economic growth DATELINE: Jan. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAYMUND CHAO, Chairman, PwC Asia Pacific and China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): VADIM TIMOKHIN, Senior partner, ChangeLab 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GUY SHEENA, CBO of Israeli AI company DeepKeep 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): STEVEN LEE, Executive director, Bank of Singapore STORYLINE: The 16th Asian Financial Forum opened in Hong Kong Wednesday, with participants highlighting the importance of cooperation in promoting economic growth. The two-day forum, organized by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), is attended by more than 200 business representatives from around the world. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAYMUND CHAO, Chairman, PwC Asia Pacific and China "Hong Kong is an international financial center, and the mainland is criti

Hong Kong holds Asia Summit on Global Health

STORY: Hong Kong holds Asia Summit on Global Health DATELINE: Nov. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the second Asia Summit on Global Health 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JOHN LEE, HKSAR chief executive 3. A shot of Zsuzsanna Jakab, deputy director-general of the World Health Organization STORYLINE: The second Asia Summit on Global Health, co-organized by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), kicked off on Thursday. Under the theme of "Charting a New Course in Healthcare through Collaboration," the two-day summit has brought together experts and industry people from around the world to discuss the latest trends and developments in the healthcare and medical fields online and offline. John Lee, chief executive of the HKSAR, said at the opening ceremony that innovation and technology are at the heart of the city's policy priorities and they are Hong Kong's drive to build colla

Seminar held in Bangladesh on seeking investment from China's Hong Kong

STORY: Seminar held in Bangladesh on seeking investment from China's Hong Kong DATELINE: Sept. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of guests speaking at the seminar 2. various of Rajesh Bhagat speaking 3. various of Sharifa Khan speaking 4. various of Arman Haque speaking 5. various of Tipu Munshi speaking 6. various of Crest was presented to Mr. Tipu Munshi, MP, Minister, Ministry of Commerce STORYLINE: A seminar has been held in Bangladesh to call on investors from China's Hong Kong to invest in Bangladesh with its pro-investment environment. Dozens of leading Bangladeshi businessmen attended the seminar on Monday, which was jointly held by the Dhaka Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). Speaking as the special guest, Secretary of Bangladesh's Economic Relations Division Sharifa Khan said Bangladeshi businesses should seek fresh opportunities in China's Hong Kong. She called for support from the Hong

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(220913) -- DHAKA, Sept. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Guests pose at a seminar titled "Exploring Business and Investment Opportunities for Bangladesh via Hong Kong" in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sept. 12, 2022. A seminar has been held in Bangladesh to call on investors from China's Hong Kong to invest in Bangladesh with its pro-investment environment. Dozens of leading Bangladeshi businessmen attended the seminar on Monday, which was jointly held by the Dhaka Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). TO GO WITH "Seminar held in Bangladesh on seeking investment from China's Hong Kong " (Xinhua)