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- chinadailyhk.comHK's superconnector role highlighted at major GBA conferenceA news report from chinadailyhk.com: High-level officials and society leaders gathered in Hong Kong on Thursday for a major conference on integration of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, with keynote speakers highlighting the Hong...
- The 11th Belt and Road Summit concludes successfullyHONG KONG, Sept 11, 2026 - (CAN Newswire) - The 11th Belt and Road Summit, co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully. The two-day Summit attracted over 6,200 political and business leaders from more than 70 countries and regions, showcased over 300 investment projects, arranged more than 800 one-on-one deal-making meetings, and facilitated more than 60 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). This year's Summit focused on business globalisation, new market opportunities, and cross-regional cooperation, promoting exchanges and collaboration between the government and business sectors, creating opportunities for enterprises to expand into international markets, while deepening Hong Kong's economics and trade ties with emerging markets such as ASEAN, Central Asia, and the Middle East, underscoring Hong Kong's unique role as a super connector and super value-adder. The 11th Belt and Road Summit concluded successfully, bringing together political and business leaders, investors, and professionals from over 70 countries and regions worldwide to explore Belt and Road cooperation opportunities First-ever "GoGlobal Chapter" helps enterprises expand into global markets In response to the accelerating pace of Chinese Mainland enterprises expanding into overseas markets, the Summit introduced the GoGlobal Chapter for the first time, becoming one of the highlights of this year's event. The Chapter encompassed thematic sessions, the GoGlobal Connect Zone, roundtable discussions, and the GoGlobal Business Study Mission, providing a one-stop exchange and matchmaking platform for enterprises looking to explore overseas markets. In particular, the thematic breakout session held yesterday, titled "Chinese Mainland Enterprises Going Global: Driving Mutual Growth Across Belt and Road Economies", featured welcome remarks by Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau, as well as sharing of practical experience by representatives from several Chinese Mainland enterprises and Hong Kong professional services enterprises, who explored how to connect with international markets through Hong Kong. Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau delivered welcome remarks at the Thematic Breakout Session "Chinese Mainland Enterprises Going Global: Driving Mutual Growth Across Belt and Road Economies" The Summit introduced the GoGlobal Chapter for the first time this year, bringing together business leaders and professional services representatives to explore new opportunities for enterprises expanding into overseas markets During the Summit, the GoGlobal Connect Zone attracted numerous enterprises seeking Hong Kong professional services partners, exploring market channels, and grasping investment and cooperation opportunities, further demonstrating Hong Kong's advantage as the preferred platform for Chinese Mainland enterprises expanding into international markets. Shaanxi TIRAIN Science & Technology Co., Ltd. from mainland and Deloitte Advisory (Hong Kong) Limited signed a MoU, with both parties set to collaborate on going global. Chen Li, President, Shaanxi TIRAIN Science & Technology Co., Ltd., said: "Given the current global economic climate, going global is a natural choice for us. We have entered into an agreement with Deloitte precisely because we value their expertise in global tax, legal and labour consultancy. Combining our technological and product strengths with Deloitte's global support will enable us to ensure compliance and maintain a sound credit standing, thereby enhancing our competitiveness and enabling us to go further on the global stage." The GoGlobal Connect Zone attracted numerous enterprises seeking professional service partners, market channels, and investment and cooperation opportunities Shaanxi TIRAIN Science & Technology Co., Ltd. from mainland and Deloitte Advisory (Hong Kong) Limited signed a MoU, with both parties set to collaborate on going global Deepening ties with Central Asia and the Middle East, expanding cross-regional cooperation opportunities Building on the outcomes of Chief Executive John Lee's visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in June this year, the Summit introduced a dedicated Central Asia Chapter and Central Asia Zone this year to further deepen Hong Kong's business and trade ties with Central Asian markets. The Summit brought together government officials, business leaders, and investors from the Central Asian region to exchange views and share the latest development opportunities and investment prospects. Key development projects such as Kazakhstan's Alatau City and Data Center Valley attracted participants' interest in related investment and cooperation opportunities. Bakhtiyar Mukhametkaliyev, Vice Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, said: "Kazakhstan has a strong aerospace foundation. The sector combines research institutions, laboratories, satellites, assembly and testing capabilities, and the Baikonur Cosmodrome. We are developing a satellite system and digital platform for agriculture, land use, emergency response, and resource management." The Central Asia Chapter brought together government officials and business leaders from the Central Asian region to share the latest development opportunities and investment prospects At the same time, the Summit further strengthened its Middle East elements through the Middle East Chapter, Middle East Zone, and multiple thematic sessions, helping enterprises grasp the latest developments and investment opportunities in the Middle East region. The Business Plenary held yesterday, themed "Unlocking New Market Opportunities along and beyond the Belt and Road", focused on the Middle East and African markets. Speakers from Qatar, Oman, South Africa, and Nigeria shared insights on the enormous potential of emerging markets along and beyond the Belt and Road amid the evolving global business landscape, and explored how Hong Kong can help global enterprises seize new market opportunities. Additionally, the Project Investment Session, New Market Focus: The Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, invited political and business representatives from Brazil, Egypt, Morocco, Oman, and South Africa to share developments in their key industries, helping enterprises grasp the latest investment opportunities and expand their international cooperation networks. Furthermore, at Signature Projects Session on the second day, Enver Iskurt, Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Turkiye, introduced the large-scale Ankara-Istanbul super speed railway infrastructure project, and said: "Turkey is a secure hub that has continued to pursue its projects with determination despite global uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. Hong Kong-based investors, financial institutions, and engineering firms can play an active role at every stage of our projects, from financing to engineering solutions, particularly in the railway investments we have prioritised in recent times." Facilitating project matchmaking and industrial cooperation to drive business opportunities Through the Project Investment Session, the Belt and Road Deal-Making, and Exhibition Zones, this year's Summit showcased over 300 investment projects, with a total project value exceeding US$5.4 billion, and arranged more than 800 one-on-one deal-making meetings, helping enterprises precisely connect with potential partners. Among the MoUs facilitated by this year's Summit was one involving Jabal Asset Management LLC of Oman. Issa Al Battashi, Managing Director and Executive Board Member of Jabal Asset Management LLC, said: "We feel that the Summit as a whole is an opportunity to connect capital, institutions and retail investors across these markets. We believe that if we are able to keep creating dialogue and forming meaningful partnerships, we should see a lot of this translate into positive results in the near future." The Exhibition Zones, including the Hong Kong Zone, Global Investment Zone, Chinese Mainland Zone, and ASEAN Zone, featured more than 120 exhibitors. This year, new zones were added, including the University Zone, GreenTech Zone, and GoGlobal Connect Zone, showcasing research achievements, innovative technologies, green solutions, and professional services resources to drive cross-industry and cross-regional cooperation. Building on forum success, ASEAN Market Day helps SMEs unlock new business opportunities through consultation sessions As a new highlight of Belt and Road Week, the ASEAN Market Day received an enthusiastic response, attracting 340 SMEs who gained in-depth understanding of the latest development trends and business opportunities in the ASEAN market, further extending the exchange outcomes of the forum. The event featured dedicated consultation sessions, allowing participants to engage in face-to-face in-depth discussions with representatives from HKTDC's ASEAN offices, various ASEAN Consulates General and associations, enabling precise alignment with enterprises' overseas expansion needs. The HKTDC will launch more thematic promotion activities for high-potential markets, including GoGBA Development Day, African Market Day, and Middle East Market Day, to assist Hong Kong enterprises, particularly SMEs, in seizing new global development opportunities. Although the Summit has concluded successfully, cooperation negotiations will continue, and a series of follow-up activities will continue to drive cooperation implementation. The Belt and Road Deal-Making will be extended to 14-15 September in an online format, continuing to provide enterprises with business matching and cooperation opportunities. The Belt and Road Global Forum Annual Roundtable 2026 today brings together representatives from Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, and international chambers of commerce and organisations to discuss the latest market development trends and deepen regional exchanges and cooperation. Photo Download: https://bit.ly/4ytfjF1 The Alatau City development project in Kazakhstan was featured at the Summit's Signature Projects Session, attracting participants to learn about related investment and cooperation opportunities The Middle East Chapter focused on new development opportunities in the Middle East market, attracting representatives from regional governments, investment institutions, and enterprises to exchange views This year's Summit arranged over 800 one-on-one deal-making meetings, helping project owners, investors, and professional services institutions establish partnerships The ASEAN Market Day brought together multiple business leaders and industry experts with deep roots in the ASEAN market, as well as representatives from ASEAN Consulates General in Hong Kong, joining hands to help Hong Kong enterprises capture business opportunities in the region The Cocktail Reception held on the evening of the first day of the Summit featured special remarks by Secretary for Justice Paul Lam of the HKSAR, welcome remarks by HKTDC Chairman Prof Frederick Ma, and opening remarks by Wang Huabin, Deputy Chief Executive of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, providing a platform for political and business representatives from around the world to connect, deepen ties and foster collaboration Media enquiries Yuan Tung Financial Relations: Louise Song Tel: (852) 3428 5690 Email: [email protected] Tiffany Leung Tel: (852) 3428 2361 Email: [email protected] Hing Fung Wong Tel: (852) 3428 3122 Email: [email protected] HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department: Navin Law Tel: (852) 2584 4525 Email: [email protected] Serena Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4272 Email: [email protected] Winnie Kan Tel: (852) 2584 4055 Email: [email protected] HKTDC Media Room: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.
- 从港股通到Physical AI：华曦达与Google生态协同再进一步 AI Home迈向新阶段Companies: Alphabet Inc.香港, 2026年9月11日 - (亚太商讯) - 9月7日起，华曦达（00901.HK）正式调入沪港通下港股通标的，内地合资格投资者参与公司的渠道进一步拓宽。与此同时，公司入选 Google Cloud“灵动万物”主动式 Physical AI 加速计划，AI Home 家庭智能体 Cedar 的技术协同、场景探索和产品化推进获得新的支持。 如果只把这两件事分别理解为资本市场事件和一次技术合作，容易低估其含义。前者扩大了公司与内地投资者的连接面，后者则把华曦达长期积累的运营商、终端、平台和全球交付能力，放到下一阶段 AI 产业竞争的真实场景中检验。更值得观察的，不是“接入了什么模型”，而是 AI 能否进入家庭这一多设备、多成员、多服务的复杂环境，并形成可被运营商部署、被用户使用、被业务持续迭代的服务体系。 一、从 Android TV/Google TV 到 Physical AI：一条持续延展、具备复制基础的 Google
- Cheetah MobileCheetah Mobile Announces Second Quarter 2026 Unaudited Consolidated Financial ResultsServices of cloud and AI infrastructure revenue increased 83.1% year over year and 26.2% quarter over quarter, accounting for 72.8% of Global Enterprise Services revenue and 22.2% of total revenues and making a positive contribution to the adjusted operating results of Global Enterprise...
- 从港股通到Physical AI：华曦达与Google生态协同再进一步 AI Home迈向新阶段Companies: Alphabet Inc.香港, 2026年9月11日 - (亚太商讯) - 9月7日起，华曦达（00901.HK）正式调入沪港通下港股通标的，内地合资格投资者参与公司的渠道进一步拓宽。与此同时，公司入选 Google Cloud“灵动万物”主动式 Physical AI 加速计划，AI Home 家庭智能体 Cedar 的技术协同、场景探索和产品化推进获得新的支持。 如果只把这两件事分别理解为资本市场事件和一次技术合作，容易低估其含义。前者扩大了公司与内地投资者的连接面，后者则把华曦达长期积累的运营商、终端、平台和全球交付能力，放到下一阶段 AI 产业竞争的真实场景中检验。更值得观察的，不是“接入了什么模型”，而是 AI 能否进入家庭这一多设备、多成员、多服务的复杂环境，并形成可被运营商部署、被用户使用、被业务持续迭代的服务体系。 一、从 Android TV/Google TV 到 Physical AI：一条持续延展、具备复制基础的 Google 生态合作路径 华曦达与 Google 生态的合作基础，早已不止于某一款终端或某一项云服务。华曦达成立于2003年，是全球最大的Android TV智能终端供应商，作为Google生态的主要战略合作伙伴，华曦达自2017年成功获得Google Android TV认证以来，持续深化与Google的合作。2023年，华曦达更是成为全球首家获得Google TV投影产品认证的ODM企业，其产品已成为Google生态不可或缺的一部分。 在云化阶段，根据Google Cloud公开客户案例显示，华曦达于2022年初选择 Google Cloud 支撑基于 Google 生态打造的 XMediaTV 云服务，解决了传统本地部署周期长、扩展性不足、运维成本高等问题，帮助运营商探索个性化广告和收入提升。 由 Android TV/Google TV 进入家庭入口、以云服务连接内容与运营、再向 AI Home 和 Physical AI 延展，构成了华曦达具备复制基础的合作路径。其价值不只在于已接入 Google 技术生态，更在于公司已具备将终端、云平台、数据分析、内容服务与运营商交付体系协同整合的经验。AI Home 因而并非从零开始的实验室方案，而是在既有数字家庭能力之上，进一步延伸至家庭环境中的智能交互、场景理解、任务决策和实体设备协同，为未来面向全球运营商复制 Physical AI 解决方案提供基础。 二、从“连接家庭设备”到“理解家庭任务”，AI Home面对的是更高难度的产品问题 Physical AI并不等同于给设备增加一个聊天入口。它更强调AI在真实环境中理解上下文、调用工具、执行任务并根据反馈持续调整。家庭场景尤其复杂：用户指令可能是不完整的，设备能力分散在电视、摄像头、网关和其他智能终端中，服务又涉及内容、安防、节能、陪护和家庭成员偏好。 因此，家庭智能体的核心指标不能只看对话是否流畅，还要看它是否能准确识别意图、理解家庭状态、选择合适的设备和服务，并在安全、隐私和权限边界内完成闭环。华曦达官方披露，自2024年发布AI Home以来，Cedar的应用已从娱乐和家庭连接扩展到安防、节能、陪护等方向，并接入Google Gemini模型以增强推理和自然对话能力。 从第三方技术视角看，Google Cloud对AI Agent生态计划的公开定义也印证了这一判断：AI Agent需要围绕具体目标，具备工具使用、推理或规划能力，并在Google Cloud上部署；计划支持合作伙伴获得产品与工程团队指导、前沿技术和技术赋能，同时提供市场进入、联合销售及曝光资源。这意味着，智能体竞争正在从模型能力比较，转向“模型+工具+部署+行业场景+商业化”的综合能力比较。 对华曦达而言，Cedar的价值不在于成为另一个通用问答机器人，而在于成为运营商家庭业务的协同入口：把家庭成员的需求、终端设备、内容服务和运营商能力放在一个可编排的系统里。 三、入选加速计划的意义：把技术验证推进到场景和产品验证 根据现有合作信息，华曦达与 Google Cloud 的协同可从三个层面理解。 第一是平台与智能体层。双方将围绕 Google Cloud 平台及AI服务，提升Cedar对家庭上下文的理解、复杂任务处理和跨终端协同能力。对家庭场景来说，这比单点模型调用更接近真实产品：用户提出需求后，系统需要识别任务、调用内容或设备能力，并处理多轮反馈。 第二是场景应用层。家庭安防、家庭娱乐、节能和陪护等方向，分别对应不同的实时性、可靠性、隐私和交互要求。场景共创的意义在于，技术必须在真实家庭和运营商服务流程中接受检验，最终沉淀为可部署、可运营、可复用的方案，而不是停留在演示层。 第三是前沿技术共研层。Google Cloud的技术与产品团队、云资源和生态资源，可以帮助企业缩短从技术验证到试点部署的周期；华曦达的终端基础、运营商客户和全球交付网络，则为新能力提供真实的产品化入口。双方形成的更像是“技术供给—场景验证—客户试点—产品迭代”的闭环。 四、从第三方视角看，华曦达的稀缺性在于“把AI送进家庭”，而不是只展示AI 第一重观察来自Google Cloud客户案例。案例披露的并非概念性合作，而是部署周期、视频延迟、运维规模和数据分析等可感知指标。这说明华曦达的合作能力已经经过云化业务检验。对AI Home而言，这种工程化经验同样关键，因为家庭智能服务需要长期稳定运行，不能只在发布会现场有效。 第二重观察来自Google Cloud自身的生态逻辑。官方AI Agent生态计划把开发、部署、采用和市场进入放在同一框架内，并明确强调合作伙伴的工程支持、Marketplace、联合销售和曝光资源。因此，入选加速计划的价值，不应只解读为获得云资源，也应理解为进入一个有机会推动技术、产品和商业协同的生态体系。 第三重观察来自华曦达公开展示的生态布局。公司官方披露的下一步方向包括依托 Android TV/Google TV 升级大屏交互，结合AI电视盒和边缘智能，强化Cedar训练、推理和自然对话能力，打造AI Camera，并拥抱Google Home生态、兼容Matter标准。这套布局体现出AI Home的产品边界正在扩展：从“电视上的助手”走向覆盖家庭入口、视觉感知、设备互联和家庭服务的系统。 当然，第三方视角也意味着需要保持审慎。技术合作和生态计划本身不等于收入、用户规模或利润的自动增长。市场最终仍会关注三个可验证问题：试点能否转化为客户订单，Cedar能否在真实家庭中保持稳定和安全，AI能力能否形成可持续的服务收入或运营商增值价值。 五、全球运营商网络，是AI Home从样板间走向规模化的关键支撑 AI Home的落地难点，不只在模型，也在交付。不同国家的网络条件、内容版权、设备标准、隐私要求和运营商业务流程差异明显。华曦达长期面向全球运营商提供软硬件一体化解决方案，公开报道显示，截至2026年6月底，公司已为全球80多个国家和地区的300多家运营商及零售品牌提供相关服务。这一基础使其具备把统一AI能力适配到不同终端、不同网络和不同运营商业务中的条件。 从产品化路径看，华曦达可以依托既有的终端设备、XHome家庭设备管控平台、XMediaTV视频流媒体平台和Cedar家庭AI智能体，形成云、边、端协同的组合。云端负责模型、数据和服务编排，边缘设备承担低延迟交互与部分本地处理，终端则把AI能力带到电视、摄像头和家庭设备中，而Google提供的生态支撑，则有助于提升AI能力接入和服务部署的效率与稳定性。这样的架构更接近运营商可管理、家庭可使用的服务形态。 因此，客观来看，虽然AI Home从技术方案走向规模化应用仍需要时间，但与Google的既有合作基础有望降低试错成本，推动相关能力更快、更稳地进入真实家庭场景。 六、资本市场新窗口与产业落地新周期 港股通纳入为华曦达带来新的投资者触达渠道，也提高了市场对公司业务进展和信息披露质量的关注。公开报道援引公司2026年中期业绩信息称，公司上半年收入约20.95亿元，同比增长约36.3%；毛利约4.43亿元，同比增长约63.4%；期内利润约1.81亿元，同比增长约75.9%。这些经营数据为市场理解公司基本面提供了参考，但不应与AI Home未来商业化成果直接画等号。 更准确的观察框架，是把华曦达放在两条并行主线上：一条是资本市场连接扩大，要求公司持续提升透明度和可验证性；另一条是Google生态协同深化，要求AI Home在技术、场景、客户和收入层面形成阶段性成果。入选Physical AI加速计划，是后者的重要节点，但不是终点，随着相关能力逐步落地，市场也将进一步观察其能否形成可持续的业务价值。 结语：从生态合作到真实家庭，AI Home进入验证深水区 从港股通到Physical AI，华曦达正在同时面对资本市场和产业市场的双重检验。港股通扩大了公司的市场关注窗口，Google生态合作则为AI Home提供了从云基础设施、AI模型到终端和家庭互联的协同支撑。 更深层的变化在于，家庭AI的竞争已经从“谁能对话”转向“谁能理解家庭、协调设备、稳定服务并持续运营”。华曦达与 Google 生态的下一阶段协同，将推动AI Home 从端侧智能向更加主动、可运营、可规模化的云边协同服务演进，这也是市场理解华曦达AI Home长期价价值的关键所在。 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
- The 11th Belt and Road Summit concludes successfullyHONG KONG, Sept 11, 2026 - (CAN Newswire) - The 11th Belt and Road Summit, co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully. The two-day Summit attracted over 6,200 political and business leaders from more than 70 countries and regions, showcased over 300 investment projects, arranged more than 800 one-on-one deal-making meetings, and facilitated more than 60 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). This year's Summit focused on business globalisation, new market opportunities, and cross-regional cooperation, promoting exchanges and collaboration between the government and business sectors, creating opportunities for enterprises to expand into international markets, while deepening Hong Kong's economics and trade ties with emerging markets such as ASEAN, Central Asia, and the Middle East, underscoring Hong Kong's unique role as a super connector and super value-adder. The 11th Belt and Road Summit concluded successfully, bringing together political and business leaders, investors, and professionals from over 70 countries and regions worldwide to explore Belt and Road cooperation opportunities First-ever "GoGlobal Chapter" helps enterprises expand into global markets In response to the accelerating pace of Chinese Mainland enterprises expanding into overseas markets, the Summit introduced the GoGlobal Chapter for the first time, becoming one of the highlights of this year's event. The Chapter encompassed thematic sessions, the GoGlobal Connect Zone, roundtable discussions, and the GoGlobal Business Study Mission, providing a one-stop exchange and matchmaking platform for enterprises looking to explore overseas markets. In particular, the thematic breakout session held yesterday, titled "Chinese Mainland Enterprises Going Global: Driving Mutual Growth Across Belt and Road Economies", featured welcome remarks by Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau, as well as sharing of practical experience by representatives from several Chinese Mainland enterprises and Hong Kong professional services enterprises, who explored how to connect with international markets through Hong Kong. Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau delivered welcome remarks at the Thematic Breakout Session "Chinese Mainland Enterprises Going Global: Driving Mutual Growth Across Belt and Road Economies"The Summit introduced the GoGlobal Chapter for the first time this year, bringing together business leaders and professional services representatives to explore new opportunities for enterprises expanding into overseas markets During the Summit, the GoGlobal Connect Zone attracted numerous enterprises seeking Hong Kong professional services partners, exploring market channels, and grasping investment and cooperation opportunities, further demonstrating Hong Kong's advantage as the preferred platform for Chinese Mainland enterprises expanding into international markets. Shaanxi TIRAIN Science & Technology Co., Ltd. from mainland and Deloitte Advisory (Hong Kong) Limited signed a MoU, with both parties set to collaborate on going global. Chen Li, President, Shaanxi TIRAIN Science & Technology Co., Ltd., said: "Given the current global economic climate, going global is a natural choice for us. We have entered into an agreement with Deloitte precisely because we value their expertise in global tax, legal and labour consultancy. Combining our technological and product strengths with Deloitte's global support will enable us to ensure compliance and maintain a sound credit standing, thereby enhancing our competitiveness and enabling us to go further on the global stage." The GoGlobal Connect Zone attracted numerous enterprises seeking professional service partners, market channels, and investment and cooperation opportunitiesShaanxi TIRAIN Science & Technology Co., Ltd. from mainland and Deloitte Advisory (Hong Kong) Limited signed a MoU, with both parties set to collaborate on going global Deepening ties with Central Asia and the Middle East, expanding cross-regional cooperation opportunities Building on the outcomes of Chief Executive John Lee's visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in June this year, the Summit introduced a dedicated Central Asia Chapter and Central Asia Zone this year to further deepen Hong Kong's business and trade ties with Central Asian markets. The Summit brought together government officials, business leaders, and investors from the Central Asian region to exchange views and share the latest development opportunities and investment prospects. Key development projects such as Kazakhstan's Alatau City and Data Center Valley attracted participants' interest in related investment and cooperation opportunities. Bakhtiyar Mukhametkaliyev, Vice Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, said: "Kazakhstan has a strong aerospace foundation. The sector combines research institutions, laboratories, satellites, assembly and testing capabilities, and the Baikonur Cosmodrome. We are developing a satellite system and digital platform for agriculture, land use, emergency response, and resource management." The Central Asia Chapter brought together government officials and business leaders from the Central Asian region to share the latest development opportunities and investment prospects At the same time, the Summit further strengthened its Middle East elements through the Middle East Chapter, Middle East Zone, and multiple thematic sessions, helping enterprises grasp the latest developments and investment opportunities in the Middle East region. The Business Plenary held yesterday, themed "Unlocking New Market Opportunities along and beyond the Belt and Road", focused on the Middle East and African markets. Speakers from Qatar, Oman, South Africa, and Nigeria shared insights on the enormous potential of emerging markets along and beyond the Belt and Road amid the evolving global business landscape, and explored how Hong Kong can help global enterprises seize new market opportunities. Additionally, the Project Investment Session, New Market Focus: The Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, invited political and business representatives from Brazil, Egypt, Morocco, Oman, and South Africa to share developments in their key industries, helping enterprises grasp the latest investment opportunities and expand their international cooperation networks. Furthermore, at Signature Projects Session on the second day, Enver Iskurt, Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Turkiye, introduced the large-scale Ankara-Istanbul super speed railway infrastructure project, and said: "Turkey is a secure hub that has continued to pursue its projects with determination despite global uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. Hong Kong-based investors, financial institutions, and engineering firms can play an active role at every stage of our projects, from financing to engineering solutions, particularly in the railway investments we have prioritised in recent times." Facilitating project matchmaking and industrial cooperation to drive business opportunities Through the Project Investment Session, the Belt and Road Deal-Making, and Exhibition Zones, this year's Summit showcased over 300 investment projects, with a total project value exceeding US$5.4 billion, and arranged more than 800 one-on-one deal-making meetings, helping enterprises precisely connect with potential partners. Among the MoUs facilitated by this year's Summit was one involving Jabal Asset Management LLC of Oman. Issa Al Battashi, Managing Director and Executive Board Member of Jabal Asset Management LLC, said: "We feel that the Summit as a whole is an opportunity to connect capital, institutions and retail investors across these markets. We believe that if we are able to keep creating dialogue and forming meaningful partnerships, we should see a lot of this translate into positive results in the near future." The Exhibition Zones, including the Hong Kong Zone, Global Investment Zone, Chinese Mainland Zone, and ASEAN Zone, featured more than 120 exhibitors. This year, new zones were added, including the University Zone, GreenTech Zone, and GoGlobal Connect Zone, showcasing research achievements, innovative technologies, green solutions, and professional services resources to drive cross-industry and cross-regional cooperation. Building on forum success, ASEAN Market Day helps SMEs unlock new business opportunities through consultation sessions As a new highlight of Belt and Road Week, the ASEAN Market Day received an enthusiastic response, attracting 340 SMEs who gained in-depth understanding of the latest development trends and business opportunities in the ASEAN market, further extending the exchange outcomes of the forum. The event featured dedicated consultation sessions, allowing participants to engage in face-to-face in-depth discussions with representatives from HKTDC's ASEAN offices, various ASEAN Consulates General and associations, enabling precise alignment with enterprises' overseas expansion needs. The HKTDC will launch more thematic promotion activities for high-potential markets, including GoGBA Development Day, African Market Day, and Middle East Market Day, to assist Hong Kong enterprises, particularly SMEs, in seizing new global development opportunities. Although the Summit has concluded successfully, cooperation negotiations will continue, and a series of follow-up activities will continue to drive cooperation implementation. The Belt and Road Deal-Making will be extended to 14-15 September in an online format, continuing to provide enterprises with business matching and cooperation opportunities. The Belt and Road Global Forum Annual Roundtable 2026 today brings together representatives from Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, and international chambers of commerce and organisations to discuss the latest market development trends and deepen regional exchanges and cooperation. Photo Download: https://bit.ly/4ytfjF1 The Alatau City development project in Kazakhstan was featured at the Summit's Signature Projects Session, attracting participants to learn about related investment and cooperation opportunities The Middle East Chapter focused on new development opportunities in the Middle East market, attracting representatives from regional governments, investment institutions, and enterprises to exchange views This year's Summit arranged over 800 one-on-one deal-making meetings, helping project owners, investors, and professional services institutions establish partnerships The ASEAN Market Day brought together multiple business leaders and industry experts with deep roots in the ASEAN market, as well as representatives from ASEAN Consulates General in Hong Kong, joining hands to help Hong Kong enterprises capture business opportunities in the region The Cocktail Reception held on the evening of the first day of the Summit featured special remarks by Secretary for Justice Paul Lam of the HKSAR, welcome remarks by HKTDC Chairman Prof Frederick Ma, and opening remarks by Wang Huabin, Deputy Chief Executive of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, providing a platform for political and business representatives from around the world to connect, deepen ties and foster collaboration Media enquiries Yuan Tung Financial Relations: Louise Song Tel: (852) 3428 5690 Email: [email protected] Tiffany Leung Tel: (852) 3428 2361 Email: [email protected] Hing Fung Wong Tel: (852) 3428 3122 Email: [email protected] HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department: Navin Law Tel: (852) 2584 4525 Email: [email protected] Serena Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4272 Email: [email protected] Winnie Kan Tel: (852) 2584 4055 Email: [email protected] HKTDC Media Room: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.
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