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- National Fuel Releases its 2025 Corporate Responsibility ReportNational Fuel Gas Company (“National Fuel” or the “Company”) (NYSE:NFG) today released its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report (“Report”), detailing the Company’s policies, practices and performance metrics in key corporate responsibility and sustainability areas. An electronic version of the report is available by clicking here.
- 第十一届【华富卓越投资者关系大奖】圆满举行 汇聚优势 坚守专业 携手缔造资本新机香港, 2026年9月10日 - (亚太商讯) - 「第十一届华富卓越投资者关系大奖」（简称「大奖」）于2026年9月9日顺利举行，表扬在瞬息万变的金融市场中，有效实践卓越标准的投资者关系及企业管治团队。由华富投资者关系主办的「大奖」踏入全新十年，多年来持续嘉许表现优异的上市公司，见证各界在专业领域上精益求精，携手推动市场高质量发展。 华富建业金融集团财务总监麦美娟女士（右六），及首席投资官颜志军博士（左五）与颁奖嘉宾及得奖公司代表合照。 开启全新十年 赋能资本市场与价值创造 上市公司高水平的透明度与信息披露，始终是投资者作出明智决策的基石，对维持资本市场活力至关重要。「华富卓越投资者关系大奖」多年来致力促进企业与投资界的高效沟通，权威性与公信力备受各界肯定。面对近年多变的宏观环境与市场挑战，本届「大奖」依然获得业界的踊跃响应与积极参与，充分展现出上市公司在风浪中坚守专业、持续深化投资者信心的坚定决心。 深化ESG与高质量发展
- 第十一屆【華富卓越投資者關係大獎】圓滿舉行 匯聚優勢 堅守專業 攜手締造資本新機香港, 2026年9月10日 - 「第十一屆華富卓越投資者關係大獎」（簡稱「大獎」）於2026年9月9日順利舉行，表揚在瞬息萬變的金融市場中，有效實踐卓越標準的投資者關係及企業管治團隊。由華富投資者關係主辦的「大獎」踏入全新十年，多年來持續嘉許表現優異的上市公司，見證各界在專業領域上精益求精，攜手推動市場高質量發展。 華富建業金融集團財務總監麥美娟女士（右六），及首席投資官顏志軍博士（左五）與頒獎嘉賓及得獎公司代表合照。 開啟全新十年 賦能資本市場與價值創造 上市公司高水平的透明度與資訊披露，始終是投資者作出明智決策的基石，對維持資本市場活力至關重要。「華富卓越投資者關係大獎」多年來致力促進企業與投資界的高效溝通，權威性與公信力備受各界肯定。面對近年多變的宏觀環境與市場挑戰，本屆「大獎」依然獲得業界的踴躍響應與積極參與，充分展現出上市公司在風浪中堅守專業、持續深化投資者信心的堅定決心。 深化ESG與高質量發展
- 第十一屆【華富卓越投資者關係大獎】圓滿舉行 匯聚優勢 堅守專業 攜手締造資本新機香港, 2026年9月10日 - 「第十一屆華富卓越投資者關係大獎」（簡稱「大獎」）於2026年9月9日順利舉行，表揚在瞬息萬變的金融市場中，有效實踐卓越標準的投資者關係及企業管治團隊。由華富投資者關係主辦的「大獎」踏入全新十年，多年來持續嘉許表現優異的上市公司，見證各界在專業領域上精益求精，攜手推動市場高質量發展。 華富建業金融集團財務總監麥美娟女士（右六），及首席投資官顏志軍博士（左五）與頒獎嘉賓及得獎公司代表合照。 開啟全新十年 賦能資本市場與價值創造 上市公司高水平的透明度與資訊披露，始終是投資者作出明智決策的基石，對維持資本市場活力至關重要。「華富卓越投資者關係大獎」多年來致力促進企業與投資界的高效溝通，權威性與公信力備受各界肯定。面對近年多變的宏觀環境與市場挑戰，本屆「大獎」依然獲得業界的踴躍響應與積極參與，充分展現出上市公司在風浪中堅守專業、持續深化投資者信心的堅定決心。 深化ESG與高質量發展 應對全球監管新格局 隨着全球可持續發展標準不斷提升，「華富卓越投資者關係大獎」持續聚焦環境、社會及管治（ESG）表現，表揚在綠色轉型與合規治理中領先的企業。本屆繼續設立相關獎項，肯定企業透過高質素的永續報告與市場坦誠溝通、落實長期承諾的努力。 因應最新監管動態與國際披露標準（如ISSB）的全面推進，大會今年特邀專業機構舉辦專題分享，剖析合規新趨勢與投資者溝通的新語言，協助業界在前瞻佈局中精準掌握市場機遇，全面提升綠色競爭力。 ESG議題的重要性與日俱增，大會今年特意邀請本識顧問 Alaya Consulting Limited帶來專題演講，由創始人及GRI授權培訓師黃有傑先生，以「ISSB：重塑投資者溝通的新語言」為題，讓業界在邁向可持續發展的道路上掌握最新ESG情況。 洞悉市場挑戰 砥礪前行 華富建業金融集團首席營運總監黃偉誠先生致歡迎辭表示：「香港股市的成交額持續穩步增長，日均成交額由2025年的約2,400億港元，攀升至2026年上半年的接近2,800億港元。然而，港股通股份佔了這些流動性的大約85%；其餘大約2,000家企業，即佔了所有上市公司約80%的比例，卻僅能分享其餘15%的日常成交額。此外，每年還有超過100宗首次公開招股（IPO）來分一杯羹！要在眾多競爭中吸引散戶的目光並贏得機構投資者的青睞，絕對不是一件容易的事。 儘管前路艱難，我們的投資者關係同仁依然秉持敬業與專業的精神，在幕後默默耕耘。為此，我向各位致以崇高的敬意。」 華富建業金融集團財務總監麥美娟女士致感謝辭時表示：「過去一年，我們共同經歷了一個瞬息萬變的經濟環境。在一個資訊爆炸且市場波動劇烈的世界，僅僅公佈財報數據已遠遠不夠。投資者除了數字之外，更希望了解業績背後的戰略、管理層對未來的願景，以及企業在逆風中的那份「韌性」。 今天在座的每一位得獎者，都是成功演繹企業故事的典範。你們為持續成功奠定了平台，並以清晰透明的方式傳遞了長遠的願景。透過這些努力，你們贏得了市場的信任，並在香港金融市場樹立了信心。」 頒獎典禮獲各界朋友和傳媒支持 華富投資者關係榮幸邀請到香港市務學會榮譽主席陳裕光博士、香港證券及投資學會董事局成員何誠軒博士，以及本識顧問創始人及GRI授權培訓師黃有傑先生擔任頒獎嘉賓，共證盛事。 是次頒獎典禮獲得商界朋友及兩地傳媒廣泛支持，﹙排名不分先後﹚包括香港上市公司商會、香港獨立非執行董事協會、香港證券及投資學會、《滙通財經》。 【華富卓越投資者關係大獎2025】 得獎企業（按英文名稱字母排序） 股票編號 公司 香港指數成份股 (恒生指數) 類別 2382 舜宇光學科技（集團）有限公司 主板類別 0206 華商能源科技股份有限公司 0861 神州數碼控股有限公司 0799 IGG INC 6811 太興集團控股有限公司 2473 喜相逢集團控股有限公司 可持續發展類別 鉑金獎 2020 安踏體育用品有限公司 金獎 NA 歐綠保綜合環保 (香港) 有限公司 銀獎 1229 南南資源實業有限公司 年度最佳報告 2020 安踏體育用品有限公司 【華富卓越投資者關係大獎2025】網站: https://eventedm.quamhkir.com/QIRA2025-26/ 查詢及聯絡： 華富投資者關係 活動推廣/ 傳媒聯絡： 盧秋玲 (Mandy Lo) T: 2217-2753 Email: [email protected] 陳碧虹 (Charlie Chan) T: 2217-2504 Email: [email protected]
- 第十一届【华富卓越投资者关系大奖】圆满举行 汇聚优势 坚守专业 携手缔造资本新机香港, 2026年9月10日 - (亚太商讯) - 「第十一届华富卓越投资者关系大奖」（简称「大奖」）于2026年9月9日顺利举行，表扬在瞬息万变的金融市场中，有效实践卓越标准的投资者关系及企业管治团队。由华富投资者关系主办的「大奖」踏入全新十年，多年来持续嘉许表现优异的上市公司，见证各界在专业领域上精益求精，携手推动市场高质量发展。 华富建业金融集团财务总监麦美娟女士（右六），及首席投资官颜志军博士（左五）与颁奖嘉宾及得奖公司代表合照。 开启全新十年 赋能资本市场与价值创造 上市公司高水平的透明度与信息披露，始终是投资者作出明智决策的基石，对维持资本市场活力至关重要。「华富卓越投资者关系大奖」多年来致力促进企业与投资界的高效沟通，权威性与公信力备受各界肯定。面对近年多变的宏观环境与市场挑战，本届「大奖」依然获得业界的踊跃响应与积极参与，充分展现出上市公司在风浪中坚守专业、持续深化投资者信心的坚定决心。 深化ESG与高质量发展 应对全球监管新格局 随着全球可持续发展标准不断提升，「华富卓越投资者关系大奖」持续聚焦环境、社会及管治（ESG）表现，表扬在绿色转型与合规治理中领先的企业。本届继续设立相关重要奖项，肯定企业透过高质素的永续报告与市场坦诚沟通、落实长期承诺的努力。 因应最新监管动态与国际披露标准（如ISSB）的全面推进，大会今年特邀专业机构举办专题分享，剖析合规新趋势与投资者沟通的新语言，协助业界在前瞻布局中精准掌握市场机遇，全面提升绿色竞争力。 ESG议题的重要性与日俱增，大会今年特意邀请本识顾问 Alaya Consulting Limited带来专题演讲，由创始人及GRI授权培训师黄有杰先生，以「ISSB：重塑投资者沟通的新语言」为题，让业界在迈向可持续发展的道路上掌握最新ESG情况。 洞悉市场挑战 砥砺前行 华富建业金融集团首席营运总监黄伟诚先生致欢迎辞表示：「香港股市的成交额持续稳步增长，日均成交额由2025年的约2,400亿港元，攀升至2026年上半年的接近2,800亿港元。然而，港股通股份占了这些流动性的大约85%；其余大约2,000家企业，即占了所有上市公司约80%的比例，却仅能分享其余15%的日常成交额。此外，每年还有超过100宗首次公开招股（IPO）来分一杯羹！要在众多竞争中吸引散户的目光并赢得机构投资者的青睐，绝对不是一件容易的事。 尽管前路艰难，我们的投资者关系同仁依然秉持敬业与专业的精神，在幕后默默耕耘。为此，我向各位致以崇高的敬意。」 华富建业金融集团财务总监麦美娟女士致感谢辞时表示：「过去一年，我们共同经历了一个瞬息万变的经济环境。在一个信息爆炸且市场波动剧烈的世界，仅仅公布财报数据已远远不够。投资者除了数字之外，更希望了解业绩背后的战略、管理层对未来的愿景，以及企业在逆风中的那份「韧性」。 今天在座的每一位得奖者，都是成功演绎企业故事的典范。你们为持续成功奠定了平台，并以清晰透明的方式传递了长远的愿景。透过这些努力，你们赢得了市场的信任，并在香港金融市场树立了信心。」 颁奖典礼获各界朋友和传媒支持 华富投资者关系荣幸邀请到香港市务学会荣誉主席陈裕光博士、香港证券及投资学会董事局成员何诚轩博士，以及本识顾问创始人及GRI授权培训师黄有杰先生担任颁奖嘉宾，共证盛事。 是次颁奖典礼获得商界朋友及两地传媒广泛支持，﹙排名不分先后﹚包括香港上市公司商会、香港独立非执行董事协会、香港证券及投资学会、《汇通财经》。 【华富卓越投资者关系大奖2025】 得奖企业（按英文名称字母排序） 股票编号 公司 香港指数成份股 (恒生指数) 类别 2382.HK 舜宇光学科技（集团）有限公司 主板类别 0206.HK 华商能源科技股份有限公司 0861.HK 神州数码控股有限公司 0799.HK IGG INC 6811.HK 太兴集团控股有限公司 2473.HK 喜相逢集团控股有限公司 可持续发展类别 铂金奖 2020.HK 安踏体育用品有限公司 金奖 NA 欧绿保综合环保 (香港) 有限公司 银奖 1229.HK 南南资源实业有限公司 年度最佳报告 2020.HK 安踏体育用品有限公司 【华富卓越投资者关系大奖2025】网站: https://eventedm.quamhkir.com/QIRA2025-26/ 查询及联络： 华富投资者关系 活动推广/ 传媒联络： 卢秋玲 (Mandy Lo) T: 2217-2753 Email: [email protected] 陈碧虹 (Charlie Chan) T: 2217-2504 Email: [email protected] Copyright 2026 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
- 11th Quam Excellence Investor Relations Awards Successfully HeldHONG KONG, Sept 10, 2026 - The 11th Quam IR Awards (referred to as the “Awards”) was successfully held on September 9, 2026, honoring investor relations and corporate governance teams that have effectively implemented exemplary standards in a fast-changing financial market. Hosted by Quam Investor Relations, the Awards has officially embarked on its second decade, continuing its long-standing tradition of recognizing outstanding listed companies and witnessing the industry strive for continuous progress and high-quality market development. Management of Quam Plus Financial Group, including Ms. May Mak, Chief Financial Officer (sixth from the right); and Dr. Army Yan, Chief Investment Officer (fifth from the left), took picture together with award presenters and representatives of awarded companies. Embarking on a New Decade: Empowering Capital Markets and Value Creation High standards of transparency and information disclosure by listed companies remain the cornerstone for investors to make informed decisions and are vital to maintaining the vitality of the capital market. For over a decade, the Quam IR Awards has been dedicated to fostering efficient communication between enterprises and the investment community, earning widespread credibility and recognition. Despite the complex macroeconomic environment and market headwinds in recent years, this year's Awards continued to receive enthusiastic support and active participation from the industry, reflecting the unwavering commitment of listed companies to uphold professionalism and deepen investor confidence amidst volatility. Deepening ESG and High-Quality Growth Amid Evolving Global Regulations As global sustainability standards continue to rise, the Quam IR Awards maintains its focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance, honoring leading enterprises in green transformation and compliance governance. This year's Awards continues to feature key recognitions, celebrating companies that demonstrate transparent market communication and fulfill long-term commitments through high-quality sustainability reporting. In response to the latest regulatory dynamics and the comprehensive advancement of international disclosure standards such as ISSB, the event specially invited professional institutions to host keynote sessions. These discussions analyzed emerging compliance trends and the new language of investor communication, equipping the industry to seize market opportunities through forward-looking positioning and comprehensively enhance green competitiveness. Recognizing the growing importance of ESG issues, the event specially invited Alaya Consulting Limited to deliver a keynote presentation. Mr. Tony Wong, Founder and GRI Certified Training Partner, spoke on the theme "ISSB and the Future of Investor Communication," equipping the industry with the latest ESG insights on its path toward sustainable development. Navigating Market Challenges Together Mr.Stacey Wong, Chief Operating Officer of Quam Plus Financial Group, said at the opening remark “The turnover of the Hong Kong stock market has gone from strength to strength, averaging about HK$240 billion per day in 2025 to close to HK$280 billion in the first half of 2026. However, the Stock Connect stocks account for about 85% of such liquidity. The remaining 2,000 companies, about 80% of all listed companies, only share 15% of the daily turnover. In addition, there are over 100 IPOs a year to fight for a piece of the pie! It is no small feat in being able to draw retail eyeballs and gain traction among the institutions. Tough as it is, our IR friends plough on with dedication and professionalism, quietly working behind the scenes. For this, I salute you.” Ms. May Mak, Chief Financial Officer of Quam Plus Financial Group, said “Over the past year, we have all navigated a dynamic economic environment. In a world with so much information and market fluctuation, just releasing earnings data is no longer enough. Investors are looking for more than just numbers. They want to understand the strategy behind the results, the leadership's vision for the future, and how the company holds up under pressure Every winner in this room today is a great example of telling a successful corporate story. You have built a platform for ongoing success and communicated your long-term vision with clarity and transparency. By doing so, you have earned market trust and built confidence across Hong Kong's financial market.” Steadfast Support from Industry Peers and Media Allies Quam Investor Relations was honored to have Dr. Michael Y.K. Chan, Honorary Chairman of Hong Kong Institute of Marketing; Dr Jason Ho, Board Director, Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute; and Mr. Tony Wong, Founder and GRI Nominated Trainer of Alaya Consulting Limited, as award presenters, witnessing this grand occasion. The ceremony received widespread support from business partners and media from Hong Kong and mainland China (in no particular order), including the Hong Kong Listed Companies Chamber, Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Directors Association, Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute and FX678. The list of awardees for Quam IR Awards 2025 (In alphabetical order of company name): Stock CodeCompany Name Hong Kong Index Constituents (Hang Seng Index) Category 2382Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Company Limited Main Board Category 0206CM Energy Tech Co., Ltd. 0861Digital China Holdings Limited 0799IGG INC 6811Tai Hing Group Holdings Limited 2473XXF Group Holdings Limited Sustainable Development Category Platinum 2020ANTA Sports Products Limited Gold NAALBA Integrated Waste Solutions (Hong Kong) Ltd Silver 1229Nan Nan Resources Enterprise Ltd The Best Report of the Year 2020ANTA Sports Products Limited Website of Quam IR Awards 2025: https://eventedm.quamhkir.com/QIRA2025-26/ For enquiries, Quam IR Marketing & PR contact： Ms. Mandy Lo T: 2217-2753 Email: [email protected]. Charlie Chan T: 2217-2504 Email: [email protected]
- 11th Quam Excellence Investor Relations Awards Successfully HeldHONG KONG, Sept 10, 2026 - The 11th Quam IR Awards (referred to as the “Awards”) was successfully held on September 9, 2026, honoring investor relations and corporate governance teams that have effectively implemented exemplary standards in a fast-changing financial market. Hosted by Quam Investor Relations, the Awards has officially embarked on its second decade, continuing its long-standing tradition of recognizing outstanding listed companies and witnessing the industry strive for continuous progress and high-quality market development. Management of Quam Plus Financial Group, including Ms. May Mak, Chief Financial Officer (sixth from the right); and Dr. Army Yan, Chief Investment Officer (fifth from the left), took picture together with award presenters and representatives of awarded companies. Embarking on a New Decade: Empowering Capital Markets and Value Creation High standards of transparency and information disclosure by listed companies remain the cornerstone for investors to make informed decisions and are vital to maintaining the vitality of the capital market. For over a decade, the Quam IR Awards has been dedicated to fostering efficient communication between enterprises and the investment community, earning widespread credibility and recognition. Despite the complex macroeconomic environment and market headwinds in recent years, this year's Awards continued to receive enthusiastic support and active participation from the industry, reflecting the unwavering commitment of listed companies to uphold professionalism and deepen investor confidence amidst volatility. Deepening ESG and High-Quality Growth Amid Evolving Global Regulations As global sustainability standards continue to rise, the Quam IR Awards maintains its focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance, honoring leading enterprises in green transformation and compliance governance. This year's Awards continues to feature key recognitions, celebrating companies that demonstrate transparent market communication and fulfill long-term commitments through high-quality sustainability reporting. In response to the latest regulatory dynamics and the comprehensive advancement of international disclosure standards such as ISSB, the event specially invited professional institutions to host keynote sessions. These discussions analyzed emerging compliance trends and the new language of investor communication, equipping the industry to seize market opportunities through forward-looking positioning and comprehensively enhance green competitiveness. Recognizing the growing importance of ESG issues, the event specially invited Alaya Consulting Limited to deliver a keynote presentation. Mr. Tony Wong, Founder and GRI Certified Training Partner, spoke on the theme "ISSB and the Future of Investor Communication," equipping the industry with the latest ESG insights on its path toward sustainable development. Navigating Market Challenges Together Mr.Stacey Wong, Chief Operating Officer of Quam Plus Financial Group, said at the opening remark “The turnover of the Hong Kong stock market has gone from strength to strength, averaging about HK$240 billion per day in 2025 to close to HK$280 billion in the first half of 2026. However, the Stock Connect stocks account for about 85% of such liquidity. The remaining 2,000 companies, about 80% of all listed companies, only share 15% of the daily turnover. In addition, there are over 100 IPOs a year to fight for a piece of the pie! It is no small feat in being able to draw retail eyeballs and gain traction among the institutions. Tough as it is, our IR friends plough on with dedication and professionalism, quietly working behind the scenes. For this, I salute you.” Ms. May Mak, Chief Financial Officer of Quam Plus Financial Group, said “Over the past year, we have all navigated a dynamic economic environment. In a world with so much information and market fluctuation, just releasing earnings data is no longer enough. Investors are looking for more than just numbers. They want to understand the strategy behind the results, the leadership's vision for the future, and how the company holds up under pressure Every winner in this room today is a great example of telling a successful corporate story. You have built a platform for ongoing success and communicated your long-term vision with clarity and transparency. By doing so, you have earned market trust and built confidence across Hong Kong's financial market.” Steadfast Support from Industry Peers and Media Allies Quam Investor Relations was honored to have Dr. Michael Y.K. Chan, Honorary Chairman of Hong Kong Institute of Marketing; Dr Jason Ho, Board Director, Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute; and Mr. Tony Wong, Founder and GRI Nominated Trainer of Alaya Consulting Limited, as award presenters, witnessing this grand occasion. The ceremony received widespread support from business partners and media from Hong Kong and mainland China (in no particular order), including the Hong Kong Listed Companies Chamber, Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Directors Association, Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute and FX678. The list of awardees for Quam IR Awards 2025 (In alphabetical order of company name): Stock CodeCompany Name Hong Kong Index Constituents (Hang Seng Index) Category 2382Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Company Limited Main Board Category 0206CM Energy Tech Co., Ltd. 0861Digital China Holdings Limited 0799IGG INC 6811Tai Hing Group Holdings Limited 2473XXF Group Holdings Limited Sustainable Development Category Platinum 2020ANTA Sports Products Limited Gold NAALBA Integrated Waste Solutions (Hong Kong) Ltd Silver 1229Nan Nan Resources Enterprise Ltd The Best Report of the Year 2020ANTA Sports Products Limited Website of Quam IR Awards 2025: https://eventedm.quamhkir.com/QIRA2025-26/ For enquiries, Quam IR Marketing & PR contact： Ms. Mandy Lo T: 2217-2753 Email: [email protected] Ms. Charlie Chan T: 2217-2504 Email: [email protected]
- BERG Media Group Appoints Veteran Business Journalist Shishir Prasad as Consulting EditorSINGAPORE/INDIA, September 10, 2026 - Singapore-headquartered BERG Media Group has announced the appointment of veteran business journalist Shishir Prasad as Consulting Editor, effective 1 September 2026. Based in India, Prasad will lead the group’s enhanced coverage of India and the wider Asia-Pacific region across BERG Media Group’s three digital platforms — AsiaBizToday.com, CarbonWire.org and CollectiveforEquality.com. The appointment is part of BERG Media Group’s broader editorial expansion strategy as it sharpens its focus on business transformation, startups, technology, climate action, sustainability, workplace gender equality and inclusive leadership across South Asia, South East Asia and APAC. Shishir brings with him more than three decades of experience in business journalism. He has written extensively on technology, finance, management and strategy, and has held senior editorial roles across leading Indian business media platforms including ET Prime, Forbes India, The Economic Times, Business Standard and Businessworld. He is also recognised for his role in building ET Prime into one of India’s prominent business media subscription platforms. At BERG Media Group, Shishir will work closely with the editorial leadership team to deepen coverage of India’s fast-changing business and policy landscape, while also strengthening the group’s reportage on regional developments across APAC. His mandate will include commissioning and developing high-quality stories, interviews, thought leadership articles, market features and analysis across the group’s three platforms. AsiaBizToday.com focuses on business, startups, technology, Web3, crypto, blockchain, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, innovation, trade and investment across South Asia, South East Asia and APAC. CarbonWire.org covers climate action, carbon markets, sustainability, ESG, climate finance, net zero, decarbonisation and the green economy. CollectiveforEquality.com is focused on workplace gender equality, inclusive leadership, DEI, male allyship, women in leadership and the future of work. Speaking on his appointment, Shishir Prasad, Consulting Editor, BERG Media Group, said: “BERG Media Group has built three sharply focused platforms that speak to some of the most important conversations of our time — business growth, climate transition and workplace equality. I am delighted to join the group at a stage when India and the broader APAC region are becoming increasingly central to global conversations around innovation, sustainability, digital transformation and inclusive growth. I look forward to helping strengthen BERG’s editorial depth, expand its regional coverage and bring more insightful stories to its readers.” Welcoming him to the group, Vishwesh Iyer, Founder & Group Editor, BERG Media Group, said: “Shishir brings exceptional editorial experience, deep understanding of Indian business, and a strong ability to interpret complex shifts across technology, finance, management and strategy. His joining BERG Media Group comes at an important moment as we expand our reportage across India and APAC. His experience will significantly enhance the quality, depth and range of our coverage across AsiaBizToday.com, CarbonWire.org and CollectiveforEquality.com.” Vishwesh added: “India is one of the most important markets in the region — not only for startups and technology, but also for climate innovation, sustainability finance, workplace transformation and gender equality. With Shishir based in India and working closely with us, BERG Media Group will be better positioned to cover these developments with greater nuance, credibility and editorial rigour.” Shishir’s appointment is expected to strengthen BERG Media Group’s ability to engage with senior business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, sustainability professionals, gender equality advocates and innovation ecosystems across the region. The group has, in recent years, expanded its editorial and partnership footprint through coverage and collaborations around major regional platforms and events, including SusHi Tech Tokyo, Singapore FinTech Festival, BEYOND Expo, IVS Kyoto, SuperAI Singapore and other business, sustainability and innovation-led forums. With Shishir’s appointment, BERG Media Group will further build its editorial presence in India while continuing to connect developments across South Asia, South East Asia, Japan and the wider APAC region. About BERG Media Group BERG Media Group is the digital media venture of Business Excellence & Research Group Pte Ltd, headquartered in Singapore. The group operates three specialist digital media platforms: AsiaBizToday.com, CarbonWire.org and CollectiveforEquality.com. Through these platforms, BERG Media Group covers business, startups, technology, climate action, carbon markets, sustainability, workplace gender equality and inclusive leadership across South Asia, South East Asia and APAC. Media Contact: Vishwesh Iyer [email protected]
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- The 11th Belt and Road Summit opened todayHONG KONG, Sept 9, 2026 - The 11th Belt and Road Summit, co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Under the theme Advancing High-Quality Development • Embarking on a New Journey, the Summit brings together more than 100 government officials, business leaders and professionals from Belt and Road countries and regions to jointly explore new opportunities in high-quality Belt and Road development, to promote cross-regional trade and industrial matching, and accelerate the implementation of concrete outcomes. The Summit has achieved significant results in promoting international cooperation and facilitating business partnerships. Multiple memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and agreements were signed on the first day, spanning sectors such as finance, professional services, industry and construction, and involving organisations from the Chinese Mainland, Australia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar and Uzbekistan. More MoUs and agreements are expected to be signed tomorrow, helping to transform connections forged and ideas exchanged at the Summit into tangible collaborations and business opportunities. The Opening Session featured opening remarks by John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, and welcome remarks by Professor Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC. Abdulla Aripov, Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Carolina Cosse, Vice President of Uruguay, and Saleumxay Kommasith, Deputy Prime Minister of Laos, delivered special addresses. Yan Dong, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, and Li Zhen, Vice Chairman of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, delivered special remarks. John Lee said in his opening remarks: “Hong Kong is an ideal two-way springboard for Mainland enterprises expanding overseas, and for international companies looking to enter the Mainland market. Our GoGlobal Task Force, established last October, has assisted more than 300 Mainland enterprises in establishing or expanding their businesses in Hong Kong, and our world-class professional services are ready to support their overseas expansion plans.” He continued: “In addition to strengthening our relations with traditional partners, Hong Kong continues to expand our network of friends along the Belt and Road. Since 2022, I have led high-level business delegations to explore opportunities in 13 Belt and Road countries across ASEAN, the Middle East, and Central Asia. These missions delivered over 250 MOUs (Memorandum of Understanding) and other agreements, from policy co-ordination and trade and investment, to expanded connectivity and support for companies. They underline Hong Kong's long-standing focus on opening new markets, forming new partnerships and advancing regional co-operation.” John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, delivered opening remarks at the Opening Session. Professor Frederick Ma said in his welcome remarks: “In a world full of risks and uncertainties, diversification is a necessity, not a choice. We must seize new opportunities even as we navigate new challenges. That is why the Belt and Road Initiative has never been more relevant. At its core, the Initiative is about forging new connections, turning potential into opportunity and opportunity into tangible development that benefits communities around the world. ASEAN, Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America are among the regions with the greatest growth potential. As an important commercial platform for the Belt and Road Initiative, Hong Kong will continue to leverage its unique strength in connecting the Chinese Mainland with global markets. This year's Summit introduces new thematic zones, including the ‘GoGlobal Connect’ zone, bringing Hong Kong’s professional services expertise to support enterprises to expand internationally and capture new opportunities in global markets.” Professor Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC, delivered welcome remarks at the Opening Session. Abdulla Aripov said in his special address: “Uzbekistan regards the Belt and Road Initiative as an effective platform for reviving the ancient Silk Road in a modern format and advancing cooperation in trade, transport, investment, industrial collaboration, technology, capital, and human resources. Today, our cooperation with Belt and Road countries has been elevated to comprehensive strategic partnerships. Undoubtedly, the close and trusting relationship between the leaders of our two nations, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of the Republic of Uzbekistan and President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China, plays a crucial role in this development. Uzbekistan is ready to be a reliable, long-term partner in building a Belt and Road community of shared development and prosperity. We invite all participants to join us in creating new manufacturing and technology value chains in Uzbekistan, expanding investment and financial cooperation, and using Uzbekistan as a gateway to Central Asia and neighboring markets.” Abdulla Aripov, Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, delivered a keynote special address at the Opening Session. Carolina Cosse said in her special address: “In 2018, Uruguay was the first country in Mercosur to formally express its support of the Belt and Road Initiative. We were also the first country in South America to sign a memorandum of understanding on the Belt and Road Initiative with the People's Republic of China. The BRI pillars of infrastructure, connectivity, trade facilitation, and financial integration aligned with Uruguay's long-standing belief in multilateral cooperation and free trade. Uruguay stands ready to translate our commitment to the Belt and Road into tangible cooperative outcomes with Hong Kong and with all partners assembled here. thus facilitating capital flows, trade financing, and project development into Latin America and Asia.” Carolina Cosse, Vice President of Uruguay, delivered a keynote special address at the Opening Session. Saleumxay Kommasith said in his special address: “We regard the Belt and Road Initiative as a vital cornerstone of our long-term country development agenda. It has contributed significantly to expanding trade, attracting foreign direct investment, developing modern infrastructure, and strengthening people-to-people connection across the border.The most tangible evidence under the framework of high-quality BRI cooperation is the historic achievement of the Lao-China Railway since its launch in 2021. Today, it has facilitated over 70 million passengers and transported over 90 million metric tons of freight, contributing to expanding our trade profile from just 13 regional commodity categories to more than 4,000 types of products today. Driven by this advanced connectivity, bilateral trade between Lao PDR and China has achieved a new milestone, surpassing 9.8 billion US dollars. It has successfully transformed the Lao PDR from a landlocked country into a land-linked regional logistics hub. It has significantly reduced logistics costs and integrated Lao PDR into the regional supply chain.” Saleumxay Kommasith, Deputy Prime Minister of Laos, delivered a keynote special address at the Opening Session. Yan Dong said in his special remarks: “We will support Hong Kong in leveraging its professional service advantages to participate deeply in Belt and Road cooperation projects, guide Hong Kong enterprises to provide professional services such as legal consultation, financial and insurance services, mediation and arbitration for project implementation, strengthen information exchange between Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong enterprises, with the aim of achieving mutual benefit and win-win outcomes through joint ventures and other means.” Yan Dong, Vice Minister of Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, delivered a special remarks at the Opening Session. Li Zhen said in his special remarks: “We support Hong Kong and Macao in better integrating into the new policies for national development - we guide central state-owned enterprises to establish treasury and trade centres, research and development institutions and international business headquarters in Hong Kong; and we support Hong Kong in consolidating and enhancing its status as an international financial, shipping and trade centre, as well as an international aviation hub. Looking ahead, drawing on the unique advantages of ‘One Country, Two Systems’, Hong Kong is bound to play a significant role as a ‘super connector’ and ‘super value-adder’” Li Zhen, Vice Chairman of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, delivered a special remarks at the Opening Session. Government and business leaders explore new avenues for cross-regional cooperation Against a backdrop of a reshaped global trade landscape, ongoing supply chain reconfiguration and increasing geopolitical uncertainty, enhancing trade and investment resilience has become a key priority for economies worldwide. Following the Opening Session, the Policy Dialogue, themed Building Resilient Trade and Investment Frameworks in a Diverse Global Landscape was moderated by Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR. Distinguished government officials participating as speakers included Khandakar Abdul Muktadir, Minister for Commerce, Industries, Textiles and Jute, Bangladesh, Arman Shakkaliyev, Minister of Trade and Integration, Kazakhstan, Wasantha Samarasinghe, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development, Sri Lanka, Filipus Nino Pereira, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Timor-Leste, Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, Qatar, and Dr Kirida Bhaopichitr, Vice Minister for Commerce, Thailand. They exchanged views on promoting cross-border trade, facilitating investment flows and strengthening economic resilience. The Policy Dialogue, themed Building Resilient Trade and Investment Frameworks in a Diverse Global Landscape, was chaired by Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR. Senior officials from Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, Qatar and Thailand were invited to discuss ways to strengthen cross-border trade and investment cooperation and enhance economic resilience. The Business Plenary I: Harnessing Business Opportunities for Sustainable Growth and Shared Prosperity session was chaired by Dr Victor K Fung, Chairman of Fung Investments. Joining the discussion were Dr Jonathan Choi, Chairman of Sunwah Group; Shinta Widjaja Kamdani, CEO of Sintesa Group and Chairman of Indonesian Employer Association: Vikrom Kromadit, CEO of Amata Corporation PCL; Farkhad Rashidovich Okhonov, Member of the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Management Board of Halyk Finance, Somboun Phongsavanh, Chairman of Shareholder Committee at Phongsavanh Group, and Professor Zhou Yong, Chairman of Jiangsu SOHO Holdings Group Co., Ltd. The speakers explored the development potential of ASEAN and Central Asian markets, and discussed how businesses can seize a new wave of regional growth opportunities through cross-border investment, industrial collaboration and innovation-driven development. The first-day Business Plenary: Harnessing Business Opportunities for Sustainable Growth and Shared Prosperity, brought together business leaders from ASEAN, Central Asia and the Chinese Mainland to explore new opportunities in cross-border investment, industrial cooperation and sustainable development, jointly driving regional economic integration and prosperity. The first-day Business Plenary: Harnessing Business Opportunities for Sustainable Growth and Shared Prosperity, brought together business leaders from ASEAN, Central Asia and the Chinese Mainland to explore new opportunities in cross-border investment, industrial cooperation and sustainable development, jointly driving regional economic integration and prosperity. In addition to in-depth discussions on a wide range of topics, the Summit also provided valuable networking opportunities, enabling participants to forge new connections and explore potential partnerships. At a luncheon, Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR, delivered welcome remarks, while Wang Shuguang, Vice Chairman of the Board, President and Member of the Management Committee of China International Capital Corporation Limited, gave the opening remarks. Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, delivered the keynote address. Dr. Kao said: “Hong Kong can link ASEAN's growing and resilient pipeline of sustainable investment opportunities with global capital. The opportunity is to bridge two sides of the equation: ASEAN's growing pipeline of green, circular, blue, and digital economy projects, and the capital, expertise, and financing capabilities needed to bring those opportunities to reality. Together with Belt and Road partners, we can turn sustainable initiatives into bankable projects, and bankable projects into a greener, more connected, and more resilient ASEAN—and, of course, offer opportunities to all partners, including Hong Kong, China.” A cocktail reception will be held this evening, featuring special remarks by Paul Lam, Secretary for Justice of the HKSAR, welcome remarks by Prof Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC, and opening remarks by Wang Huabin, Deputy Chief Executive of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd. Bringing together government and business leaders from around the world, the reception will foster exchanges and mutual learning, while laying the groundwork for broader collaboration, business matching and partnership opportunities on the following day. New GoGlobal, Central Asia and Middle East Chapters spotlight opportunities in emerging markets In support of the national strategy to encourage enterprises to pursue high-level going global, the HKTDC, as a member of the GoGlobal Task Force established by the HKSAR Government, introduced a new GoGlobal Chapter at this year’s Summit, creating a one-stop platform for networking and business matching to support enterprises in exploring international markets. On the first day, the Thematic Breakout Session Hong Kong: Super Connector ・ World-class Springboard – Professional Services Empowering Global Expansion was staged, co-organised with the Department of Justice of the HKSAR Government. The session opened with welcome remarks by Paul Lam, Secretary for Justice of the HKSAR, followed by a keynote address by Umiraliyev Zhandos Zhanibekovich, First Deputy Prosecutor General of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and a moderated session by other industry leaders, who examined how Hong Kong’s legal, financial and professional services can help enterprises expand overseas through Hong Kong. Tomorrow’s Thematic Breakout Session, Chinese Mainland Enterprises Going Global: Driving Mutual Growth Across Belt and Road Economies, will begin with welcome remarks by Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR, followed by a panel discussion, sharing practical insights on expanding businesses into overseas markets. Beyond the Thematic Breakout Sessions, the Summit offers comprehensive support for enterprises seeking international expansion through newly introduced initiatives, including the GoGlobal Connect Zone, GoGlobal-themed roundtable discussions, deal-making sessions for global investment projects, and the GoGlobal Business Study Mission, fully leveraging Hong Kong’s role as the preferred platform for enterprises going global. Building on Hong Kong’s recent progress in cultivating emerging markets such as Central Asia and the Middle East, this year’s Summit features a dedicated Central Asia Chapter and a Middle East Chapter, focusing on investment opportunities and development potential in these markets, driving cross-regional cooperation and project implementation. During the first day of the Signature Projects Session, Bakhtiyar Mukhametkaliyev, Vice Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Dr Bayan Konirbayev, Chief Digital & AI Officer of Alatau City Authority, presented major development projects including Alatau City and the Data Center Valley, showcasing opportunities across innovation and technology, smart city development, infrastructure and professional services. The Project Investment Sessions over the next two days will respectively explore the investment opportunities arising from development projects in Central Asia and the Middle East. In addition, new Central Asia and Middle East Zones have been established in the exhibition area, bringing together consulates, organisations and business representatives from the respective regions to showcase investment projects and commercial opportunities. Project matching creates a platform for cooperation while exhibition zones connect global business opportunities The Summit fosters cross-regional partnerships among enterprises, investors and professional service providers through investment project presentations, business matching and exhibition platforms. The Summit continues to feature the Project Investment Sessions, Belt and Road Summit Deal-Making and Exhibition Zone, covering more than 300 investment projects and facilitating over 800 one-to-one business matching meetings, helping participants uncover investment and collaboration opportunities. The Project Investment Sessions continue to focus on key areas including energy, natural resources and public utilities, urban development, transport and logistics infrastructure, and innovation and technology. A new session, New Market Focus: The Middle East, Africa and Latin America will showcase the investment potential and development prospects of different markets. The Belt and Road Summit Deal-Making takes place during the Summit and will be extended online to 14 and 15 September, helping participants connect with potential partners from around the world through one-on-one business matching to further facilitate project implementation. The Exhibition Zone brings together more than 120 exhibitors across multiple thematic zones, including the Hong Kong Zone, Global Investment Zone, Chinese Mainland Zone, ASEAN Zone, as well as the newly established University Zone, GreenTech Zone, GoGlobal Connect Zone, Central Asia Zone and Middle East Zone, comprehensively showcasing investment opportunities, innovative technology, and professional service solutions from diverse markets. Among the highlights, the University Zone brings together local institutions to showcase Hong Kong’s strengths in research, innovative and talent development. The GreenTech Zone focuses on innovative applications in artificial intelligence, green technology, and smart city solutions, fostering collaboration among technology companies, investors and industry stakeholders. Meanwhile, the GoGlobal Connect Zone gathers professional service providers in legal, accounting, finance, risk management, and consultancy fields to provide practical support for enterprises expanding overseas. Returning this year, the Chinese Mainland Zone and the ASEAN Zone spotlight high-potential investment projects and business opportunities, promoting cross-border exchanges and collaboration. The 11th Belt and Road Summit is supported by a strong line-up of partners and sponsors. China International Capital Corporation Limited serves as Strategic Partner, while Bank of China (Hong Kong) is the Banking Partner. Other key supporters include Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) as the Cross-border Business Partner, the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited as the Global Connectivity Partner, Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited as the Innovative Finance Partner, International Financial Centre of Oman as Diamond Sponsor, and CCB International (Holdings) Limited and China Mobile International Limited as Platinum Sponsors. Unlocking opportunities at the ASEAN Market Day held concurrently during the Belt and Road Week The Belt and Road Summit is one of the key flagship events of Belt and Road Week. Belt and Road Week features a series of activities related to the Belt and Road Initiative. With representatives of ASEAN member states coming to Hong Kong to participate in the Summit, the HKTDC will introduce a new flagship event, ASEAN Market Day, which will be held on the afternoon of 10 September. The event will feature business leaders and industry experts with extensive experience in the ASEAN market, including Anthony Lam, Group CEO and Vice-Chairman, Golden Resources Development International Limited; Dr Brian Li, Vice Chairman and Executive Vice President, Gold Peak Technology Group Limited; Clara Chan, Chief Executive Officer, Lee Kee Group; Yu Wing Keung, Managing Director, Novostal Limited and Vice President, Thai-Hong Kong Trade Association; and Aero Wong, Deputy General Manager, Commercial Banking Department, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd. They will share practical insights on expanding into ASEAN markets and highlight business opportunities across the region, helping Hong Kong companies, particularly SMEs, gain a deeper understanding of market trends and grow their presence in ASEAN. Following the session, participants will be arranged to visit the ASEAN Zone at the Summit and take part in consultation sessions with representatives from the HKTDC’s offices in ASEAN and various ASEAN Consulates General and associations to exchange views, connect with potential partners and gain a deeper understanding of development opportunities in ASEAN markets. The Belt and Road Global Forum Annual Roundtable will be held on the morning of 11 September, bringing together Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and international organisations and associations to share information, deepen exchanges and explore new opportunities for multilateral cooperation. The 11th Belt and Road Summit Date 9 to 10 September 2026 Venue Hall 5B-E, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Websites Belt and Road Summit: https://www.beltandroadsummit.com/conference/bnr/en Programme: https://www.beltandroadsummit.com/conference/bnr/en/programme Speaker list: https://www.beltandroadsummit.com/conference/bnr/en/speaker Photo download: https://bit.ly/4cC23FI The Keynote Luncheon featured welcome remarks by Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR, and opening remarks by Wang Shuguang, Vice Chairman of the Board, President and Member of the Management Committee of China International Capital Corporation Limited. Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, delivered the keynote speech. As part of the Summit’s newly launched GoGlobal Chapter, the thematic breakout session, Hong Kong: Super Connector・World-class Springboard – Professional Services Empowering Global Expansion, was co-organised by the HKTDC and the Department of Justice of the HKSAR Government. Paul Lam, Secretary for Justice of the HKSAR Government, delivered welcome remarks, followed by a keynote address by Umiraliyev Zhandos Zhanibekovich, First Deputy Prosecutor General of Kazakhstan. Media Enquiries Yuan Tung Financial Relations: Louise SongTel: (852) 3428 5691Email: [email protected] Tiffany LeungTel: (852) 3428 2361Email: [email protected] Fung WongTel: (852) 3428 3122Email: [email protected] HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department: Navin LawTel: (852) 2584 4525Email: [email protected] Serena CheungTel: (852) 2584 4572Email: [email protected] Winnie KanTel: (852) 2584 4055Email: [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.
- The 11th Belt and Road Summit opened todayHONG KONG, Sept 9, 2026 - The 11th Belt and Road Summit, co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Under the theme Advancing High-Quality Development • Embarking on a New Journey, the Summit brings together more than 100 government officials, business leaders and professionals from Belt and Road countries and regions to jointly explore new opportunities in high-quality Belt and Road development, to promote cross-regional trade and industrial matching, and accelerate the implementation of concrete outcomes. The Summit has achieved significant results in promoting international cooperation and facilitating business partnerships. Multiple memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and agreements were signed on the first day, spanning sectors such as finance, professional services, industry and construction, and involving organisations from the Chinese Mainland, Australia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar and Uzbekistan. More MoUs and agreements are expected to be signed tomorrow, helping to transform connections forged and ideas exchanged at the Summit into tangible collaborations and business opportunities. The Opening Session featured opening remarks by John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, and welcome remarks by Professor Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC. Abdulla Aripov, Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Carolina Cosse, Vice President of Uruguay, and Saleumxay Kommasith, Deputy Prime Minister of Laos, delivered special addresses. Yan Dong, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, and Li Zhen, Vice Chairman of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, delivered special remarks. John Lee said in his opening remarks: “Hong Kong is an ideal two-way springboard for Mainland enterprises expanding overseas, and for international companies looking to enter the Mainland market. Our GoGlobal Task Force, established last October, has assisted more than 300 Mainland enterprises in establishing or expanding their businesses in Hong Kong, and our world-class professional services are ready to support their overseas expansion plans.” He continued: “In addition to strengthening our relations with traditional partners, Hong Kong continues to expand our network of friends along the Belt and Road. Since 2022, I have led high-level business delegations to explore opportunities in 13 Belt and Road countries across ASEAN, the Middle East, and Central Asia. These missions delivered over 250 MOUs (Memorandum of Understanding) and other agreements, from policy co-ordination and trade and investment, to expanded connectivity and support for companies. They underline Hong Kong's long-standing focus on opening new markets, forming new partnerships and advancing regional co-operation.” John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, delivered opening remarks at the Opening Session. Professor Frederick Ma said in his welcome remarks: “In a world full of risks and uncertainties, diversification is a necessity, not a choice. We must seize new opportunities even as we navigate new challenges. That is why the Belt and Road Initiative has never been more relevant. At its core, the Initiative is about forging new connections, turning potential into opportunity and opportunity into tangible development that benefits communities around the world. ASEAN, Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America are among the regions with the greatest growth potential. As an important commercial platform for the Belt and Road Initiative, Hong Kong will continue to leverage its unique strength in connecting the Chinese Mainland with global markets. This year's Summit introduces new thematic zones, including the ‘GoGlobal Connect’ zone, bringing Hong Kong’s professional services expertise to support enterprises to expand internationally and capture new opportunities in global markets.” Professor Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC, delivered welcome remarks at the Opening Session. Abdulla Aripov said in his special address: “Uzbekistan regards the Belt and Road Initiative as an effective platform for reviving the ancient Silk Road in a modern format and advancing cooperation in trade, transport, investment, industrial collaboration, technology, capital, and human resources. Today, our cooperation with Belt and Road countries has been elevated to comprehensive strategic partnerships. Undoubtedly, the close and trusting relationship between the leaders of our two nations, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of the Republic of Uzbekistan and President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China, plays a crucial role in this development. Uzbekistan is ready to be a reliable, long-term partner in building a Belt and Road community of shared development and prosperity. We invite all participants to join us in creating new manufacturing and technology value chains in Uzbekistan, expanding investment and financial cooperation, and using Uzbekistan as a gateway to Central Asia and neighboring markets.” Abdulla Aripov, Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, delivered a keynote special address at the Opening Session. Carolina Cosse said in her special address: “In 2018, Uruguay was the first country in Mercosur to formally express its support of the Belt and Road Initiative. We were also the first country in South America to sign a memorandum of understanding on the Belt and Road Initiative with the People's Republic of China. The BRI pillars of infrastructure, connectivity, trade facilitation, and financial integration aligned with Uruguay's long-standing belief in multilateral cooperation and free trade. Uruguay stands ready to translate our commitment to the Belt and Road into tangible cooperative outcomes with Hong Kong and with all partners assembled here. thus facilitating capital flows, trade financing, and project development into Latin America and Asia.” Carolina Cosse, Vice President of Uruguay, delivered a keynote special address at the Opening Session. Saleumxay Kommasith said in his special address: “We regard the Belt and Road Initiative as a vital cornerstone of our long-term country development agenda. It has contributed significantly to expanding trade, attracting foreign direct investment, developing modern infrastructure, and strengthening people-to-people connection across the border.The most tangible evidence under the framework of high-quality BRI cooperation is the historic achievement of the Lao-China Railway since its launch in 2021. Today, it has facilitated over 70 million passengers and transported over 90 million metric tons of freight, contributing to expanding our trade profile from just 13 regional commodity categories to more than 4,000 types of products today. Driven by this advanced connectivity, bilateral trade between Lao PDR and China has achieved a new milestone, surpassing 9.8 billion US dollars. It has successfully transformed the Lao PDR from a landlocked country into a land-linked regional logistics hub. It has significantly reduced logistics costs and integrated Lao PDR into the regional supply chain.” Saleumxay Kommasith, Deputy Prime Minister of Laos, delivered a keynote special address at the Opening Session. Yan Dong said in his special remarks: “We will support Hong Kong in leveraging its professional service advantages to participate deeply in Belt and Road cooperation projects, guide Hong Kong enterprises to provide professional services such as legal consultation, financial and insurance services, mediation and arbitration for project implementation, strengthen information exchange between Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong enterprises, with the aim of achieving mutual benefit and win-win outcomes through joint ventures and other means.” Yan Dong, Vice Minister of Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, delivered a special remarks at the Opening Session. Li Zhen said in his special remarks: “We support Hong Kong and Macao in better integrating into the new policies for national development - we guide central state-owned enterprises to establish treasury and trade centres, research and development institutions and international business headquarters in Hong Kong; and we support Hong Kong in consolidating and enhancing its status as an international financial, shipping and trade centre, as well as an international aviation hub. Looking ahead, drawing on the unique advantages of ‘One Country, Two Systems’, Hong Kong is bound to play a significant role as a ‘super connector’ and ‘super value-adder’” Li Zhen, Vice Chairman of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, delivered a special remarks at the Opening Session. Government and business leaders explore new avenues for cross-regional cooperation Against a backdrop of a reshaped global trade landscape, ongoing supply chain reconfiguration and increasing geopolitical uncertainty, enhancing trade and investment resilience has become a key priority for economies worldwide. Following the Opening Session, the Policy Dialogue, themed Building Resilient Trade and Investment Frameworks in a Diverse Global Landscape was moderated by Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR. Distinguished government officials participating as speakers included Khandakar Abdul Muktadir, Minister for Commerce, Industries, Textiles and Jute, Bangladesh, Arman Shakkaliyev, Minister of Trade and Integration, Kazakhstan, Wasantha Samarasinghe, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development, Sri Lanka, Filipus Nino Pereira, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Timor-Leste, Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, Qatar, and Dr Kirida Bhaopichitr, Vice Minister for Commerce, Thailand. They exchanged views on promoting cross-border trade, facilitating investment flows and strengthening economic resilience. The Policy Dialogue, themed Building Resilient Trade and Investment Frameworks in a Diverse Global Landscape, was chaired by Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR. Senior officials from Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, Qatar and Thailand were invited to discuss ways to strengthen cross-border trade and investment cooperation and enhance economic resilience. The Business Plenary I: Harnessing Business Opportunities for Sustainable Growth and Shared Prosperity session was chaired by Dr Victor K Fung, Chairman of Fung Investments. Joining the discussion were Dr Jonathan Choi, Chairman of Sunwah Group; Shinta Widjaja Kamdani, CEO of Sintesa Group and Chairman of Indonesian Employer Association: Vikrom Kromadit, CEO of Amata Corporation PCL; Farkhad Rashidovich Okhonov, Member of the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Management Board of Halyk Finance, Somboun Phongsavanh, Chairman of Shareholder Committee at Phongsavanh Group, and Professor Zhou Yong, Chairman of Jiangsu SOHO Holdings Group Co., Ltd. The speakers explored the development potential of ASEAN and Central Asian markets, and discussed how businesses can seize a new wave of regional growth opportunities through cross-border investment, industrial collaboration and innovation-driven development. The first-day Business Plenary: Harnessing Business Opportunities for Sustainable Growth and Shared Prosperity, brought together business leaders from ASEAN, Central Asia and the Chinese Mainland to explore new opportunities in cross-border investment, industrial cooperation and sustainable development, jointly driving regional economic integration and prosperity. The first-day Business Plenary: Harnessing Business Opportunities for Sustainable Growth and Shared Prosperity, brought together business leaders from ASEAN, Central Asia and the Chinese Mainland to explore new opportunities in cross-border investment, industrial cooperation and sustainable development, jointly driving regional economic integration and prosperity. In addition to in-depth discussions on a wide range of topics, the Summit also provided valuable networking opportunities, enabling participants to forge new connections and explore potential partnerships. At a luncheon, Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR, delivered welcome remarks, while Wang Shuguang, Vice Chairman of the Board, President and Member of the Management Committee of China International Capital Corporation Limited, gave the opening remarks. Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, delivered the keynote address. Dr. Kao said: “Hong Kong can link ASEAN's growing and resilient pipeline of sustainable investment opportunities with global capital. The opportunity is to bridge two sides of the equation: ASEAN's growing pipeline of green, circular, blue, and digital economy projects, and the capital, expertise, and financing capabilities needed to bring those opportunities to reality. Together with Belt and Road partners, we can turn sustainable initiatives into bankable projects, and bankable projects into a greener, more connected, and more resilient ASEAN—and, of course, offer opportunities to all partners, including Hong Kong, China.” A cocktail reception will be held this evening, featuring special remarks by Paul Lam, Secretary for Justice of the HKSAR, welcome remarks by Prof Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC, and opening remarks by Wang Huabin, Deputy Chief Executive of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd. Bringing together government and business leaders from around the world, the reception will foster exchanges and mutual learning, while laying the groundwork for broader collaboration, business matching and partnership opportunities on the following day. New GoGlobal, Central Asia and Middle East Chapters spotlight opportunities in emerging markets In support of the national strategy to encourage enterprises to pursue high-level going global, the HKTDC, as a member of the GoGlobal Task Force established by the HKSAR Government, introduced a new GoGlobal Chapter at this year’s Summit, creating a one-stop platform for networking and business matching to support enterprises in exploring international markets. On the first day, the Thematic Breakout Session Hong Kong: Super Connector ・ World-class Springboard – Professional Services Empowering Global Expansion was staged, co-organised with the Department of Justice of the HKSAR Government. The session opened with welcome remarks by Paul Lam, Secretary for Justice of the HKSAR, followed by a keynote address by Umiraliyev Zhandos Zhanibekovich, First Deputy Prosecutor General of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and a moderated session by other industry leaders, who examined how Hong Kong’s legal, financial and professional services can help enterprises expand overseas through Hong Kong. Tomorrow’s Thematic Breakout Session, Chinese Mainland Enterprises Going Global: Driving Mutual Growth Across Belt and Road Economies, will begin with welcome remarks by Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR, followed by a panel discussion, sharing practical insights on expanding businesses into overseas markets. Beyond the Thematic Breakout Sessions, the Summit offers comprehensive support for enterprises seeking international expansion through newly introduced initiatives, including the GoGlobal Connect Zone, GoGlobal-themed roundtable discussions, deal-making sessions for global investment projects, and the GoGlobal Business Study Mission, fully leveraging Hong Kong’s role as the preferred platform for enterprises going global. Building on Hong Kong’s recent progress in cultivating emerging markets such as Central Asia and the Middle East, this year’s Summit features a dedicated Central Asia Chapter and a Middle East Chapter, focusing on investment opportunities and development potential in these markets, driving cross-regional cooperation and project implementation. During the first day of the Signature Projects Session, Bakhtiyar Mukhametkaliyev, Vice Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Dr Bayan Konirbayev, Chief Digital & AI Officer of Alatau City Authority, presented major development projects including Alatau City and the Data Center Valley, showcasing opportunities across innovation and technology, smart city development, infrastructure and professional services. The Project Investment Sessions over the next two days will respectively explore the investment opportunities arising from development projects in Central Asia and the Middle East. In addition, new Central Asia and Middle East Zones have been established in the exhibition area, bringing together consulates, organisations and business representatives from the respective regions to showcase investment projects and commercial opportunities. Project matching creates a platform for cooperation while exhibition zones connect global business opportunities The Summit fosters cross-regional partnerships among enterprises, investors and professional service providers through investment project presentations, business matching and exhibition platforms. The Summit continues to feature the Project Investment Sessions, Belt and Road Summit Deal-Making and Exhibition Zone, covering more than 300 investment projects and facilitating over 800 one-to-one business matching meetings, helping participants uncover investment and collaboration opportunities. The Project Investment Sessions continue to focus on key areas including energy, natural resources and public utilities, urban development, transport and logistics infrastructure, and innovation and technology. A new session, New Market Focus: The Middle East, Africa and Latin America will showcase the investment potential and development prospects of different markets. The Belt and Road Summit Deal-Making takes place during the Summit and will be extended online to 14 and 15 September, helping participants connect with potential partners from around the world through one-on-one business matching to further facilitate project implementation. The Exhibition Zone brings together more than 120 exhibitors across multiple thematic zones, including the Hong Kong Zone, Global Investment Zone, Chinese Mainland Zone, ASEAN Zone, as well as the newly established University Zone, GreenTech Zone, GoGlobal Connect Zone, Central Asia Zone and Middle East Zone, comprehensively showcasing investment opportunities, innovative technology, and professional service solutions from diverse markets. Among the highlights, the University Zone brings together local institutions to showcase Hong Kong’s strengths in research, innovative and talent development. The GreenTech Zone focuses on innovative applications in artificial intelligence, green technology, and smart city solutions, fostering collaboration among technology companies, investors and industry stakeholders. Meanwhile, the GoGlobal Connect Zone gathers professional service providers in legal, accounting, finance, risk management, and consultancy fields to provide practical support for enterprises expanding overseas. Returning this year, the Chinese Mainland Zone and the ASEAN Zone spotlight high-potential investment projects and business opportunities, promoting cross-border exchanges and collaboration. The 11th Belt and Road Summit is supported by a strong line-up of partners and sponsors. China International Capital Corporation Limited serves as Strategic Partner, while Bank of China (Hong Kong) is the Banking Partner. Other key supporters include Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) as the Cross-border Business Partner, the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited as the Global Connectivity Partner, Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited as the Innovative Finance Partner, International Financial Centre of Oman as Diamond Sponsor, and CCB International (Holdings) Limited and China Mobile International Limited as Platinum Sponsors. Unlocking opportunities at the ASEAN Market Day held concurrently during the Belt and Road Week The Belt and Road Summit is one of the key flagship events of Belt and Road Week. Belt and Road Week features a series of activities related to the Belt and Road Initiative. With representatives of ASEAN member states coming to Hong Kong to participate in the Summit, the HKTDC will introduce a new flagship event, ASEAN Market Day, which will be held on the afternoon of 10 September. The event will feature business leaders and industry experts with extensive experience in the ASEAN market, including Anthony Lam, Group CEO and Vice-Chairman, Golden Resources Development International Limited; Dr Brian Li, Vice Chairman and Executive Vice President, Gold Peak Technology Group Limited; Clara Chan, Chief Executive Officer, Lee Kee Group; Yu Wing Keung, Managing Director, Novostal Limited and Vice President, Thai-Hong Kong Trade Association; and Aero Wong, Deputy General Manager, Commercial Banking Department, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd. They will share practical insights on expanding into ASEAN markets and highlight business opportunities across the region, helping Hong Kong companies, particularly SMEs, gain a deeper understanding of market trends and grow their presence in ASEAN. Following the session, participants will be arranged to visit the ASEAN Zone at the Summit and take part in consultation sessions with representatives from the HKTDC’s offices in ASEAN and various ASEAN Consulates General and associations to exchange views, connect with potential partners and gain a deeper understanding of development opportunities in ASEAN markets. The Belt and Road Global Forum Annual Roundtable will be held on the morning of 11 September, bringing together Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and international organisations and associations to share information, deepen exchanges and explore new opportunities for multilateral cooperation. The 11th Belt and Road Summit Date 9 to 10 September 2026 Venue Hall 5B-E, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Websites Belt and Road Summit: https://www.beltandroadsummit.com/conference/bnr/en Programme: https://www.beltandroadsummit.com/conference/bnr/en/programme Speaker list: https://www.beltandroadsummit.com/conference/bnr/en/speaker Photo download: https://bit.ly/4cC23FI The Keynote Luncheon featured welcome remarks by Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR, and opening remarks by Wang Shuguang, Vice Chairman of the Board, President and Member of the Management Committee of China International Capital Corporation Limited. Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, delivered the keynote speech. As part of the Summit’s newly launched GoGlobal Chapter, the thematic breakout session, Hong Kong: Super Connector・World-class Springboard – Professional Services Empowering Global Expansion, was co-organised by the HKTDC and the Department of Justice of the HKSAR Government. Paul Lam, Secretary for Justice of the HKSAR Government, delivered welcome remarks, followed by a keynote address by Umiraliyev Zhandos Zhanibekovich, First Deputy Prosecutor General of Kazakhstan. 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