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- HKTDC backs new blueprint for Hong Kong's next chapterHONG KONG, Sept 16, 2026 - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) welcomes the new Policy Address and the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the HKSAR (2026-2030), delivered today by John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR. Forward-looking, strategic and practical, these two plans align with the National 15th Five-Year Plan and the strategic development of Hong Kong’s “four centres and one hub.” The plans also set a clear blueprint for Hong Kong to reinforce its role as an international financial, trade, maritime and aviation centre, while focusing on its strengths in innovation and technology as well as cultural and talent development. Chairman of the HKTDC, Professor Frederick Ma said, “We fully support the Chief Executive’s Policy Address and Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan. As we face an uncertain world, setting short, medium and long-term goals will help businesses set directions and remain resilient. At the HKTDC, we are fully committed to aligning with these two plans. This includes assisting the Government to expand the city’s convention and exhibition (C&E) facilities.” Professor Ma added, “With Hong Kong’s unique advantage of enjoying the mainland’s strong support while being connected to the world, our position as an international trade fair capital has been enhanced in the past few decades. However, as the scale and diversity of fairs and conferences continue to grow in Hong Kong, there is a need to expand our facilities if we are to remain competitive. That is why I fully support the Government’s proactive measure of setting up a task force led by the Deputy Financial Secretary to steer the Wan Chai North Redevelopment project. We are pleased to have the opportunity to leverage our 60 years of expertise in this area to submit a proposal on the development approach of the project to the Government.” Regarding support for Hong Kong’s business community, the HKTDC also welcomes the Chief Executive’s measures to help Hong Kong SMEs diversify their markets, including strengthening the HKTDC “E-Commerce Express” programme to promote the awareness of Hong Kong brands and expand their coverage of e-commerce markets outside Hong Kong. Other measures to enhance funding schemes and encourage adoption of technology by SMEs were also welcome. The HKTDC will step up its efforts to support Hong Kong companies through our flagship fairs and conferences, including the Asian Financial Forum, Belt and Road Summit, Business of IP Asia Forum, CENTRESTAGE and InnoEX, while helping them access the Chinese Mainland including the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and international markets. Professor Ma further said, “As a core member of the Government’s GoGlobal Task Force, HKTDC’s GoGlobal Connect programme supports Hong Kong’s professional services to partner with mainland enterprises to develop global markets, and we will align with the Policy Address to further consolidate Hong Kong’s role as the premier platform to go to.” Measures include deepening collaboration with trade associations in Hong Kong and target markets, enhancing the matching function of the Cross-sectoral Professional Services Platform and adding the ESG (environmental, social and governance) services, as well as providing training for mainland enterprises and local service providers who wish to expand to overseas markets, such as Belt and Road regions in ASEAN, Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa. The HKTDC will also leverage its 50+ offices around the world to organise international missions and overseas Hong Kong promotions which open doors to more prospects in the future. Professor Ma concluded, “As we continue to face fresh challenges, I am confident that the Policy Address and the First Five-Year Plan will forge a new path ahead for Hong Kong. I look forward to leading our team on this journey to create more value for our business communities across Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and the world.” Media enquiries Please contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department: Jane Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4137 Email: [email protected] Johnny Tsui Tel: (852) 2584 4395 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.
- Brand Licensing Market Poised for Growth Through 2034 as Digital Expansion, Strategic Partnerships and Branded Consumer Products Unlock New Revenue OpportunitiesCreator-led licensing, direct-to-fan commerce, experiential retail and localized collaborations offer opportunities in fandom merchandise, data-led portfolios and partner networks.
- uSMART HK opens 2 New Branches in Mong Kok & Tsim Sha Tsui, Launch of U.S. Pre-Market Options Trading 'No Late Nights' to capture Early U.S Market OpportunitiesHONG KONG, Sept 16, 2026 - 15 September, uSMART Securities Limited ("uSMART Securities" or "Company"), No.1 Hong Kong Funded Fintech Brokerage*, announce the official opening of its new branches in Mong Kok and Tsim Sha Tsui (Alpha House), both located in high-traffic places which closed to MTR Mong Kok Station and Tsim Sha Tsui Station, the branches offer convenient access for clients to handle account opening, investment consultations, and other business services in person. New Mong Kok is strategically located at the “Golden Crossroad” of Argyle Street and Sai Yeung Choi Street, the branch spans nearly 2,000 sq. ft. that providing a spacious and comfortable environment equipped with a professional client service team offering comprehensive services including account opening guidance, product consultations, offline seminars, and asset allocation planning. It also features an exclusive uSMART Cafe area, offering complimentary specialty coffee, allowing clients to enjoy their coffee while managing their investments, transforming traditional financial services into a more relaxed and lifestyle-oriented wealth management experience. Mr. Neo Lee, Executive Director of uSMART Securities, stated: "With the opening of our Mong Kok and two new branches in Tsim Sha Tsui (Alpha House), as well as the upcoming branches in Central, Causeway Bay (East Point Road), and Sheung Shui (San Fung Ave), uSMART's physical service centres across Hong Kong will increase to 16 in this year, covering Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and New Territories, we truly achieving ‘uSMART in every district, zero-distance service'. Besides, Tsim Sha Tsui (Alpha House) branch and the upcoming Causeway Bay (East Point Road) branch both represent our second branch in each respective district. As our second branch in the same district, it truly reflects the trust and support from our customers. Together, we also witness another milestone in our sustained business growth and expanding client base, prompting us to further strengthen our service point to meet the growing demand for physical wealth management services." (Left to Right: Senior Business Development Manager – Bobby Leung, Marketing Brand Consultant - Unicorn Lyu, Executive Director - Neo Lee, Marketing Director – Carrie Wong, Business Development Director - Kevin Tang) In order to address investor’s growing demand for great flexibility in asset portfolio and volatility management, Our Company is simultaneously driving the deepening of its business landscape, release US Stock Pre-Market Options Trading service. Investor able to deploy options strategies ahead of regular US trading hours in response to real-time market news and earnings data, precisely locking in potential opportunities or hedging risks. The extended trading session covers US Eastern Time 4:00–9:30 (summer time, winter time shifts by 1 hour), allowing trading during Hong Kong hours 16:00–21:30 without the need to stay up late. It enables for investor to capture pre-market opportunities in the U.S stock market, while enjoy a greater flexibility in their trading strategies. In addition, uSMART planed Hong Kong Stock Options and Hong Kong Index Options Trading planned for launch within the year, to further enhancing our option product offering, enabling clients to deploy U.S. stock, Hong Kong stock and index-related strategies through a one-stop platform and gain more comprehensive access to global investment opportunities. Neo added: "The global financial landscape remains complex and ever-changing, with investors showing significantly increased demand for diversified hedging and yield-enhancement tools. US pre-market options help investors adjust their positions immediately following earnings announcements or major news releases; Together with the upcoming launch of Hong Kong Stock Option within this year will further enhance client’s capital efficiency. Furthermore, the Company will provide all client with complimentary access to Hong Kong Stock LV1 Real-time Streaming Quotes and Nasdaq Basic Streaming Quotes, with no eligibility requirements, allowing them to access real0teim streaming market data at no additional cost and make faster, more informed investment decisions” Looking ahead, uSMART will continue to uphold Retail Service as our philosophy, driving fintech R&D, integrate AI intelligent investment tools, further enhancing the App’s functionality and product offering to provide access to multi-market and diversified asset trading. Meanwhile, our Company will actively be broadening its client base and seamlessly integrating its physical service center network with its online platform to build a comprehensive financial service ecosystem, dedicated to create sustainable long-term value for our global and local investors. ^”No.1 Hong Kong Funded Fintech Brokerage" is based on TradeGo Cloud data, with uSMART Securities ranking first in monthly transaction volume among local Hong Kong-funded internet brokers for over a year as of April 2026. About uSMART: uSMART Securities is a leading Hong Kong Funded Fintech Brokerage founded in 2018. Over the past eight years, it has pioneered the fusion of technology and finance, offering stocks trading, asset management, and wealth management solutions. Its proprietary platforms, uSMART HK APP and uSMART SG APP, operated by uSMART Securities (Hong Kong) and uSMART Securities (Singapore) respectively. It supports investments in Hong Kong stocks, US stocks, A-shares (Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong stock connect), Singapore Stocks, Japan Stocks, UK Stocks, US options, ETFs, Funds, Bonds, Asset Management, Structured Notes, Futures, Crypto, Precious Metals, Gold, and forex. Furthermore, uSMART is equipped with a highly professional research and asset management team that offers asset management, wealth management, securities brokerage, institutional business, LPF services, and investment banking, dedicated to serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, corporations, investment institutions, fund companies, and other brokerage firms with comprehensive asset management solutions. For details please visit: https://hk.usmartglobal.com For any media queries, please contact: Carrie Wong 9788 4665 [email protected]
- MySizeMySize Announces $2.5 Million Private Placement Priced At-the-Market Under Nasdaq RulesMySize, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYSZ) ("MySize" or the "Company"), a global provider of AI-driven retail technology solutions, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements for the issuance and sale of 1,308,901 of its shares of...
- MRED Wins: A Major Victory for Cooperation and the ConsumerThe court’s preliminary injunction ruling in favor of MRED marks an important victory not only for MRED, but also for MLSs, brokers, and the cooperative marketplace nationwide.
- UNSW Delegation Visits COFE+ 7th-Generation Robotic Café in Shanghai, Exploring the Future of AI-Powered Coffee RetailUNSW delegation visits COFE+’s 7th-generation robotic café in Shanghai, exploring AI-powered robotics, automated coffee retail and university applications.
- RWJBarnabas HealthRUTGERS AND RWJBARNABAS HEALTH TO LAUNCH INNOVATION HUB, POWERED BY AMAZON WEB SERVICESThe collaboration establishes one of the nation's first technology innovation hubs that brings together a medical school, academic health system and cloud technology leader to advance patient care and medical education NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Sept. 15, 2026 -- Rutgers University...
- ZoroZORO Takes The Floor at FinCon 2026, Live-Demos Its AI Trading Agent PlatformThe Los Angeles startup streams the demo live from Palm Springs, showing how professional traders turn one licensed strategy into an always-on trading agent ahead of this fall's retail launch. — ZORO, the AI trading agent marketplace built for...
- Dunlop/Falken Releases Real-World Consumer Cost Analysis of California Tire Efficiency Regulations, Data Finds Consumer Savings Is Up to 91% Lower Than ProjectedDunlop/Falken Releases Real-World Consumer Cost Analysis of California Tire Efficiency Regulations, Data Finds Consumer Savings Up to 91% Lower
- PRNews OUEcom Ratings Releases Updated Sellvia Assessment, Cites Integrated Platform Design in 9.2/10 ScoreEcom Ratings, an ecommerce platform research and ratings resource, announced the publication of an updated editorial assessment of Sellvia, assigning the platform an overall score of 9.2 out of 10. The review evaluates Sellvia across platform features, ease of use, value, support, pricing and the structure of its digital-commerce environment.Ecom RatingsTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please...
- The Coca-Cola CompanyThe Coca-Cola System: A 140-Year Legacy That Continues to Deliver for AmericaCompanies: The Coca-Cola CompanyThe Coca-Cola system contributes $85 billion to U.S. economy and supports nearly 1 million jobs; plans $10 billion in U.S. investments by 2030 ATLANTA--For 140 years, as consumer tastes have evolved, The Coca-Cola Company has expanded from one iconic beverage into a portfolio of approximately 200 brands across sparkling soft drinks, waters and hydration, coffee and tea, juices, dairy and plant-based
- SalesforceAWS and Salesforce Put CRM Data, AI Agents, and Model Choice Into the Tools Teams Use Every DayCompanies: SalesforceNew integrations bring Salesforce data, context, and actions into Amazon Quick, AWS agents into Slack, and Agent2Agent (A2A) support for real-time, bidirectional voice between Agentforce Voice and Amazon Connect Customer — putting AI where customers work, grounded in data they trust, without requiring migrations. Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Salesforce today announced an expanded collaboration […]