Invest Hong Kong Jul-Sep 2018
InvestHK Creative Industries Newsletter

What’s happening on Hong Kong’s creative front that you cannot afford to miss?
 

 
RISE (9-12 July)

Some of the world’s largest companies and most exciting startups will come to Hong Kong to share their stories and experiences at RISE, a tech conference in Asia produced by the team behind Web Summit.

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Forbes Under 30 Asia Summit (16-18 July)

Forbes is bringing the Summit to Hong Kong, as well as 300+ young leaders and entrepreneurs from around the region to share stories of inspiration and success.

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Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong (27-31 July)

Animation, Comics & Games Expo (ACGHK) is the perfect platform for sales and business opportunities in the big wave of creative industry and digital entertainment development. This year, the first HK eSports Championship will be added.

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e-Sports & Music Festival Hong Kong (24-27 August)

The Festival returns this summer with professional gamers competing for glory at Return of the Legends 2018, EMFHK PUBG World Invitational 2018 and ZOTAC CUP MASTERS CS:GO 2018 Grand Finals. Plus, a two-day concert will be held on 24-25 August at the Hong Kong Coliseum!

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Innovation Summit Asia 2018 (6 September)

Organised by the Economist, Innovation Summit Asia 2018: Building the Intelligent Company will discuss about why and how to build companies that harness the potential of AI.

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Asia Contemporary Art Show 2018 (28 September-1 October)

The 13th edition of the Show returns to Conrad Hong Kong to display more than 2,500 unique works of art by over 85 exhibitors from around the world.

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Fine Art Asia and Ink Asia 2018 (29 September-2 October)

Fine Art Asia presents a diverse display of museum-quality antiques and fine art from both East and West. This year Ink Asia 2018, the world’s first art fair dedicated to ink art, will be staged alongside Fine Art Asia 2018.

Visit www.fineartasia.com and www.inkasia.com.hk for details.

 

NEWS UPDATES
 

 
InvestHK Selected by Site Selection Magazine as a Top Investment Promotion Agency in 2018

InvestHK is honoured to receive the Top Investment Promotion Agency Award 2018 by Site Selection Magazine.

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Pilot Technology Talent Admission Scheme (TechTAS) to be Rolled Out

The Government will launch TechTAS to meet the demand for talent in the innovation and technology sector. The scheme will fast-track the admission of overseas and Mainland research and development talent. As a start, the TechTAS will be open to tenants and incubatees of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation and Cyberport.

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Hong Kong’s Listing Regime Enters New Era, Featuring Emerging and Innovative Firms

Effective 30 April 2018, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited launched new rules to broaden Hong Kong’s listing regime which makes Hong Kong a welcoming home for innovative companies.

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Tai Kwun – Centre for Heritage and Arts Opens

Tai Kwun, former Central Police Station, has opened. Over 30 exhibitions, cultural events and more will be presented during Opening Season.

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Cyperport Creative Micro Fund and Incubation Programme Calling for Applications

Cyberport Creative Micro Fund (CCMF) and Cyberport Incubation Programme are now calling for applications with deadline on 1 August 2018. Information sharing session will be held on 12 July 2018.

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Charge for Each Import and Export Declaration Capped at $200 from 1 August

The charge for each import and export declaration (TDEC) will be capped at HK$200 to further lower the cost of importing and exporting high-value goods to and from Hong Kong. The new measure will apply to goods imported, exported or re-exported on or after 1 August.

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NEW COMPANIES IN TOWN
 
Agence 1969
Headquartered in France, Agence 1969 is an award-winning digital communications agency for its creativity and efficiency.
www.agence1969.com

 
Hauser & Wirth
An international art gallery representing major modern masters to leading contemporary artists, engages in diverse activities with art, education, conservation and sustainability.
www.hauserwirth.com.hk
M Creative Culture
An agency that specialises in creative consulting through implementing visual arts, photography and artistic activities in branding, marketing communications and events management.
www.mcreativeculture.com

 
Mezzo Labs
An analytics agency from the UK that helps clients utilise their data to drive commercial value through providing support across analytics strategy, implementation, insight, optimisation, training and resourcing.
www.mezzolabs.com

 
The Asia League
As Asia’s elite FIBA-recognised summer league for club basketball, Asia League is dedicated to raising the level of basketball in Asia, their tournaments feature top leagues from around the region.
http://the-super-8.com/about-asia-league/
Write the Talk
A creative branding agency from the UK which composes drama stories for companies, in the forms of corporate videos, TVCs etc. to craft their stories using their story-building skills, corporate experience and creative flair.
www.writethetalk.com

 
UPCOMING HK EVENTS
 
Archigram Meets Central
From now - 8 July 2018
PMQ, Courtyard & Marketplace

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In Search of Southeast Asia through the M+ Collections
From now – 30 September 2018
M+ Pavilion

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RICS – HKIBIM BIM Conference 2018
6 July 2018
Harbour Grand Hong Kong

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International Arts Carnival 2018
6 July  12 August 2018
Various venues

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Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer
9 – 12 July 2018
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

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2018 Belt & Road World Choir Festival
15 – 19 July 2018
Various venues

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Hong Kong Book Fair 2018
18 – 24 July 2018
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
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Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo 2018
18 – 24 July 2018
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
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Home Delights Expo
16 - 20 August 2018
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre

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Beauty & Wellness Expo
16 - 20 August 2018
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre

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CENTRESTAGE
5 - 8 September 2018
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

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Asia’s Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair
12 - 15 September 2018
Asia World Expo

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CONTACT US

If you'd like to know more about how InvestHK's Creative Industries team can help you to set up or expand your business in Hong Kong, please get in touch.
 
Doris Fong
Head of Creative Industries
T: +852 3107 1011
dfong@investhk.gov.hk


 
Maki Ishida
Multimedia, Digital Marketing and Social Media
T: +852 3107 1022
mishida@investhk.gov.hk  

 
Winnie Lee
Media, Film & Music, Advertising & Sports
T: +852 3107 1051
wlee@investhk.gov.hk
Cynthia Yau
Arts & Culture, Architecture, Design
T: +852 3107 1457
cyau@investhk.gov.hk

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