HKTDC Entrepreneur Day (E-Day) had been HKTDC’s anchor start-up event dedicated to assisting start-ups in taking their first significant strides into the business and accelerating growth. Under the overarching theme of “Where Start-up Dreams Take Flight,” E-Day had served as a platform for promoting entrepreneurship, offering a wealth of opportunities, and supporting services tailor-made for start-ups in Hong Kong.

The event had expected more than 350 exhibitors to participate that year, and over 15 events had been organised to facilitate start-ups in scaling up and fostering greater resilience. Latest technology trends and market insights had been offered to support start-ups in expanding to global markets and in searching for potential business partners.

With the theme “#Where Start-up Dreams Take Flight,” that year's E-Day had been brimming with hidden treasures. Start-ups had had the chance to expand their network, enhance their skills, and seize opportunities, connecting with investors and more.

Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) had invited us to attend the HKTDC DesignInspire, which had been held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 3 to 6 December 2025.

The Expo had served as a dynamic platform that united global creative leaders, renowned design and lifestyle brands, prestigious awards, associations, and academic institutions to explore cutting-edge design trends and showcase unparalleled creativity. In 2024, the exhibition had successfully drawn over 50,000 visits, fostering fruitful business connections and endless collaboration opportunities.

Trade visitors had had the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of interactive installations, innovative ideas, design objects and products, and pioneering projects. Beyond the visual allure, DesignInspire had been committed to fostering knowledge exchange and inspiration through a curated series of InnoTalks and creative workshops, making it an invaluable experience for professionals seeking to stay ahead in the industry. In that creativity and innovation-driven era, these experiences had helped trade visitors upgrade their businesses and stay competitive.

A highlight to anticipate had been the “Maison&Objet Intérieurs Hong Kong” pavilion, which had partnered with the world-leading design community and featured exquisite craftsmanship with designated zones curated by 13 globally acclaimed design artisans. An exclusive and truly inspiring experience had been brought to the design community of Asia to stimulate cultural exchanges and explore forward-thinking creativity in interior and experiential design. Attached had been the factsheet and exhibition highlights about what one could envision for DesignInspire 2025.

International Strategy Institute (ISI) had invited us to attend the 13th World Chinese Economic Forum (WCEF), which had been held on 2 December 2025 at AsiaWorld–Expo, Hong Kong.

With the theme “Empowering Global Prosperity Through Innovation, Connectivity and Shared Progress,” the Forum had brought together global leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs—particularly from Belt and Road and ASEAN economies—to explore innovation-driven growth, digital transformation, and sustainable regional cooperation.

Since its inception in 2009, the WCEF—organised by the International Strategy Institute (ISI)—had become a premier platform for dialogue between China, ASEAN, and the global business community.