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09/10/2026

【Business receipts of service industries】According to the provisional figures of business receipts indices released today (September 10), business receipts in value terms of almost all major service industries showed increases of varying magnitudes in the second quarter of 2026 over a year earlier. In particular, the insurance, import/export trade, financing (except banking), banking and wholesale industries continued to see double-digit growth in their business receipts, and that for the transportation industry also saw visible acceleration in growth. Learn more from the image.

Analysed by service domain, business receipts index of the computer and information technology services domain increased by 91.8% year-on-year during the same period, strongly underpinned by the global tech upcycle.
Looking ahead, businesses of service industries in general should see further growth amid the continued economic expansion.
Press release: https://bit.ly/4imbVXY

【Business receipts of service industries】According to the provisional figures of business receipts indices released today (September 10), business receipts in value terms of almost all major service industries showed increases of varying magnitudes in the second quarter of 2026 over a year earlier. In particular, the insurance, import/export trade, financing (except banking), banking and wholesale industries continued to see double-digit growth in their business receipts, and that for the transportation industry also saw visible acceleration in growth. Learn more from the image.

Analysed by service domain, business receipts index of the computer and information technology services domain increased by 91.8% year-on-year during the same period, strongly underpinned by the global tech upcycle.

Looking ahead, businesses of service industries in general should see further growth amid the continued economic expansion.

Press release: https://bit.ly/4imbVXY

09/09/2026

The Space Museum's dome comes alive with light and culture!🌌✨ A highlight of Hong Kong ICH Month 2026, "Journey of the Horse: A Legacy of Arts and Culture" returns to the Hong Kong Space Museum's iconic dome façade (til Sep 20). Celebrating the theme of horses, this immersive visual experience blends museum collections, astronomy and intangible cultural heritage elements in a vibrant fusion — captivating audiences with a breathtaking display of light and cultural artistry.
https://www.icho.hk/en/web/icho/hk_ich_month_2026_lightshow.html

09/09/2026

[🌕A Magical Mid-Autumn Spectacle You’ll Find Only in Hong Kong✨]
Mid-Autumn Festival is almost here and two of Hong Kong’s most magical traditions are about to light up the city🥮✨!
🔥 Centuries-Old Legend: Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance
Watch a dragon lit by more than 10,000 burning incense sticks weave through the streets of Tai Hang🔥. It’s one of Hong Kong’s most beloved Mid-Autumn traditions and a national intangible cultural heritage event not to be missed!
🗓️ Dates: 24–26 September
📍 Location: Tai Hang, Causeway Bay
✨ New This Year: International Lantern Spectacular
Making its debut at Victoria Park, this extraordinary showcase brings together giant lantern displays from around the world, alongside national intangible cultural heritage Nanjing Qinhuai lanterns. Do bring your camera📸!
🗓️ Dates: 17–27 September
📍 Location: Victoria Park, Causeway Bay
Plan your Mid-Autumn itinerary now and discover more surprises found only in Hong Kong🏮!
🔗 Event details: https://discoverhongkong.link/mid-autumn-festival
🔗 Discover more: https://discoverhongkong.link/XZouRIp
⚠️ Friendly reminder: Large crowds are expected during the festival. Please follow on-site police instructions and travel by public transport where possible 🚌🚇.

09/08/2026

Hong Kong’s Kai Thompson (朱鍇泓) battled back from a set down to defeat No. 21 seed Dante Pagani of Argentina 6-7(4), 6-2, 7-5 in the second round of the US Open Boys’ Singles!

Thompson fired 31 winners and converted 7 of 17 break points to secure a hard-fought comeback victory. He will face top seed and reigning French Open champion Miguel Guto of Brazil, the world No. 1, with a place in the quarterfinals on the line. Thompson and Jakub Kusy (CZE) also advanced to the boys’ doubles quarterfinals, defeating the No. 7 seeds 6-4, 3-6, [10-5].

Keep going, Kai!
ArcK Photography Arck Photography & Images

09/08/2026

【Global Innovation Index】The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026 top 100 innovation clusters today ( September 8 ) , among which the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster ranks first globally once again. It reaffirms the outstanding innovative capacity and the innovation and technology (I&T)-supporting financing ecosystem of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

The GII Cluster ranking identifies local concentrations of world-class innovation activity using three key metrics, viz international patent filings via WIPO's Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), scientific publications, and the number of venture capital deals. For this year’s ranking, the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster filed 2,259 PCT applications, published 4,060 scientific articles and had 138 venture capital deals, all per 1 million inhabitants over the last five years.

Going forward, Hong Kong will proactively align with the National 15th Five-Year Plan to strengthen strategic positioning as an international I&T centre. Hong Kong will further deepen collaboration with the GBA sister cities, contributing to the country's efforts in building a modern industrial system and achieving high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and strength.

Press release: https://bit.ly/4ykJmi8

【Global Innovation Index】The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026 top 100 innovation clusters today ( September 8 ) , among which the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster ranks first globally once again. It reaffirms the outstanding innovative capacity and the innovation and technology (I&T)-supporting financing ecosystem of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

The GII Cluster ranking identifies local concentrations of world-class innovation activity using three key metrics, viz international patent filings via WIPO's Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), scientific publications, and the number of venture capital deals. For this year’s ranking, the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster filed 2,259 PCT applications, published 4,060 scientific articles and had 138 venture capital deals, all per 1 million inhabitants over the last five years.

Going forward, Hong Kong will proactively align with the National 15th Five-Year Plan to strengthen strategic positioning as an international I&T centre. Hong Kong will further deepen collaboration with the GBA sister cities, contributing to the country's efforts in building a modern industrial system and achieving high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and strength.

Press release: https://bit.ly/4ykJmi8

09/08/2026

【📢HK students’ performance continued to surpass global average in international assessment】According to the results of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2025 released today ( September 8 ), Hong Kong students performed exceptionally well in the innovative domain of “Learning in the Digital World”, in which over 40% of participating students attained high proficiency levels.
The report also reaffirmed that Hong Kong’s education system excels in achieving educational equity. Hong Kong students have consistently surpassed the international average in the three core domains of mathematical, scientific and mother-tongue reading literacy. Learn more from the images🔎
The Education Bureau has established an Expert Group on Educational Performance Evaluation. The group will conduct integrated analysis of international and local assessment data through a comprehensive review of Hong Kong’s performance in major international assessments and studies. Taking into account the current stage and trends of education development, the group will formulate recommendations on how to systematically incorporate assessment results into education policies.
PISA is organised by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. A total of 91 countries or economies participated in PISA 2025 globally. The study in Hong Kong involved 6,445 students aged 15 from 230 secondary schools.
Press release: https://bit.ly/3SPRGaG

09/07/2026

Supported by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York, the 2026 Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival hits the water on September 12 at Lake Lanier! Get ready to race, cheer, and experience one of the Southeast’s most vibrant cultural celebrations. The dragons will awaken, the drums will echo across the water, and Lake Lanier will come alive with color, culture and excitement. Whether you’re racing on the water, cheering from the sidelines, or experiencing the festival for the first time, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss!

Gather your friends, bring your energy, and join us at the water’s edge this Saturday!
Atlanta Dragon Boat Festival Inc.

09/06/2026

Hong Kong ranks first in Asia and fifth globally, for high-potential start-up ventures and future unicorns, according to a study by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP) and leading technology intelligence firm CB Insights. The report, “Inside Asia’s Fast-Track to Global Tech Scale,” gives Hong Kong a Mosaic score of 370, measuring momentum, financing, market opportunity and leadership quality. Hong Kong’s top ranking among Asian markets reflects a concentrated pool of scale-ready ventures and highly-investable innovation. The findings were released as HKSTP launched a year-long campaign marking its 25th anniversary under the theme “Innovation. Next by Nature.” The HKSTP aims to evolve from an ecosystem enabler to orchestrator of the next era of global innovation, connecting talent, capital, technology and global markets.
https://www.hkstp.org/en/park-life/news-and-events/news/Together-to-next

09/05/2026

September brings a vibrant mix of festive celebrations, cultural experiences and world-class events to Hong Kong! With the Mid-Autumn Festival setting the scene, the city comes alive with everything from time-honoured traditions and creative showcase to thrilling sports and a superstar memorial exhibition.

Whether you’re admiring lantern displays with loved ones, witnessing the century-old fire dragon weave through the streets, feeling the thrill at the racecourse, or exploring inspiring art and culture, Hong Kong has it all this month. Bookmark these highlights and experience the best of the city with your family and friends!

09/04/2026

The 11th edition of CENTRESTAGE, part of Hong Kong Fashion Fest, features 270 international brands from 24 countries and regions, with a record-breaking 30+ fashion shows. The event draws renowned labels, emerging designers, and industry elites to showcases the pinnacle of fashion trends and ingenuity.

The grand opening show, CENTRESTAGE ELITES, featured Hong Kong multidisciplinary designer and visual artist Kit Wan.