Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London

Latest Updates

The Financial Secretary’s 2026-27 Budget

The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, unveiled today (February 25) his 2026-27 Budget. He noted that this year marks the beginning of the National 15th Five-Year Plan, and the country's sustained high-standard two-way opening-up, coupled with scientific and technological and innovation, has presented Hong Kong with new opportunities. Hong Kong must foster new quality productive forces in accordance with local conditions. Leveraging the edge of having close connectivity with the Mainland and the world, and with a large pool of talent, Hong Kong will facilitate enterprises in opening up new markets.

The Financial Secretary’s 2026-27 Budget

The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, unveiled today (February 25) his 2026-27 Budget. He noted that this year marks the beginning of the National 15th Five-Year Plan, and the country's sustained high-standard two-way opening-up, coupled with scientific and technological and innovation, has presented Hong Kong with new opportunities. Hong Kong must foster new quality productive forces in accordance with local conditions. Leveraging the edge of having close connectivity with the Mainland and the world, and with a large pool of talent, Hong Kong will facilitate enterprises in opening up new markets.

London ETO supports Hong Kong designers at London Fashion Week A/W2026

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London supported Fashion Hong Kong at London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter (A/W) 2026 on February 19 (London time), showcasing four outstanding fashion labels from Hong Kong.

London ETO supports Hong Kong designers at London Fashion Week A/W2026

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London supported Fashion Hong Kong at London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter (A/W) 2026 on February 19 (London time), showcasing four outstanding fashion labels from Hong Kong.

London ETO celebrates Year of Horse in Scotland

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London, together with Invest Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council under the Economic and Trade Express platform, collaborated with the China-Britain Business Council to host the pre-dinner reception for the Chinese Burns Supper in Edinburgh, Scotland, on February 19 (Edinburgh time). The event celebrated both the Year of the Horse and Burns Night, bringing together business and community leaders from Scotland.

London ETO celebrates Year of Horse in Scotland

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London, together with Invest Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council under the Economic and Trade Express platform, collaborated with the China-Britain Business Council to host the pre-dinner reception for the Chinese Burns Supper in Edinburgh, Scotland, on February 19 (Edinburgh time). The event celebrated both the Year of the Horse and Burns Night, bringing together business and community leaders from Scotland.

Administrative Service Summer Internship Programme 2026

The 2026 Administrative Service Summer Internship Programme (“the Programme”) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is now open for application. The primary objective of the Programme is to offer Hong Kong students studying at tertiary institutions in or outside Hong Kong to enrich their understanding of the roles and missions of an AO (Administrative Officer) so as to facilitate their future career planning. The internship will last for about two months between May and September 2026. Application deadline is by 27 February 2026 (Friday) (Hong Kong Time). Successful applicants will be informed by early May 2026. More information about the Programme and the AO career are available on the AO recruitment website here.

Administrative Service Summer Internship Programme 2026

The 2026 Administrative Service Summer Internship Programme (“the Programme”) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is now open for application. The primary objective of the Programme is to offer Hong Kong students studying at tertiary institutions in or outside Hong Kong to enrich their understanding of the roles and missions of an AO (Administrative Officer) so as to facilitate their future career planning. The internship will last for about two months between May and September 2026. Application deadline is by 27 February 2026 (Friday) (Hong Kong Time). Successful applicants will be informed by early May 2026. More information about the Programme and the AO career are available on the AO recruitment website here.

London ETO greets Year of Horse in Denmark and Finland

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO), in collaboration with Invest Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, hosted two celebratory and promotional events under the Economic and Trade Express platform to celebrate the Year of the Horse in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Helsinki, Finland, on February 10 and 11 respectively. The events were well attended by representatives from local governments, as well as the business, academic and cultural sectors.

London ETO greets Year of Horse in Denmark and Finland

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO), in collaboration with Invest Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, hosted two celebratory and promotional events under the Economic and Trade Express platform to celebrate the Year of the Horse in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Helsinki, Finland, on February 10 and 11 respectively. The events were well attended by representatives from local governments, as well as the business, academic and cultural sectors.

Mirs Bay of Hong Kong

The Ministry of Ecology and Environment recently selected Hong Kong’s Mirs Bay as an “Outstanding Example of Beautiful Bays”, marking the first time the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has received this commendation. The recognition highlights the HKSAR Government’s efforts in marine ecological and environmental protection, and represents a significant achievement in jointly developing the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area into an international, first-class beautiful bay area.

Mirs Bay of Hong Kong

The Ministry of Ecology and Environment recently selected Hong Kong’s Mirs Bay as an “Outstanding Example of Beautiful Bays”, marking the first time the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has received this commendation. The recognition highlights the HKSAR Government’s efforts in marine ecological and environmental protection, and represents a significant achievement in jointly developing the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area into an international, first-class beautiful bay area.