Hong Kong Jewellery Mission Visits Singapore to Deepen ASEAN Cooperation Network and Explore New Opportunities in Southeast Asian Jewellery Market

To further help the Hong Kong jewellery industry capture opportunities arising from the ASEAN market and regional economic growth, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) led a jewellery mission comprising 25 Hong Kong business representatives to Singapore from 10 to 13 November. The delegation exchanged views with local jewellery organisations, retail brands, e-commerce companies, design institutions and business leaders to gain insights into the latest market trends, explore collaboration opportunities and expand business networks, further strengthening ties between the Hong Kong and ASEAN jewellery industries.

In addition to the Singapore visit, the HKTDC will hold its twin jewellery shows in March 2027 under the “Two Shows, Two Venues” format. The 13th HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show will be held from 2 to 6 March 2027 at AsiaWorld-Expo, showcasing a wide range of diamonds, gemstones, pearls and jewellery raw materials. The 43rd HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show will take place from 4 to 8 March 2027 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), presenting a series of fine finished jewellery pieces. As the world’s largest one-stop jewellery marketplace, the twin shows bring together global buyers and exhibitors, highlighting Hong Kong’s status as an international trade and jewellery sourcing hub.

The Singapore mission is also one of the key promotional activities under the HKSAR Government’s “Economic and Trade Express” Initiative. The initiative aims to help Hong Kong SMEs and start-ups capture overseas market opportunities while attracting more enterprises to invest and establish operations in Hong Kong. By leveraging the HKTDC’s global business network and professional support services, it creates more opportunities for companies to expand into international markets.

PARIS (AP) — The French soccer league is moving scheduled games from Saturday at the request of public authorities amid weekend protests across the country.

Lyon’s home game against Angers in Ligue 1 will now be played on Sunday afternoon instead of 8:45 p.m. local time on Saturday, the Professional Football League (LFP) said Tuesday in a statement citing a request from local government officials.

Ligue 1 games to be hosted Saturday by Nice and Lorient have also been changed to, respectively, Friday evening and Monday evening, the league said.

Hundreds of thousands of people took part in marches across France last Saturday to protest rising living costs and poor conditions in schools, adding to demands on police and security forces.

France’s worst civil unrest for years has seen city halls and public buildings attacked.

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