Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London

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The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review is now online

The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review, newsletter of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (HKETO) is now online. The complete file can be viewed from here.

The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review is now online

The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review, newsletter of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (HKETO) is now online. The complete file can be viewed from here.

The Chief Executive’s 2025 Policy Address

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, announced on September 17 his fourth Policy Address entitled "Deepening Reforms for Our People and Leveraging Our Strengths for a Brighter Future", setting out a range of initiatives anchored in two pillars - the economy and people's livelihood, enabling citizens to enjoy better quality of life. It serves as a roadmap for Hong Kong to strive for a vibrant economy, pursue development, and improve people's livelihood - accelerating our advancement from stability to prosperity.

The Chief Executive’s 2025 Policy Address

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, announced on September 17 his fourth Policy Address entitled "Deepening Reforms for Our People and Leveraging Our Strengths for a Brighter Future", setting out a range of initiatives anchored in two pillars - the economy and people's livelihood, enabling citizens to enjoy better quality of life. It serves as a roadmap for Hong Kong to strive for a vibrant economy, pursue development, and improve people's livelihood - accelerating our advancement from stability to prosperity.

Air Passenger Departure Tax Exemption

The Airport Authority Hong Kong will launch a new Refund Application Platform for the air passenger departure tax (APDT) on 1 October 2025. Eligible passengers who have paid the APDT at the time of purchasing the air tickets may easily apply for tax refunds by simply uploading supporting documents to the platform. For more details, please visit here.

Air Passenger Departure Tax Exemption

The Airport Authority Hong Kong will launch a new Refund Application Platform for the air passenger departure tax (APDT) on 1 October 2025. Eligible passengers who have paid the APDT at the time of purchasing the air tickets may easily apply for tax refunds by simply uploading supporting documents to the platform. For more details, please visit here.

Liquor Trade Promotion

With the support of the English Whisky Guild, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London and Invest Hong Kong co-organised a briefing and reception on September 23 for the English liquor trade and related business contacts, to promote Hong Kong’s two-tier liquor duty regime introduced last October and the opportunities it offers.
Details of the two-tier liquor duty can be found here.

Liquor Trade Promotion

With the support of the English Whisky Guild, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London and Invest Hong Kong co-organised a briefing and reception on September 23 for the English liquor trade and related business contacts, to promote Hong Kong’s two-tier liquor duty regime introduced last October and the opportunities it offers.
Details of the two-tier liquor duty can be found here.

London ETO supports Odyssey 2025 film festival

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) supported the Odyssey 2025 film festival in presenting Hong Kong films in London and Leeds in the UK from September 15 to 30 (London time). This year's programme theme focuses on "Sports", featuring 16 Hong Kong productions or co-productions among more than 50 films screened across cinemas and online platforms, enriched by panel discussions and audience engagement sessions.

London ETO supports Odyssey 2025 film festival

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) supported the Odyssey 2025 film festival in presenting Hong Kong films in London and Leeds in the UK from September 15 to 30 (London time). This year's programme theme focuses on "Sports", featuring 16 Hong Kong productions or co-productions among more than 50 films screened across cinemas and online platforms, enriched by panel discussions and audience engagement sessions.

Hong Kong performers bring East-meets-West creativity to Edinburgh Festival Fringe

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office supported three Hong Kong performance programmes at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025, highlighting the city's vibrant arts scene. The performances featured the One Table Two Chairs Charitable Foundation, zheng musician Wan Xing and a cappella group Yat Po Singers.

Hong Kong performers bring East-meets-West creativity to Edinburgh Festival Fringe

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office supported three Hong Kong performance programmes at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025, highlighting the city's vibrant arts scene. The performances featured the One Table Two Chairs Charitable Foundation, zheng musician Wan Xing and a cappella group Yat Po Singers.