The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is commemorating its 60th anniversary with a public exhibition and a community art installation, underscoring its enduring role in fostering Hong Kong's trade and its vision for the future. The HKTDC 60th Anniversary Exhibition is being held at the Ground Floor Covered Piazza at Times Square in Causeway Bay, while a 60th Anniversary Artwork is displayed at the eastbound tram stop on O'Brien Road in Wan Chai. These displays reflect the HKTDC's commitment to serving as a bridge while exploring new markets, services, and opportunities in response to evolving economic and trade developments.
The Anniversary Exhibition showcases the HKTDC's major achievements over the past 60 years in helping enterprises expand into global markets and outlines its future development strategies. These include upgrading and optimising its operations and services, and strengthening its presence in high-growth markets such as Central Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Global South. A large screen at the exhibition shows highlights from anniversary events, including the Design Gallery on the Move mobile display, the Next 60 Forum, the 60th Anniversary Cocktail Reception, and a 60th Anniversary-themed Tram. A dedicated zone also features historical photos and video footage. The exhibition layout reflects the HKTDC's four major roles: Supertrader, Superconnector, Super Value-adder, and Superpartner. For a visual overview, the event highlights are available, and photos can be downloaded from https://bit.ly/4hsFfuX.
In addition to the exhibition, the HKTDC organised the Wan Chai Community Art Creation Workshop, where local artist Jane Lee (also known as Messy Desk) exchanged creative ideas with students and drew inspiration for a large-scale artwork commemorating the HKTDC's 60th anniversary. The students were joined by HKTDC Chairman Prof Frederick Ma and Executive Director Sophia Chong in painting scenes of Hong Kong's economic and urban landscape. The resulting works have been brought together in an illustrated panel installation themed 'Hong Kong Trade · Connecting the World,' which is on show at the O'Brien Road Tram Stop. This initiative demonstrates the HKTDC's engagement with the community and its efforts to connect commerce with culture.
The Anniversary Exhibition runs until 14 October, daily from 10am to 10pm. During the exhibition period, visitors who check in at the venue and complete designated tasks will receive a 60th-anniversary souvenir, available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Anniversary Artwork is on display at the O'Brien Road (Eastbound) Tram Stop in Wan Chai until 29 October. All are welcome to visit. For more information on the HKTDC's 60th anniversary celebration activities, visit https://60.hktdc.com/en. Media resources are available at the HKTDC Media Room: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en.
The HKTDC, a statutory body established in 1966, promotes, assists, and develops Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. This milestone underscores the HKTDC's ongoing commitment to supporting Hong Kong's businesses and reinforcing the city's status as a global trade hub, with potential implications for international trade and community engagement.
