HONG KONG – Over 90 officials and business leaders from 18 countries and regions involved in the Belt and Road Initiative will take part in the 10th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong, which will begin on Sept 10.

With the aim of promoting multilateral cooperation and shaping a shared future, the two-day event will feature discussions on the opportunities arising from the BRI across sectors, including finance and investment, innovation and technology, professional services, infrastructure, and maritime services.

“Countries from the Middle East, Asia, and Africa are gathering in Hong Kong to discuss topics such as artificial intelligence, green technology, and energy development,” Algernon Yau Ying-wah, Hong Kong’s secretary for commerce and economic development, says about the summit.

Green finance landscape

The second edition of Hong Kong Green Week will run from Sept 8 to 12, as the city is updating its green and sustainable finance landscape with the aim of advancing Asia’s climate leadership.

Themed “Forging a Sustainable Future Together”, the meeting has invited more than 200 key speakers from different countries.

To kick off with the Hong Kong Green Finance Association’s annual forum, the event will highlight Hong Kong's strategic priorities and achievements in sustainability, including its policy roadmap, robust regulatory framework, and commitment to international collaboration.

International fireworks display

Kicking off on Saturday, the month-long Macao International Fireworks Display Contest has attracted firework companies from 10 countries to fight for the championship glory. Each of their shows will last for 18 minutes.

This year marks the first participation by firework companies from Brazil, South Korea, Japan, Portugal, and the United Kingdom.

They will take part in the contest along with their counterparts from China, Australia, South Africa, Austria, and the Philippines on five nights – Saturday, Sep 13 and 20, and Oct 1 and 6 – at the waterfront near Macau Tower, and each display is accompanied by music.

An online interactive game will also be launched this year. Its prizes include round-trip air tickets between Macao and the Chinese mainland.