The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), which was first established 60 years ago, has brought this year’s celebratory spirit into the wider community with a specially themed tram weaving its way through Hong Kong Island’s towering skyscrapers and vibrant streets.
The tram, displaying the HKTDC’s anniversary theme ‘Connect the World, Shape the Future’, symbolises the Council’s continued role in linking Hong Kong – an international hub for business, trade and finance – with the global market.
Senior HKTDC leaders and management, including Chairman Prof Frederick Ma and Executive Director Sophia Chong, gathered for a memorable photo session with the striking tram yesterday.
The Council has planned a series of community-wide activities to mark its 60-year milestone this year. These encompass art co-creation events, ticket giveaways for popular fairs and a curated exhibition on HKTDC’s six-decade journey to the present day and beyond, among others.
At the same time, the ongoing ‘Design Gallery: 60 Celebratory Deals’ campaign will launch its third round of promotions next month at the Design Gallery’s store in Wan Chai, offering 40% off select items. This follows similar offers in May and June.
Featured items in July include: a coin and card holder from Cardhoda, which specialises in stylish RFID-blocking wallets; a Hong Kong skyline washi tape set from Ditto Ditto, a boutique stationery studio; a toile bone china mug collaboration between interior design firm Faux and Mariko Jesse, an illustrator and printmaker; distinctive ‘Weaving the Future’ socks from specialist designer Pair Pair Full; and a stainless steel timepiece from watchmaker TACS.
A branded mobile truck called Design Gallery on the Move also toured Hong Kong in May and June, showcasing more than 60 products from 36 homegrown brands as part of HKTDC’s ongoing commitment to supporting local talent.
One of this year’s biggest celebratory events took place last month. Past HKTDC Chairs Victor Fung, Peter Woo, Jack So and Vincent Lo gathered on stage with Prof Ma, the current Chairman, to assess the changing economic and trading landscape, at the Next 60 Forum in Hong Kong.
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), a series of exciting activities have been rolled out recently, including mobile exhibition “Design Gallery on the Move” and the “Next 60 Forum” featuring the Chairman and former Chairmen, as well as “60th Anniversary cocktail reception” attended by over 1,000 guests. Other activities include the “60th Anniversary-themed Tram” and the “Design Gallery: 60 Celebratory Deals” anniversary offer.
Professor Frederick Ma, HKTDC Chairman, and Sophia Chong, HKTDC Executive Director, together with members of the HKTDC’s senior management, attended a photo session with the themed tram today.
The 60th anniversary-themed tram, a limited-edition tram featuring the HKTDC’s anniversary theme “Connect the World, Shape the Future”, is now running across Hong Kong Island. The tram brings the celebratory spirit into the community, symbolising the HKTDC’s continued role in linking Hong Kong with the global market while partnering with stakeholders to shape the future.
Among the celebratory initiatives, the “Design Gallery: 60 Celebratory Deals” campaign is being held and will launch its third round of promotion in July, featuring more than 20 selected items at 40% off. The offer will cover a wide range of categories, including gifts, homeware and fashion accessories.
Featured items include a CARDHODA RFID coin and card holder, a DITTO DITTO Hong Kong Skyline pattern washi tape set, a FAUX X MARIKO JESSE Hong Kong Toile Bone China Mug, PAIR PAIR FULL “Weaving the Future”’ socks and a TACS stainless steel watch, allowing the public to purchase creative products at attractive prices, while experiencing the design excellence of Hong Kong.
HKTDC 60th Anniversary — Next 60 Forum
The Next 60 Forum was chaired by Prof Frederick Ma, current Chairman of HKTDC, who has personally invited five former Chairmen to serve as guest speakers, listed in order of their tenure: Baroness Dunn, Victor Fung, Peter Woo, Jack So, and Vincent Lo. Drawing on their multi-generational experience, the speakers will reflect on how the HKTDC has developed alongside Hong Kong’s economic transformation, exchange insights on opportunities and challenges amid global shifts, and explore how Hong Kong can further strengthen its role as a super connector and super value-adder.
