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The GBA-ASEAN Conference on Trade, Finance & Sustainable Development, jointly organised by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), the University of Hong Kong (HKU), and the Institute for International Affairs Qianhai of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, will take place on 31 October in Hong Kong and 1 November in Shenzhen.

On the opening day in Hong Kong, discussions will centre on sustainable development, with an emphasis on pioneering financial models and policy innovations to drive meaningful progress. The following day in Shenzhen will shift to the intersection of technology and regional collaboration, where participants will explore cutting-edge advancements and strategic partnerships shaping the future of industry across the Greater Bay Area and ASEAN.

Media representatives are cordially invited to attend the opening ceremony. Details are as follows:
Date: 31 October 2025 (Friday)
Time: 9:00 am (Media registration starts at 8:30 am)
Venue: The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel, Hong Kong
Guests:

• Mr Joseph Chan, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury
• Professor Xiang Zhang, President and Vice-Chancellor, HKU
• Professor Jeffrey Sachs, University Professor of Columbia University and President of SDSN
• Mr Chavalit Frederick Tsao, Chairman of Tsao Pao Chee (TPC) Group

For detailed conference rundown, please visit: https://www.gbaaseaninitiative.com/

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