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The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) was pleased to be the platinum partner of the Singapore Furniture Industries Council’s Sustainability Summit 2024.

The RIBA Hong Kong Chapter is organising a major Hand Sketch Exhibition and Student Competition to coincide with a visit to Hong Kong from the RIBA Drawings Collection Curators.

The inaugural “GO Green Futureproofing Green Building @ Qianhai” Forum concluded successfully on 22 November at the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub. Co-organised by the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC), BEAM Society Limited (BSL) and Shenzhen Green Building Association (SGBA), the Forum focused on green building standards in the Greater Bay Area, technological applications, ESG and green finance, green construction materials, as well as case studies of innovative green building. During the Forum, the HKGBC presented the first batch of “BEAM Plus Existing Buildings” certificates to the 3 hotels under China Resources Longdation Company Limited (CR Longdation) in Shenzhen Bay, Xiaojing Bay and Xiong’an, demonstrating that the influence of BEAM Plus has been expanded to regions outside Hong Kong.

The 32nd Asia Pacific Interior Design Award concluded successfully, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on the night of 19 November. We were honored to have esteemed guests including Mr. Tsang Chiu Hok, Victor, JP, Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries of Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, and also design masters, educators, supporting organizations and media partners joined us for this celebratory evening.

Southeast Asia's Largest Tech Innovation Event Unites 600+ Global Companies, Featuring Electric Mobility and Smart Agriculture Solutions

The 19th edition of Eco Expo Asia was successfully held from 30 October to 2 November 2024 at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, and co-organised by the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), this year’s event attracted over 8,500 buyers from 94 countries and regions, and over 300 exhibitors from 11 countries and regions, showcasing a wide variety of cutting-edge environmental products and technologies. Eco Expo Asia once again proved to be a vital platform for advancing green innovation and fostering international business collaboration.

The 2024 GRESB Regional Insights event in Hong Kong is a key opportunity for professionals in the real asset sector to gather and discuss the future of sustainability in real estate. As part of a global series held in 30 locations, this event stands out as a pivotal meeting point for industry leaders and innovators.

Eco Expo Asia 2024 is poised to make a significant impact as it returns from 30 October to 2 November at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. This year's event will feature a diverse array of exhibitors from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, Europe and America, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and solutions in new energy, green transportation, green finance and ESG-related services, waste management and circular economy, water treatment, and more.

Lead8 has produced a conceptual vision to transform Vancouver’s last remaining city-owned and large vacant plot of land along its False Creek waterfront; the well-known South East False Creek site between Cambie Street Bridge and Olympic Village

The RIBA Hong Kong Chapter is launching an exciting student competition in conjunction with an exhibition to be held in the Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) new hub, the 'DX Design Hub' at Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong, between 20 December 2024 and 20 January 2025.