- Findings of a supply chain study commissioned by the HKTDC point out that even amid tense US-China relations, many US companies remain deeply engaged in the Chinese market, particularly in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area due to its unique and highly concentrated supplier network that is difficult to replace- Mainland enterprises are actively diversifying their supply chains and using Hong Kong as a supply chain management centre, with the city playing a key role in regional supply chain transformation- Hong Kong is a “superconnector” that serves as a crucial gateway for mainland enterprises to expand overseas and for global companies to access the Chinese Mainland market and regional supply chainsHONG KONG, Nov 13, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Hong Kong’s status as the preeminent supply chain “superconnector” has been reaffirmed by a major new US-Hong Kong research initiative. This was one of the key findings of “Strategically Leveraging Supply Chains to Access the Asian Market”, a major new research initiative commissioned by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and conducted by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute of the United States.At the heart of the study is a timely analysis of the ways in which the shift in US trade policy has triggered the accelerated reconfiguration of global supply chains, creating a raft of new challenges and opportunities along the way.While full details of the analysis will be published in December, preliminary findings introduced in the run-up to the 15th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC) indicate heightened geopolitical tensions, evolving trade policies, environmental pressures and technological advancements as becoming the collective catalyst for a supply chain revolution that is impacting every aspect of the global economy. In the wake of this mass recalibration, companies are reassessing their operations and looking to manage hitherto unencountered risks, ensuring that resilience is now prioritised alongside cost management and consistent competitiveness. This will inevitably impact the primacy of Asia’s role within this transformed landscape.The US research team was headed by Sean Randolph, Senior Director of the Bay Area Council Economic Institute, an acknowledged authority on economic and policy issues. Detailing the transformation underway, Mr Randolph said that the adoption of strategies such as reshoring, nearshoring and developing redundant supply routes by many global businesses is accelerating the regionalisation of supply chains. This shift, he said, has been partly driven by the regional trade agreements in place, but also by the need for greater supply chain security and a desire for proximity.Expanding on this, Mr Randolph said: “Companies are diversifying their manufacturing bases, while relocating certain activities from China to other countries in Southeast Asia, India and Mexico – adopting the so-called ‘China+1’ strategy in order to ensure resilience and reduce risk exposure.“At the same time, despite the ongoing bilateral friction, it is notable that many US companies remain deeply engaged with China. This is largely on account of the country’s unique concentration of suppliers – especially in the case of such regions as the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) – which cannot be easily replaced or replicated elsewhere. Indeed, a number of recent surveys and announcements – including major Chinese Mainland investment commitments by businesses of the stature of Nvidia and Apple – have clearly demonstrated that, for many US businesses, China remains a key locale, with their engagement at least partly due to the indispensability of the broader regional supply chains.”Hong Kong can benefit as mainland enterprises look to diversify supply chainsNoting that the new tariffs and President Trump’s changed trade priorities have given some countries comparative advantages when exporting to the US, HKTDC Director of Research Irina Fan said: “In a development likely to bolster China’s stature as a production base, following early November’s US-China trade agreement, Chinese imports to the United States will be subject to a 20% tariff rate (10% reciprocal tariff + 10% fentanyl related) for the period 10 November 2025 to 10 November 2026. This comparatively low tariff level puts China-based suppliers on a par with many of their Southeast Asia counterparts, while providing them with a significant competitive advantage over countries with a higher tariff rate.”Maintaining that this does not suggest that Chinese Mainland businesses are complacent about their status, Ms Fan added: “Currently, many mainland enterprises are proactively taking steps to diversify and strengthen their supply chains, with a significant number of them leveraging Hong Kong as their supply chain management centre. Overall, Hong Kong is clearly set to play an increasingly important role in the ongoing supply chain transformation process, a change that is being driven by the region’s deeper economic integration and the new generation of supply chain networks.”The report cited the electric vehicle (EV) sector as one example where Hong Kong is already playing a pivotal role in the regional supply chain transformation process. As mainland-based automotive manufacturers, as well as their global counterparts, prioritise the expansion of EV and battery production in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong has more than proved its worth as a crucial investment and financial hub, acting as an effective conduit for significant capital to be channelled into countries such as Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. More generally, recent investment data also clearly indicated that Chinese Mainland companies are increasingly utilising Hong Kong as the support platform for many of their regional projects.This outcome is likely to be bolstered by Hong Kong’s wide-ranging financial and professional services sectors, as well as the city’s agility in adapting to technological transformation and the evolving regulatory landscape – attributes that collectively position it as an indispensable nexus for international businesses.Summing up the report’s assessment of Hong Kong, Ms Fan said: “Essentially, this new research highlights Hong Kong’s vital roles as both a superconnector and a super-value-adder, while confirming the city’s status as the key enabler for any mainland enterprise looking to expand overseas, and simultaneously serving as a gateway for any global company looking to access the revitalised regional supply chains and the China market. This ubiquity is reflected within Hong Kong itself, with the city now home to an ever-higher number of overseas businesses, including 1,390 US companies, as of June 2024.”Flagship logistics event set to address regional supply chain developmentsThe rise of regional supply chains and the implications for global trade will be among the many key issues addressed at the upcoming ALMAC, which will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 17 and 18 November. Organised by the Hong Kong SAR Government and the HKTDC, the event will bring together some 80 distinguished speakers and is expected to attract 2,300 participants from more than 40 countries and regions. In line with the policies outlined in the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee and the 2025 Policy Address, the event will focus on many of the recent moves to further enhance Hong Kong’s status as an international shipping centre and global logistics hub.As the annual flagship event for the logistics, maritime and aviation sectors, ALMAC 2025 is running under the theme “Collaboration and Growth in the New Trade Landscape”, reflecting the event’s commitment to exploring trends and opportunities in the fields of logistics, shipping and air freight. Ultimately, the aims of the event are to foster the high-quality development of logistics and supply chain management, deepen international engagement, and facilitate practical cooperation throughout the logistics industry.Report and photo download: https://bit.ly/49Q8aFI“Strategically Leveraging Supply Chains to Access the Asian Market” is the major new research initiative commissioned by the HKTDC and conducted by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute of the United States. Pictured at a press conference to announce the release of the report are, from left, Irina Fan, Director of Research of the HKTDC, and Sean Randolph, Senior Director of the Bay Area Council Economic InstituteIrina Fan, Director of Research of the HKTDC, noted that many Chinese Mainland enterprises are proactively taking steps to diversify and strengthen their supply chains, with a significant number of them leveraging Hong Kong as their supply chain management centre. Overall, Hong Kong is clearly set to play an increasingly important role in the ongoing supply chain transformation processSean Randolph, Senior Director of the Bay Area Council Economic Institute, said that despite the ongoing bilateral friction, it is notable that many US companies remain deeply engaged with China. This is largely on account of the country’s unique concentration of suppliers – especially in the case of such regions as the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area– which cannot be easily replaced or replicated elsewhereIntroduction to Sean Randolph, Senior Director, Bay Area Council Economic InstituteSean Randolph served as President and Chief Executive of the Bay Area Council Economic Institute from 1998 to 2015. The Economic Institute is a business-supported public policy research and strategy organisation that focuses on the economy of the San Francisco/Silicon Valley Bay Area and California. He previously served as Director of International Trade for the State of California, and, before that, as International Director General of the Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC), a 1,000-member Asia-Pacific business organisation. His professional career includes service in the US Government on Congressional staffs, the White House staff, and in senior positions at the Departments of State and Energy, including as Deputy/Ambassador-at-Large for Pacific Basin Affairs and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Energy for International Affairs. Based in San Francisco, he writes for regional, US and global media and frequently speaks to Bay Area and international audiences on technology, innovation and global economic issues.HKTDC Research Website: https://research.hktdc.com/enMedia enquiriesYuan Tung Financial RelationsLouise SongTel: (852) 3428 5690Email: lsong@yuantung.com.hkTiffany LeungTel: (852) 3428 2361Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Johnny Tsui Tel: (852) 2584 4395Email: johnny.cy.tsui@hktdc.orgClayton LauwTel: (852) 2584 4472Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgMedia Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.comAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop 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. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.  Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Nov 13, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Dynasty Fine Wines Group Limited (“Dynasty” or the “Group”) (Stock Code: 00828), a premier winemaker in China, has won the Silver Medal in the Sparkling Wine/China category, the Silver Medal in the Dry Wine/China category, and the Bronze Medal in the Medium/China category for its Dynasty Tianyang Winery Jasmine Sparkling Wine, Dynasty Inherit Series - Dry Red Wine, and Dynasty Inherit Series - Semi Dry White Wine, respectively, at the 2025 Cathay Global Wine & Spirits Awards Asia (GWSAA) (formerly known as the Cathay Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition (“HKIWSC”)). This marks the 15th consecutive year that Dynasty products have won awards at the event, demonstrating industry-wide recognition of Dynasty’s exceptional winemaking skill and quality. Notably, Dynasty’s first-ever award in international competition for its Tianyang Winery Jasmine Sparkling Wine represents a significant milestone in the Company's development in the tea-flavoured sparkling wine sector. The three award-winning wines were also showcased at the 2025 Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair.The GWSAA is a renowned wine and spirits competition in Asia, dedicated to showcasing the distinctive tastes and perspectives of the Asian market to the global industry. This year’s competition invited experts from across Asia, including sommeliers, educators, media professionals, and trade specialists, to conduct professional blind tastings and evaluations. As these Asian experts possess a deep understanding of Asian consumers' taste preferences, market dynamics, and purchasing behaviors, they are uniquely qualified to select top Asian wines that highlight regional characteristics, thereby providing Asian consumers with the most authoritative wine and spirit guide.Mr. Wan Shoupeng, Chairman of Dynasty, said, "The awards we have received for three of our products at Asia’s top wine and spirits competition stand as a powerful testament to the wine industry's recognition of Dynasty wine’s quality and craftsmanship, and represent a tremendous honor and encouragement for the Group. I would like to thank the judging panel for affirming the quality of Dynasty products. We will continue to strive for excellence and deliver superior craftsmanship to stimulate brand vitality and bring Dynasty wines to the global stage.”Below are the Dynasty products that won medals at the 2025 GWSAA:The 2025 Cathay Global Wine & Spirits Awards Asia Silver MedalDynasty Tianyang Winery Jasmine Sparkling WineThis sparkling wine is made with Dynasty’s dry white wine base, apple juice, and jasmine tea, and then cold-brewed at a low temperature. The fruity grape aroma and jasmine tea fragrance blend perfectly, resulting in a smooth body, delicate bubbles, and a clean, refreshing taste.The 2025 Cathay Global Wine & Spirits Awards Asia Silver MedalDynasty Inherit Series - Dry Red Wine This wine is mainly made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes harvested from the eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains in Ningxia and the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang. It presents a beautiful deep ruby hue, with flavours of ripe mulberries and blackberries enveloped by elegant oak aromas. It is smooth and sweet on the palate, with fine tannins, a round, full body, and vibrant character with a lingering finish.The 2025 Cathay Global Wine & Spirits Awards Asia Bronze MedalDynasty Inherit Series - Semi Dry White Wine This wine is mainly crafted from premium Muscat grapes sourced from the Tianjin region. The wine is straw yellow, clear and transparent, exuding a rich aroma of roses and other white flowers, accompanied by fruity notes of fresh lemon and ripe pineapple. The wine has an elegant aroma, a sweet and delicate taste, and a lively, refreshing body.In recent years, Dynasty has won many industry and market awards, including:YearAwards2020- Six wines won one Platinum Award, one Gold Award, two Silver Awards, one Bronze Award and one Seal of Approval at the “Wine.Luxe International Awards”- Dynasty X.O. 18 Years Old Brandy won the Grand Gold Award at the “2020 International Wine Grand Challenge”- Dynasty won a Silver Award and two Bronze Awards at “The Asian Cabernet Sauvignon Masters” and “The Asian Sparkling Wine Masters” hosted by The Drinks Business Asia- Dynasty garnered two Silver Awards and two Bronze Awards at the “2020 HKIWSC”2021- Dynasty won two Gold Awards, one Silver Award and two Bronze Awards at the “Wine.Luxe International Awards 2020”- Dynasty won three Silver Awards at “The Asian Cabernet Sauvignon Masters 2021”and “The DB Asia Summer Tasting 2021” hosted by the Drinks Business Asia- Dynasty Garnered Two Silver Awards at the “2021 HKIWSC”2022- Dynasty won two Silver Awards at “The Asian Cabernet Sauvignon Masters 2022” hosted by the Drinks Business Asia- “Dynasty Dry Red Wine – Seven-Year Reserve” won the Gold Medal at the “International Wine Grand Challenge (IWGC (China))”- Dynasty Garnered Two Bronze Awards at the “2022 HKIWSC”2023- Dynasty Garnered Two Bronze Awards at the 2023 IWSC for the first time- Dynasty won the Master Medal, Silver Medal and Bronze Medal at “The Asian Sparkling Masters 2023” and “The Asian Cabernet Sauvignon Masters 2023” hosted by the Drinks Business Asia- Dynasty won the Gold Medal at the “25th Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles”- Dynasty won one Gold Medal and two Bronze Medals at the “2023 HKIWSC”2024- Dynasty won the Silver Medal and Bronze Medal at “The Asian Chardonnay Masters 2024” and “The Asian Cabernet Sauvignon Masters 2024” hosted by the Drinks Business Asia- Dynasty won one Gold Award and one Bronze Award at the 2024 IWSC- Dynasty won one Grand Gold and one Silver Medals at the "2024 Fall FIWA, FIWA Bio & FISA"- Dynasty won one Silver and one Bronze Medals at the "2024 HKIWSC"2025- Four wines won awards at the 2024 "Qingzhuo Award" hosted by the China Alcoholic Drinks Association- Dynasty won one Grand Gold Medal and one Gold Medal at the "France International Wine Awards, China Region, Spring 2025"- Dynasty garnered one Silver Medal at the 2025 IWSC- Dynasty won two Gold Medals and one Bronze Medal at the 2025 “Wine.Luxe International Awards”- Dynasty won two Silver and one Bronze Medals at 2025 GWSAAAbout Dynasty Fine Wines Group LimitedDynasty Fine Wines Group Limited was listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with the stock code 00828 on 26 January 2005. Founded in 1980, Dynasty is the premier grape winemaker in China. It is principally engaged in the production and sale of grape wine products under its reputable “Dynasty” brand. Dynasty is the first Sino-foreign joint venture wine company in China with Tianjin Food Group Limited and the French grape wine giant, Remy Cointreau, as its current major shareholders. The Group produces and sells more than 100 grape wine product series, and introduces imported wine products, providing high-quality and value-for-money grape wines to the full range of consumer groups in China. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Nov 13, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Identity verification and compliance service Blockpass is delighted to reveal that it will be providing its expertise and solutions to Chainproof, the world’s first regulated smart contract insurer. In this partnership, Blockpass will provide essential compliance services for Chainproof’s customers and counterparties.Chainproof is a primary insurance carrier licensed and regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) focused on non-custodial crypto risks. The company offers smart contract insurance (protecting on-chain deposits against covered loss events in audited protocols), slashing insurance for proof-of-stake validators and node operators, and a staking yield guarantee designed for institutional staking programs. Chainproof combines regulatory oversight with bespoke underwriting for institutions, asset managers, ETFs, and digital-asset treasury companies, and is backed by a top global reinsurer, supported by strategic investors including Sompo, and founded by Quantstamp, a global leader in blockchain security.Blockpass, the Safe Network for Crypto™, has pioneered reusable identities and crypto-native KYC/AML solutions. Its turnkey suite of compliance tools is designed to lower onboarding costs, automate remediation, prove humanity, and protect against malicious actors, fraudulent activities, bots, and AI. Businesses can set up services quickly, test them for free, and start verifying users. With around one million verified identity profiles, Blockpass facilitates instant onboarding, and to date, over a thousand businesses have taken advantage of this opportunity to benefit from Blockpass’ compliant network. With the recent addition of On-Chain KYC® 2.0, businesses are now empowered to create verified, reusable digital identities for users, both on the blockchain through on-chain attestations, or off the blockchain through zero-knowledge proofs, providing a single, interoperable, and simple solution for dApps and other platforms."Smart contracts hold perhaps the biggest potential out of all the opportunities that blockchain technology provides, so ensuring the protection of those that seek to use them and utilize them is essential for the continued development of the type of groundbreaking solutions that we’re already seeing,” said Adam Vaziri, Blockpass CEO. “To be able to work with Chainproof on this is an honor and a privilege, and with Chainproof holding regulations and compliance as paramount as they help secure the digital asset space, we know that our goals are aligned.”“Institutional clients need speed, auditability, and uncompromising controls,” said Tyler Kraus, Chief Compliance Officer at Chainproof. “Integrating Blockpass helps us accelerate KYB and sanctions screening while maintaining the regulatory rigor expected of a Bermuda-regulated insurer. That means less friction for qualified applicants and stronger defenses against financial crime as we scale smart contract insurance, slashing insurance, and our staking yield guarantee for global institutions.”By integrating Blockpass and its KYB abilities in particular, Chainproof adds another layer of security to the services it provides, making the blockchain space that much more safe for those that leverage the potential of smart contracts. Backed by the evaluation and development in the BMA Innovation Sandbox before being awarded its license, this move is the latest in Chainproof’s efforts to provide the ultimate insurance service. In keeping bad actors and risks out of the ecosystem, Chainproof and Blockpass ensure that the development of innovative and amazing solutions can continue unabated.About BlockpassBlockpass offers a cost-effective, comprehensive suite of Web3 compliance solutions: KYC, KYB, and AML. Our tools, including the groundbreaking On-Chain KYC 2.0® for verified, reusable digital identities (via on-chain attestations and ZKPs), lower onboarding costs, automate processes, and prevent fraud. We also provide an Advanced KYC Bot™to support your users, Unhosted Wallet KYC™ for wallet certification, and a Travel Rule Hub. Blockpass has specialized solutions for launchpads, private token offerings, and node sales, plus expert compliance outsourcing. Leveraging over a million pre-verified crypto investors enables instant onboarding. Blockpass is a trusted partner for industry leaders like Animoca Brands, Cardano, and RWA Inc., helping build the Safe Network for Crypto™.Learn more and engage the Blockpass team:Website: https://www.blockpass.orgBook a Demo: https://www.blockpass.org/book-your-call/About ChainproofChainproof is a regulated primary insurance carrier covering non-custodial smart-contract risks, slashing risks, and staking yield for institutions. Incubated by Quantstamp, supported by strategic investors including Sompo, and backed by a top global reinsurer, Chainproof delivers high-limit, bespoke coverage for asset managers, ETFs, institutional treasuries, and validators—underpinned by rigorous security assessments and transparent claims handling.Learn more at Chainproof.co or on Twitter/X @ChainproofDAI. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Nov 12, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Hong Kong is seen as a priority market and an essential trading partner by many of Italy’s increasingly Asia-focused businesses. This is among the key findings of a new report – Italian Companies’ Asian Expansion Priorities: Innovation, Healthcare and Retail Sectors – jointly conducted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Milan-headquartered Italy China Council Foundation (ICCF).The research forms part of the forthcoming edition of the HKTDC’s signature promotion campaign Think Business, Think Hong Kong (TBTHK), set to take place in Milan, Italy on 27 November. The event will bring together over 700 business leaders, officials and investors from both Hong Kong and Italy to discover business and partnership opportunities in Asia.Primarily targeted at Italian companies with business in Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and Asia, the research survey was conducted in Q3 2025, covering 172 Italian C-suite and senior business leaders.Commenting on the significance of the report, Irina Fan, Director of HKTDC Research, said: “According to the survey findings, 77% of Italian businesses are genuinely enthusiastic when it comes to expanding in Asia, with the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong being their priority markets.”“It is particularly gratifying to see Hong Kong poised to play such a vital role in facilitating the Asia expansion of such businesses. When asked about how Hong Kong can facilitate Italian business expansion in Asia over the next three years, some 93% of respondents believe Hong Kong can effectively support their future Asia expansion plans. Its unrivalled status as a strategic gateway to many Asian markets, as well as its capabilities as a logistics and supply chain management hub, were also widely acknowledged,” she added.Facilitating expansion and leveraging trade agreementsWhen it came to future opportunities, the survey also highlighted the relatively limited awareness and low utilisation of many regional trade agreements. In particular, two agreements emerged as having significant potential to transform the commercial relationship between Hong Kong and Italy.The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is the world’s largest free trade agreement, encompassing the ASEAN bloc, the Chinese Mainland, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand. While 51% of respondents are currently capitalising on its benefits, huge untapped potential remains. Should Hong Kong’s application to join the RCEP be successful, 60% of Italian enterprises anticipate that it would unlock new economic opportunities and strengthen their engagement with the city.Another pivotal agreement is the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA), which has provided Hong Kong-based suppliers of goods and services with privileged access to the vast Chinese Mainland market since 2003. Despite CEPA having been in place for many years, some 80% of the Italian businesses surveyed were unaware of the agreement or how to leverage its benefits. This reveals a major opportunity, as only 12% are currently making use of CEPA’s advantages through strategic partnerships in Hong Kong.Putting the survey and its findings into perspective, Sara Berloto, Head of Research for the ICCF, said: “The survey highlighted many Italian companies can better leverage several existing regional trade agreements. This was most notably the case with the RCEP and CEPA. Overall, there is a real need for comprehensive information, training, and institutional support initiatives in order to ensure companies — especially SMEs — can heighten their strategic utilisation of such agreements.”Apparent opportunities amid already strong tiesLooking at the broader picture, the scale of opportunity available to Hong Kong SMEs is striking. Most notably, 77% of Italian companies plan to expand within Asia over the next three years, with the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and India cited as their preferred markets.By sector, 95% of Italian innovation and technology companies plan to expand in Asia, followed by 88% of healthcare companies and 86% of enterprises in the retail /wholesale sector. These findings align well with Hong Kong's new industry focus on innovation and technology, the life sciences and healthtech, as well as the raft of ambitious e-commerce initiatives the city has committed to.Such developments would further enhance the strong business relationship between Italy and Hong Kong. In 2024, trade between the two amounted to US$8.3 billion (HK$64.5 billion), positioning Italy as Hong Kong’s fourth-largest EU trading partner and export market and its third-largest EU import market.As of the end of 2023, Hong Kong was the third most significant destination for Italian investment in Asia. Hong Kong investors also made substantial investments in Italy, with the city being the third-largest Asian investor in the country. As of 2024, there were some 200 Italian companies active in Hong Kong.Think Business, Think Hong KongThe full survey report will be launched at TBTHK in Milan on 27 November.After successful Paris and Jakarta editions, TBTHK Milan will bring together some 80 delegates from Hong Kong, including government officials, top business and creative industry leaders, corporate service professionals, investors and start-up entrepreneurs, for a day of dialogue, networking and partnership-building with Italian companies keen to expand into Asia.The mega promotion will feature a symposium and an exhibition comprising the Business Support Zone and InnoVenture Salon, where some 20 Hong Kong service providers and start-ups will showcase their flagship products and solutions. Business matching meetings will be arranged to facilitate deals and collaborations between Italian and Hong Kong companies. The programme also includes the Hong Kong Dinner. At the symposium, Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR, Prof Frederick Ma, HKTDC Chairman, along with representatives from the Italian government, will deliver remarks. High-profile speakers from various industries will share their insights at the Plenary Session. The agenda also includes five thematic sessions, each dedicated to a strategic area including finance and trade, innovation and technology, global supply chains, as well as creativity and design. These sessions reflect shared priorities between Hong Kong and Italy and offer in-depth insights into practical collaboration opportunities.  To view press releases in Chinese, please visit http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/tc  References- HKTDC Research website: https://research.hktdc.com/en/  Photo download: https://bit.ly/3LxXv8I(From left) Director of HKTDC Research Irina Fan, Principal Economist (Global Research Team) Alice Tsang and Senior Economist (Global Research Team) Simeon Woo previewed findings of a new report – Italian Companies’ Asian Expansion Priorities: Innovation, Healthcare and Retail Sectors – at a press conference todayIrina Fan, Director of HKTDC ResearchAlice Tsang, Principal Economist (Global Research Team), HKTDCSimeon Woo, Senior Economist (Global Research Team), HKTDCFollowing the successful Think Business, Think Hong Kong in Jakarta in January, this mega promotion will take place in Milan, Italy, on 27 NovemberMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communication and Public Affairs Department:Jane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop 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. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.  Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS, Nov 12, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) will release its State of Scam Brazil Report 2025 on November 13, revealing an alarming disconnect between confidence and vulnerability: while 75% of Brazilians believe they can recognize scams, 70% have fallen victim to at least one within the past year. The report estimates total losses at R$99 billion, underscoring the urgent need for coordinated action across sectors.State of Scams in BrazilPart of a landmark global study covering 42 markets and interviewing 46,000 people worldwide, the Brazilian findings from 1,000 adults paint a troubling picture of daily vulnerability. Brazilians encounter scams on average once every day and a half - totaling 252 encounters per person annually. These encounters occur most frequently through phone calls (65%), text messages (55%), and email (55%), with shopping scams emerging as the most common type of fraud."Scams have become part of everyday life in Brazil. The fact that most people feel confident spotting scams, yet continue to fall for them, shows how sophisticated and convincing these schemes have become," said Renata Salvini, GASA Chapter Director Brazil. "Education, prevention, collaboration, and accountability must go hand in hand if we want to stop this cycle."The Human Cost Beyond Financial LossThe report reveals that 86% of scam victims felt very or somewhat stressed by their experience, while 59% reported significant or moderate impacts on their mental wellbeing. On average, each victim has been scammed 1.9 times in the past year, demonstrating how repeat victimization compounds both financial and psychological harm.Despite the prevalence of scams, reporting remains disappointingly low. While just over two-thirds of those exposed have reported an incident, 60% of those who did report said either no action was taken (44%) or they were unsure of the outcome (16%). Among those who never reported, 44% cited the belief that reporting wouldn't make a difference - reflecting a troubling perception that the problem is unmanageable.Taking Action: Cross-Sector SolutionsIn response to these findings, GASA will host a webinar on November 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM (Brasília Time) titled "State of Scams in Brazil: Turning the Tide on Scams." The session will explore concrete strategies and coordinated actions to combat the growing scam epidemic in Brazil, featuring a distinguished panel of experts sharing insights from the legal, technology, and financial sectors.Register for the webinar: https://streamyard.com/watch/wGnWNAayknPDRead the report:Read the full reportNovember 13 webinarRead the full release, including methodology & boilerplateContact InformationMetje van der MeerMarketing Directormetje.vandermeer@gasa.orgSOURCE: Global Anti-Scam Alliance Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com