Newsletter: 24 Feb 2025

NEWS THIS WEEK

A-HKFTA: Bridging Innovation Between Australia and the Greater Bay Area

The Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement (A-HKFTA) is more than just a trade agreement; it is a strategic gateway for technology companies in Australia and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to expand their influence.

Australia to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area: Hong Kong as a springboard
The Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement simplifies market access for Australian artificial intelligence, fintech and biotech companies, ensuring zero tariffs and seamless data flows. Hong Kong’s strong intellectual property protection, financial infrastructure and proximity to Shenzhen’s tech ecosystem make it an ideal stepping stone for Australian businesses to scale up in the US$2 trillion economy of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and Australia: Hong Kong as a Gateway
Hong Kong’s legal and business environment provides a familiar yet globally connected basis for GBA businesses to comply with Australian regulations. Australia's strengths in deep technology, clean energy and quantum computing provide valuable collaboration opportunities for innovators in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Listing Opporutnity on ASX
Another funding pillar for startups: listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) - from a strategic measurement perspective, it can provide faster and cheaper access to capital than other listing markets.

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