Tradelink and PAA Digital Trade Alliance, Co-Organise the ‘Global Digital Trade Symposium 2026 – The Hong Kong Experience’

HONG KONG, May 20, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) –Tradelink Electronic Commerce Limited (“Tradelink” or the “Group”) (Stock Code: 536) signed up with forces with other members of the PAA Digital Trade Alliance (“PAA”) to host the “Global Digital Trade Symposium 2026– The Hong Kong Experience” (the “Symposium”) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre the other day. PAA, a worldwide alliance of Trade Single Window operators and e-commerce provider of essential trading partners of Hong Kong, satisfy frequently in members’ economies to determine methods to improve smooth worldwide trade through protected and reputable digital innovations. PAA last fulfilled in Hong Kong back in 2015. The event of PAA members from throughout the continents in today’s Symposium highlights Hong Kong distinct function as super-connector and value-adder of worldwide trade.

Under the style “Connecting Trade, Powering Innovation, Shaping the Future”, the Symposium shared Hong Kong’s pioneering experience beforehand the international digital trade community and enabled individuals to perform thorough exchanges on core subjects like digital trade assistance, cross-border information interoperability and connection, expert system applications, and the empowerment of little and medium-sized business (“SMEs”).

“The Global Digital Trade Symposium 2026– The Hong Kong Experience”concerns an effective close

The Symposium was honoured by the participation of 2 prominent visitors, consisting of Mr. Algernon YAU, JP, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, as the keynote speaker for the early morning session; and Mr. Howard LEE, JP, Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, as the visitor speaker for the networking supper. Over 300 agents of carriers, traders, banks and supply chain provider along with leaders of chambers of commerce and trade associations went to the occasion together with HKSAR Government authorities. The Symposium offered a distinct platform for Hong Kong to engage straight with essential market leaders driving cross-border trade assistance. It likewise functioned as a chance to share Hong Kong’s pioneering experience in digital trade assistance, check out cross-border cooperation chances, create tactical collaborations, and jointly advance international financial development.

Throughout the early morning session, the Symposium included 2 thematic panel conversations in which individuals participated in thorough conversations on a series of innovative subjects. The very first session on “Compliance Meets Innovation: How Hong Kong Navigates Global Trade Challenges”, individuals checked out how Hong Kong’s public and economic sectors can improve the interoperability of regional and international trade information through digital trade and logistics development and local cooperation, therefore empowering SMEs to browse the quick altering international trading landscape. The other session, “Data Without Borders: Reshaping Hong Kong’s Trade Finance”, taken a look at how cross-border information interoperability and connection is improving trade financing designs and additional combining Hong Kong’s essential function as a relied on international center.

Panel conversation session at the”Global Digital Trade Symposium 2026– The Hong Kong Experience “

Mr. YUEN Man Chung, Tommy, S.B.S, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tradelink, stated:”Tradelink’s Vision is to ‘promote a flourishing Hong Kong where business and individuals can easily attain and take pleasure in the advantages of digital performance ‘. Over the previous 30+years, Tradelink has actually experienced and actively driven the change of paper-based trade procedures in HK to the age of Electronic Data Interchange. Nowadays, our services have actually broadened from trade compliance to digital identity, smart supply chain options and alternative information for trade funding. Our DNA has the words ‘trade associated services’ composed all over it.”

Mr. YUEN included: “Tomorrow, we will likewise be officially introducing our Next Generation, Secured, Integrated and AI-powered trade services platform– called T+. Our company believe this brand-new platform will not just work to existing carriers and traders in HK however will likewise significantly help business from Chinese Mainland seeking to develop an existence in the HKSAR to perform global trade.”

Welcome speech by Mr. YUEN Man Chung, Tommy, S.B.S, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tradelink, at the” Global Digital Trade Symposium 2026– The Hong Kong Experience “

As import and export policies adjust to the brand-new landscape and AI-driven innovations improve the trade environment, Hong Kong is becoming an international center for development and cooperation. At the Symposium, policymakers, regulators and market leaders talked about how Hong Kong’s tactical efforts, such as the Trade Single Window (TSW), the digitalisation of B2B trade files, the Port Community System (PCS), the Commercial Data Interchange (CDI), CargoX, and the Go Global Launchpad for Mainland business, are enhancing its position as a worldwide trade and transport centre. The Symposium likewise offered individuals with a positive viewpoint on leveraging Hong Kong as a launchpad for growth into the Asia-Pacific and international markets, while cultivating cooperation to construct a more resistant, effective, and sustainable trade network.

Mr. Algernon YAU, JP, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, stated: “Digital trade has whatever to do with Hong Kong, which has actually constantly been a global trade centre. Even more to the effective launches of the very first 2 stages, the Government is now presenting the last stage of the TSW beginning with this month, which will standardise procedures, allow higher information re-use and assistance pre-shipment submissions, assisting the trade relocation products more effectively and dependably. In addition, the TSW will likewise get in touch with the CDI of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to make it possible for the authorised sharing of trade information with banks. On the other hand, the Government is dedicated to making sure that the legal structure equals emerging innovations. We will refer to the Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records, promoted by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law, and think about legal changes to additional assist in the digitalisation of B2B trade files with a view to presenting the legal proposition to our legislature within 2026. Together, let us continue to let loose business capacity in the digital world as we start another stage of digital improvement.”

Speech by Mr. Algernon YAU, JP, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, at the” Global Digital Trade Symposium 2026– The Hong Kong Experience”

< img src ="https://photos.acnnewswire.com/20260520SC6.jpg" width ="426" height ="284"> Speech by Mr. Howard LEE, JP, Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, at the Banquet Dinner of “Global Digital Trade Symposium 2026– The Hong Kong Experience”

In addition, Tradelink’s “SME Day” is being held today (20 May) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, under the style “Go Digital, Trade Global”. The exhibit will include a keynote phase and 4 significant exhibit zones, using a thorough view of both macro market patterns and useful hands-on services, permitting individuals to experience first-hand Tradelink’s next-generation AI-driven e-trade services platform “T+”, in addition to its abroad growth tools and assistance services. Agents from 17 economies, over 20 leading partners, more than 30 keynote speakers and over 1,500 SMEs collect to fire up brand-new momentum for digital trade and check out useful services for SMEs to update, change and broaden into worldwide markets.

For more picked high-resolution images from the Symposium, please download through: https://tradelinkhk.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/IRCC/IgBXLypQpZVuQJvrBMyFYP8kAZci0KppY0Bh1gRDYbxy2Fw’e=AKzhB7

About Tradelink Electronic Commerce Limited

Developed in 1988 and noted in 2005, Tradelink (Stock Code: 536) is Hong Kong’s digital effectiveness leader. Because 1997, the business has actually effectively brought the benefits of its e-solutions to 10s of countless organisations. Tradelink has actually originated various ingenious company innovation applications in Hong Kong, consisting of EDI, digital certificates, biometric ID and storage facility automation. In addition to providing knowledge in supply chain and identity management services, the business leads in the city’s business-to-government file compliance market. Tradelink consumers cover all market sectors. The business has actually made the trust of federal governments, multinationals, and little and medium organizations alike. Leveraging its connection to an international network of over one million consumers, Tradelink empowers customers to broaden globally and take brand-new market chances.

For more details about Tradelink, please see www.tradelink.com.hk.

About the PAA Digital Trade Alliance

Established in 2000, the PAA Digital Trade Alliance is a pioneering international alliance devoted to promoting protected and effective digital trade. Uniting crucial stakeholders from both the general public and economic sectors, the PAA leads collective efforts to advance the digitalisation, interoperability and connection of international trade. Presently, the overall variety of members surpasses 400,000 organisations, representing practically all active trading business in the Asian market.

For additional information about the PAA Digital Trade Alliance, please go to https://paa.net/

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