Thailand and Hong Kong Team Up on Green Tech and Finance

Two Asian powerhouses are teaming up to tackle climate challenges and build a greener future together.

Thailand and Hong Kong announced expanded cooperation in green technology and finance during the GreenBiz HK event held in Bangkok from March 17 to 20, 2026. The partnership aims to combine Thailand's strengths in renewable energy and agricultural innovation with Hong Kong's expertise in international capital markets and green finance.

Anna Cheung, Assistant Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, explained the natural fit between the two regions. "Thailand plays an important role in the ASEAN economy, and Hong Kong's strong capabilities in international capital markets and fundraising enable it to support the development of environmental projects, clean-technology initiatives and green infrastructure across the region," she said.

Thailand brings powerful assets to the table, including renewable energy expertise, agricultural innovation, smart city development, and environmental technologies. Hong Kong complements these strengths with its global financial connectivity and deep experience in environmental, social and governance finance.

The partnership aligns perfectly with Thailand's Bio-Circular-Green economic model, which prioritizes sustainable development. By connecting Thai innovation with Hong Kong's fundraising platforms and financial ecosystem, both regions can accelerate progress on clean energy and environmental projects.

Hong Kong's role as an international financial hub linking mainland China with global markets adds another dimension to the collaboration. Through Hong Kong's independent legal system and trusted investment framework, Thai companies can access Chinese markets while Chinese enterprises can partner with Thai innovators.

The Ripple Effect spreads far beyond these two regions. Thai companies can now participate in international exhibitions, global conferences and business matching activities through HKTDC's 50 offices worldwide, including 13 in mainland China. This opens doors for Thai green tech innovators to reach buyers and partners across Asia and beyond.

Several promising sectors stand ready for cooperation, including green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, renewable energy projects, smart city technologies, digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing. Hong Kong's rapidly growing green finance ecosystem provides companies across Southeast Asia with funding access for sustainability initiatives.

The HKTDC promotes additional collaboration through platforms like InnoEX, Eco Expo Asia and the Asian Financial Forum, showcasing advanced technologies and green innovations. The GreenBiz HK campaign specifically targets green finance cooperation and sustainable urban development across Southeast Asia.

Environmental priorities include water pollution control, air quality management, energy conservation, waste reduction through circular economy principles, and environmental technology innovation. These initiatives ensure economic progress happens without sacrificing natural resources.

Cheung noted that the number of companies engaged in green technology in Hong Kong is expected to grow significantly over the next two to three years, signaling strong momentum for sustainable business across the region.