Business travel basics

Hong Kong remains one of Asia's major financial and business hubs, and a large share of its visitors are here for work rather than leisure — the city is well set up for it.

Where business happens

Central and Admiralty hold the highest concentration of international corporate offices and major bank headquarters, with Wan Chai and parts of Kowloon East (including Kowloon Bay) also home to a significant share of commercial office space.

Coworking and meeting space

A well-developed coworking scene has grown across Central, Sheung Wan and Causeway Bay, offering day passes and meeting rooms without needing a long-term membership — useful for short trips needing a base beyond a hotel room.

Basic meeting etiquette

• Business cards are still commonly exchanged in person, traditionally offered and received with both hands, though this has relaxed somewhat in more casual or startup-oriented settings.
• Punctuality is taken seriously — arriving a few minutes early is the norm rather than arriving exactly on time.
• English is the standard language of international business in Hong Kong, though a meeting involving mainland partners may shift partly into Mandarin.

Getting between meetings

The MTR and taxis both work well for moving around the business districts quickly; see our transport guide for the practical basics.