HKTDC “In Style • Hong Kong” going to Ho Chi Minh City Following its successful runs in Jakarta, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, this year’s campaign aims to showcase the city’s branded, design-led products and world-class professional services, and how Vietnamese companies could leverage Hong Kong’s advantages to expand globally. “In Style • Hong Kong” in Ho Chi Minh City will include a full-day symposium on business services, a two-day trade expo and a high-level gala dinner besides a wide array of shopping and dining promotions in the city. HKTDC “In Style • Hong Kong” going to Ho Chi Minh City Symposium on Hong Kong’s world-class professional services The main symposium, to be held on September 20 at the GEM Centre, will highlight Hong Kong’s advantages in various services sectors, particularly cross-border logistics and creative branding and design. Vincent HS Lo, chairman of HKTDC, Paul … [Read more...] about “In Style • Hong Kong” going to Ho Chi Minh City
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Mega promotion to spotlight Hong Kong’s professional services, branded products
Following its successful runs in Jakarta, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, this year’s campaign aims to showcase the city’s branded, design-led products and world-class professional services, and how Vietnamese companies could leverage Hong Kong’s advantages to expand globally. “In Style - Hong Kong” in Ho Chi Minh City will include a full-day symposium on business services, a two-day trade expo and a high-level gala dinner, as well as a wide array of shopping and dining promotions in the city. Symposium on Hong Kong’s World-class Professional Services The main symposium will be held on 20 September at GEM Center, highlighting Hong Kong’s advantages in various services sectors, particularly cross-border logistics and creative branding and design. Vincent HS Lo, Chairman of HKTDC; Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR); and a high-level local official will officiate in the opening … [Read more...] about Mega promotion to spotlight Hong Kong’s professional services, branded products
Hong Kong expects to boost trade ties with Vietnam – Opportunities – Investment
Co-chaired by the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore, the luncheon attracted over 300 participants. At a luncheon meeting on “Opportunities for Hong Kong and Vietnam under ASEAN Regional Co-operation” in HCM City on August 16. The annual event aims to explore further opportunities and future development between Hong Kong and ASEAN. It was held in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in 2014 and 2015. Addressing the luncheon meeting on “Opportunities for Hong Kong and Vietnam under ASEAN Regional Co-operation” in HCM City on August 16, Carrie Lam said Vietnam is Hong Kong’s third largest trading partner in ASEAN. In 2015, bilateral trade topped 16 billion VND, a year-on-year increase of 16.7 percent. Hong Kong is Vietnam’s 10th largest trading partner, while the latter is the island’s ninth largest partner. During the meeting, Lam highlighted Hong Kong’s competitiveness … [Read more...] about Hong Kong expects to boost trade ties with Vietnam – Opportunities – Investment
Hong Kong chooses new Beijing-backed leader amid political tension
A Beijing-backed civil servant, Carrie Lam, was chosen to be Hong Kong's next leader on Sunday amid accusations that Beijing is meddling and denying the financial hub a more populist leader. The new leader has been chosen from among several candidates by a 1,200-person election committee. Lam, who will become Hong Kong's first female chief executive when she takes office on July 1, won 777 votes compared with 365 for her closest rival, former financial secretary John Tsang, who polls show is more popular. There were several invalid protest ballots including one that carried an obscenity. "Hong Kong, our home, is suffering from quite a serious divisiveness," Lam said in a victory speech. "My priority will be to heal the divide and to ease the frustration, and to unite our society to move forward." Lam also pledged to follow through on election promises including introducing a "two-tier" profits tax, reducing tax to spur research and development, tackling the high cost of housing … [Read more...] about Hong Kong chooses new Beijing-backed leader amid political tension
Hong Kong seeks ties with Vietnam
HCM City (VNA) - Hong Kong looks forward to stronger ties with Vietnam, its chief secretary for administration, Carrie Lam, has said. Speaking at a luncheon meeting on âOpportunities for Hong Kong and Vietnam under ASEAN Regional Co-operationâ in HCM City on August 17, she said Vietnam is Hong Kongâs third largest trading partner in ASEAN. Bilateral trade topped 16 billion VND last year, a year-on-year increase of 16.7 percent. Hong Kong is Vietnamâs 10th largest trading partner, while the latter is the islandâs ninth largest partner. It was Vietnamâs sixth largest source of FDI in the first fours month of this year, valued at around 196 million USD, she said. The conclusion of free trade agreement talks between ASEAN and Hong Kong, scheduled this year, would promote economic and trade ties, including with Vietnam, she said. In his welcome speech, Jonathan Choi, permanent honorary president of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, and chairman of the … [Read more...] about Hong Kong seeks ties with Vietnam