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Financial Secretary's visit to Australia
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, visited Melbourne and Sydney, Australia from 1 Sep to 5 Sep to meet with members of the local business, finance, and innovation and technology sectors, as well as visit various enterprises. ...Mr Chan also attended a number of luncheons organised by HKETO in collaboration with local chambers of commerce and groups to explain Hong Kong's latest situation and business advantages.
On 3 Sep, Mr Chan attended the Asia Summit organised by the Australian Financial Review in partnership with the Asia Society Australia in Melbourne, delivered a keynote speech on the future of Hong Kong's economy and joined the subsequent interaction session. Mr Chan introduced in his speech Hong Kong's latest economic situation, business environment and development prospects.
Concluding his visit, Mr Chan said that through exchanges with the commercial and industrial sectors in Australia, this visit has promoted mutual understanding and bilateral co-operation for the future. He hopes that Hong Kong and Australia will deepen co-operation to create more opportunities for the trade, industry, finance, and innovation sectors in both regions.
Seminar "IP: Fuelling Bilateral Trade Between Australia, Hong Kong and Beyond"
HKETO co-hosted a seminar “IP: Fuelling Bilateral Trade Between Australia, Hong Kong and Beyond” with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and DCC Ventures on 22 August. ...Speaking at the seminar, the Deputy Director of HKETO Sydney, Mr Timothy Chau, noted that Hong Kong, with all the advantages under "one country, two systems", has been entrusted by the country to become a regional IP trading centre under the National 14th Five-Year Plan. Mr Chau highlighted that the Government has set aside HK$45 million to help the Hong Kong Productivity Council host a Technology and Innovation Support Centre in Hong Kong, one that will offer patent search and analysis, consultation services regarding IP management and commercialisation. Another exciting initiative includes a "patent box" initiative, reducing the tax on profits derived from qualifying IP from the existing 16.5% to 5%. Mr Chau added that by leveraging Hong Kong’s advanced IP infrastructure, Australian businesses can find new opportunities to protect and commercialise their innovations in a thriving market.
Director of HKETO Sydney attended the Hong Kong New Zealand Business Association Annual Gala Dinner 2024
The Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, attended the Hong Kong New Zealand Business Association Annual Gala Dinner 2024 on 15 Aug. ...Addressing the guests, Miss Lim said that the trade relationship between Hong Kong and New Zealand has always been close and strong. Hong Kong is not only a key gateway to Mainland China and the broader Asian market, but also a dynamic economy that thrives on innovation, resilience, and openness. She noted that Hong Kong was New Zealand’s 12th largest export destination in 2023, and the two markets are tightly interwoven across various sectors, from agriculture and food products to financial services and technology. Miss Lim also highlighted the encouraging results of attracting enterprises and talent to Hong Kong.
Deputy Director of HKETO Sydney attended the Business Awards organised by the Western Australia Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association
The Deputy Director of HKETO Sydney, Mr Timothy Chau, attended the Business Awards organised by the Western Australia Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association on 9 Aug. ...Mr Chau shared with the participants the exciting developments in Hong Kong, particularly on attracting enterprises and talent. He highlighted that Invest Hong Kong has already assisted 322 overseas and Mainland companies in the first half of this year to set up or expand businesses in Hong Kong, an increase of 43% compared with the same period last year. The Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises also brought in some 50 strategic enterprises to Hong Kong, covering life and health technology, AI and data science, fintech, and advanced manufacturing and new energy, which will invest more than HK$40 billion in Hong Kong and create over 13 000 jobs. Mr Chau also promoted Hong Kong's status as Asia's Events Capital and encouraged the participants to visit Hong Kong for business or leisure.
Webinar "Introduction to Career Pathways in Hong Kong"
HKETO co-hosted a webinar "Introduction to Career Pathways in Hong Kong" with the Hospital Authority, the Department of Health and the Hong Kong Medical Society of Australia on 3 August to promote the latest pathway and registration arrangement for medical school students in Australia who wish to pursue a career in Hong Kong. ...Speaking at the webinar, the Deputy Director of HKETO Sydney, Mr Timothy Chau, highlighted that Hong Kong is a place of dynamic growth in healthcare and medical research with immense opportunities for innovation leadership in the healthcare sector. Mr Chau added that returning to Hong Kong means joining a community that values their expertise and is eager to support their professional development. The medical school graduates will have the chance to make a significant impact, contribute to cutting-edge projects, and be part of a thriving healthcare system that is at the forefront of advancements in the region.
Deputy Director of HKETO Sydney attended the Students Career Start Up Drive event organised by the Hong Kong New Zealand Business Association
The Deputy Director of HKETO Sydney, Mr Timothy Chau, attended the Students Career Start Up Drive event organised by the Hong Kong New Zealand Business Association on 30 July. ...Mr Chau said that Hong Kong is a global hub of trade, finance and innovation and offers a lot of opportunities for students in New Zealand. He said that the Hong Kong Government has been proactively attracting talent from around the world by launching various talent admission schemes, including the Top Talent Pass Scheme, targeting high-income professionals and graduates from the world’s top 100 universities. Mr Chau encouraged students to leverage Hong Kong’s unique advantages under “one country, two systems” and explore working opportunities in Hong Kong after graduation.
Director of HKETO Sydney attended the Future of Finance in Digital Assets Business Seminar organised by the Hong Kong New Zealand Business Association
The Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, attended the Future of Finance in Digital Assets Business Seminar organised by the Hong Kong New Zealand Business Association on 25 July. ...Miss Lim said that Hong Kong stands at the forefront of the digital revolution with its dynamic financial ecosystem and robust regulatory framework. She highlighted that the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong has implemented a licensing regime for virtual assets (VA) trading platform since June 2023, enabling investors to conduct trading on licensed trading platforms in compliance with the relevant international standards and in a protected environment. On the market development front, Hong Kong has advanced its securities rules to allow regulated intermediaries to offer trading of eligible VA Futures exchange-traded funds to retail investors in Hong Kong, making it a pioneer in the Asian market.
Director of HKETO Sydney attended the Business Awards Gala Dinner organised by the Victoria Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association
The Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, attended the Business Awards Gala Dinner organised by the Victoria Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association on 18 July. ...Addressing about 250 guests, Miss Lim shared the exciting developments in Hong Kong, particularly various initiatives on attracting enterprises and talent, highlighting that the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises has brought in some 50 strategic enterprises to Hong Kong, covering life and health technology, AI and data science, fintech, and advanced manufacturing and new energy.
Miss Lim added that the Government has received over 300 000 applications from different talent schemes in the past year and a half, with 190 000 approved and nearly 130 000 talents have already arrived in Hong Kong. She also promoted Hong Kong's status as Asia's Events Capital, noting that Hong Kong will host over 210 mega events throughout 2024.
Director of HKETO Sydney attended "Hong Kong: Your Destination for Business and Leisure" event organised by the South Australia Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association
The Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, attended the "Hong Kong: Your Destination for Business and Leisure" event organised by the South Australia Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association on 17 July. ...Miss Lim shared with the participants various initiatives to attract enterprises, investment and talent to Hong Kong, highlighting the encouraging results of assisting 322 overseas and Mainland companies in the first half of 2024 by Invest Hong Kong to set up or expand businesses in Hong Kong. Miss Lim also introduced the Mainland Travel Permits for non-Chinese Hong Kong permanent residents to travel to Mainland China multiple times within a five-year validity period, and the Government's effort to promote mega event economy.
Director of HKETO Sydney virtually attended the "Hong Kong Connects: Innovation and Technology Hub" event organised by the Western Australia Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association
The Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, virtually attended the "Hong Kong Connects: Innovation and Technology Hub" event organised by the Western Australia Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association on 16 July. ...Miss Lim said that Hong Kong Government promulgated the Hong Kong Innovation and Technology (I&T) Development Blueprint in December 2022 to establish a clear development path and systematic strategic planning for Hong Kong's I&T development, charting Hong Kong in moving full steam towards its vision of developing into an international I&T centre.
She highlighted that Invest Hong Kong has already assisted 322 overseas and Mainland companies to set up or expand their businesses in Hong Kong in the first six months of this year, and over one-third of them are in the I&T, fintech and finance sectors. Miss Lim also introduced the new Mainland Travel Permit for non-Chinese Hong Kong permanent residents to travel to Mainland China and encouraged the participants to explore Hong Kong's vibrant I&T ecosystem.
HKETO presented award-winning dance performance "Convergence" in Sydney
HKETO presented an award-winning dance performance "Convergence" staged by the Hong Kong Dance Company in Sydney on 12 and 13 July to showcase Hong Kong's unique East-meets-West culture and the city's exceptional talent. ...HKETO hosted a reception on 12 July before the premiere performance to foster cultural exchange between Hong Kong and Australia. The Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, said in her welcoming remarks that the Government is dedicated to nurturing the cultural development of Hong Kong, and HKETO attaches great importance to promoting arts and cultural exchanges with the local communities in Australia by actively assisting the touring of arts groups and delegations. Miss Lim also introduced to the guests the newly launched Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency and various initiatives of the Government to attract talent to Hong Kong.
During their tour in Sydney, the Hong Kong Dance Company also joined with the Academy of Music and Performing Arts to conduct a masterclass and visited the Sydney Dance Company to enhance cultural exchange between the dance communities in the two places.
HKETO supported the 2024 Australia-China Health Summit organised by the Australia China Business Council
HKETO supported the 2024 Australia-China Health Summit organised by the Australia China Business Council in Melbourne on 10 July. ...Speaking at a panel session, the Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, said that Hong Kong’s commitment to fostering innovation in health tech is steadfast, with significant investment in research, development, and infrastructure. The Government is rolling out more funding support in life and health technology with HK$10 billion earmarked for such purpose, including HK$6 billion for providing subsidies for local universities to collaborate with overseas and Mainland organisations to set up life and health technology research institutes. She highlighted that since January 2023, Hong Kong's investment promotion agencies have successfully supported the setting-up or expansion of 45 life and health technology companies in Hong Kong from nine jurisdictions. These enterprises will provide more than 3 200 job opportunities in Hong Kong and their total investment approached HK$6.5 billion.
Cathay Pacific internship programme event
HKETO co-hosted a Cathay Pacific internship programme event with Cathay Pacific in Hong Kong House on 3 July. ...The Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, shared with the students from the University of New South Wales the latest development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), highlighting that the GBA and its 11 constituent cities, including Hong Kong, are blessed with regional and global connectivity, counting seven airports that connect to 230 destinations. Hong Kong is the international entry point of the GBA with its unique advantages under “one country, two systems”. She added that the GBA is a leader in innovation and technology, offering a wealth of opportunities for young minds to explore. She encouraged the students joining the internship programme to make the most of their first-hand experience in Hong Kong and the GBA, and to embrace the diverse and multicultural environment that Hong Kong is renowned for.
Consul of the Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Sydney, Ms Lin Xiaoqing; and Cathay Pacific Regional General Manager, Southwest Pacific, Mr Frosti Lau, also shared with the participants the immense opportunities of the GBA and the internship programme.
Deputy Director of HKETO Sydney attended Way In Network 32nd Anniversary Charity Gala Ball
The Deputy Director of HKETO Sydney, Mr Timothy Chau, attended Way In Network 32nd Anniversary Charity Gala Ball on 22 June. ...Mr Chau commended Way In Network for its remarkable role for the education and the positive energy brought upon by its meaningful charitable work for the communities, elevating women in business and workplace as well as being a cornerstone to building a more inclusive society for the future generations. Mr Chau also shared with the participants various measures implemented by the Government to promote women-inclusive workplace practices and support women’s development, ranging from extending statutory maternity leave, strengthening child care and elderly support services, to ensuring a breastfeeding and family-friendly employment practices.
Director of HKETO Sydney virtually attended the Food and Wine Appreciation Dinner organised by the Queensland Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association
The Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, virtually attended the Food and Wine Appreciation Dinner organised by the Queensland Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association on 14 June. ...Miss Lim shared with the participants the vibrancy of the wine trading industry in Hong Kong, highlighting that Australia has grown to become the second largest origin of wine imports for Hong Kong, taking up 19% of import share in 2023, registering an 18% year-on-year growth. Miss Lim also promoted Hong Kong’s mega event economy, noting that over 210 mega events will be hosted in the city throughout the year, including the Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival to be held in late October. She encouraged all participants to visit Hong Kong to experience its amazing vibe and explore the immense opportunities it offers.
Director of HKETO Sydney attended the Invest Hong Kong Melbourne Business Networking Event
The Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, attended the Invest Hong Kong Melbourne Business Networking Event co-hosted with the Victoria Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association on 12 June. ...Miss Lim promoted Hong Kong’s important position as an international business and financial hub with its close connectivity to the world and unique advantages under “one country, two systems”. She highlighted the encouraging results on attracting talent and enterprises, with over 290 000 applications from different enhanced talent schemes, 180 000 of them approved and around 120 000 have already arrived in Hong Kong. The Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises has also brought in some 50 strategic enterprises to Hong Kong, investing more than HK$40 billion in Hong Kong and creating over 13 000 jobs.
Director of HKETO Sydney attended the Business Awards Gala Dinner organised by the National Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association
The Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, attended the Business Awards Gala Dinner organised by the National Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association on 31 May in Adelaide. ...Addressing the event, Miss Lim said that Hong Kong and Australia enjoy long-standing and ever-growing relationship, where Hong Kong was Australia’s 5th largest source of total foreign investment with a stock of over A$140 billion in 2023. Miss Lim highlighted that the Government attaches great importance to attracting enterprises and talent. In the first two months of this year alone, Invest Hong Kong has already assisted 100 overseas and Mainland companies to set up or expand businesses in Hong Kong, an increase of 74% compared with the same period last year. Miss Lim encouraged the participants to visit Hong Kong and see first-hand the enormous opportunities in Asia's World City.
Director of HKETO Sydney virtually attended the “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development” event
The Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, virtually attended the “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Development” event organised by the Western Australia Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association on 29 May. ...Miss Lim said that the GBA is a vast consumer market, integrating some 86 million consumers and boasting a GDP worth about US$2 trillion last year, equivalent to the tenth largest economy in the world. Miss Lim stressed that thanks to the “one country, two systems” principle, Hong Kong is the GBA’s international entry point, the ideal base for Western Australia’s companies looking to tap into the region’s vast opportunities, and the best platform to build their Mainland and Asia business. She also introduced the GBA related-initiatives in the Chief Executive’s 2023 Policy Address, noting that foreign staff of Hong Kong-registered companies could make applications in Hong Kong for “northbound” multiple-entry visas to Mainland China for two years or more with priority processing.
Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) Reception
HKETO co-hosted a Cocktail Reception with the HKIE in Sydney on 28 May. ... The Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, welcomed the HKIE delegation to Australia to further strengthen the close bilateral ties and professional exchanges between Hong Kong and Australia, especially in the field of engineering. Miss Lim said that innovation and technology (I&T) is central to the future of many of Hong Kong’s industries including engineering. The Government is driving various key I&T initiatives, including establishing an AI Supercomputing Centre; setting up the Microelectronics Research and Development Institute; as well as supporting the development of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen I&T Park. Miss Lim also shared with the participants the proactive initiatives of the Government to attract talent to Hong Kong.
The President of HKIE, Dr Barry Lee, gave a presentation on the HKIE and the latest developments of the engineering industry in Hong Kong at the reception.
Director of HKETO Sydney attended the Canterbury TechFest 2024, NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2024 Gala Dinner and Start up event in New Zealand
The Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, attended the Canterbury TechFest 2024 supported by Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) in Christchurch on 23 May. ...Miss Lim highlighted that the Government will accelerate the development of Hong Kong into an international centre for green technology and finance. More than 200 green technology companies work out of Hong Kong, with some equipped with globally competitive technologies and having successfully tapped into the Mainland and overseas markets. The Head of Startups of InvestHK, Ms Jayne Chan, shared with participants the latest developments and business opportunities in Hong Kong during the panel discussion.
Miss Lim also attended the Start up event organised by the Hong Kong New Zealand Business Association and the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2024 Gala Dinner on 24 May to share with the participants the latest innovation and technology development in Hong Kong, as well as the proactive initiatives of the Government to attract talent and enterprises.
Director of HKETO Sydney attended Startmeup Business Seminar
The Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, attended the Startmeup Business Seminar "Opportunities in Hong Kong for Australian Companies" co-organised by Invest Hong Kong and Haymarket HQ in Sydney on 21 May. ...Miss Lim said that Hong Kong has solidified its position as an international hub for innovation and technology, driven by the Government’s strong commitment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its business community. On the Emerging Ecosystems ranking in 2023, Hong Kong ranks second in the world and first in Asia. Miss Lim highlighted that Hong Kong's robust ecosystem has attracted startups across diverse sectors like fintech, e-commerce, biotech, logistics technology, and supply chain management, leading to a record high number of nearly 4 300 startups in Hong Kong. Miss Lim also introduced the various initiatives rolled out by the Government to attract enterprises and talent to Hong Kong.
The Head of Startups of Invest Hong Kong, Ms Jayne Chan, also shared with the participants the exciting opportunities as well as market updates on Hong Kong.
Director of HKETO Sydney attended the Hong Kong Fintech Startup Ecosystem Roundtable
The Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, attended the Hong Kong Fintech Startup Ecosystem Roundtable co-hosted by Invest Hong Kong and Fintech Australia in Sydney on 21 May. ...Addressing the event, Miss Lim said that Hong Kong proudly hosts around 1 000 fintech companies and start-ups, including virtual banks, virtual insurers and virtual asset trading platforms, representing an increase of 25% as compared to the number last year. Miss Lim noted that the Government will launch the Green and Sustainable Fintech Proof-of-Concept Subsidy Scheme in the first half of this year, which is bound to expand Hong Kong's green fintech ecosystem and will further reinforce its status as an international green finance centre.
The Head of Startups of Invest Hong Kong, Ms Jayne Chan, also shared with the participants the unparalleled advantages of Hong Kong as an ideal destination for businesses and startups at the roundtable.
HKETO supported Hong Kong film screening "In Broad Daylight" in Sydney
HKETO supported Hong Kong Film Festival in Australia to screen an award-winning Hong Kong film, "In Broad Daylight", from 16 to 18 May. ...Addressing the audience in the first screening on 16 May, the Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, said that the Hong Kong Government is committed to promoting Hong Kong as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange as supported under the National 14th Five-Year Plan. Miss Lim highlighted the initiatives announced in the Financial Secretary's 2024-25 Budget on promoting filming and creative industries, notably the injection of about HK$1.4 billion and HK$2.9 billion into the Film Development Fund and the CreateSmart Initiative respectively to support projects in various areas such as film, arts and design. She also introduced an array of talent admission initiatives to encourage people joining the exciting venture in Hong Kong.
Deputy Director of HKETO Sydney attended the "Launch Your Career in Hong Kong, Australia and Beyond" Networking Night organised by the New South Wales Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association
The Deputy Director of HKETO Sydney, Mr Timothy Chau, attended the "Launch Your Career in Hong Kong, Australia and Beyond" Networking Night organised by the New South Wales Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association on 9 May. ...Mr Chau introduced the Government’s initiatives on attracting enterprises, investment and talent, noting that through the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises, some 50 high-powered, high-tech companies have chosen Hong Kong to set up or expand their business, bringing more than US$5 billion investment to the economy, while creating some 13 000 jobs over the next few years. Mr Chau also shared the Government's efforts to proactively promote the mega event economy in Hong Kong, with nearly 150 mega events throughout the year. He encouraged the participants to visit Hong Kong to see first-hand the enormous opportunities on offer in Asia's world city.
Deputy Director of HKETO Sydney attended the Entrepreneur and Career Expo organised by the Queensland Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association
The Deputy Director of HKETO Sydney, Mr Timothy Chau, attended the Entrepreneur and Career Expo organised by the Queensland Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association on 19 April. ...Mr Chau stressed that Hong Kong has a lot to offer as an international business and financial hub with its unique advantages under “one country, two systems”. He introduced the initiatives announced in the 2024-25 Budget and shared with the participants the encouraging results of attracting enterprises and talent, highlighting the Global Talent Summit to be held in May.
Director of HKETO Sydney attended the 2024 Young Professionals Alliance event organised by the Victoria Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association
The Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, attended the 2024 Young Professionals Alliance event "Navigating the Future" organised by the Victoria Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association on 18 April....Miss Lim promoted Hong Kong's important position as an international business and financial hub with its close connectivity to the world and unique advantages under “one country, two systems”. She highlighted various forward-looking policies in the 2024-25 Budget to boost economic growth and strive for high-quality development. On attracting enterprises and talent, Miss Lim said that through the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises, 50 high-powered, high-tech companies have chosen Hong Kong to set up or expand their business, bringing more than US$5 billion investment to the economy, while creating some 13 000 jobs over the next few years. Around 110 000 talents and professionals have already arrived in Hong Kong in the past year or so under various talent admission schemes.
HKETO supported 2024 Australian Dragon Boat Championships
HKETO supported the 2024 Australian Dragon Boat Championships held at Champion Lakes, Perth from 17 to 21 April to showcase Hong Kong’s dynamism and uniqueness. ...
Speaking at the Welcome Function on 16 April, the Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, promoted Hong Kong as Asia’s Events Capital, noting that nearly 150 mega events will be held in the city throughout the year, particularly the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races in coming June, Hong Kong Cyclothon, French May 2024 and Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival. Miss Lim also shared the latest sports development in Hong Kong and highlighted the proactive initiatives rolled out by the Government to attract enterprises, investment and talent.
Miss Lim attended the opening ceremony on 17 April and presented the awards to the winning teams of the races named under HKETO. During the 5-day races, 68 clubs with over 2500 athletes from around Australia and New Zealand competed for the Championships across different ages, classes and distances.
Director of HKETO Sydney attended the Meet and Mingle Professional Networking Event co-organised by the Queensland Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association and the Sunnybank Chamber of Commerce
The Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, attended the Meet and Mingle Professional Networking Event co-organised by the Queensland Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association and the Sunnybank Chamber of Commerce on 10 April. ...Miss Lim introduced the Government’s initiatives on attracting enterprises, investment and talent, noting that the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises has attracted nearly 50 such companies to expand their business in Hong Kong, which will invest more than US$5 billion, creating over 13 000 jobs in the next few years. Miss Lim also shared the Government's efforts to proactively promote the mega event economy in Hong Kong, with nearly 150 mega events throughout the year, and encouraged all to visit Hong Kong to see first-hand the enormous opportunities in the Asia's World City.
Methodist College visits Hong Kong House
HKETO received the delegation of Overseas Leadership Training Programme 2024 organised by Methodist College at Hong Kong House on 26 March. ...The Deputy Director of HKETO Sydney, Mr Timothy Chau, gave the students an introduction on the work of HKETO, including the upcoming events and its work on investment promotion and talent attraction. Mr Chau said that HKETO aims to promote Hong Kong in Australia and New Zealand and develop collaborative relationships between Hong Kong and the two countries on various fronts. The students also had a tour in Hong Kong House.
Director of HKETO Sydney attended the Chinese New Year Networking Function organised by the Victoria Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association
The Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, attended the Chinese New Year Networking Function organised by the Victoria Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association on 13 March. ...Miss Lim shared with the participants the latest 2024-25 Budget, highlighting a series of measures aimed at bolstering confidence and establishing Hong Kong as a premier destination for business and tourism. Miss Lim also introduced the Government’s initiatives to attract enterprises, investment and talent, noting that more than 10 strategic enterprises will sign a partnership agreement with the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises this month, which, together with the 30 companies from the first batch, are expected to bring about over HK$40 billion in investment to Hong Kong, creating about 13 000 jobs over the next few years.
Secretary for Education and Director of HKETO Sydney attended luncheon meeting with business community in Melbourne
The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, and the Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, attended a luncheon meeting co-hosted by HKETO and the Victoria Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association in Melbourne on 9 March. ...Dr Choi and Miss Lim met with representatives of the business community in Melbourne to promote the advantages of Hong Kong as an international hub for post-secondary education. Dr Choi introduced the education initiatives in the 2023 Policy Address, noting that Hong Kong's strategic location in the heart of Asia positions it as a unique learning environment, preparing overseas students to meet fast-changing global challenges, especially for those interested in tapping the enormous opportunities available in the Greater China region, and offers considerable opportunities for realising personal aspirations. Dr Choi also pointed out that various initiatives demonstrate the Government's commitment to attracting talent, promoting diversity and internationalisation in the higher education sector, and providing opportunities for students worldwide to excel in their academic pursuits.
Reception held in Perth to celebrate Chinese New Year
HKETO hosted a reception in Perth on 7 March to celebrate Chinese New Year. ...Addressing the reception, the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, said that Hong Kong has sound education infrastructure, outstanding research talent, as well as diverse basic education. Building on this solid foundation, Hong Kong will continue to seize the opportunities brought about by the National 14th Five-Year Plan and the development of the Greater Bay Area, and build on unique status and advantages under “one country, two systems” to nurture and attract talent. She added that the Government is striving to develop Hong Kong into an international post-secondary education hub, highlighting the measures to attract more overseas and Mainland students to further education in Hong Kong.
The Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, introduced the latest initiatives announced in the 2024-25 Budget at the reception, noting that the Budget places a strong focus on green development and the digital economy, with various initiatives on green finance, green shipping and aviation, as well as measures to guide industries towards high-quality development.
Reception held in Adelaide to celebrate Chinese New Year
HKETO hosted a reception in Adelaide on 5 March to celebrate Chinese New Year. ... Addressing the reception, the Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, said that the bilateral trade, economic and investment ties between Hong Kong and South Australia continue to flourish. Miss Lim introduced the 2024-25 Budget, highlighting the measures aimed at bolstering confidence and establishing Hong Kong as a premier destination for business and tourism. She added that Hong Kong thrives on its cultural blend of East and West and its connectivity to the world. It is the only place in the world where the global advantage and the China advantage come together in a single economy.
Reception held in Auckland to celebrate Chinese New Year
HKETO hosted a reception in Auckland on 27 February to celebrate Chinese New Year. ...The Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, noted in her welcoming remarks the strong and close tie between Hong Kong and New Zealand and their connections on many fronts over the years have continued to grow. Miss Lim introduced the Government’s initiatives to attract enterprises, investment and talent, highlighting the overwhelming response of various talent admission schemes, with around 90 000 talents arrived in Hong Kong last year, including 36 000 under the Top Talent Pass Scheme. In the international arena, Miss Lim stressed that Hong Kong is striving for early accession to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, the world’s largest free trade agreement.
Director of HKETO Sydney attended networking event co-organised by the Queensland Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association (HKABA), HKETO and Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK)
The Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, attended the networking event “Navigating Opportunities and Investing in Hong Kong” co-organised by the Queensland Chapter of the HKABA, HKETO and InvestHK in Brisbane on 23 February. ...Addressing the event, Miss Lim promoted Hong Kong’s unique advantages under “one country, two systems” as well as the immense opportunities under the Greater Bay Area development and the 14th Five-Year Plan. Miss Lim shared the proactive initiatives rolled out by the Government to attract enterprises, investment and talent, including the Top Talent Pass Scheme and the setting up of the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises, as well as the encouraging responses.
The Head of Business and Professional Services of InvestHK, Mr Herman Tse, also shared with the participants the unparalleled advantages of Hong Kong as an ideal destination for businesses at a panel discussion.
HKETO showcases Hong Kong's culture and diversity at Auckland Lantern Festival
To celebrate Chinese New Year with members of the public in New Zealand, HKETO participated in the Auckland Lantern Festival 2024 held from 22 to 25 February in Auckland. ... A dragon lantern along with eight giant pillar lanterns were displayed to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. Two LED plinths displaying the photos and videos were also set up to showcase Hong Kong’s latest development, unique culture and diversity.
Reception held in Brisbane to celebrate Chinese New Year
HKETO hosted a reception in Brisbane on 22 February to celebrate Chinese New Year. ...Addressing the reception, the Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, said that blessed with the strong support of the motherland and the close connection to the world, Hong Kong will continue to proactively play the bridging role as the “super connector” and “super value-adder” between the Mainland and the world. Miss Lim also shared that Hong Kong recorded some 34 million visitor arrivals last year and the Government will step up promoting the development of a mega-event economy to attract more world-class events to Hong Kong. She looks forward to welcoming more friends from Queensland coming to Hong Kong and experiencing the city's unique glamour as Asia’s Events Capital.
Reception held in Sydney to celebrate Chinese New Year
HKETO hosted a reception in Sydney on 20 February to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. ...Addressing over 400 guests at the reception, Miss Lim said that Hong Kong prides itself as Asia's world city, offering visitors a unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures. She added that the Government will strive to promote a mega-event economy, highlighting a series of mega events to be held in Hong Kong in the coming months. Miss Lim also introduced the Government's initiatives to attract enterprises, investment and talent, including developing a "headquarters economy", rolling out a new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, and expanding the coverage of universities under the Top Talent Pass Scheme to 185 institutions, including nine universities in Australia.
HKETO supports "A Melodious Chat of Music Concert" held in Sydney
HKETO supported "A Melodious Chat of Music Concert" held in Sydney on 19 February to celebrate Chinese New Year and showcase the music talent of Hong Kong. ...The performance, staged by the ensemble Melody Plus, integrated Chinese and Western music, presenting music works of Lingnan culture, Cantonese pop songs and classic folk songs. The performance was well-received by around 500 audiences.
The Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, said in her welcoming remarks that the Government is committed to fostering cultural developments of Hong Kong. To showcase Hong Kong's unique charm as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange under the 14th Five-Year Plan, and to tell good stories of Hong Kong, HKETO is working proactively in assisting the touring of arts groups and delegations.
Sydney Lunar New Year Dragon Boat Festival 2024
HKETO showcased Hong Kong's strength at the Sydney Lunar New Year Dragon Boat Festival held from 16 to 18 February. ...HKETO formed a team with the Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Sydney for the first time to compete on February 16, showcasing this Chinese traditional sport to the public in Australia.
Speaking at the award presentation ceremony, the Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim promoted Hong Kong's dynamism as Asia's Events Capital, noting that a wide variety of mega events will be held in the city, including the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races coming June.
A marquee was set up to promote the latest developments in Hong Kong and various talent attraction initiatives.
Reception held in Melbourne to celebrate Chinese New Year
HKETO hosted a reception in Melbourne on 15 February to celebrate Chinese New Year, welcoming over 150 guests from various sectors. ...Addressing the reception, the Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim, highlighted the strong trade and investment ties as well as the long-standing people-to-people links between Hong Kong and Australia. Miss Lim introduced to the guests the array of initiatives announced in "The Chief Executive's 2023 Policy Address", particularly on enhancing Hong Kong's development of "eight centres" as outlined in the National 14th Five-Year Plan. Miss Lim also shared that the Government will step up promoting the development of a mega-event economy, noting that over 80 mega events are to take place in Hong Kong in the first half of 2024.
Sham Shui Po Youth Corps Youth Exchange Tour visits Hong Kong House
HKETO Sydney received a youth exchange tour organised by Sham Shui Po Youth Corps at Hong Kong House on 6 February. ...The tour, comprising 18 Hong Kong secondary school students, was welcomed by the Director of HKETO Sydney, Miss Trista Lim. The Deputy Director of HKETO Sydney, Mr Timothy Chau, briefed the tour on the work of HKETO, including the upcoming events organised by the office and its work on investment promotion and talent attraction. Mr Chau said that HKETO aims to promote and strengthen Hong Kong's economic, trade and cultural ties with Australia and New Zealand, and to foster a better understanding of Hong Kong in the two countries. The students also had a tour in Hong Kong House.
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