Hong Kong Hosts Seminar in Helsinki to Attract Global Talent Through Top Talent Pass Scheme

London ETO and Hong Kong Talent Engage promote talent initiatives in Helsinki

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) and Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE) supported the Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme seminar held at the University of Helsinki on October 3 (Helsinki time). The event was organised by LearnInFinland Oy and Helsinki Alumni.

The Director-General of the London ETO, Mr Gilford Law, delivered the welcome remarks. Mr Law said, "Talent is the cornerstone of our future. At the end of 2022, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government introduced new talent admission programmes and enhanced existing ones. For example, the Top Talent Pass Scheme, which welcomes graduates from global top universities to explore opportunities in the city. We are eager to expand Hong Kong's talent pool with bright minds from Finland, enriching the cosmopolitan energy of our city."

Also speaking virtually at the seminar, the Director of HKTE, Mr Anthony Lau, highlighted Hong Kong's unique advantages and enormous opportunities as well as various talent admission schemes to attract talent with diverse backgrounds from around the world to pursue development in Hong Kong.

"HKTE aims to develop strategic engagement plans to trawl for talent worldwide, and provide comprehensive one-stop support services to assist talent in their long-term development in Hong Kong," Mr Lau said. He added that HKTE will continue to step up the global promotion of Hong Kong's dual role as an international talent hub and the country's gateway for talent to attract more high-calibre talent from all over the world to Hong Kong.

The seminar also featured a sharing session by the Vice-Chairman of the Finland-Hong Kong Business Association, Mr Pertti Jalasvirta, on his experience of working in Hong Kong as an expat. A reception was held following the seminar for around 60 guests including students and graduates attending the seminar, representatives from the University of Helsinki, as well as professionals from the business and education sectors.

London ETO and Hong Kong Talent Engage promote talent initiatives in Helsinki Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

London ETO and Hong Kong Talent Engage promote talent initiatives in Helsinki Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

London ETO and Hong Kong Talent Engage promote talent initiatives in Helsinki Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

London ETO and Hong Kong Talent Engage promote talent initiatives in Helsinki Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

London ETO and Hong Kong Talent Engage promote talent initiatives in Helsinki Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

London ETO and Hong Kong Talent Engage promote talent initiatives in Helsinki Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Brussels ETO supports Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia in Spain

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (Brussels ETO) supported the 57th Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia, which is taking place in Sitges, Spain, from October 3 to 13 (Sitges time). Five Hong Kong movies are featured in the Festival, namely "Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In", "The Goldfinger", "Peg O' My Heart", "The Moon Thieves" and "Inexternal".

Brussels ETO hosted a reception on October 4 (Sitges time) with the participation of the Director of "Inexternal", Mr Yuen Kim-wai, and about 100 guests from the local film, cultrual and business sectors.

Speaking at the reception, Assistant Representative of Brussels ETO Mr Paul Leung, said that Hong Kong is the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchanges and an Asian front-runner in the global film history.

"To enhance the development of the film industry, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has been supporting the film industry through the Film Development Fund in four strategic directions, namely, nurturing talent, enhancing local production, expanding markets and building audiences," added Mr Leung.

He highlighted the recently launched Hong Kong-Europe-Asian Film Collaboration Funding Scheme, which subsidises film projects coproduced by filmmakers from European and Asian countries to produce films featuring Hong Kong, European and Asian cultures. The scheme aims to support Hong Kong films to expand to overseas markets.

Founded in 1968, the Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia is the world's leading fantasy film festival. It screens films related to the fantastic genre, including action and adventure movies and black comedies, with a special emphasis on thrillers.

Brussels ETO supports Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia in Spain Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Brussels ETO supports Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia in Spain Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases