Hong Kong Delegation Explores Economic Cooperation with Foshan, Guangzhou, and Dongguan

CS leads delegation of HKSAR Government and representatives of business sectors to continue visit to Mainland cities of GBA

​The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, led a delegation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and representatives of business sectors today (November 26), on the second day of the visit.

In the morning, the delegation attended the Foshan-Hong Kong Economic and Trade Cooperation Conference to learn about the latest development of Foshan, and to exchange views on further promoting co-operation between Hong Kong and Foshan. Mr Chan said that Hong Kong and Foshan could enhance co-ordination and complementary development in various aspects to achieve mutual benefits. He added that Foshan has a solid foundation in manufacturing, and enjoys the advantage of a complete industry chain, while Hong Kong has abundant experience in commerce and trade, logistics, and management, etc. Collaboration between the two cities will definitely enhance interfacing of industries, promote efficient flow of various factors, and further promote the synergistic development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

The delegation later arrived in Guangzhou and visited the Guangzhou Development Zone Planning Exhibition Hall to learn more about the overall planning, latest situation and future development of Guangzhou, and attended a welcome luncheon organised by Guangzhou for the delegation. Mr Chan pointed out that Hong Kong and Guangzhou are both core cities of the GBA and shoulder the responsibilities as core engines for regional development. The high-level collaboration between Hong Kong and Guangzhou will play a key role in promoting the development of the GBA. He looked forward to more innovative policy breakthroughs with closer collaboration between the two cities which shall elevate the development of the GBA to greater heights.

Mr Chan and the delegation arrived in Dongguan in the afternoon. They visited the exhibition centre of Dongguan Binhaiwan New District to learn more about the planning and latest development of the district, including its focuses on building a base for developing emerging industries and a centre for transformation of research and development outcomes in the GBA. The delegation then visited an intelligent manufacturing facility and was briefed by a company representative on the latest development of the facility.

In the evening, the delegation attended the Dongguan-Hong Kong Economic and Trade Cooperation Conference to exchange views on further promoting Hong Kong-Dongguan co-operation, and met with the Secretary of the CPC Dongguan Municipal Committee, Mr Wei Hao. Mr Chan said that Dongguan has always been a close partner of Hong Kong in the trade and maritime industries. In recent years, Dongguan has been vigorously developing new pillar industries, attracting large-scale science and technology enterprises, as well as striving to optimise the innovation and technology environment. The remarkable results of the large-scale area development approach in Dongguan have provided a very good example for the development of industries in Hong Kong.

Mr Chan will lead the delegation to Huizhou and Shenzhen tomorrow (November 27) on the last day of the visit.

InvestHK strengthens economic ties between Hong Kong and MENA region

Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced today (November 26) that it has opened a new office in Cairo, Egypt, to enhance its effort in attracting companies from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to set up or expand their businesses in Hong Kong. It also aims to foster economic and business co-operation with the MENA region.

Attending the seventh HK International Egyptian Folklore and Oriental Dance Festival today, which is supported by the Consulate General of Egypt in Hong Kong, the Director-General of Investment Promotion at InvestHK, Ms Alpha Lau, said, "On this delightful occasion, I am happy to announce that InvestHK has opened a new Cairo office to foster closer economic ties between Hong Kong and Egypt."

She added, "We aim to support corporates in Egypt and the MENA region to establish their businesses in Hong Kong and to further strengthen the business and economic ties between Hong Kong and the MENA region. The opening of our first office in Cairo is a very significant step toward this goal. Corporates from Egypt and the MENA region can make use of Hong Kong as a perfect gateway to Asia and pave the way for a new horizon."

The Principal Consultant of the Cairo office at InvestHK, Mr Sherif El Bidewy, said, "We are honoured to be selected as the consultant of InvestHK in the region to attract local companies setting up or expanding in Hong Kong. Hong Kong has always been one of the most attractive business hubs in Asia and the world for its advanced infrastructure and enabling business environment. We will do our best to assist companies from Egypt and the MENA region to set up or expand in the city."

He added, "In fact, we already arranged a successful visit for the Head of Business and Professional Services at InvestHK, Mr Herman Tse, to Cairo and South Africa last month. It included meetings with various senior government officials and speaking at roundtables and events in the two places to promote Hong Kong as the leading destination for business and investment in the region."

The opening of the new office in Cairo is part of the plan mentioned in the 2024-25 Budget to strengthen Hong Kong's economic and trade relations with the Middle East.

InvestHK strengthens economic ties between Hong Kong and MENA region Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

InvestHK strengthens economic ties between Hong Kong and MENA region Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

InvestHK strengthens economic ties between Hong Kong and MENA region Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

InvestHK strengthens economic ties between Hong Kong and MENA region Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases