InvestHK Promotes Hong Kong as Premier Supply Chain Hub at Jakarta Business Symposium

2025-01-09 16:00 Last Updated At：16:08

InvestHK highlights Hong Kong's advantages as multinational supply chain management centre in Indonesia

Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) hosted a thematic session at the Think Business, Think Hong Kong Symposium, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council in Jakarta, Indonesia, yesterday (January 8), updating local business communities on Hong Kong's unique business advantages and opportunities as a multinational supply chain management centre that can help them upgrade their supply chains and expand their businesses in the region.

The thematic session, entitled "Hong Kong - An Ideal Business Hub for Supply Chain Companies and Beyond", began with welcome remarks by Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at InvestHK, Mr Charles Ng, followed by a panel discussion chaired by Mr Ng to share valuable insights with prominent business leaders from different perspectives on how Hong Kong is exceptionally equipped for the industry to manage their global supply chain operations and navigate the dynamic landscape.

Mr Ng said, "As highlighted in the 2024 Policy Address, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is committed to developing the city as a multinational supply chain management centre, providing one-stop support and abundant opportunities for enterprises to succeed on the global stage. With its strategic location, seamless connectivity to global markets, comprehensive range of professional services and access to a highly skilled workforce, Hong Kong offers unparalleled opportunities for companies to optimise their supply chain operations and drive growth in the region and beyond."

The Chairwoman of the Indonesian Employers' Association (APINDO) and CEO of Sintesa Group, Ms Shinta Widjaja Kamdani, said, "Hong Kong is the ideal platform for Indonesian businesses to expand internationally. As part of the tech and innovation-driven Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong offers unmatched connectivity, a business-friendly environment, and a deep pool of talent. Indonesian companies can leverage Hong Kong's excellent professional services, including supply chain management, trade financing, and consultancy, to scale their operations and tap into Mainland China and new markets across Asia."

The Chair of Trading at APINDO and Vice Chairwoman of the Indonesian Textile Association, Mrs Anne Patricia Sutanto, said, "Hong Kong has been one of our main supports for textile and garment supply chain and a superb hub for trade connectivity for decades. We look forward to working with Invest Hong Kong to enable Indonesian factories and industries to further leverage Hong Kong to facilitate trade connectivity and trade finance within Asia, reinforcing Hong Kong as our seamless supply chain hub."

Other speakers at the panel included Deputy Director, Corporate Development of Airport Authority Hong Kong, Mr Chapman Fong; the Chief Financial Officer of Esquel Group, Mr Wilkie Wong; Special Project Director, Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre, Dr Venus Lun; and Managing Director, Hong Kong and Macau SF Supply Chain (Hong Kong) Limited, Mr Michael Tung. They shared insights from various perspectives, including aviation logistics services, innovation and practical experience in logistics and supply chain management, to showcase that Hong Kong is the ideal place for Indonesian and Association of Southeast Asian Nations companies looking to expand their reach and navigate the dynamic global trade landscape.

Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival 2025 Opens with More Than Joy Theme and Diverse Programs.

2025-04-04 19:05 Last Updated At：19:18

Third Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival opens today

The opening ceremony of the third Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival (PCF) was held today (April 4) at the Grand Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre (HKCC). Organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the PCF this year is themed "More Than Joy". Audiences can appreciate how pop culture can be transmitted and transformed, and how integration and breakthroughs are possible in addition to joy and laughter.

The Acting Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau; the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Manda Chan; and an actor of the opening film "The Banquet" (1991), Mr Eric Tsang, officiated at the opening ceremony.

The opening programme, "Silhouette Resonance x The Banquet (1991)", began after the ceremony. Pop singer Alfred Hui, a cappella choral theatre company Yat Po Singers, and beatboxer Heartgrey (Eric So) together with a live band performed songs from classic comedy films with fresh arrangements by renowned musician Ng Cheuk-yin. The digitally restored version of "The Banquet" (1991) was screened following the performance. Blending entertainment with cultural artistry, the audience was offered a fresh and inspiring perspective on the vibrancy of Hong Kong's pop culture.

Another highlight programme that kicks off the PCF is outdoor music carnival "ImagineLand 2025" to be held tomorrow (April 5) and on Sunday (April 6) at the HKCC Piazza, and the Central Lawn & Event Trellis of Salisbury Garden, the Avenue of Stars free of charge. Supported by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, "ImagineLand 2025" features both daytime and evening programmes, encompassing music, films, comics, and more.

During "ImagineLand 2025", "Go Beyond Concert", "Comics Fun Experience Gallery" and "Funarts Corner" will be available during the day, while film programme "Movie Under the Stars" will be held at night. Over 35 musicians and artists from Hong Kong and eight countries and regions including the Mainland, Japan, Korea, the United States, Australia, France, the United Kingdom and Ukraine will perform on the three stages of "Go Beyond Concert", showcasing boundless possibilities of music across the performances. Major line-ups of local artists include Ivana Wong, Joey Tang, Yatfung, Cloud, Ashley Lin, Pandora, Wan Pin Chu and more, performing mesmerising popular songs and original works.

At "Comics Fun Experience Gallery", Hong Kong comics and animation from different eras will be displayed to highlight the creativity of local artists with immersive photo-taking opportunities. The exhibition also features the works of local humourist cartoonists and explores how comics intertwine with the city's pop culture. Workshops on art, music, and crafts will be available for the public at "Funarts Corner". In the evenings, two comedies, "Table For Six" (2022) and "Forbidden City Cop" (1996)", will be screened at "Movie Under the Stars" tomorrow and on Sunday respectively, allowing audiences to enjoy outdoor films while relaxing on the lawn.

Other highlights include the "Laughter Double Bill: Hong Kong Comedy Film Spectacular" film screening programme; exhibitions "Comic Fun for All: The Magic of Hong Kong Comedy Comics" and "Legends of HK Film Comedies, 1980s and 1990s"; concerts "The 2025 Fiesta of Music Office Bands, Choirs and Orchestras-Bands 'The Animated Melodies - Our Nostalgic Memories'", "Ko Shan Fest" and "Music & Laughs", and more. To support the PCF's theme of "More Than Joy", the Hong Kong Public Libraries will also organise book displays and subject talks in a series of activities under the theme of "Happy Reading".

Several industry partners are also offering a range of events as part of the festival, which are not to be missed.

Hong Kong's pop culture has drawn inspiration particularly from humour, a constant trendsetter that has left a deep footprint on many aspects of the city's rich and colourful pop cultural landscape. The PCF 2025, with more than 20 programmes, not only delights audiences with exciting performances and works but also offers insight into the development paths of Hong Kong's pop culture along the line of "happiness". By participating in these activities, audiences will be able to discover their own happiness.

For more details, please visit the website: www.pcf.gov.hk, or call 2601 8703.