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.
InvestHK highlights Hong Kong's advantages as multinational supply chain management centre in Indonesia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
InvestHK highlights Hong Kong's advantages as multinational supply chain management centre in Indonesia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong and Macao cohost investment promotion seminar to encourage Macao enterprises to expand overseas via Hong Kong
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, met with the Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, Mr Sam Hou-fai, at Government House last month to exchange views on further promoting Hong Kong's co-operation with Macao and the high-quality development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). To implement and enhance co-operation between the two places, Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) cohosted an investment promotion seminar with the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute of the Macao Special Administrative Region in Macao yesterday (March 6), receiving about 90 local representatives from various sectors, including manufacturing, branding, retail, food and beverage (F&B), import and export trading, as well as chambers and associations. The seminar aimed to update Macao enterprises on Hong Kong's latest business environment and new opportunities, especially in retail, F&B and trade sectors, encouraging them to leverage Hong Kong's unique advantages to expand overseas.
Entitled Macao Enterprises Expansion Series - Hong Kong's New Business Opportunities Seminar (Retail, F&B and Trade), the seminar marked the first collaboration between the two promotion agencies in 2025, aiming to enhance learning from each other and strengthen co-operation between the two cities, as well as to explore new business opportunities in the GBA.
"Hong Kong and Macao share a strong bond as dynamic and complementary economies within the GBA," said Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at InvestHK Mr Arnold Lau. "Macao goods have long been a favourite among Hong Kong consumers, showcasing the strong cultural and economic ties between the two vibrant cities. By expanding into Hong Kong, Macao enterprises can extend their reach not only to the local market, but also promote their products to the international and Mainland visitors passing through Hong Kong. Moreover, Hong Kong has many trade shows that attract international buyers. The city is an ideal platform for Macao enterprises to connect to the world and expand globally," he explained.
At the seminar, the President of the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute of the Macao Special Administrative Region, Mr Vincent U, said, "Hong Kong and Macao have maintained close business co-operation and commercial ties for many years, including holding joint investment promotion activities to promote opportunities in the GBA. Building on this long-standing collaboration, we aim to further strengthen two-way investment co-operation and explore more opportunities for Hong Kong-Macao collaborations and the development of the GBA market."
The Head of Consumer Products of InvestHK, Ms Angelica Leung, and the Head of Tourism and Hospitality of InvestHK, Ms Sindy Wong, highlighted the latest industry trends and shared case studies respectively with Macao enterprises during the seminar, helping them to gain a better understanding of Hong Kong's market and advantages. They also provided information on the latest government policies, including details on industry events and available funding support to help businesses expand, enhance competitiveness through digital transformation and explore international markets. Macao enterprises that have a presence in Hong Kong also shared their practical insights at the event, encouraging local enterprises to raise brand awareness and "go global" via Hong Kong.
InvestHK will continue to collaborate with related Macao organisations to jointly promote business opportunities in Hong Kong, assisting local enterprises to expand overseas via the city.
Hong Kong and Macao cohost investment promotion seminar to encourage Macao enterprises to expand overseas via Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong and Macao cohost investment promotion seminar to encourage Macao enterprises to expand overseas via Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong and Macao cohost investment promotion seminar to encourage Macao enterprises to expand overseas via Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong and Macao cohost investment promotion seminar to encourage Macao enterprises to expand overseas via Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong and Macao cohost investment promotion seminar to encourage Macao enterprises to expand overseas via Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong and Macao cohost investment promotion seminar to encourage Macao enterprises to expand overseas via Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
