Invest Hong Kong opens consultant office in Izmir
In a strategic move to strengthen its presence in fast-growing markets, Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced today (January 10) that it has opened a new consultant office in Izmir, the third largest city in Türkiye. Positioned at the crossroads of Europe and the Middle East, this expansion underscores InvestHK's commitment to leveraging Izmir's strategic location to penetrate emerging markets across the region.
The Director-General of Investment Promotion at InvestHK, Ms Alpha Lau, said, "Türkiye is part of the Belt and Road Initiative and is one of our target markets with growing economic potential. It has long been recognised as a strategic hub for global trade, logistics and manufacturing. The opening of our second office there signifies our enhanced efforts to promote the opportunities Hong Kong has to offer for Turkish corporates looking to expand in the region."
She added, "The new office in Izmir will work closely with our Istanbul office to create synergies in attracting more Turkish corporates to establish their businesses in Hong Kong and to further strengthen the business and economic ties between the two places."
The Principal Consultant of the Istanbul office at InvestHK, Ms Nese Secer, said, "InvestHK set up its first consultant office in Istanbul back in 2006, supporting the department in Türkiye to bring in corporates and investment into Hong Kong. With the huge economic potential in Türkiye, especially the highly developed sectors in Izmir, such as renewable energy, software and IT services, maritime and biotechnology, we will step up our efforts to bring in more corporates and investment to Hong Kong."
The opening of the new office in Izmir is part of the plan mentioned in the 2024-25 Budget to strengthen Hong Kong's economic and trade relations with the Middle East.
Invest Hong Kong opens consultant office in Izmir Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Appointments of self-recommended youth members to Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme Vetting Committee announced
The Government announced today (January 10) the appointments of Mr Tommy Leung Siu-lun and Mr Adrian To Cheuk-yin to the Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme (PASS) Vetting Committee through the Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth for a term from January 13, 2025, to December 31, 2026.
PASS provides financial support for non-profit-distributing organisations to carry out industry-led projects to increase exchanges and co-operation between Hong Kong's professional services and external counterparts, promote relevant publicity activities and enhance the standards and external competitiveness of Hong Kong's professional services. In order to step up the promotion of Hong Kong's competitive edges and professional services to the Mainland and overseas markets after the pandemic situation has stabilised, $50 million has also been set aside under PASS to subsidise Hong Kong major professional bodies to participate in relevant activities organised by the Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.
The Vetting Committee considers individual project proposals under PASS, recommends on the level of funding support, monitors the implementation of the approved projects and advises the Government on the assessment criteria adopted for PASS.
The full membership of the Vetting Committee with effect from January13,2025, is as follows:
Chairman
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Dr Sunny Chai Ngai-chiu
Vice-Chairman
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Mr Stephen Hung Wan-shun
Members
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Mr Chan Chak-bun
Professor Juliana Chan Chung-ngor
Professor Raymond Choy Hon-sing
Dr Janice Ho Yuen-shan
Mr Geoffrey Kao
Ms Juliana Lam Hiu-ying
Mr Patrick Law Fu-yuen
Mr Tommy Leung Siu-lun*
Professor Phyllis Mo Lai-lan
Mr Ronald Sum Kwan-ngai
Mr Adrian To Cheuk-yin*
Ms Pearl Tse Pui-pui
Professor Wong Kam-fai
Professor Yuen Pak-leung
Executive Director of the Hong Kong Productivity Council or his/her representative
Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council or his/her representative
Deputy Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development
* New members appointed through the Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth
