Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Singapore

𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 Hong Kong and Vietnam are having a closer tie in economic and trade, as well as in cultural exchange. Last weekend, HKETO in Singapore has sponsored and participated in the annual Christmas dinner held by the Hong Kong Business Association Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City. In his speech, Director of Singapore ETO, Mr Owin Fung, recapped about the fruitful results on the bilateral cooperation in 2024. Over 120 business representatives attended the dinner. The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, visited Vietnam in August, during which thirty memoranda of understandings or co-operation documents were signed covering a vast variety of areas including trade and industry, education and tourism. The Vietnamese Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh also visited HK in September to deliver a special address at the annual Belt and Road Summit.

A delegation of about 60 Greater Bay Area (GBA) entrepreneurs, including Hong Kong represetatives, is visiting Vietnam to explore new avenues for collaboration. The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore was happy to facilitate and support the visit, including to sponsor a business forum with respective sessions in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Speaking in the forum on Dec 17, our Director Owin Fung highlighted that Hong Kong is an important gateway for GBA companies to use to tap the markets around the world, given the city's advantageous geographical position, mature financial system, international and multi-cultural environment, etc. With the unparalleled connectivity with the Mainland and the rest of the world, Hong Kong will continue to play its unique role as a 'super-connector' and 'super value-adder'. #Hongkong #Asiaworldcity #SuperConnector #SuperValueAdder

【Hong Kong’s attractiveness to businesses】 According to the results of the 2024 Annual Survey of Companies in Hong Kong with Parent Companies Located outside Hong Kong and the 2024 Startup Survey released today, the number of companies in Hong Kong with overseas or Mainland parent companies rose to 9,960 in 2024, while the number of startups in Hong Kong increased to 4,694, both reaching record highs. Employment figures also saw growth, with 493,000 and 17,651 people employed in these sectors, respectively. The government's supportive measures have been key to nurturing a vibrant startup ecosystem, and Hong Kong will continue to enhance its role as a "super connector" and "super value-adder" in global trade and economic development. Press release: https://bit.ly/3BmNvKP #Hongkong #asiaworldcity #CompaniesInHongKong #Startups #SuperConnector #SuperValueAdder

The Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak, has concluded a duty visit to countries, Laos and Vietnam, along the Belt and Road region (December 10-13). Her itinerary in Vientiane and Hanoi included meeting with senior officials, Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China, business representatives, Hong Kong youths participating in a Volunteer Internship Programme in collaboration with the United Nations Volunteers, etc. HKETO in Singapore is pleasured to support and participate in this fruitful trip, which our office has long been fostering the bilateral relations between Hong Kong and the three members of ASEAN, namely Singapore, Laos and Vietnam, as well as India. More of the visit: https://lnkd.in/gQMQT4aU https://lnkd.in/g2Rb3uUU https://lnkd.in/g5czqnst https://lnkd.in/gXQWnB-r #hongkong #asiasworldcity #BeltAndRoad #Laos #Vietnam #UnitedNations #Internship

Join international and local celebs on a tour of Hong Kong landmarks with "PANDA GO! GUIDE"! Follow martial arts legend Sammo Hung, three-Michelin-star Chef Anh Sung-Jae, Ocean Park Hong Kong caretakers Matt & Mandy Yan, Hong Kong China Rugby players, ‘the Temple Street Prince’ Wan Kwong, action choreographer & actor Philip Ng and Ballerina from Hong Kong Ballet as they take turns to accompany 2,500 cute panda sculptures on a journey around Hong Kong. Next stop will be Ngong Ping 360 this weekend (Dec 14 - 15), following their popular debut at Avenue of Stars last weekend. Stay tuned! Video: AllRightsReserved PANDA GO 香港遊 #hongkong #brandhongkong #asiasworldcity #panda #PANDAGOFESTHK #megaevents #megaHK Discover Hong Kong | Hong Kong Sevens | 香港海洋公園 Ocean Park Hong Kong | Hong Kong

Supported by the HKETO in Singapore, the celebrated Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble (竹韻小集) from Hong Kong will open the 6th edition of the Ding Yi Chinese Chamber Music Festival on 13 December (Friday) at the Esplanade Recital Studio! Known for their distinctive artistry, the ensemble will captivate the audience with vibrant renditions of Cantonese music, blending tradition and modernity to bring the timeless allure of Guangdong music to life. Festival Director Tsung Yeh and Associate Festival Director Dedric Wong De Li will lead the Ding Yi Music Company, alongside Festival Artist Yang Xue, in collaboration with the Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble, creating a dynamic platform for musical exchange and camaraderie. Grab your tickets now at SISTIC - https://lnkd.in/gRnamXNd #hongkong #asiasworldcity #DingYiFestival #music #performance

Panda-monium! PANDA GO! FEST HK, the largest panda themed exhibition in Hong Kong, will kick off with a grand welcoming ceremony (Dec 2) at Hong Kong International Airport, featuring 2,500 adorable panda sculptures. These panda sculptures will be creatively displayed across various iconic landmarks with four exhibitions at Avenue of Stars (Dec 7 - 8 ), Ngong Ping 360 (Dec 14 – 15), Ocean Park Hong Kong (Dec 21 – 22) and Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park (Dec 25 – 26). Stay tuned! https://lnkd.in/ga4ExJae Video: PANDA GO 香港遊 | AllRightsReserved #hongkong #brandhongkong #asiasworldcity #panda #PANDAGOFESTHK

🌟 Founded in Singapore in 2019, Kiztopia is a leading family edutainment brand offering a unique “play to learn, learn through play” experience for kids and families! 🎉 After opening its first overseas outlet in Hong Kong in 2022, Kiztopia has expanded with two more locations in major malls in just two years. The brand introduced eight original IP characters, integrating them into activities designed to develop children’s social, emotional, and motor skills. Director of Kiztopia Hong Kong Ricky Ng commended Hong Kong’s status as a major international hub and its sophisticated IP protection system. Kiztopia plans to expand further in the city tapping on its huge potential in the edutainment market. Interested in setting up in Hong Kong? Visit www.investhk.gov.hk to find out more! Video: Invest Hong Kong #hongkong #asiaworldcity #edutainment #kiztopia #business #expansion

The Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation 香港電影巡禮 did not only showcase eight select Hong Kong films to movie fans in Singapore, the event also brought four film talents from Hong Kong to promote the city’s film industry here. During their visit, the film directors and screenwriter conducted a number of fruitful exchanges with local industry players, students in LASALLE College of the Arts and the media, sharing their insights of what it takes to thrive in Hong Kong’s film scene and the messages carried in their movies. #hongkong #asiasworldcity #hongkongfilms #filmtalent #hkfilmgalapresentation #asianfilmawardsacademy #singaporefilmsociety #postscreeningdialogue #sharingwithstudents

We were delighted to have supported the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation 香港電影巡禮 in Singapore, the event’s grand finale for 2024. Local cinephiles of Hong Kong movies were treated to a selection of eight Hong Kong films of different genres screened in Cantonese last week. Four film talents from Hong Kong, including director Anselm Chan of “The Last Dance”, director Dickson Leung of “YUM Investigation”, director Herbert Leung of “Stuntman” and its screenwriter Anastasia Tsang, were in Singapore to greet fans and attend the opening ceremony on November 20. Close to 300 movie buffs watched the opening film “The Last Dance” and had some thought-provoking dialogue with director Chan during the post-screening Q&A session. #hongkong #asiasworldcity #hongkongfilms #filmtalent #hkfilmgalapresentation #asianfilmawardsacademy #singaporefilmsociety #postscreeningdialogue