Government announces appointments of Chairperson and members to Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation Advisory Board
The Government announced today (June 27) the appointment of Ms Agnes Chan Sui-kuen to succeed Dr Dennis Ng Wang-pun as the Chairperson of the Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation (HKECIC) Advisory Board, as well as the reappointment of two incumbent members, Ms Natalie Chan Wo-mi and Mr Michael Li Chi-fung, and the appointment of Mr Henry Ko Hok-han to the Advisory Board.
The tenure of the appointments is two years with effect from July 1, 2025.
Commenting on the appointments, the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, said, "I am pleased that Ms Agnes Chan has been appointed as the Chairperson of the HKECIC Advisory Board. I am confident that, with her distinguished role in the business sector and abundant public service experience, Ms AgnesChan will be able to lead the Advisory Board in tendering pragmatic and constructive advice to the HKECIC, enabling the HKECIC to continue providing professional export credit insurance services to Hong Kong exporters. I would also like to welcome Mr Henry Ko as a new member, and Ms Natalie Chan and Mr Michael Li being reappointed to continue contributing to the work of the Advisory Board."
"I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Dr Dennis Ng for his contributions during his tenure. Under his leadership, the HKECIC has launched various measures to support the export trade in Hong Kong and assist Hong Kong exporters, especially small and medium enterprises, in countering the challenges brought by the uncertainties in the global economy and expanding into emerging markets. I would also like to express my appreciation to the outgoing member Mr Samuel Lau Kin-pui for his staunch support of the work of the Advisory Board," Mr Yau added.
Ms AgnesChan is currently the Senior Advisor of the Chairman's Office, Greater China, Ernst & Young. She is the incumbent Chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, an incumbent member of the Public Service Commission and an ex-officio member of the Hong Kong Trade and Development Council.
The HKECIC was established in 1966 to provide insurance protection for Hong Kong exporters against non-payment risks arising from commercial and political incidents. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government guarantees its liabilities.
The composition of the HKECIC Advisory Board with effect from July 1, 2025, is as follows:
Chairperson
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Ms Agnes Chan Sui-kuen
Members
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Mr Kelvin Au Wai-kuen
Ms Natalie Chan Wo-mi
Ms Helen Hui
Mr Henry Ko Hok-han
Mr Timothy Lee Kwok-lam
Mr Michael Li Chi-fung
Mr Bernie Ting Wai-cheung
Ms Winnie Wong Chi-shun
Principal Assistant Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development
Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council or his representative (ex-officio)
Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Office stages roving exhibition at universities to showcase Greater Bay Area opportunities
The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Office under the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau is staging a Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) roving exhibition from today (January 12) until late March on the campuses of eight universities and at the Civic Education Resource Centre of Youth Square. The aim of the exhibition is to introduce to university students and young people the significant opportunities that GBA development presents for the youth of Hong Kong.
A spokesman for the Office said thatthe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government proactively aligns with the 15th Five-Year Plan, deeply engages in the development of the GBA, and better integrates into and serves the overall national development. The Government of the HKSAR attaches great importance to youth development and has continued to introduce a number of policy measures in various areas to support Hong Kong young people in grasping opportunities for internships, employment and entrepreneurship in the GBA, and encourage them to realise their aspirations on a bigger stage.
This year's roving exhibition kicked off today at Youth Square, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University and the Education University of Hong Kong. The exhibition offers rich information including the introduction of policy measures in different areas of the GBA, support programmes and facilitation arrangements for Hong Kong young people, various on-the-ground support services provided by the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Promotion Centre as well as diversified channels for obtaining the latest practical information about the GBA, to help young people seize the numerous opportunities in the GBA.
The roving exhibition has received venue support from the eight universities and the Civic Education Resource Centre of Youth Square. Details on the exhibition are as follows:
Exhibition period |
Location |
January 12 - March 20, 2026 |
Civic Education Resource Centre, 7/F, Youth Square# |
January 12 - 18, 2026 |
Benjamin Franklin Centre, the Chinese University of Hong Kong* |
January 12- 23, 2026 |
Au Shue Hung Memorial Library, Shaw Campus, Hong Kong Baptist University |
January 12 - 23, 2026 |
Central Facilities Building, Tai Po Campus of the Education University of Hong Kong* |
January 19 - 30, 2026 |
Atrium, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |
January 30 - February 10, 2026 |
4/F, Yeung Kin Man Academic Building, City University of Hong Kong* |
March 5 - 12, 2026 |
Kin Sun Square, Lingnan University |
March 9 - 20, 2026 |
Centennial Campus, the University of Hong Kong* |
March 9 - 20, 2026 |
FG Wing Podium, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University* |
# Open from 9am to 6pm (closed on public holidays).
* Valid staff card, student card or registration is required for entry to the campus. Please refer to the specific regulations of each campus.
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