London ETO and InvestHK support Walpole APAC Forum to promote Hong Kong's business advantages
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) and Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) supported the Walpole APAC Forum (the Forum) in London on June 15 (London time), promoting Hong Kong's role as an ideal springboard for United Kingdom (UK) luxury brands seeking to expand across Asia.
Organised by Walpole, an organisation representing British luxury brands, the Forum brought together senior executives and industry leaders from the retail, travel, marketing and professional services sectors. The programme covered market trends, consumer insights and branding strategies across the Asia-Pacific region, with particular focus on opportunities in Hong Kong and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The Forum was attended by about 60 participants from the relevant sectors.
In her welcome remarks, the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, highlighted Hong Kong's distinctive role as a natural starting point for brands seeking to enter and scale in Asia. She said Hong Kong thrives on a robust common law system, strong intellectual property protection, free flow of capital, a simple and competitive tax regime, world-class logistics, and a diverse talent pool. She also promoted the launch of The Festival of Connoisseurs in Hong Kong later this year.
The Head of Consumer and Hospitality of InvestHK, Ms Sindy Wong, spoke at the discussion panel, she said, "Hong Kong remains a competitive and resilient luxury market, underpinned by steady wealth growth, a growing ultra-high-net-worth population and a gradual recovery in retail performance. As an international gateway between Chinese Mainland and the international market, Hong Kong brings together a diverse and discerning consumer base. Coupled with its proximity to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the city provides an ideal platform for UK luxury brands to enter, test and scale their presence across Asia, supported by strong market fundamentals and excellent regional connectivity."
During the Forum, the London ETO and InvestHK exchanged views with representatives of British luxury brands and other industry stakeholders, introducing Hong Kong's latest business environment and development opportunities, and encouraging companies to leverage Hong Kong as an important base for expanding into Asian markets and further developing their business in the region.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London and Invest Hong Kong supported the Walpole APAC Forum (the Forum) in London on June 15 (London time), promoting Hong Kong's role as an ideal springboard for brands seeking to expand across Asia. The Forum was attended by about 60 guests, including representatives from luxury brands, retail groups, professional services firms, marketing and branding agencies, travel and hospitality sectors, and organisations with an interest in the Asia-Pacific market. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London and Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) supported the Walpole APAC Forum (the Forum) in London on June 15 (London time), promoting Hong Kong's role as an ideal springboard for brands seeking to expand across Asia. Photo shows the Head of Consumer and Hospitality of InvestHK, Ms Sindy Wong, speaking at the Forum. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) and Invest Hong Kong supported the Walpole APAC Forum (the Forum) in London on June 15 (London time), promoting Hong Kong's role as an ideal springboard for brands seeking to expand across Asia. Photo shows the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, speaking at the Forum. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CE attends District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (August 2) led Principal Officials to attend a District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan) and the 2026 Policy Address to listen to views and suggestions from members of local communities on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's fifth Policy Address. The District Forum was held at South Tuen Mun Government Secondary School, with about 130 participants from different backgrounds.
The two-hour District Forum consisted of two sessions. In the first session, Mr Lee and the Principal Officials listened to views expressed by members of the public, covering a wide range of topics including accelerating the Northern Metropolis development and advancing spatial planning in other areas; economy, finance and trade; innovation, technology and industry development; people's livelihood and social development; development of regional co-operation; and integrated development of culture, sports and tourism, green living, and more. In the second session, participants were divided into four groups to engage in in-depth exchanges with Mr Lee and the Principal Officials, focusing on the two themes of "pursuing development and economic growth" and "improving people's livelihood and building our future together". Mr Lee interacted and discussed with participants of each group in turn and listened to their views.
Mr Lee said, "The District Forum is an important platform for members of the public to express their views. My governing team and I attended the District Forum today to conduct in-depth exchanges with members of the public on Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address. We listened to views of the public on Hong Kong's current and long-term economic and social development, which will help the Government formulate Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address, devise the overall development blueprint, and set priorities for key policy initiatives, with a view to bringing impetus to the economy, further enhancing the well-being of our people, as well as enabling the public to better benefit from government policies."
The Government launched the public consultations for Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address in June, and has held a number of consultation sessions over the past month to collect views from different sectors. Members of the public are welcome to continue submitting their views through various channels, including the dedicated websites for Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address, and by email.
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CE attends District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CE attends District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CE attends District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CE attends District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
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CE attends District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CE attends District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CE attends District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CE attends District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CE attends District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CE attends District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CE attends District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CE attends District Forum for Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
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