HKETO Berlin Supports Hong Kong Productivity Council Delegation's "Go Global" Visit to Slovakia

HKETO Berlin supports Hong Kong Productivity Council delegation's "go global" visit to Slovakia

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin), supported a Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) delegation visit to Bratislava, the Slovak Republic, on June 16 and 17 (Bratislava time).

The HKPC's European study mission aimed to promote investment and co-operation opportunities between Hong Kong and the Slovak Republic. The Director of the HKETO Berlin, Mr Indiana Wong, highlighted that Hong Kong provides a "go global" platform, which leverages Hong Kong's business advantages and professional services to support enterprises expanding overseas.

"Against the backdrop of technological advancements and globalisation, overseas expansion of enterprises in pursuit of sustainable growth has become commonplace. Hong Kong's professional services providers have extensive experience across various sectors and can help companies upgrade and transform their operations," said Mr Wong.

During the visit, the delegation met with senior representatives of the Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency as well as the National Innovation and Technology Centre to promote Hong Kong's strengths in supply chain management and intellectual property protection. The delegation also visited the production site of Volkswagen to understand the needs of local operators.

On June 17, Mr Wong met with the Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic to exchange views on finance and taxation matters. Mr Wong also visited the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislavaand Comenius University Bratislava to promote the "Study in Hong Kong" brand and explore strengthening higher education collaboration between the two places.

About HKETO Berlin

HKETO Berlin is the official representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in commercial relations and other economic and trade matters in Germany as well as Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Switzerland.

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin) supported a Hong Kong Productivity Council delegation visit to Bratislava, the Slovak Republic, on June 16 and 17 (Bratislava time). Photo shows the Director of the HKETO Berlin, Mr Indiana Wong (right), meeting a representative of Comenius University Bratislava. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKETO Berlin supports Hong Kong Productivity Council delegation's "go global" visit to Slovakia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin) supported a Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) delegation visit to Bratislava, the Slovak Republic, on June 16 and 17 (Bratislava time). Photo shows the HKETO Berlin representatives and HKPC delegation meeting representatives of the Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency and the National Innovation and Technology Centre. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin) supported a Hong Kong Productivity Council delegation visit to Bratislava, the Slovak Republic, on June 16 and 17 (Bratislava time). Photo shows the Director of the HKETO Berlin, Mr Indiana Wong (second right), meeting representatives from the Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin) supported a Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) delegation visit to Bratislava, the Slovak Republic, on June 16 and 17 (Bratislava time). Photo shows the HKETO Berlin representatives and HKPC delegation visiting the production site of Volkswagen. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CCIDA sponsors industry to participate in 22nd China International Cartoon and Animation Festival

Sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association organised the industry to participate in the 22nd China International Cartoon and Animation Festival (CICAF) held in Hangzhou from June 15 to 19. To promote Hong Kong's cultural and creative industries, the Hong Kong Pavilion themed "Designer Toy, Game, Animation and Comics" was set up to showcase art toys, games, animations, comics, virtual idols, and merchandise and spin-offs derived from cultural intellectual properties (IPs). The Hong Kong Pavilion was well received during the five-day festival period, demonstrating the keen interest in Hong Kong's dynamic and vibrant digital entertainment industry.

CCIDA sponsored the Hong Kong Pavilion at the CICAF for the third consecutive year. A total of 16 Hong Kong enterprises were invited to participate this year, showcasing nearly 20 IPs of a diverse range and their creative products. The pavilion presented not only art toys, games, animations, and comics that blend authentic Hong Kong characteristics with trendy elements, but also interactive creative products integrating augmented reality and virtual reality technologies. The exhibits demonstrated integration of technology and culture while offering visitors an immersive experience at the exhibition. The participation at the CICAF not only highlighted Hong Kong's unique strengths in the digital entertainment sector, but also promoted the local industry's outstanding creativity and capabilities to the Chinese Mainland market, deepened exchanges and co-operation in the cartoon and animation industry in the two places, and helped the industry expand its commercial and trade networks.

Hosted by the National Radio and Television Administration, China Media Group, and the People's Government of Zhejiang Province, the CICAF is one of the largest high-profile and highly influential cartoon and animation festivals on the Chinese Mainland. For more information on the CICAF and the Hong Kong Pavilion, please visit cicaf.hzxcw.gov.cnand www.hkdea.org.

The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau sponsored the industry to participate in the 22nd China International Cartoon and Animation Festival held in Hangzhou from June 15 to 19 and set up the Hong Kong Pavilion, showcasing nearly 20 cultural intellectual properties and their creative products. Photo shows participating companies interacting with visitors. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau sponsored the industry to participate in the 22nd China International Cartoon and Animation Festival held in Hangzhou from June 15 to 19 and set up the Hong Kong Pavilion, showcasing nearly 20 cultural intellectual properties and their creative products. Photo shows the Hong Kong Pavilion attracting an enthusiastic response from visitors, demonstrating a keen interest in Hong Kong's dynamic and vibrant digital entertainment industry. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau sponsored the industry to participate in the 22nd China International Cartoon and Animation Festival held in Hangzhou from June 15 to 19 and set up the Hong Kong Pavilion, showcasing nearly 20 cultural intellectual properties and their creative products. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases