HKETO Berlin Promotes Hong Kong's Maritime Strengths in Hamburg

HKETO Berlin promotes Hong Kong's strengths to international maritime community in Hamburg

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin) promoted Hong Kong's advantages as a premier international maritime centre in Hamburg, Germany on August 31 and September 1 (Hamburg time). The events are part of the joint business and investment promotion events under the Economic and Trade Express initiative.

The Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology Hamburg, one of the world's leading trade fairs for the maritime industry, is held in Hamburg this week. On August 31 (Hamburg time), the HKETO Berlin, together with Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council , welcomed more than 50 maritime enterprises, organisations, investors, and technology startups at the networking reception "Maritime Innovation Meetup". The event provided a platform for industry players to exchange on the sector trends and learn about the latest developments in Hong Kong.

Supported by InvestHK and Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board, a startup pitch competition Captain's Table Innovation Demo Day was held on September 1 (Hamburg time). Pitches from a cohort of startups were presented to representatives of shipping and logistics companies and investors, followed by a networking lunch. The winner will join the finale to be held in Hong Kong in November.

The Director of the HKETO Berlin, Mr Indiana Wong, congratulated the winner and shared with guests Hong Kong's favourable business environment and advantages as a prime location for international companies seeking to expand their presence in Asia and Chinese Mainland market. Mr Wong also promoted and invited the participants to join the Hong Kong Maritime Week, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and takes place in Hong Kong from November 17 to 21 (Hong Kong time).

During his stay in Hamburg, Mr Wong also called on the Chinese Consulate General in Hamburg, Mr Lin Dong, to exchange updates on the latest developments in Hong Kong and Germany.

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, Invest Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council promoted Hong Kong's advantages as a leading international maritime centre at the Captain's Table - Innovation Demo Day in Hamburg, Germany, on September 1 (Hamburg time). Photo shows a startup representative pitching at the event. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin, Mr Indiana Wong, called on the Chinese Consulate General in Hamburg, Mr Lin Dong, in Hamburg, Germany, on September 1 (Hamburg time). Photo shows Mr Indiana Wong (left) and Mr Lin Dong (right). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin, Invest Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council promoted Hong Kong's advantages as a premier international maritime centre at the "Maritime Innovation Meetup" in Hamburg, Germany, on August 31 (Hamburg time). Photo shows the networking reception. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin), Invest Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council promoted Hong Kong's advantages as a leading international maritime centre at the Captain's Table - Innovation Demo Day in Hamburg, Germany, on September 1 (Hamburg time). Photo shows the Director of the HKETO Berlin, Mr Indiana Wong (seventh right), and the participants at the event. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin), Invest Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council promoted Hong Kong's advantages as a premier international maritime centre at the "Maritime Innovation Meetup" in Hamburg, Germany, on August 31 (Hamburg time). Photo shows the Director of the HKETO Berlin, Mr Indiana Wong (fourth right), and the participants at the event. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo to consider Northern Metropolis Development Bill

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

The Legislative Council. Photo source: reference image

The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting on Wednesday (November 11) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, the Second Reading debate on the Northern Metropolis Development Bill will resume. If the Bill is supported by Members and receives its Second Reading, it will stand committed to the committee of the whole Council. After the committee of the whole Council has completed consideration of the Bill and its report is adopted by the Council, the Bill will be set down for the Third Reading.

The Northern Metropolis. Photo source: reference image

Meanwhile, the Securities and Futures (Amendment) Bill 2026 and the Wild Animals Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026 will be introduced into the Council for the First Reading and the Second Reading. The Second Reading debates on the Bills will be adjourned.

On Members' motions, Mr Leung Man-kwong will move a motion on "Optimizing public housing policies to facilitate upward mobility for the public". The motion is set out in Appendix 1. Mr Chan Hok-fung and Mr Lam Wai-kong will move separate amendments to Mr Leung Man-kwong's motion.

Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

In addition, Mr Andrew Lam will move a proposed resolution under section 34(4) of the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance to extend the period for amending subsidiary legislation. The proposed resolution is set out in Appendix 2.

Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases