InvestHK and ZIDA Seal MOU at Belt and Road Summit for New Partnership

2026-09-09 14:25 Last Updated At：15:52

InvestHK and ZIDA seal MOU at Belt and Road Summit

Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) and the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) today (September 9) sealed a new partnership to drive two-way investment between the two places, with their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on economic and investment co-operation exchanged ceremonially on the main stage of the 11th Belt and Road Summit, witnessed by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki.

The MOU exchange was conducted by the Director-General of Investment Promotion, Ms Alpha Lau, and the Chief Legal Officer of ZIDA, Ms Theresa Muchinguri.

Ms Lau said, "Zimbabwe is an important partner as Hong Kong deepens its engagement with Africa and the Global South under the Belt and Road Initiative. With our international financial centre, deep capital markets, world-class professional services and unique connectivity with the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong is the ideal springboard for African enterprises. Through this MOU, InvestHK and ZIDA will open doors in both directions and help Zimbabwean enterprises carry their ambition into Asia and beyond."

Ms Muchinguri said, "Our objective is to create stronger pathways between international investors and viable opportunities in Zimbabwe. Through this co-operation with InvestHK, we can share opportunities more directly, facilitate introductions and support businesses that are considering Zimbabwe as an investment destination. Ultimately, the value of this partnership will be measured by our ability to translate these connections into investments that are implemented on the ground."

Under the MOU, the two investment promotion agencies will work together to promote inward and outward investment, exchange information on their respective investment environments and opportunities, share investment promotion experience and support companies seeking to establish or expand their operations in either market.

The MOU builds on InvestHK's growing ties with African businesses. In May this year, Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion Ms Loretta Lee led an InvestHK mission to South Africa and Rwanda, meeting with African enterprises, industry bodies and government investment agencies, as well as participating in high-level exchanges at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali. Following the mission, InvestHK organised an African Day networking event to further strengthen relationships with key stakeholders from African companies and organisations in Hong Kong.

These initiatives underscore Hong Kong's role as a "super connector" and "super value-adder" under the Belt and Road Initiative. InvestHK will continue to facilitate two-way investment by connecting African enterprises with Chinese Mainland and Asian markets through Hong Kong, while helping Chinese enterprises explore opportunities in Africa.

Hong Kong's Anti-Drug Carnival LOL Party 2026 Promotes Youth Engagement and Healthy Choices

Police hold "LOL Party 2026" anti-drug carnival in celebration of fifth anniversary of Leadership Institute on Narcotics

The Narcotics Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force is holding the “LOL Party 2026” anti-drug carnival at the East Lawn in the West Kowloon Cultural District for two consecutive days starting today (November 7) to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Leadership Institute on Narcotics (L.I.O.N.). Featuring mentees’ creativity, tournaments, martial arts and musical performances, the event aims to promote anti-drug messages to teenagers and members of the public, and bring together the concerted efforts of schools, parents and various sectors of the community to support young people in developing healthy interests and a positive attitude towards life.

Officiating at the opening ceremony, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming, said that the training and experiential programmes offered by L.I.O.N. had become more in-depth and diversified over the past five years. He expressed gratitude to the L.I.O.N. executive committee members, advisers and mentors for their dedication to nurturing the mentees, providing them with more opportunities to develop their leadership skills and to bring positive energy to those around them by promoting anti-drug messages.

Mr Chow said that L.I.O.N. incorporates technologies such as artificial intelligence and creative media into its training. It also organises study tours to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and overseas exchange programmes to broaden mentees' international horizons and advance their knowledge. He believed that anti-drug education must be integrated into the daily lives of young people, raising their awareness and accurate understanding of the harms of drugs through activities that appeal to them.

The carnival features 20 antidrug booths set up by L.I.O.N. mentees. Through interactive games, young people and families can deepen their understanding of drug harms in a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. An anti-drug Beyblade tournament was held with 128 participants competing intensely amid cheers from friends and family, and immersing themselves in the fun of this healthy activity. Inspired by the relentless spinning and perseverance of a Beyblade, the tournament encouraged teenagers to remain steadfast in resisting drug temptations and work together in “spinning up” positive energy.

The event also showcased creative entries of the “Frame a Drug-free Future: Let’s Action” Anti-Drug Short Video Competition, where participants conveyed their anti-drug resolve on screen. Renowned actor Mr Wong Cho-lam served as a judge and award presenter. He encouraged young people to be creative in promoting antidrug messages to a wider community.

In addition, drug rehabilitees were invited to interact with the public through outdoor musical performances, sharing their difficult journey from drug addiction to rehabilitation to disseminate the message of cherishing life and staying away from drugs. To show support for the event, Hong Kong Wushu Team member Juanita Mok will give a martial arts performance and share positive values tomorrow (November 8) to encourage teenagers to cultivate a sense of self-discipline and to face challenges with a positive attitude. Details of the event are available on the Police website (www.police.gov.hk/ppp_en/04_crime_matters/drug/lolp2026.html).

Other officiating guests included the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Mr Yip Wan-lung; the Director of Crime and Security, Mr Chan Tung; the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime), Ms Chung Wing-man; and the Chief President of L.I.O.N., Mr Kerry Wong.

InvestHK and ZIDA Seal MOU at Belt and Road Summit for New Partnership

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InvestHK and ZIDA Seal MOU at Belt and Road Summit for New Partnership

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