2025/09/16 | Paving the Way for Closer Hong Kong-Punjab Economic Collaboration In a move to facilitate closer bilateral economic ties and collaboration, Chaudhry Shafay Hussain, the Provincial Minister for Trade of Punjab, Pakistan, met on Wednesday with the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce during a virtual meeting, facilitated by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.
The discussion focused on Punjab’s evolving investment landscape and pathways for enhanced cooperation between Hong Kong and one of Pakistan’s most populous and economically significant provinces.
Minister Hussain emphasized the strategic importance of the Hong Kong-Punjab partnership, framing it as a mutually beneficial conduit for businesses seeking entry into foreign markets. To attract foreign investment, the Punjab government is implementing a series of incentives, including the establishment of free trade zones and a significantly streamlined investment approval process.
The provincial government aims to secure federal approval for project investments within one month of submission, underscoring the province’s commitment to improving its attractiveness to investors. This proactive approach has already yielded a notable increase in Chinese investment, with a growing number of companies establishing manufacturing operations in the region.
Chamber CEO Patrick Yeung, Asia, Africa & Middle East Committee Chairman Dewan Saiful Alam, and Vice Chairmen Zaman Minhas Qamar and Elton Chan, discussed during the meeting the possibility of signing an MoU during the minister’s visit to Hong Kong in October.
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2025/08/26 | Happy Hour, but in Halal? A huge thank you to everyone who made our first joint-chambers Halal Happy Hour on August 26 a resounding success! It was a pleasure to collaborate with the Bangladesh Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong, the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong and Macau, and the Pakistan GBA Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong.
We were honoured to have HKGCC LegCo Representative, the Hon Jeffrey Lam, and are grateful for the support of Saeed Uddin, Chairman of the Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Communication Fund of Hong Kong. The event was a very useful networking evening filled with meaningful exchanges.
As Hong Kong strengthens its status as the world’s third most Muslim-friendly destination outside non-Islamic economies, we are proud to foster inclusivity and to create diverse networking events for professionals to connect. We can’t wait to see you at the next one!
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2025/08/25 | Learning about the Latest Business Developments in Iran We were honoured to welcome Ferial Mostofi, First Vice-Chairman, Tehran Chamber of Commerce Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA), to the Chamber on 25 August for talks on strengthening economic ties between Iran and Hong Kong. She was accompanied by Mostafa Shabanipour, Consul, Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Hong Kong and Macao, and Reza Ghotb, Managing Director, K.D.D. Group.
Mostofi highlighted promising areas for expanding trade and investment, such as energy, agriculture, technology and manufacturing. She noted that Iranian companies were well-positioned to meet the growing demand in Chinese markets by enhancing both quality and capacity.
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