2025/01/17 | Djibouti: Key Gateway between Africa and the World Today, we had the privilege of welcoming Youssouf Moussa Dawaleh, President of the Chamber of Commerce of Djibouti, who provided valuable insights into the investment potential and business opportunities in this strategically located country in the Horn of Africa.
Dewan Saiful Alam, Chairman of the Asia, Africa, and Middle East Committee, along with Vice Chairmen Yolane Japhet and Zaman Minhas Qamar, welcomed him and recapped discussions from last year's visit by Djibouti's Prime Minister, H.E. Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed.
Dawaleh highlighted Djibouti's role as a critical gateway for transshipments to the surrounding landlocked African hinterland. He also extended an invitation for the Chamber to consider leading a delegation to Djibouti, allowing businesses to explore the opportunities firsthand.
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2025/01/14 | Deepening Link with Pakistan It was a pleasure to welcome H.E. Khalil Hashmi, the Ambassador of Pakistan to China, to the Chamber on January 14. Chairman Agnes Chan greeted him and provided an overview of the HKGCC's work in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and internationally. They also explored ways to help more companies understand the market opportunities in Pakistan.
CEO Patrick Yeung introduced the new Chamber Academy, designed to assist companies in enhancing their knowledge and skills to thrive in the AI and digital age. Dewan Saiful Alam, Chairman of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, along with Vice Chairman Zaman Minhas Qamar, updated the Ambassador and the Consul General of Pakistan in Hong Kong, Riaz Ahmed Shaikh, on the committee's initiatives and market opportunities available for Pakistani companies in Hong Kong.
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2025/01/14 | Strengthening Hong Kong-Singapore Connections Senior government officials and industry leaders gathered at the Singapore-Hong Kong Business Roundtable for fruitful exchanges, underscoring the immense potential for opportunities and collaboration between two of Asia's economic powerhouses on 14 January. Organized by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) and the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), the event was a resounding success!
Distinguished guests included Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau, HKGCC Chairman Agnes Chan, BBS, SBF Chairman Ming Yan Lim, and Singapore Consul General to Hong Kong Ong Siew Gay.
During the event, the Chairmen of HKGCC and SBF signed a Memorandum of Understanding, marking the second successful collaboration between the two organizations.
The roundtable featured two insightful panel discussions on the themes “Digital Finance, Innovation & Entrepreneurship,” and “Supply Chains and Climate Change,” further emphasizing the commitment to fostering innovation and sustainable practices in both regions.
We look forward to strengthening mutual ties and exploring new avenues for collaboration!
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