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HKGCC Inks MOU with Ministry for Industries, Commerce & Investment Department Punjab, Pakistan

The Chamber signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry for Industries, Commerce & Investment Department Punjab (ICID) on 13 October to expand cooperation between Hong Kong and Pakistan.

Chaudhry Shafay Hussain, Minister, ICID, and Agnes Chan, Chairman, HKGCC, signed the agreement, which was initiated during a virtual meeting with Minister Hussain in September this year.

Hussain, accompanied by Waleed Ahmad, President, Rahim Yar Khan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Wahab Tariq Butt, Managing Director, Hong Kong Visa Application Centre, explained that the province of Punjab is actively seeking to attract investment by offering a one-stop shop for investors and encouraging local businesses to go global. The Punjab government views Hong Kong as a gateway to the Chinese Mainland, and is seeking future knowledge exchanges in digital transformation and renewable technology through the city.

Members interested in receiving news updates about Pakistan can contact the Chamber secretariat.

2025/10/13

HKGCC x HKJCCI Joint Networking Luncheon

Thank you to the Hong Kong Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HKJCCI) for co-hosting a fantastic Joint Luncheon on 13 October! HKJCCI President Kiichiro Takanami welcomed guests to the Japanese Club, and highlighted that this traditional gathering has been an important exchange between Hong Kong and Japanese businesses since 2002.

We were honoured to be joined by Jun Miura, Ambassador and Consul General of Japan, who highlighted exciting pathways to deeper Hong Kong-Japan ties. He outlined upcoming initiatives, including a tech start-up symposium -- which will highlight the huge IP market – as well as products and cultural festivals, including “Japan Nights – Happy Wednesday” on the 5th, 12th and 19th of November at Happy Valley.

HKGCC Chairman Agnes Chan noted that nearly 2.7 million Hongkongers visited Japan in 2024, and hoped that the surge in Japanese visitors to Hong Kong, which is up 35% this year, would continue.

Nick Chan Vice Chairman of HKGCC's China Committee, delivered the keynote address on Hong Kong’s enduring global advantages. He outlined our unique role as a springboard for international business and a super-connector to the Chinese Mainland under the "One Country, Two Systems" framework.

We look forward to continuing this invaluable partnership, fostering deeper ties, and creating new opportunities for our members.

2025/10/13

Luncheon with the Chief Executive

On the afternoon of 10 October, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee addressed a full house at the annual Hong Kong Business Community Joint Luncheon, joined by industry leaders, local and international chambers of commerce, Consuls General and business executives.

His lively speech touched upon key initiatives from the 2025 Policy Address, from accelerating the development of the Northern Metropolis to championing AI and data science and strengthening Hong Kong’s role as a global education hub.

During the Q&A session afterwards, the Chief Executive reiterated his support for local enterprises when asked how the Government would assist Hong Kong businesses to go global.

“I will always help my ‘family members,’” he stated, pointing to the injection of HK$1.43 billion into the BUD Fund and the launch of the "Economic and Trade Express" to help SMEs expand overseas. He also discussed the vital importance of tapping into diverse markets and strengthening relations with Southeast Asia and the Middle East amid changing trading patterns.

Thanking the business community for their steadfast support and tireless efforts to buoy the economy, he nodded to Hong Kong’s dynamism and unique spirit – “Work hard, play hard, eat hard and spend hard” – drawing loud applause from the audience.

2025/10/10

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