Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney

Stay informed with "Hong Kong Connect" The October 2024 issue of our e-newsletter "Hong Kong Connect" is published, bringing you a monthly round-up of news and events in Hong Kong as well as Hong Kong-related business and promotional activities in Australia and New Zealand. Details: Hong Kong Connect: https://lnkd.in/gU9dhuin Subscribe to Hong Kong Connect: https://lnkd.in/ggApSdNw

Breaking news! Snooker ace Ronnie O’Sullivan has lined up Hong Kong as his new home. The seven-time world snooker champion from the UK has taken up residency in Hong Kong under the city’s Quality Migrant Admission Scheme set up to attract elite professionals in various fields. O' Sullivan, who has previously visited Hong Kong on several occasions and is due to play in the World Grand Prix at the new Kai Tak Sports Park in March next year, said he was drawn to the city by its great food, culture and lifestyle. Welcome to Hong Kong! #hongkong #brandhongkong #asiasworldcity #dynamichk #RonnieOSullivan #talent

【Hong Kong’s economy in Q3 2024🇭🇰📊】 The Hong Kong economy continued to expand, though at a moderated pace. According to the advance estimates, real GDP grew by 1.8% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2024. For the first three quarters as a whole, GDP increased by 2.6% in real terms over a year earlier. On a seasonally adjusted quarter-to-quarter basis, real GDP declined by 1.1% in the third quarter. Looking ahead, the economy should continue to grow in the remainder of the year. While global economic uncertainties and trade conflicts may affect Hong Kong's exports of goods, monetary easing across major central banks and an improved outlook for the Mainland economy following the recent introduction of a wide range of stimulus measures would help support sentiment and activities in the domestic market. The Policy Address has set out a range of strong measures on economic development, consolidating and enhancing Hong Kong's traditional industries on the one hand while actively exploring new growth areas. The Government will implement them in full steam so as to create new impetus for Hong Kong's economic development. Press release: https://bit.ly/48KzkeR #HongKongEconomy #2024Q3

Howzat! One day to go before the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes 2024 returns to the city for three days (Nov 1-3) of hard-hitting action. Teams from cricketing powerhouses including India, Australia, England, Pakistan and South Africa will be competing for the title at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground. Catch the action if you can in Hong Kong, Asia’s events capital! Cricket Hong Kong, China #hongkong #brandhongkong #asiasworldcity #dynamichk #HongKongSixes #Cricket

Director of HKETO Sydney attended the press conference of Making Waves - Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema 2024 Sydney and Melbourne The Director of HKETO Sydney, Mr Ricky Chong, attended the press conference of Making Waves - Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema 2024 Sydney and Melbourne on 29 October. Mr Chong said that HKETO is honoured to present Making Waves - Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema in Australia with the support of the Hong Kong Film Development Fund and the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency. He added that the Hong Kong Government is determined to realise the positioning of Hong Kong as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange as supported under the National 14th Five-Year Plan, and HKETO will spare no effort in promoting cultural and creative industries and will continue to support film festivals like Making Waves to enhance the exposures of Hong Kong films in international markets. Presented by HKETO and the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society, in collaboration with Hong Kong Film Festival in Australia, six Hong Kong films will be screened in Sydney from 28 to 30 November and in Melbourne from 5 to 7 December. Film directors and talents of the films will attend the screenings and interact with the local audiences.

Get to know the mastermind behind Rihanna’s eye-catching gown The Yellow Queen, that she wore to the 2015 Met Gala. Guo Pei, a celebrated Chinese fashion designer, is presenting her visionary creations at Hong Kong’s M+ Museum. Guo Pei: Fashioning Imagination (till Apr 6, 2025) is her first major exhibition in East Asia, featuring more than 40 haute couture loaned from Guo’s atelier Rose Studio. Come and learn about the creator’s ground-breaking fashion expression, illustrious career, and how she pioneers the aesthetics of contemporary Asian dress. #hongkong #brandhongkong #asiasworldcity #artsandculture #GuoPei #fashion #MplusMuseum

New Hong Kong Dragon shines brightly at OzAsia Festival HKETO is supporting the OzAsia Festival from 24 October to 10 November to promote the unique arts and cultural scene in Hong Kong. In collaboration with the organiser of the Festival, the Adelaide Festival Centre (AFC), HKETO presented a 40-metre-long new Hong Kong Dragon Lantern which took centre stage at the Moon Lantern Trail of the OzAsia Festival, showcasing Hong Kong's vibrant role as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange as well as celebrating the artistic synergy between Hong Kong and Australia. Addressing more than 200 guests at the OzAsia Festival Opening Night, the Director of HKETO Sydney, Mr Ricky Chong, said that 2024 marks the 15th year of partnership between HKETO and the AFC, and HKETO treasures the opportunity for cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and Australia. He also introduced the key measures announced in "The Chief Executive’s 2024 Policy Address" for bolstering the cultural and creative industries. With a view to branding the West Kowloon Cultural District as a must-visit landmark for cultural and creative tourism, the Government will roll out more special experience activities and step up worldwide promotion in collaboration with the Hong Kong Tourism Board to bring in more tourists. 

Director of HKETO Sydney attended the 2024 Business Awards Gala Dinner organised by the South Australia Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association The Director of HKETO Sydney, Mr Ricky Chong, attended the 2024 Business Awards Gala Dinner organised by the South Australia Chapter of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association on 18 October. Mr Chong gave an update on the latest development in Hong Kong and introduced the new measures announced in the Chief Executive's 2024 Policy Address to strengthen Hong Kong’s position as an international hub for trade, innovation and technology, aviation and legal services. Mr Chong highlighted that Hong Kong will reduce the duty rate for liquor with an import price of over HK$200 from 100% to 10% for the portion above HK$200, so as to foster trading of liquor and boosting development of high value-added industries in Hong Kong. He added that this will benefit alcohol export from South Australia on spirits and other alcohol products, in addition to wine.

Director of HKETO Sydney attended East Meets West: Food and Wine Pairing Evening organised by HKNZBA The Director of HKETO Sydney, Mr Ricky Chong, attended the East Meets West: Food and Wine Pairing Evening organised by the Hong Kong New Zealand Business Association on 15 October. Mr Chong shared with the participants the exciting developments in Hong Kong, particularly the mega events to be held in the coming months. He promoted the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival and encouraged the participants to visit Hong Kong to experience its vibrancy.

A foodtastic experience! The Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival (Oct 23-27) ended on a high note with around 155,000 locals and tourists attending the five-day event. Visitors enjoyed a gastronomic journey of tastes from around the world amid the stunning backdrop of Victoria Harbour, while the festival won rave reviews from buyers and exhibitors alike. Following the event, a “Taste Around Town” campaign (Oct 28 - Nov 30) by Hong Kong Tourism Board in partnership with close to 400 restaurants and bars, is offering an exciting array of discounts and deals. Take a look: https://lnkd.in/g44UbEHv Photos 1 - 3: Hong Kong Tourism Board #brandhongkong #asiasworldcity #hongkong #wineanddinefestival #tastearoundtown #megaevents #megaHK