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Hong Kong: Marquee Port in Asia

Hong Kong’s deal-making role - did you know that HKTDC team also helps year-round in #dealmaking, as our #valueadded service *beyond* the event dates? We want to help profiling and highlighting investment projects, ideas and talents that may have been missed, especially from the #developingmarkets in Asia and #GlobalSouth and in the process engage and benefit #HongKong #professionals and #finance #ecosystem. Hong Kong’s contribution as a dealmaker is significant, for #catalytic deals and to #commercialise the R&D regionally. The just concluded 2024 #BeltandRoadSummit was a huge success; we attracted 6,000+ business participants from 70 countries and region and facilitated 800+ one-to-one project matching, as we all saw the vibrant Dealmaking zone on site. This Summit we also celebrated 25 MoU/cooperation agreements’ signing, involving Hong Kong, Mainland China, ASEAN - Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam - and also Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan and more. https://lnkd.in/gCUgdUHu

A historical insight into the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London . The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (#ETO) in #London has played a critical role in fostering bilateral ties between #HongKong and the #UK for decades. Its work representing Hong Kong's trade interests in negotiations has been invaluable, especially during periods of trade restrictions. Despite recent tensions, the ETO's longstanding contributions to the Hong Kong-UK relationship must not be overlooked.As author Regina Ip in her latest op-ed published in the South China Morning Post SCMP argues, it's important to take a balanced, long-term view rather than letting truth be obscured by rumours and emotions. The ETO's decades of work strengthening ties between the two sides should not be dismissed. Hong Kong trade office’s contributions to ties with UK mustn’t be forgotten https://lnkd.in/gQBWe-Vw

30 HONG KONG COMPANIES TO VISIT VIETNAM Some 30 leaders of leading international, Mainland Chinese and Hong Kong enterprises and conglomerates will visit Vietnam to explore the investment and business opportunities. A delegation led by John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), will visit Hanoi on July 31–August 1 and Ho Chi Minh City on August 1–2. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the delegation will include HKSAR Government principal officials, and some 30 leaders of enterprises and conglomerates operating finance and insurance; innovation and technology; professional services; infrastructure, transport and logistics; energy and hospitality. During the visit, the delegates will meet members of local chambers of commerce and key corporations to explore business opportunities, leveraging Hong Kong’s super-connector role linking China and the world. Peter K N Lam, HKTDC's chairman, said, “The purpose of this visit is to grow the bond between Vietnam and Hong Kong while simultaneously contributing to our broader aim of strengthening economic ties between Hong Kong and the ASEAN region.” READ FULL ARTICLE HERE: https://lnkd.in/gQabvQsX

Located on the southern coast of the country and heart of Asia, Hong Kong enjoys fortuitous geographic advantage and is a world city leveraging China while engaging the world. Hong Kong is well connected to Asia's key markets, making it an ideal location for businesses to tap into the multitude of opportunities in the Mainland and Asia-Pacific region. Being the most international city in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), Hong Kong has a business-friendly environment, good tradition of the rule of law, free economic system, and well-established information technology infrastructure and financial system, as well as a wealth of high-end talents and professional services with extensive knowledge on global markets. China's Five-Year Plan for the National Economic and Social Development acknowledges the functions and positioning of Hong Kong including the support for Hong Kong in consolidating and enhancing the status as international financial, shipping and trade centres; and promoting financing services, business and commerce, logistics and professional services, etc. towards high-end and high value-added development. The Five-Year Plan also supports Hong Kong in developing the #innovation and #technology industry, nurturing emerging industries, as well as establishing itself as a centre for international legal and dispute resolution services in the Asia-Pacific region. #GBA #HongKong #tradehub #globaltrade #financialhub #businessexpansion #shipping #logistics

🥰 Port of Shanghai 🤔🤔☝️☝️ World’s Busiest Port: The Port of Shanghai is the busiest container port in the world. Location: It is located in Shanghai, China, at the mouth of the Yangtze River. Huge Cargo Volume: Handles millions of containers every year, making it a key hub for global trade. Deep-Water Port: Includes both a deep-sea port and a river port, allowing it to accommodate large ships. Modern Infrastructure: Equipped with advanced facilities and technology to efficiently manage cargo. Economic Powerhouse: Plays a crucial role in China’s economy by facilitating international trade. Historical Significance: Opened in 1842 and has grown significantly over the years. Strategic Importance: Part of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, connecting China to Europe and beyond.☝️☝️

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【Action Plan on Maritime and Port Development Strategy | Promotional Video】 The Action Plan on Maritime and Port Development Strategy was promulgated earlier. The Action Plan sets out 10 strategies and 32 action measures in four directions: enhancing port competitiveness; strengthening high value-added maritime services; enhancing promotion of Hong Kong maritime brand and grooming talent; and enhancing the support of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board, to consolidate and enhance Hong Kong's position as an international maritime centre. Please feel free to watch the following promotional video, which provides a concise overview of the key highlights of the Action Plan.

Very pleased to see this piece from Daniel Moss capturing early examples of globalization. The exhibit at the Asian Civilizations Museum (which is a *must* visit if you are in Singapore) gives you a taste of the range of products, services, and investment that moved across oceans in sailing ships. Trade has ebbed and flowed for centuries and our current fretting over the future of supply chains and connectivity might diminish if we take a longer view. The benefits of trade in every hour of your day means that trade isn’t going anywhere, even if the specific details adjust. Thanks to the Hinrich Foundation and the excellent staff at ACM for crafting a visual picture of trade. #trade #HinrichFoundation #globalization #supplychains

CHINA’S VIBRANT BUSINESS CITY What is now modern-day Shanghai was first inhabited around 6,000 years ago. Originally a small agricultural village, Shanghai really started to develop as a leading trading port during the Qing dynasty (1644–1912), with foreign diplomats controlling the city. Although nominally part of China, in reality, foreign diplomats controlled the city under the policy of extraterritoriality. Since the economic reforms of the early 1990s, the city has rapidly blossomed to become not only a major Asian financial centre but also the world’s busiest container port and important airport hub for passengers and cargo. Shanghai first became a city in 1291 during the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368). Several villages were formed in the new Shanghai County on the site of what is now, the modern city centre. Shipping and fishing were the main activities. Under the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), a period of modest prosperity followed and in the early 15th century, the Huangpu River was dredged. The Huangpu River merges with the Yangtze River at Wusongkou, after which the combined waters flow into the East China Sea. https://lnkd.in/d_Y7JF28 #AirCargo #AirFreight #SupplyChain #Logistics #AirCargoWeek #ACW #Cargonews #ShanghaiHistory