HKETO Newsletter December 2024
Dear friends,
As the year nearly draws to a close, it presents a wonderful opportunity not only to reflect on the milestones we have achieved, but also to look ahead to the exciting opportunities the future holds. In the past few months, Hong Kong has continued to evolve as a dynamic hub for trade, investment, business, education, and tourism, making it an ideal destination for global connections. We are thrilled to share the latest updates with you in this December newsletter.
One of the key highlights is certainly the Chief Executive’s 2024 Policy Address delivered earlier in October, which outlines forward-thinking strategies to bolster Hong Kong’s established strengths and create new impetus for economic development. These bold initiatives are designed to foster a more business-friendly environment and unlock new business opportunities for our international business community. A detailed overview of these exciting measures can be found in this article.
Beyond business, Hong Kong’s cultural vibrancy and its unique cultural offerings continue to captivate many of us. To support this, the Hong Kong Government promulgated the Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development recently in November, with a view to further nurturing these industries and enhancing the city’s cultural appeal. On the part of our office, we have been working diligently to promote Hong Kong’s diverse film productions in Central and Eastern Europe, strengthening cross-cultural exchanges and sharing our success stories with the world. You can learn more about these efforts here.
If you are interested in receiving more and timely updates about Hong Kong and upcoming activities of our office, we warmly invite you to follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. We look forward to staying connected and sharing more positive news with you in the year to come. Until then, I wish you all a peaceful and joyful holiday season and a prosperous new year!
Enjoy reading,
Jenny Szeto
Director, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin
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Chief Executive’s Policy Address 2024“Reform for Enhancing Development and Building Our Future Together” is the theme of the 2024 Policy Address delivered by the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, on 16 October. The 2024 Policy Address outlines the priorities for Hong Kong’s development and new growth areas, while consolidating our traditional strengthens and encouraging innovation in advancing reforms. Key highlights that may be of interest to the Central and Eastern European markets are summarised below.READ ARTICLE |
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Officials from Hong Kong on Visits to Germany and SwitzerlandHong Kong is a leading international financial centre, with our financial sector contributing nearly one-fourth of Hong Kong’s Gross Domestic Product. Switzerland and Hong Kong offer financial services across different time zones and there is ample room for cooperation between the two places. The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, visited Switzerland in November to attend a UN meeting to promulgate Hong Kong’s efforts to create a comprehensive ecosystem for sustainability disclosure, and to meet with his counterparts to discuss opportunities for bilateral co-operation.READ ARTICLE |
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Culture and Talent PromotionHKETO Berlin supported the film festival “Making Waves – Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema” in Berlin, Germany from 20 to 22 September, and hosted a reception before the screening of the opening film “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In”, welcoming some 100 guests. Launched in 2022, the “Making Waves – Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema” programme is funded by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Hong Kong Government to help Hong Kong films go global. To date, it has showcased the work of many promising Hong Kong filmmakers in over 20 cities.READ ARTICLE |