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International business software and services provider High Street Partners from the US announced today (January 23) that it has opened a new office in Hong Kong, as part of its strategy to help companies expand into China.
High Street Partners supports companies globally, helping them to achieve their international expansion strategies by providing business software and services that simplify the management and control of international expansion and operations. The aim of the expansion in Hong Kong is to offer better services to its customers in the city.
"Hong Kong is an incredibly important market for US companies expanding overseas, and we've grown our presence there considerably, including adding experienced staff on the ground to help companies expand and prosper there," said High Street Partners founder and Chief Executive Officer Mr Larry Harding. "With the assistance provided by Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), we have been able to quickly establish a foothold in Hong Kong, which forms an integral part of our success and the success of our customers."
High Street Partners global channels manager Mr David Hughson added, "Hong Kong offers us direct access to a strategically important Asia region for our business which provides us with huge business opportunities. We can also benefit from the city by hiring talented advisers and experts based here and with unique experience in our industry."
Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion Mr Andrew Davis welcomed the expansion of High Street Partners in Hong Kong. He said, "Hong Kong is an important business hub in Asia. Many service companies, like High Street Partners, have followed their clients' footsteps and set up in our city. I'm glad to see that High Street Partners is expanding its operations here."
About High Street Partners
High Street Partners is an international business software and services provider with 600 customers in 110 countries. Serving a wide range of industries, commercial enterprises and educational institutions, High Street Partners' solutions help organisations capitalise on their global growth opportunities by simplifying the management and control of international expansion and operations. Headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, High Street Partners has offices worldwide including those in Boston, Silicon Valley, Toronto, Hong Kong, London, Munich, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo. For more information, please visit www.hsp.com.
About InvestHK
InvestHK is the department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government established in July 2000 to take responsibility for Foreign Direct Investment and support overseas and Mainland businesses to set up or expand in Hong Kong. It provides free advice and customised services to help businesses succeed in Hong Kong's vibrant economy. As at September 2, 2013, InvestHK had completed 3 000 investment projects creating 33 950 new jobs in the first year of operation or expansion and over HK$78.6 billion of investment. For more information, please visit www.investhk.gov.hk.
For event photos, please visit www.flickr.com/photos/investhk/sets/72157640055725326/.
Ends/Thursday, January 23, 2014
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