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Demonstrating the strong level of interest in Hong Kong¡¯s business and financial services, more than 150 business executives attended an investment promotion seminar held today (31 January) in Liaoning.
Jointly organised by Invest Hong Kong, the Bureau of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation and the Financial Affairs Office of Liaoning Province, the seminar focused on Hong Kong¡¯s role as a springboard to international markets and fund raising centre. The seminar was part of a large-scale ¡°Hong Kong Business and Professional Services Delegation to Liaoning¡± event, being held in Shenyang from 30 January to 1 February 2007.
¡°This is a region with strong growth potential and we were delighted to be able to share ideas with executives from Liaoning about Hong Kong¡¯s role in their regional and global expansion plans,¡± said the Director-General of Investment Promotion at Invest Hong Kong, Mr Mike Rowse.
Also supporting the event were the Office of the Government of the HKSAR in Beijing and the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, whose Chief Representative, Mr Ren Guang-ming offered valuable advice on listing regulations and procedures in Hong Kong.
The Principal Officer from the Hong Kong Immigration Department, Mr Bennet Cheng, explained Hong Kong¡¯s immigration policies and introduced the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals as well as Quality Migrant Admission Scheme.
Completing the panel of experts were senior executives from leading accounting and legal firms, who offered practical advice on Hong Kong company law, accounting and taxation and regulations in Hong Kong.
Wrapping up the half-day seminar, Mr Rowse said he was encouraged by the strong level of interest in Hong Kong and looked forward to working with local officials and enterprises to encourage investment into Hong Kong.
Ends/Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Issued at HKT 17:57
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