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Singapore ETO enhances ties with Laos (with photos)
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     The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore (Singapore ETO) concluded an official visit to Vientiane, the capital of Laos, between May 6 and 7 (Vientiane time). The visit aimed to deepen understanding and collaboration with the Laotian government and business sectors, while further strengthening bilateral relations in trade, investment, and people-to-people exchanges.

     Upon arrival on May 6, the Director of the Singapore ETO, Mr Owin Fung, met with the Director-General of the Department of Asia-Pacific and Africa, Laos' Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Bounthanongsack Chanthalath, to introduce Hong Kong's latest developments. Both sides exchanged views on the current economic and geopolitical landscape, and explored opportunities to further enhance co-operation and deepen the Hong Kong - Laos bilateral relations.

     Members of the Singapore ETO also visited Vientiane Secondary School to learn about the implementation of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between the school and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The MOU, announced by the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, last July during his visit to the school, offers a dedicated scholarship programme for outstanding students at Vientiane Secondary School.

     On May 7, the Singapore ETO organised a business seminar and networking event "Business and Investment Opportunities in Hong Kong - Gateway to Greater Bay Area" in collaboration with Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). The event attracted about 70 local business leaders and investors, including executive committee members of the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) and the Lao Chinese Chamber of Commerce (LCCC), which were the event's supporting organisations. The Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Ms Maisie Chan, also participated in the event. 

     In his opening remarks, Mr Fung emphasised Hong Kong's position as a leading international financial, trading, and logistics hub under the "one country, two systems" framework. He reiterated Hong Kong's strong commitment to multilateralism and free trade.

     Other speakers included Assistant Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Miss Cathy Li; the Head of Investment Promotion (Singapore Office), InvestHK, Mr Melvin Lee; and the Director of Indochina at the HKTDC, Ms Tina Phan. They shared insights into Hong Kong's latest investment climate and opportunities in Hong Kong and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), Hong Kong's role as a "super-connector" and a "super value-adder" between the GBA and Laos, as well as the range of support services available to Laotian enterprises. Following the seminar, representatives of Singapore ETO, the GBA Development Office, the LNCCI and the LCCC had a networking lunch to explore avenues for stronger co-operation in trade and commerce.

     Later that afternoon, Ms Chan and Mr Fung had a working meeting with the Permanent Secretary, Laos Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Dr Buavanh Vilavong. Both sides expressed confidence in the partnership between Hong Kong and Laos business communities which would promote greater regional integration and sustainable economic growth. Mr Fung also sought continued support for Hong Kong's accession to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. 

     Before the end of the duty visit, Ms Chan and Mr Fung paid a courtesy call on the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Ms Fang Hong, to introduce respectively the GBA Development Office's latest work and Singapore ETO's efforts and achievements in liaising with the Laos government, business sector and community. Mr Fung also thanked the Embassy for its continuous care and assistance to Hong Kong people in Laos and Hong Kong enterprises investing in Laos.
 
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The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore (Singapore ETO) concluded an official visit to Vientiane, the capital of Laos, between May 6 and 7 (Vientiane time). The visit aimed to deepen understanding and collaboration with the Laotian government and business sectors, while further strengthening bilateral relations in trade, investment, and people-to-people exchanges. Photo shows the Director of the Singapore ETO, Mr Owin Fung (fourth right), and the Director-General of the Department of Asia-Pacific and Africa, Laos’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Bounthanongsack Chanthalath (centre), after the meeting.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore (Singapore ETO) concluded an official visit to Vientiane, the capital of Laos, between May 6 and 7 (Vientiane time). The visit aimed to deepen understanding and collaboration with the Laotian government and business sectors, while further strengthening bilateral relations in trade, investment, and people-to-people exchanges. Members of the Singapore ETO visited Vientiane Secondary School to learn about the implementation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the school and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The MOU, announced by the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, last July during his visit to the school, offers a dedicated scholarship programme for outstanding students at Vientiane Secondary School. Photo shows the Director of the Singapore ETO, Mr Owin Fung (third right), and representatives of the Singapore ETO and Vientiane Secondary School after the meeting.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore (Singapore ETO) concluded an official visit to Vientiane, the capital of Laos, between May 6 and 7 (Vientiane time). The visit aimed to deepen understanding and collaboration with the Laotian government and business sectors, while further strengthening bilateral relations in trade, investment, and people-to-people exchanges. On May 7, the Singapore ETO organised a business seminar and networking event, "Business and Investment Opportunities in Hong Kong - Gateway to Greater Bay Area", in collaboration with Invest Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. The event attracted about 70 local business leaders and investors, including executive committee members of the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Lao Chinese Chamber of Commerce, which were the event's supporting organisations. Photo shows the Director of the Singapore ETO, Mr Owin Fung, giving the opening remarks at the seminar.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore (Singapore ETO) concluded an official visit to Vientiane, the capital of Laos, between May 6 and 7 (Vientiane time). The visit aimed to deepen understanding and collaboration with the Laotian government and business sectors, while further strengthening bilateral relations in trade, investment, and people-to-people exchanges. On May 7, the Singapore ETO co-organised a business seminar and networking event, "Business and Investment Opportunities in Hong Kong - Gateway to Greater Bay Area", in collaboration with Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). The event attracted about 70 business leaders and investors, including executive committee members of the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Lao Chinese Chamber of Commerce which were the event’s supporting organisations. The Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Ms Maisie Chan, also participated in the event. Photo shows the Director of the Singapore ETO, Mr Owin Fung (fourth left); Ms Chan (centre); Assistant Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Miss Cathy Li (first left); the Head of Investment Promotion (Singapore Office) at InvestHK, Mr Melvin Lee (third right); and Director of Indochina at the HKTDC, Ms Tina Phan (fourth right), and other guests at the business seminar.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore (Singapore ETO) concluded an official visit to Vientiane, the capital of Laos, between May 6 and 7 (Vientiane time). The visit aimed to deepen understanding and collaboration with the Laotian government and business sectors, while further strengthening bilateral relations in trade, investment, and people-to-people exchanges. On May 7, the Singapore ETO organised a business seminar and networking event, "Business and Investment Opportunities in Hong Kong - Gateway to Greater Bay Area", in collaboration with Invest Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. The event attracted about 70 local business leaders and investors, including executive committee members of the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Lao Chinese Chamber of Commerce, which were the event's supporting organisations. The Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Ms Maisie Chan, also participated in the event. Photo shows the Director of the Singapore ETO, Mr Owin Fung (centre), and Ms Chan (right) mingling with a Laos businessman attending the seminar.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore (Singapore ETO) concluded an official visit to Vientiane, the capital of Laos, between May 6 and 7 (Vientiane time). The visit aimed to deepen understanding and collaboration with the Laotian government and business sectors, while further strengthening bilateral relations in trade, investment, and people-to-people exchanges. The Director of the Singapore ETO, Mr Owin Fung (second left), and the Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Ms Maisie Chan (third left), had a working meeting with the Permanent Secretary, Laos Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Dr Buavanh Vilavong (third right). Both sides expressed confidence in the partnership between Hong Kong and Laos business communities which would promote greater regional integration and sustainable economic growth. Mr Fung also sought continued support for Hong Kong’s accession to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore (Singapore ETO) concluded an official visit to Vientiane, the capital of Laos, between May 6 and 7 (Vientiane time). The visit aimed to deepen understanding and collaboration with the Laotian government and business sectors, while further strengthening bilateral relations in trade, investment, and people-to-people exchanges. The Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), Ms Maisie Chan (third left), and the Director of the Singapore ETO, Mr Owin Fung (second left), paid a courtesy call on the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Ms Fang Hong (third right), to introduce respectively the GBA Development Office's latest work and the Singapore ETO's efforts and achievements in liaising with the Laos government, business sector and community. Mr Fung also thanked the Embassy for its continuous care and assistance to Hong Kong people in Laos and Hong Kong enterprises investing in Laos.