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InvestHK holds reception to welcome new companies in Hong Kong and celebrate 25 years of impact (with photos)
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     ​Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) hosted a reception today (June 24) for new establishments of international and Mainland businesses in Hong Kong. An occasion to thank businesses for their trust and support in Hong Kong's business environment, the event attracted nearly 350 senior representatives from companies worldwide. The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, officiated at the ceremony, reaffirming Hong Kong's role as a "super connector" and "super value-adder" connecting the Mainland and the rest of the world. He also encouraged companies to seize the myriad opportunities in Hong Kong to expand globally.
     
     In his keynote speech, Mr Lee said that under the "one country, two systems" principle, Hong Kong enjoys the advantages of being connected to both the Mainland and the rest of the world, offering an open and easy place to do business, a long and established tradition of the rule of law, and a simple and low tax regime. Mr Lee highlighted that as the world's freest economy and one of the world's top three international financial centres, Hong Kong's global competitiveness has risen two places to rank third globally in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2025, marking the second consecutive year of such advancement from its seventh place two years ago. In the recent World Investment Report released by the United Nations Trade and Development, the city has moved up to the third place in terms of foreign direct investment inflows. Mr Lee said that the Government will continue to co-ordinate the practical needs of enterprises across different sectors, enabling them to develop their business overseas through Hong Kong's multinational supply chain management centre and explore new strategic blue oceans for development.
     
     This year, the reception not only expressed appreciation to the attending companies for their contributions to Hong Kong, but was also held to mark a significant milestone - the 25th anniversary of InvestHK. The department premiered its 25th anniversary video, celebrating its achievements and economic impact over the past quarter century, in the presence of Mr Lee; the Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Dr Bernard Chan; the Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Ms Maggie Wong, and other distinguished guests.
     
     The Director-General of Investment Promotion, Ms Alpha Lau, thanked InvestHK's clients, partners, stakeholders, and other government bureaux and departments for their staunch support. She said, "For a quarter-century, we have helped international companies from around the world establish, grow, thrive here and beyond, to Mainland China and Asia. We are also the launchpad for Mainland companies to go global. InvestHK actively promotes two-way foreign direct investment between China and the rest of the world, using Hong Kong as a platform. Looking forward, we will continue to connect markets, empower growth, and create long-term value through two-way investment."
     
     For photos of the reception, please visit: www.flickr.com/photos/investhk/albums/72177720327068792.
 
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The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee (front row, eighth left); the Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Dr Bernard Chan (front row, seventh left); the Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Ms Maggie Wong (front row, ninth left); and the Director-General of Investment Promotion, Ms Alpha Lau (front row, sixth left), are pictured with guests at an Invest Hong Kong reception today (June 24) for new establishments of international and Mainland businesses in Hong Kong.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, speaks at an Invest Hong Kong reception today (June 24) for new establishments of international and Mainland businesses in Hong Kong, thanking for their trust and support in Hong Kong's business environment and encouraging them to continue using the city's role as a "super connector" and "super value-adder" to expand globally.
The Director-General of Investment Promotion, Ms Alpha Lau, speaks at an Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) reception today (June 24) for new establishments of international and Mainland businesses in Hong Kong, thanking InvestHK's clients, partners, stakeholders, and other government bureaux and departments for their staunch support.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee (second left); the Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Dr Bernard Chan (second right); the Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Ms Maggie Wong (first left); and the Director-General of Investment Promotion, Ms Alpha Lau (first right), give a toast at an Invest Hong Kong reception today (June 24) for new establishments of international and Mainland businesses in Hong Kong, thanking for their trust and support in Hong Kong's business environment and calling upon them to continue using the city's role as a "super connector" and "super value-adder" to expand globally.
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) hosted a reception today (June 24) for new establishments of international and Mainland businesses in Hong Kong to thank businesses for their trust and support in Hong Kong's business environment. A product display area was featured at the reception, showcasing InvestHK clients' innovations and business ideas across sectors such as innovation and technology, consumer products, and tourism and hospitality. Photo shows the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee (centre), visiting a Pop Mart booth. The company has collaborated with many Hong Kong artists to launch products that are popular among trendsetters around the world. It fully demonstrates the potential and advantages of Hong Kong in cultural and creative industries and intellectual property licensing.
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) hosted a reception today (June 24) for new establishments of international and Mainland businesses in Hong Kong to thank businesses for their trust and support in Hong Kong's business environment. A product display area was featured at the reception, showcasing InvestHK clients' innovations and business ideas across sectors such as innovation and technology, consumer products, and tourism and hospitality. Photo shows the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee (second right), visiting a Meituan Keeta booth, one of the first batch of 38 low-altitude economy Regulatory Sandbox pilot projects of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, which demonstrates its latest fourth-generation drone at the event and showcases the whole process of drone delivery via video, to have an in-depth understanding of its innovative logistics solutions and smart flight technology.
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) hosted a reception today (June 24) for new establishments of international and Mainland businesses in Hong Kong to thank businesses for their trust and support in Hong Kong's business environment. A product display area was featured at the reception, showcasing InvestHK clients' innovations and business ideas across sectors such as innovation and technology, consumer products, and tourism and hospitality. Photo shows the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee (centre), visiting Italian food importer and distributor Bright View Trading booth, which showcases its series of boxed water designs, incorporating Hong Kong landmarks and local sceneries. It shows the brand's recognition and creative integration of local culture. Through its unique packaging design, the brand brings "Hong Kong Story" into consumers' daily lives, injecting new impetus into the consumer goods market.
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) hosted a reception today (June 24) for new establishments of international and Mainland businesses in Hong Kong to thank businesses for their trust and support in Hong Kong's business environment. A product display area was featured at the reception, showcasing InvestHK clients' innovations and business ideas across sectors such as innovation and technology, consumer products, and tourism and hospitality. Photo shows the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee (second left), visiting Hong Kong Ta Kung Wen Wei Media Group booth, which features a curated archive of InvestHK's media coverage from the past 25 years. The content is presented through an interactive digital photo wall, showcasing InvestHK's initiatives in promoting business and investment in Hong Kong.
The Director-General of Investment Promotion, Ms Alpha Lau, (second left); Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion Mr Arnold Lau (second right), Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion, Ms Jessica Cheng (first right) and Acting Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion Ms Loretta Lee (first left) are pictured at an Invest Hong Kong reception today (June 24) for new establishments of international and Mainland businesses in Hong Kong.