Invest Hong Kong visits South America to promote Hong Kong as ideal platform for Asian expansion (with photo)
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"The South America market has strong growth potential, and its local enterprises are actively seeking opportunities to enter the Asian market," said Mr Lau. "As the freest economy in the world, Hong Kong offers an open and mature market, a highly international talent pool, and a robust legal system - making it an ideal springboard for South American enterprises to expand into Asia, especially the Chinese Mainland and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Through this visit, we aim to foster pragmatic exchanges and collaboration, strengthen bilateral ties with Argentina and Peru, and make use of our business advantages to promote the development of the Global South."
During his visit to Argentina, Mr Lau will meet with the Argentine Investment and International Trade Agency to gain insights into the local business environment and explore collaboration opportunities. He will promote Hong Kong's strengths in finance, regulations, innovation and technology, and as being a preferred location for setting up international or regional headquarters. In Peru, Mr Lau will hold discussions with PromPerú (the Commission for the Promotion of Peruvian Exports and Tourism), attend the Expoalimentaria 2025 international food trade fair organised by the Association of Exporters from Peru and participate in a conference. He will meet with local food exporters to introduce Hong Kong's unique business advantages and the wealth of opportunities available.
Mr Lau will also meet with representatives of a number of South American enterprises interested in establishing a presence in Hong Kong. These enterprises span sectors including food trading, agricultural exports, technology, e-commerce, brand development, and retail, with the aim of exploring potential business opportunities and promoting cross-regional co-operation.
Hong Kong has close economic ties with both Argentina and Peru. In 2024, the total value of bilateral merchandise trade between Hong Kong and Argentina and Peru reached HK$3 billion and HK$6 billion, respectively. Peru is a participating country in the Belt and Road Initiative. Since 2020, bilateral trade between Hong Kong and Peru has grown by nearly 10 per cent annually on average. In 2024, the two sides signed a Free Trade Agreement, further enhancing bilateral investment flows to bring about economic growth in the two sides.
Ends/Monday, September 22, 2025
Issued at HKT 10:30
Issued at HKT 10:30
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