The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, will depart for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, tomorrow morning (September 23).
 
     Mr Yau will attend the ninth Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Economic Ministers - Hong Kong, China (HKC) Consultation meeting to discuss with the participating economic ministers of ASEAN member states (AMS) the implementation of the ASEAN-HKC Free Trade Agreement and the ASEAN-HKC Investment Agreement, and exchange views on other issues such as the future direction of ASEAN-HKC economic co-operation. On the sidelines of the meeting, he will hold bilateral meetings with economic ministers of the AMS to exchange views on issues of mutual interest.
 
     During his stay in Kuala Lumpur, Mr Yau will also meet with representatives of the business sector to promote Hong Kong's advantages and business opportunities, and visit enterprises to learn about their development, particularly e-commerce.
 
     Mr Yau will return to Hong Kong on September 27. The Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Dr Bernard Chan, will be the Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development during Mr Yau's absence.

Ends/Monday, September 22, 2025
Issued at HKT 16:30

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