The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore (Singapore ETO) today (May 7) hosted a seminar titled "Discover Northern Metropolis - Hong Kong's New Growth Engine" to introduce the Northern Metropolis to the business community in Singapore and highlight the opportunities it offers to overseas investors and enterprises.

     Co-organised by Invest Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, and supported by the Singapore Business Federation and the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, the seminar attracted more than 100 participants from a wide range of sectors, including innovation and technology, logistics, real estate, etc.

     In her opening remarks, the Director of the Singapore ETO, Ms Elsa Hung, highlighted that the National 15th Five-Year Plan explicitly supports Hong Kong's development into an international innovation and technology hub, with particular emphasis on accelerating the Northern Metropolis as a key driver and major platform for innovation-led growth. Together with its proximity to Shenzhen's metropolitan core and its dynamic innovation and technology ecosystem, the Northern Metropolis embodies a "twin cities" collaboration concept. This synergy connects Hong Kong's financial strengths and international networks with Shenzhen's advanced manufacturing capabilities, creating a world-class innovation and technology hub.

     The Head of Business and Professional Services of Invest Hong Kong, Mr Herman Tse, provided a comprehensive overview of the Northern Metropolis, covering its development blueprint, investment potential, and business opportunities. He also outlined its role as a strategic gateway for global enterprises seeking access to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

     Joining virtually from Hong Kong, Senior Manager (Ecosystem Development) of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Mr James Xu and the Chief Marketing Officer of LPS, Mr Dickson Ma, shared insights into the innovation and technology ecosystem within the Northern Metropolis. They highlighted how the development can foster collaboration among enterprises, investors and research institutions.

     The seminar also featured a panel discussion. The Head of Business and Talent Attraction/Investment Promotion of Singapore ETO, Mr Melvin Lee, and the Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council's Singapore office, Ms Gloria Chan, joined the speakers to exchange views and address participants' questions on development prospects and specific investment opportunities in the Northern Metropolis.

     The event concluded with a networking reception, where participants engaged with speakers, panellists, and fellow business executives to build connections, exchange views and explore potential collaborations.

Ends/Thursday, May 7, 2026
Issued at HKT 19:05

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