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HKETO Berlin promotes Hong Kong's strengths to international maritime community in Hamburg (with photos)
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     The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin) promoted Hong Kong's advantages as a premier international maritime centre in Hamburg, Germany on August 31 and September 1 (Hamburg time). The events are part of the joint business and investment promotion events under the Economic and Trade Express initiative.
      
     The Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology Hamburg, one of the world's leading trade fairs for the maritime industry, is held in Hamburg this week. On August 31 (Hamburg time), the HKETO Berlin, together with Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council , welcomed more than 50 maritime enterprises, organisations, investors, and technology startups at the networking reception "Maritime Innovation Meetup". The event provided a platform for industry players to exchange on the sector trends and learn about the latest developments in Hong Kong.

     Supported by InvestHK and Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board, a startup pitch competition Captain's Table Innovation Demo Day was held on September 1 (Hamburg time). Pitches from a cohort of startups were presented to representatives of shipping and logistics companies and investors, followed by a networking lunch. The winner will join the finale to be held in Hong Kong in November. 
      
     The Director of the HKETO Berlin, Mr Indiana Wong, congratulated the winner and shared with guests Hong Kong's favourable business environment and advantages as a prime location for international companies seeking to expand their presence in Asia and Chinese Mainland market. Mr Wong also promoted and invited the participants to join the Hong Kong Maritime Week, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and takes place in Hong Kong from November 17 to 21 (Hong Kong time).

     During his stay in Hamburg, Mr Wong also called on the Chinese Consulate General in Hamburg, Mr Lin Dong, to exchange updates on the latest developments in Hong Kong and Germany.

About HKETO Berlin

     HKETO Berlin is the official representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in commercial relations and other economic and trade matters in Germany as well as Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Switzerland. 
 
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The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin), Invest Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council promoted Hong Kong's advantages as a premier international maritime centre at the "Maritime Innovation Meetup" in Hamburg, Germany, on August 31 (Hamburg time). Photo shows the Director of the HKETO Berlin, Mr Indiana Wong (fourth right), and the participants at the event.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin, Invest Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council promoted Hong Kong's advantages as a premier international maritime centre at the "Maritime Innovation Meetup" in Hamburg, Germany, on August 31 (Hamburg time). Photo shows the networking reception.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin), Invest Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council promoted Hong Kong's advantages as a leading international maritime centre at the Captain's Table - Innovation Demo Day in Hamburg, Germany, on September 1 (Hamburg time). Photo shows the Director of the HKETO Berlin, Mr Indiana Wong (seventh right), and the participants at the event.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin, Invest Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council promoted Hong Kong's advantages as a leading international maritime centre at the Captain's Table - Innovation Demo Day in Hamburg, Germany, on September 1 (Hamburg time). Photo shows a startup representative pitching at the event.
The Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin, Mr Indiana Wong, called on the Chinese Consulate General in Hamburg, Mr Lin Dong, in Hamburg, Germany, on September 1 (Hamburg time). Photo shows Mr Indiana Wong (left) and Mr Lin Dong (right).