Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) (HKETO), Ms Emily Mo, joined the Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs (ACCE) Awards Gala 2021 held virtually on April 24 and presented the Best Asia Pacific Business Award.
Speaking at the opening of the Awards Gala, Ms Mo complimented the Association on its efforts in continuing its work and support for Canadian Chinese entrepreneurs during the challenging times of the pandemic. The Association’s success in promoting the spirit of entrepreneurship, innovation and corporate social responsibility among the Chinese Canadian community for the past 27 years was commendable.
HKETO has been sponsoring the Best Asia Pacific Business Award since its inception in 2010. This award recognised entrepreneurs who successfully used Hong Kong as the platform to expand its business to the Asia Pacific region.
Looking ahead, Hong Kong is set to play a pivotal role in China’s game-changing economic development strategies, namely the Belt and Road Initiative and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development. “There will be lots of new and exciting business opportunities for companies from Canada under these initiatives,” Ms Mo said.
“Besides, ASEAN is Hong Kong’s second biggest trading partner in goods, and fourth largest in services. Our Free Trade Agreement and related Investment Agreement with ASEAN can boost business and investment opportunities throughout this huge and fast-emerging trade bloc in Asia,” Ms Mo continued.
Before closing, Ms Mo encouraged Canadian businesses to make use of the Hong Kong platform to expand and grow in Asia. She also complimented the awardees on their contribution to the Canadian, Hong Kong and other global business markets.
The 2021 ACCE's Best Asia Pacific Business Award was given to Mr Shaun Sakdina, President of 4D Cityscape Inc. This global company has its own offices in Hong Kong, Dongguan China, and in Toronto Canada. Its products are now available in over 30 countries globally.
香港經貿處處長於創業協進會加拿大傑出華裔創業家2021頒獎晚宴頒發「最佳亞太貿易獎」
香港駐多倫多經濟貿易辦事處（香港經貿處）處長巫菀菁於四月二十四日出席由創業協進會舉辦的加拿大傑出華裔創業家2021網上頒獎晚宴，並頒發「最佳亞太貿易獎」。
巫菀菁在頒獎晚宴開幕禮上致辭，讚揚創業協進會在疫情肆虐期間，仍致力向加拿大華裔企業家供應支持。她又表揚該會在過去二十七年來一直致力在加拿大華人社區推廣創業、創新和社會責任等企業精神。
「最佳亞太貿易獎」自2010年設立以來，香港經貿處一直為該獎項的贊助機構，以表揚企業家成功利用香港作為平台，發展業務至亞太地區。
展望未來，香港在中國內地的創新經濟發展策略方面，包括「一帶一路倡議」及「粵港澳大灣區發展」均扮演關鍵角色。巫菀菁表示：「這些發展策略將為加拿大公司提供許多新機遇。」
巫菀菁續說：「此外，東南亞國家聯盟（東盟）是香港第二大商品貿易夥伴及第四大服務貿易夥伴。我們與東盟簽訂的《自由貿易協定》及相關《投資協定》將有助促進兩地在這龐大且急速發展的亞洲經濟圈的雙邊經貿及投資機會。」
最後，巫菀菁鼓勵加拿大企業善用香港平台拓展亞洲業務。她同時表揚得獎者對加拿大、香港及全球其他商業市場作出的貢獻。
創業協進會加拿大傑出華裔創業家2021「最佳亞太貿易獎」得獎者是4D Cityscape Inc. 總裁Shaun Sakdina。該環球企業在香港、東莞及多倫多均設有公司，其產品遍及全球逾三十個國家。
