Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) (HKETO), Ms Emily Mo, promoted Hong Kong’s career opportunities for university graduates at a student session held by the University of British Columbia (UBC) on April 24.
Delivering an opening address, Ms Mo highlighted the vast opportunities, favourable tax environment and vibrant lifestyle that the city offers to students and young talents alike.
Ms Mo said that Hong Kong ranks as the second freest as well as the seventh most competitive economy globally and enjoys the world's leading public transport system. The city also stands as the second-largest trading market for contemporary arts, making it a hub for creative talents across various sectors.
“Being part of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong’s special status allows it to be the super connector between the other countries and the mainland of China, also as the stepping stone to other Asian countries and the international arena,” she said.
Ms Mo also mentioned the simple and low tax system in Hong Kong, its vibrant lifestyle, as well as the rich cultural scene and dynamic events calendar. She encouraged those interested in exploring opportunities in Hong Kong not to miss the chance.
In closing, Ms Mo emphasized the strong ties between Hong Kong and Canada, both in trade and people-to-people connections. With over 300,000 Canadians residing in Hong Kong, newcomers can easily integrate into the community, supported by initiatives offered by the Hong Kong Talent Engage, which assists with visa applications, settlement and job search.
Joined by students in-person and online, the hybrid student session was organised by UBC's Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies (FCCS) (Okanagan Campus) in partnership with the Department of Asian Studies. Other guest speakers included Mr Christopher Chen, Head of Invest Hong Kong (Canada); Dr Annie Wan, Associate Professor of FCCS; and Steve Chevalier, Culture and Education Specialist of the Consulate-General of Japan in Vancouver.
香港經貿處處長推廣香港工作機遇
香港駐多倫多經濟貿易辦事處（香港經貿處）處長巫菀菁在四月二十四日卑詩省大學舉辦的學生活動中推廣香港就業機遇。
巫菀菁為活動致辭，她強調香港為學生和青年專才提供無窮的機遇、友善的稅收環境和充滿活力的生活方式。
巫菀菁表示，香港在全球排名第二的自由經濟體，也是第七大最具競爭力的經濟體，並擁有世界領先的公共交通系統。香港亦是全球第二大的當代藝術交易市場，成為各行各業創意人才的聚集地。
她說：「作為粵港澳大灣區的一員，香港的特殊地位使其成為其他國家和中國內地之間的超級聯繫人，也是通往其他亞洲國家和國際市場的跳板。」
巫菀菁還提到香港的簡單低稅制、多姿多采的生活方式，豐富的文化生活和充滿活力的活動日程。她鼓勵有意探索機遇的人萬勿錯過這好時機。
最後，巫菀菁強調香港與加拿大無論是貿易或人文之間均享有緊密關係，在港居住的加拿大人超過30萬，新來港者可輕鬆融入社區。香港人才服務辦公室亦提供簽證申請、安居和尋找工作的協助。
是次學生活動由卑詩省大學創意和批判研究學院（Okanagan分校）與亞洲研究學系合辦，讓學生透過實體及網上形式參加。其他演講嘉賓包括香港經貿處投資推廣總監陳立智、卑詩省大學創意和批判研究學院副教授溫安妮博士，以及日本駐溫哥華總領事館文化和教育專家Steve Chevalier。
