The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) (HKETO) reaffirmed Hong Kong’s unique role as a global business gateway at the 12th Transpacific Entrepreneurial Conference, held on January 28 (Hong Kong time).
The Conference, themed “TransPacific Economic Diversification: New Investment Opportunities,” was held in a hybrid format connecting Hong Kong, Canada, and Asia, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders to explore emerging trade and investment prospects between Asia and Canada. The annual Conference is a signature initiative of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, jointly presented with the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association and supported by HKETO and Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK).
In his opening speech, the Director of the HKETO, Mr Bill Wong, described Hong Kong as a “super-connector” and “super value-adder”, highlighting the city’s distinct advantages under the “one country, two systems” principle. These include its highly internationalised business environment, world-class professional services, common law system aligned with international practices, and simple and competitive tax regime, all of which position Hong Kong as a natural bridge between the Chinese Mainland and global markets.
Mr Wong noted that, despite global trade challenges, during the first 11 months of 2025, Hong Kong’s exports and imports of goods both grew by over 14 per cent. Hong Kong also reclaimed its position as the world’s leading initial public offering venue, raising approximately US$35 billion, contributing to a year of economic growth expected to reach 3.2 per cent.
He also pointed out that Hong Kong’s competitiveness continues to receive strong international recognition. In 2025, Hong Kong was ranked the world’s freest economy by the Canadian-based Fraser Institute, third globally in terms of competitiveness, as well as among the global financial centres.
Looking ahead, Mr Wong highlighted initiatives announced in the latest Policy Address to further strengthen Hong Kong’s role as a “super-connector”. These include the establishment of a new task force to support Mainland enterprises in expanding overseas through Hong Kong, and the launch of the “Economic and Trade Express” platform, which brings together the efforts of the overseas Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices, InvestHK and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to assist overseas companies in accessing Asian and Chinese Mainland markets via Hong Kong.
As Hong Kong will help create more opportunities for businesses, he encouraged Canadian and international entrepreneurs to leverage the strengths of Hong Kong as a dynamic platform for growth, innovation, and transpacific economic diversification.
The 12th Transpacific Entrepreneurial Conference included six panel discussions with over 30 speakers from leading companies in different sectors. The Deputy Head of Investment Promotion of InvestHK Toronto Office, Ms Grace Lau, shared insights at the panel themed “Diversified Entrepreneurs - New Investment Opportunities”.
第十二屆跨太平洋企業家會議聚焦香港「超級聯繫人」角色
香港駐多倫多經濟貿易辦事處（香港經貿處）於一月二十八日（香港時間）舉行的第十二屆跨太平洋企業家會議上，重申香港作為全球商業樞紐的獨特角色。
會議以「跨太平洋經濟多元化：嶄新投資機遇」為主題，並以混合形式連繫香港、加拿大及亞洲，匯聚企業家、投資者及商界領袖，共同探討亞洲與加拿大之間持續增長的貿易與投資前景。會議為香港加拿大商會的年度旗艦活動，與港加商會合辦，獲香港經貿處及投資推廣署支持。
香港經貿處處長王國彪為會議致開幕辭。他提及香港作為「超級聯繫人」及「超級增值人」，在「一國兩制」原則下，具備多項獨特優勢，包括國際化營商環境、世界級專業服務、與國際接軌的普通法制度，以及具競爭力的簡單稅制，令香港成為連接中國內地與全球市場的最佳橋樑。
王國彪亦指出，儘管全球貿易面對挑戰，香港二○二五年首十一個月的貨物進出口均錄得超過14%的增長。香港亦重奪全球首次公開招股（IPO）集資額最高的市場地位，集資約350億美元，帶動二○二五年經濟增長預計達3.2%。
他續稱，香港的競爭力持續獲得國際高度肯定。於二○二五年，香港獲加拿大菲沙研究所評為全球最自由經濟體；在世界競爭力及多個環球金融中心指數亦位列全球三甲。
展望未來，王國彪強調最近發表的《施政報告》提出多項措施，進一步鞏固香港「超級聯繫人」的角色，包括成立新專責小組，協助內地企業透過香港「走出去」，以及推出「經貿一站通」功能平台，整合香港駐海外經濟貿易辦事處、投資推廣署及香港貿易發展局的力量，協助海外企業以香港作為進入亞洲及中國內地市場的市場。
香港能為商界創造更多機會，他鼓勵加拿大及國際企業家把握香港作為促進增長、創新及跨太平洋多元化經濟動力平台的優勢。
第十二屆跨太平洋企業家會議共有六個專題討論，逾30位來自不同界別的頂尖企業講者參與其中。投資推廣署多倫多辦事處投資推廣副總監劉慧恩亦在題為「多元化企業家 — 嶄新投資機遇」的專題討論上分享真知灼見。
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