INVESTHK VISITS MIDDLE EAST TO ATTRACT BUSINESS INVESTMENT TO HONG KONG
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 6 April 2025 - Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) Mr Charles Ng will commence his duty visit to the Middle East from today (April 6) to April 10, with key engagements in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The visit underscores Hong Kong's commitment to deepening economic ties with these dynamic markets and promoting the city as a premier gateway for Middle Eastern businesses seeking opportunities on the Mainland and in the broader Asia-Pacific region.
ASEAN INTERNSHIP SCHEME FOR HONG KONG HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS
By way of background, the scheme was launched in 2014 to provide overseas internship opportunities for students of 11 HK tertiary institutions (8 govt-funded universities + 2 private universities + HK Academy of Performing Arts) to widen their horizons while cultivating them as "ambassadors" to strengthen HK-ASEAN bilateral ties. To date, over 860 students have joined the scheme in the past years, interning in three Economic and Trade Offices (Singapore, Bangkok and Jakarta), APEC Secretariat, and various private companies in the fields of aviation, port, finance, law, education, MICE etc.
HEADQUARTERS ECONOMY TO HELP HK FIGHT FOR TALENT
Tens of thousands of people have moved to Hong Kong since last year under measures designed to attract talent, but the city will need to strengthen its efforts to remain competitive, Chief Executive John Lee said on Wednesday.
HK, VIETNAM SIGN IMMIGRATION PACT
Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung began his visit programme in Vietnam today by calling on the Ministry of Public Security and witnessing the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on co-operation concerning immigration matters between Hong Kong and Vietnam.
[HKETO] INFORMATION ON HONG KONG'S VISA FACILITATION
After our Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung,'s official visit to Vietnam in late August, we would like to share more information on Hong Kong's visa facilitation to Vietnamese community as follows:
HONG KONG’S TALENT LIST EXPANDED TO 51 PROFESSIONS TO ATTRACT HIGH-QUALITY TALENT
Under the QMAS, eligible applicants fulfilling the requirements of the respective profession on the Talent List will be awarded 30 bonus points under the General Points Test, significantly enhancing their chances of approval. For employers intending to recruit outside talents under the GEP and the ASMTP, they no longer need to prove difficulties in local recruitment, to fill vacancies falling under the professions on the List, thereby reducing their time to scout outside talent.
“HELLO HONG KONG” CAMPAIGN - 500,000 FLIGHT TICKETS GIVEAWAY
Hong Kong welcomes visitors from all around the world with open arms and open doors, giving away 500,000 air tickets and over a million Hong Kong Goodies visitor consumption vouchers through the “Hello Hong Kong” campaign! Get a cash voucher for restaurants, shops or attractions, an exclusive gift from your favourite attraction or museum, or a free welcome drink at one of Hong Kong’s eclectic bars.
CALLING FOR GLOBAL TALENT – LAUNCH OF ONE-STOP VISA APPLICATION PORTAL
We are excited to share with you that a one-stop visa application portal (www.hkengage.gov.hk) under the Talents Service Unit has been rolled out, as part of Hong Kong’s relentless efforts to attract talents around the world following the blueprint outlined in Chief Executive Mr John Lee’s Policy Address on 19 October 2022.
