We are delighted to present, in collaboration with South China Morning Post, the third annual Hong Kong-ASEAN Summit, an important platform bringing together policymakers, business leaders and entrepreneurs from Hong Kong, Mainland China, the ASEAN and beyond to discuss opportunities in the ASEAN and map the way forward.  More than 450 guests attended the summit in person while close to 200 dialled in from around the world.

We are thankful for the support from distinguished guests of honour, The Hon Mr John K C Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR); Deputy Director Liu Guangyuan from the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR; The Hon Mr Tengku Abdul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry of Malaysia; H.E. Phouthanouphet Saysombath, Deputy Minister of Finance of Laos; and H.E. Prak Phannara, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia, who graced the summit.  Meanwhile, a star-studded line-up of speakers brainstormed, discussed opportunities and shared insights on important topics such as sustainability, green finance, technological innovation, e-commerce under the theme of ‘building a thriving partnership for a prosperous future together’.

The ASEAN was Hong Kong’s second largest trading partner in 2021-2023, it was also the city’s third largest destination of outward direct investment in 2022.  Strengthening ties with ASEAN member states holds immense importance to Hong Kong’s future as a super connector linking Mainland China, the ASEAN and beyond.  We look forward to working together towards a prosperous future together.