Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) (HKETO), Ms Emily Mo, greeted the Year of the Snake by attending Lunar New Year gala dinners hosted by different sections of the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association (HKCBA) across Canada, during which she highlighted Hong Kong’s dynamic business environment, economic strengths, and its continued role as a global financial powerhouse.
On February 5, Ms Mo attended the Lunar New Year Celebration held by the HKCBA Montreal Section. She updated participants the latest developments of Hong Kong. As the world’s freest economy and the third-largest international financial center, Hong Kong has climbed to the fifth place in global competitiveness. These achievements are reflected in record-breaking business figures, with 1.5 million local companies and 15,000 non-Hong Kong registered companies now calling the city home.
“Investment confidence in Hong Kong is stronger than ever,” said Ms Mo. “Last year, Invest Hong Kong assisted a record 539 overseas and Mainland companies in setting up or expanding their business, a 41% increase from 2023.”
She further highlighted that the International Monetary Fund has reaffirmed Hong Kong’s resilience and stability, recognizing its robust financial system and institutional strength. Hong Kong’s role as a “super-connector” and “super value-adder” continues to bridge traditional and emerging markets, creating vast opportunities for global businesses, including Canadian enterprises.
With three airlines now operating between Canada and Hong Kong, and the opening of the Kai Tak Sports Park, Ms Mo invited Canadian business leaders to explore the city’s dynamic opportunities and vibrant culture.
On the west coast, Ms Mo attended the galas held by the HKCBA Vancouver Section and the Calgary Section on February 6 and 7 respectively, where she promoted Hong Kong’s strengths as global business hub and a premium gateway to opportunities. The three receptions attracted more than 1,000 guests, including government officials, as well as senior representatives from trade and business, academia, and cultural sectors.
During her duty trip to Calgary, Ms Mo presented 2025 HKCBA Calgary Scholarship to award recipients at a student reception on February 7. The Scholarship, sponsored by the HKETO, is awarded to Calgary university or college students who demonstrate a strong interest in Hong Kong and a clear motivation to pursue an exchange programme or work experience in the city. This year a total of four students from the University of Calgary and Bow Valley College received the scholarship.
The Toronto and Edmonton Sections of the HKCBA will have their Chinese New Year receptions on February 15 and 20 respectively. HKETO Director and/or representatives will attend to share the joy of a prosperous year ahead.
香港經貿處處長在加拿大多地慶祝農曆新年
香港駐多倫多經濟貿易辦事處（香港經貿處）處長巫菀菁出席港加商會不同分會在加拿大多地舉行的農曆新年晚宴，共慶蛇年，並藉此機會推廣香港的營商優勢、經濟強項及其作為全球金融中心的地位。
二月五日，巫菀菁出席港加商會滿地可分會舉辦的農曆新年晚會，並向與會者介紹香港的最新發展。香港是全球最自由經濟體和第三大國際金融中心，並在全球競爭力排名中攀升至第五位，其商業數據亦再破紀錄，目前香港擁有150萬間本地公司，以及15,000間註冊非香港公司，成就斐然。
巫菀菁表示：「外商對在港投資的信心持續增加。去年，投資推廣署協助創紀錄的539間海外和內地企業在香港設立或擴展業務，較2023年增長了41%。」
她進一步指出，國際貨幣基金組織重申香港的強韌性和穩定性，認同其金融體系穩健和制度優勢。香港作為「超級聯繫人」和「超級增值人」的角色，將繼續連接傳統與新興市場，為全球商貿包括加拿大企業，創造廣闊機遇。
巫菀菁續稱，現有三家航空公司提供往返加拿大與香港的航空服務，隨著啟德體育園即將開幕，她歡迎加拿大商界訪港，探索無限機遇和多元文化。
在西岸，巫菀菁分別於二月六日和七日出席港加商會溫哥華分會和卡加里分會舉辦的新春晚宴，並推廣香港作為全球商業樞紐和充滿龐大機遇的優勢。這三場晚宴共吸引包括政商、學術及文化等界別的高層代表等逾1,000名嘉賓。
在訪問卡加里期間，巫菀菁於二月七日出席學生招待會，並向二○二五年港加商會卡加里獎學金得獎者頒發獎項。該獎學金由香港經貿處贊助，頒發給於卡加里大學或院校就讀、且對香港有濃厚興趣並有明確意向在香港進行交流或工作的學生。今年，四名來自卡加里大學和河谷學院的學生獲得該獎學金。
港加商會多倫多分會和愛民頓分會將分別於二月十五日和二十日舉辦農曆新年晚宴。香港經貿處處長及／或代表將出席活動，與各界分享新一年的繁榮與喜悅。
