Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) (HKETO), Ms Emily Mo, graced the 2024 Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs (ACCE) Awards Gala on April 20, where she presented the Best Asia Pacific Business Award.
In her address at the gala, Ms. Mo underscored Hong Kong’s enduring status as an optimal place for Canadian enterprises seeking to expand their operations into the Asian and mainland Chinese markets. She also highlighted the city's unique edges under the “one country, two systems”, its advantageous position being part of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, its seamless access to mainland capital markets, and its simple, low-tax regime complemented by top-tier professional services and talents. These factors collectively foster an environment conducive to the growth and prosperity of businesses of all scales.
Ms Mo further elaborated on Hong Kong's proactive initiatives in fostering innovation and development across various sectors such as innovative technology, green finance, arts and culture, and more. “The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSARG) has introduced a wide array of measures aimed at attracting enterprises and talents to bolster Hong Kong’s competitive edge,” she said. “Moreover, the HKETO has established a Dedicated Team for Attracting Businesses and Talents, dedicated to assisting Canadian industries and professionals across diverse sectors, from life sciences and artificial intelligence to new energy technologies, in seizing the abundant opportunities Hong Kong has to offer.”
Ms Mo shared the HKSARG’s latest initiative to promote mega event economy. She said, “Hong Kong has been presenting her charm as Asia's Events Capital to the world. With nearly 150 events slated for this year alone, spanning international financial summits, world-class art exhibitions, and mega sports events, Hong Kong is poised to attract global audiences, fostering not only economic growth but also serving as a magnet for industry leaders worldwide, who come to experience the city's dynamism and vibrancy firsthand.”
Before closing, Ms Mo emphasized that Hong Kong and Canada have always maintained strong commercial, cultural and people-to-people ties. She encouraged Canadian entrepreneurs to seize the vast opportunities in Hong Kong and experience its urban charm.
HKETO has sponsored the Best Asia Pacific Business Award since its inception in 2010. The award recognises entrepreneurs who have made a business success by using Hong Kong as a platform for their business expansion to the Asia Pacific region.
The 2024 ACCE’s Best Asia Pacific Business Award was bestowed upon Ms Jess Mok, Founder and Director of Decomomo. Originated from Hong Kong, Ms Mok founded the household storage product company in Canada in 2016 and is exploring opportunities to enhance its international presence in markets including the United States, Europe and Asia.
香港經貿處處長於創業協進會加拿大傑出華裔創業家2024頒獎晚宴頒發「最佳亞太貿易獎」
香港駐多倫多經濟貿易辦事處（香港經貿處）處長巫菀菁於四月二十日出席創業協進會舉辦的加拿大傑出華裔創業家二○二四頒獎晚宴，並頒發「最佳亞太貿易獎」。
巫菀菁為晚宴致辭時指出，香港一直是加拿大企業落戶的理想城市，是連接亞洲及中國內地市場的重要樞紐。憑藉「一國兩制」下的獨特優勢並為粵港澳大灣區一部分的優越位置，香港便捷聯通內地資本市場、實行簡單低稅制，並擁有卓越的專業服務和人才，有助不同規模的公司成長和發展。
此外，香港亦積極推廣創新科技、綠色金融及文化藝術等界別的發展，締造蓬勃的初創企業及科技市場。她說：「香港特別行政區政府推出了一系列措施引進企業和匯聚人才，增強香港競爭力。香港經貿處亦設立『招商引才專組』，積極招攬生命科技、人工智能及新能源技術等界別的企業及人才到港，尋找新機遇。」
巫菀菁亦分享了特區政府促進盛事經濟的舉措。「香港一直向世界展示其亞洲盛事之都的魅力，今年將有近150項活動計劃在港舉辦，包括國際金融峰會、世界頂尖藝術展覽及大型體育賽事，旨在吸引世界各地的旅客齊集香港。這些盛事不單帶來龐大經濟效益，亦吸引全球各行各業精英親身來港體驗香港的活力和魅力。」
最後，巫菀菁強調香港和加拿大一直保持密切的商貿、文化和人文聯繫，她鼓勵加拿大企業家抓緊香港的廣闊機遇，體會其城市魅力。
香港經貿處自二○一○年「最佳亞太貿易獎」成立以來便贊助頒授該獎，表揚善用香港作為平台、拓展業務至亞太區域而取得成功的企業家。
創業協進會加拿大傑出華裔創業家二○二四「最佳亞太貿易獎」得獎者是Decomomo創辦人莫永婷。莫女士來自香港，於二○一六年創立其家庭用品公司，並正探索機會，提升其在美國、歐洲和亞洲等國際市場的佔有率。
