Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) (HKETO), Ms Emily Mo, shared the opportunities to pursue higher education in Hong Kong and work in Hong Kong at a student reception co-organized by the Hong Kong-Canada business Association (Calgary Section) (HKCBA), HKETO and Invest Hong Kong in Canada (InvestHK) in Calgary on March 1. She also presented the 2024 HKCBA Calgary Scholarship to the award recipients.
Speaking at the reception, Ms Mo said that Hong Kong is a place full of opportunities and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government has introduced various measures to attract and facilitate talents from all over the world to work and live in Hong Kong.
“Hong Kong, renowned as a vibrant global city, has long been recognized as a hub for professional development and academic excellence,” Ms Mo said. “It services as a gateway between East and West, blending rich cultural heritage with a dynamic business environment. Whether you are considering working or studying, Hong Kong has much to offer.”
Ms Mo pointed out that Hong Kong, with the institutional advantages under the “one country, two systems” and its place in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, boasts a robust economy, providing a myriad of career prospects across various sectors, especially in the financial services, innovation and technology, as well as arts and culture. Hong Kong’s simple tax regime and low tax rate and its talent admission schemes are appealing to the global talents. “Canadian communities are welcome to visit Hong Kong and explore this Asia’s world city as their destination for business, career or personal growth,” Ms Mo said.
As for academics, Hong Kong is also home to several renowned universities and educational institutions. “These institutions are known for their commitment to excellence, cutting-edge research and diverse academic programs. Hong Kong will undoubtedly provide a nurturing platform for your ambitions,” Ms Mo added.
Following Ms Mo’s remarks, Deputy Head of Business and Talent Attraction of InvestHK Canada, Ms Grace Lau, introduced the various talent attraction and facilitation measures by the HKSAR Government and the services offered by InvestHK.
HKETO is the sponsor of the 2024 HKCBA Calgary Scholarship, which 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 Mount Royal University received the scholarship.
香港經貿處處長頒發港加商會卡加里分會獎學金予獲獎學生
香港駐多倫多經濟貿易辦事處（香港經貿處）處長巫菀菁在港加商會卡加里分會、香港經貿處及香港投資推廣署加拿大辦事處（投資推廣署）於三月一日合辦的學生招待會上分享來港升學及工作的機遇。她亦在活動上頒發二○二四年港加商會卡加里分會獎學金予得獎者。
巫菀菁在活動上致辭時表示，香港是一個充滿機遇的地方，香港特區政府推出多項措施，吸引和便利世界各地的人才來港工作和生活。
巫菀菁說：「香港是充滿活力的國際大都會，向被譽為專業發展和卓越學術中心，將東西方豐富的文化遺產與多姿多采的商業環境匯聚起來。無論是工作還是進修，香港都能提供讓你發揮的機會。」
巫菀菁表示，香港憑藉「一國兩制」的制度優勢，以及粵港澳大灣區的經濟地位，為各行各業提供廣闊的就業前景，特別是在金融服務、創新科技以及藝術和文化領域方面。 香港的簡單稅制和低稅率，以及優才入境計劃對吸納環球人才亦甚具吸引力。她說：「我們歡迎加拿大人來港，探索這個亞洲國際都會的魅力所在，並將其成為他們營商、就業或尋求個人發展的目的地。」
在學術方面，香港擁有多所著名大學和教育機構。巫菀菁說：「這些院校以其對卓越的教學及研究質量而享譽盛名，是你實現抱負的理想平台。」
隨後，投資推廣副總監劉慧恩亦向與會學生介紹香港的最新發展，以及該署在加拿大和香港所提供的支援。
香港經貿處是二○二四年港加商會卡加里分會獎學金的贊助單位，該獎學金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皇家山大學的學生獲得該獎學金。
