InvestHK Bimonthly Newsletter

May 2015

One Belt, One Road

Beijing

TURKEY

Urumqi

IRAQ

CHINA

IRAN

Xian

Basra

OMAN

Quanzhou

BANGLADESH

Khambhat

Guangzhou

INDIA
Arabian sea

Bay of Bengal

THAILAND

Kollam
South China Sea
Andaman sea

SRI LANKA

Banda Aceh

Silk Road Economic Belt

21st Century Maritime Road

Belttung

INDONESIA

Indian Ocean

Hong Kong is well positioned to be the super-connector between Mainland China

and the rest of the world as the Central Governments latest initiative gains pace
The Central Government has tabled two
expansion initiatives, the first the Silk
Road Economic Belt and the second,
the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, or
One Belt One Road. These economic
cooperation corridors, spanning multiple
regions across Asia, Europe and Africa,
are intended to promote co-development
among countries and foster cooperation in
political, economic and social areas.
To highlight the opportunities for

multinationals and the role of Hong Kong

in One Belt One Road, Hong Kong SAR
Government Chief Executive C Y Leung
spoke at the Boao Forum in Hainan in
March 2015.

Financial Services
As Chinas major international financial
centre, and one of the worlds financial
capitals, Hong Kong has the experience,
the expertise and the connections to serve

as One Belt, One Roads fundraising hub,

Leung said.
The US$40 billion Silk Road Fund, along
the lines of a long-term private equity
venture, was launched in 2014 and the
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is
gathering support. Hong Kongs strengths
in international financing and asset
management can help support not only the
new fund but also the new bank.
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International Forward Calendar

Market Focus: Japan
Market Focus: Mexico and Central America
Sector Focus: Art

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Sector Focus: F&B

Successful Investors
New Investors

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SILVER

As the worlds offshore renminbi hub, Hong Kong can provide

Mainland enterprises and international investors with
renminbi services ranging from cross-border trade settlement
to bond issuance. As trade and other economic activities along
the One Belt, One Road expand, so too will the demand for
settling trade in renminbi, if only to reduce exchange risks.
Hong Kong hosts the worlds largest pool of renminbi liquidity.
As of the end of January 2015, this amounted to more than
RMB1.1 trillion and the pool is steadily growing. Hong Kong
can help companies raise funds in renminbi to finance the
transportation networks and other infrastructure projects
under the One Belt, One Road initiative.
The latest developments will also encourage more and more
Mainland enterprises to go global and Hong Kong can provide
these companies with asset and risk management services
demands. The city boasts a wide variety of insurance services
and derivative products and these offer sound reason for
Mainland enterprises to manage their risks when investing in
large-scale infrastructure projects.

Logistics, Business and Professional Services

While the Mainland is further strengthening its economic
and trade ties with countries along the One Belt One Road,
Hong Kong, as an important logistics and maritime centre in
the world, can provide Mainland enterprises that seek to go
global with a wide range of professional services.
Hong Kong is well-situated along the Maritime Silk Road. It is
the worlds fourth busiest container port with average annual
container throughput exceeding 23 million TEUs over the
past decade. Hong Kong Port provides comprehensive liner
shipping services, with about 350 services a week connecting
to more than 500 destinations worldwide.
As the Maritime Silk Road finds its sea legs, it will create fresh
demand for shipping services, as well as quality maritime
services.
As for air cargo, Hong Kong International Airport is the busiest
air cargo airport in the world. Last year, it handled 4.4 million
tonnes of cargo, running about 1,100 flights a day. The planning
for a third runway is underway. That will increase the airports
handling capacity to some 100 million passengers and nine
million tonnes of cargo per year by 2030.
Hong Kong is home to about 14,000 logistics companies, most
of them serving trade between Mainland China and the world.

All of them are adept at providing supply chain solutions to fit

the customised needs of global companies.
Hong Kongs free-port policy, efficient customs clearance, rule
of law, strong intellectual property protection and level playing
field provide strong support for global companies setting up in
Hong Kong and Mainland companies going global.

Good Neighbours
Hong Kong is taking steps to strengthen trade and economic
relationships with its neighbours in Asia, with an aim to further
consolidate its role as the super-connector to the Mainland. The
city is negotiating a free-trade agreement with the Association
of Southeast Asian Nations and has concluded Investment
Promotion & Protection Agreements (IPPA) with Bahrain and
Myanmar.
Later this year, Hong Kong will begin negotiations on an IPPA
with the United Arab Emirates, while continuing IPPA talks with
Russia. These agreements will further enhance the confidence
of companies looking to invest in Asia and Hong Kong.

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2015

6-9 May, Hong Kong

HOFEX 2015
This event features 35,000 buyers from 85
countries with 1,900 exhibiting companies from
the food and drink, food service equipment and
supplies, and hospitality sectors.
Organiser: Hong Kong Exhibition Services Ltd
www.hofex.com

6-9 May, Hong Kong

IPBA Conference

21 May, Berlin, Germany

10 Jun, Hong Kong

Asia-Pacific Weeks Berlin 2015 Smart

Cities

SOPA Awards Dinner

The Asia-Pacific Weeks Berlin 2015 will focus

on smart cities and in particular on the urban
challenges facing Berlin and the high growth cities
of Asia.
Organisers: Asia-Pacific Forum Berlin, Senate
Department for Economics, Technology and
Research, and Berlin Partner for Business and
Technology GmbH
apwberlin.de/en

27-28 May, Hoogeveen and

Groningen, Netherlands

This international legal conference will bring

together IPBA members, corporate lawyers,
international business lawyers and colleagues
from all over the region.
Location: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition
Centre
Organiser: IPBA (Inter-Pacific Bar Association)
www.ipba2015hk.org/en/

Hong Kong Seminar

13 May, Nanjing

BWA China Roundtable Aachen

InvestHK Seminar and CEO Networking

Luncheon
Targeting Jiangsu enterprises, the investment
promotion seminar invites guest speakers from
the financial, business and professional services
sectors to talk about Hong Kongs business
advantages and share their success stories.
Organiser: InvestHK

14 May, Shanghai
InvestHK Seminar and CEO Networking
Luncheon
Targeting Shanghai enterprises, the investment
promotion seminar invites guest speakers from
the financial, business and professional services
sectors to talk about Hong Kongs business
advantages and successful cases.
Organiser: InvestHK

14 May, Bangkok, Thailand

Seminar on Hong Kong Asias Central
Business District
This seminar will highlight the latest business
trends and developments in Hong Kong, provide
insights on the business opportunities available
and the advantages as a gateway to Mainland
China and the region.
Organiser: InvestHK
Partners: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand,
Board of Trade of Thailand and Federation of Thai
Industries
www.investhk.gov.hk

21 May, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Tech Tour
InvestHKs Brussels representative will attend as an
expert panel member.
Organiser: Tech Tour
www.techtour.com

21 May, Hong Kong

American Community Reception
This networking reception is organised by
InvestHK to thank the companies from the
American community for their contribution to
Hong Kong.
Organiser: InvestHK

InvestHKs Brussels representative will speak and

share the latest updates on Hong Kongs business
opportunities.
Organiser: Hong Kong Kamer van Koophandel
www.hongkongkvk.nl/nl

28 May, Aachen, Germany

The roundtable will strengthen the ties between
Aachen, one of Germanys top-university cities, and
Mainland China, home to its largest group of foreign
students, in the areas of business and science.
Organisers: Bundesverband fr Wirtschaftsfrderung
und Auenwirtschaft
www.bwa-deutschland.com/de/englisch

29 May, Hong Kong

French Chamber SME Award Ceremony
and Dinner
The event will award the best SMEs in Hong Kong
from France.
Organiser: French Chamber of Commerce
www.fccihk.com/fccihk/en/events/sme_awards2015.
html

29 May, Salvador, Bahia

Joint Seminar with Hong Kong Trade
Development Council (HKTDC) in
Salvador
The event is a partnership with B+, a local business
magazine. Around 70 participants are expected.
Organisers: InvestHK, HKTDC, Industry Federation
of Bahia, Commercial Association of Bahia and
Magazine B+

2 Jun, Hong Kong

Fintech Innovation Asia
FinTech Innovation Asia 2015 will identify key
advances in innovative and disruptive financial
technologies, exploring the opportunities
for banks, non-banks and third-party service
providers.
Organiser: KPMG and Inspira
fintechinnovation-asia.com

2-3 Jun, Hong Kong

World Business Forum
This event offers an incredible breadth of content,
bringing world-class speakers from diverse fields
to inspire business leaders and to discuss ideas
and innovations that are shaping the business
landscape across Asia.
Organiser: Business Executive Education Ltd
www.wbfhk.com

9 Jun, Sao Paulo, Brazil

21 May, Nanning

Coffee Fair

Investment Promotion Seminar in

Nanning, Guangxi

Brazil is one of the largest coffee producers in the

world and InvestHK will participate in the event
to reach out to companies planning to grow their
business through Hong Kong.
Organiser: Fispal
www.fispalcafe.com.br

To introduce the investment environment and

business advantages of Hong Kong and to promote
the services of InvestHK.
Organisers: InvestHK, Hong Kong Economic and
Trade Office in Guangdong, and Mainland authorities
in Guangxi and Nanning City etc

Organised by InvestHK Visit www1.investhk.gov.hk/events for details

A prestigious annual event of the media industry to

award editorial excellence in the region.
Organiser: SOPA (The Society of Publishers in Asia)
www.sopasia.com

13 Jun, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Bio Brazil Fair
The fair presents organic food and sustainable
solutions for the food industry. As Hong Kong people
are becoming more health conscious, InvestHK will
participate in the event to reach out to companies
wishing to expand their business to Hong Kong.
Organiser: Biofach
www.biobrazilfair.com.br

16 Jun, Barcelona, Spain

This Way Up CEO event
InvestHKs Brussels representative will speak at
this event.
Organiser: CEO Collaborative Forum
thiswayup.eu

16-17 Jun, Hong Kong

Finance Transformation Asia and CFO
Summit
This event will give participants in-depth
yet diverse takeaways in corporate finance
and accounting, financial risk management,
compliance, financial planning and analytics, and
outsourcing etc, with an aim to achieve stronger
profitability, scalability and business sustainability.
Organiser: IQPC
bit.ly/1I7ZCUG

1619 Jun, Hong Kong

Asian Attractions Expo & Conference
2015
Join industry leaders for the premier conference
and exhibition designed specifically for attractions
professionals in Asia and explore innovative ideas
from more than 300 exhibitors from around the
world. Some 7,000 professionals will attend the event.
Organiser: International Association of Amusement
Parks and Attractions
www.iaapa.org/expos/asian-attractions-expo/home

23 Jun, Zurich, Switzerland

Asia Business Days
Access to the most attractive growth markets in
Asia is of increasing importance for Swiss SMEs.
The Asia Business Days are intended to illustrate
the growth potential in Asia using clear and
captivating real-life examples.
Organiser: Switzerland Global Enterprise
www.s-ge.com/en

24 Jun, Sao Paulo, Brazil

ABF Franchising Expo
InvestHK will exhibit in one of the biggest franchise
fairs, which is a meeting point for business people,
entrepreneurs and investors, managers of shopping
centres and industry suppliers in Brazil.
Organiser: Abfexpo
www.abfexpo.com.br

25 Jun, Hong Kong

Reception with the Chief Executive
The Chief Executive hosts this annual reception to
thank new investors for their support to Hong Kong.
Organiser: InvestHK

7 Jul, Qinhuangdao
Making the Best Use of the Advantages of
Hong Kong to Open up Overseas Markets
Seminar in Qinhuangdao
The seminar is held for enterprises in Qinhuangdao
city to have a better knowledge of the business
advantages in Hong Kong and InvestHKs services
to help them go global.
Organiser: InvestHK

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Japan

Hong Kong:
The Preferred Platform
for Japanese Companies
From restaurants to beauty and wellness, living and
clothing, Japanese culture, products and services
are penetrating every corner of Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a highly attractive market for foreign direct
investment. According to the UNCTAD World Investment Report
2014, global FDI flows into Hong Kong amounted to US$77 billion
in 2013, ranking it fourth after the US (US$188 billion), Mainland
China (US$124 billion) and Russia (US$79 billion). For Japanese
enterprises looking for overseas opportunities, Hong Kong is the
ideal choice. In 2014, Japan was Hong Kongs third largest trading
partner, with 5.3 percent of the total share of trade. Japan also
has the largest number of companies in Hong Kong, with 1,388
companies in 2014, taking 18.3 percent of the total share.
Japan is well known overseas for automobile and electronic
goods but it also excels in other products and services. With
a cautious economic forecast due to a decrease in domestic
demand, Japanese companies have started to actively expand
their businesses abroad to promote their unique advantages,
Yukio Sasaki, Head, Investment Promotion (Tokyo), InvestHK, said.

Cool Japan Initiative

To support Japanese private businesses to go overseas, the
Japanese Government set up the Cool Japan initiative in 2010.
It targets particularly Japanese culture, lifestyle, clothing and
cosmetics, food, housing, and content (anime, drama and music).
Prior to this initiative, some Japanese companies in the food
and beverage (F&B) sector, such as A-1 Bakery, Ajisen Ramen
and Saizeriya, established a strong presence in Hong Kong. By
following in the steps of these successful Japanese F&B outlets
and making use of the momentum of Cool Japan, an increasing
number of ramen shops and food service companies, such as
Ringer Hut, Fukuya Seafood, Ebara Foods, Hanamusubi, Yonekura
Group and TakumiHonpo have also set up in Hong Kong.
Japanese multipliers are also very active in taking advantage of
this Cool Japan initiative to explore the Hong Kong market. On
1 May 2014, the Japan Institute of Design Promotion opened its
first store, Good Design Store, at the Police Married Headquarters

or PMQ located in Hong Kongs central business district. In recent

years, many governors of prefecture governments in Japan have
visited Hong Kong to promote sales of their agricultural products.
Some of them set up a representative office in Hong Kong to boost
their promotional efforts. One example is the Miyazaki Prefectural
Government.
Japanese companies in other sectors, such as Uniqlo and
GlobalWorks (fashion and apparel), ABC Cooking Studio (cooking
school), Ginza Calla (laser hair removal), Econtext Asia (online
payment and e-commerce), etc, have also expanded their networks
to Hong Kong.
Compared to other consumers around the world, Hong Kong people
have a strong demand for Japanese travel, products and services
due to their preference for Japanese style, quality and business
practices. Coupled with an effective marketing strategy, it is relatively
easy for Japanese companies to export their innovative services
and products to meet local demand and gain customers hearts.
Hong Kong is also considered an entry point to Mainland China.
Kubota Rice Industry (H.K.) Co Ltd operates an online shop in Hong
Kong delivering freshly milled rice to wholesalers and consumers
in Hong Kong. The company plans to expand into the Mainland and
neighbouring countries in Asia with high purchasing power.
Hong Kong has the potential to manage a regional trading
and distribution network. It is a platform for us to increase our
international awareness. If we succeed in Hong Kong, we can
succeed in other places as well, Takushi Suminaka, Director and
General Manager, Kubota Rice Industry (H.K.) Co Ltd, said.

Do you know?
In 2014, Japan was one of Hong Kongs top tourist
destinations, with a record high of 925,900 visitors from
Hong Kong to Japan, up 24.1 percent from the previous
year
The largest overseas market for Japanese agricultural
products is Hong Kong

Contact:
Yukio Sasaki
Head, Investment Promotion (Tokyo)
Tel: (81) 3 3556 8961
Email: y_sasaki@hketo.gov.hk
Takemasa Nakata
Consultant (Osaka)
Tel: (81) 6 4705 7019
Email: tnakata@investhk.com.hk

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Mexico and Central America

Ay, Caramba!
InvestHK now has representation in Mexico to attract and support Mexican and
Central American companies in their expansion to Asia Pacific through Hong Kong
Hong Kong is an ideal place for Mexican businesses
to become global businesses. The availability and
easier access for Mexican products into Mainland
China provides opportunities for closer trading and
economic ties between Hong Kong and Mexico.
Simon Galpin, Director-General of Investment
Promotion, visited Mexico and Central America in
March to provide companies there with updates on
the latest business opportunities in Hong Kong. He
met the Secretariat of Infrastructure and Agriculture
for the State of San Luis Potosi, and discussed the
latest Agro Industrial Park project. In particular, he
focused on how the park could be a platform for
Mexican agro industrial companies with export
capabilities to reach new markets in Asia, and how
Hong Kong could play a role as the gateway between
Mexico and Asia.
Simon Galpin, Director-General of Investment Promotion, met Oscar Stark,
A discussion was held with Aneberries, the Mexican
Vice Minister of Industry, Paraguay at an event jointly organised by InvestHK
National Berry Exporters Association, which
and REDIEX in Paraguay on 16 March.
comprises more than 15 exporting groups and has
a presence in Hong Kong. Affiliated groups with the
Mexico is Mainland Chinas fourth largest export destination.
association began exporting to Mainland China in February
At the moment the only direct flight is between Shanghai to
2015. There seems to be good potential for Mexican agriculture
Tijuana; Hong Kong offers cargo flights to Guadalajara city. There
production companies to supply products and establish
are opportunities for Hong Kong and Mexico to partner up and
operations in Asia through Hong Kong.
provide a gateway into each others local and regional markets.
Events were also held to reach out to Mexican companies from
Hong Kong and Mexico signed a double taxation avoidance
various sectors. There was a business seminar jointly organised
agreement in 2013. The Mexican Chamber of Commerce has a
with COMCE (Mexican Business Council of External Trade,
presence in Hong Kong to promote and encourage investments,
Investment and Technology), a joint event with ProMexico
trade and business opportunities between Mexico, Hong Kong
Internationalisation Department (ProMexico) which attracted
and Mainland China.
companies from the creative industries, food and beverage as
well as consumer product sectors. InvestHK and ProMexico
share a natural partnership and complementary objectives in
the region, Miguel Leaman, Head of ProMexico, said.
Galpin also updated members from INADEM (Entrepreneurial
Development Institute) on the working programmes between
Hong Kong and INADEM, which includes the treaty signed
between INADEM and Hong Kong Science and Technology
Parks Corporation in 2014. The event attracted INADEM startups,
accelerators and incubators which are looking to expand their
programmes and/or operations to Asia.

Contact:
Samuel Lugo
Principal Consultant (Mexico and Central America)
Tel: (52) 664 290 0825
Email: slugo@investhk.com.hk

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Art

Art is in the Air

With multiple and exciting developments in the local art scene, Hong Kong is well
positioned to be the regions most vibrant art hub

March was the month for art lovers in Hong Kong. Art Basel led
the charge with several curated events, exhibitions and festivals.
These included Art Central, Hong Kongs first custom-built art fair
at the new Central Harbourfront with 77 galleries exhibiting work
by more than 400 artists; the Asia Contemporary Art Show, Hong
Kong Arts Festival, and the Art and Design Festival in Chai Wan, to
name just a few.
This year Art Basel was attended by nearly 60,000 visitors,
including representatives and artists from leading galleries, arts
institutions and private collectors from across the world. The line
up of galleries was the strongest to date for the Hong Kong show,
with 29 galleries exhibiting at Art Basel in Hong Kong for the first
time, including 20 from Europe and the US.
Looking ahead, the Affordable Art Fair from 22-24 May will feature
more than 130 galleries. Original paintings, prints, sculpture and
photography ranging from emerging artists to some of the biggest
household names will come under one roof. Priced at between
HK$1,000-100,000 works will also feature this year in a special
curated Under $10,000 Wall.
Hong Kong is one of the worlds largest art markets by auction
sales. Sothebys and Christies have achieved record-breaking
sales in the city and many international galleries have recently set

up or expanded here, including Gagosian Gallery (US), White Cube

(UK) and Edouard Malingue Gallery (France).
The city provides access to 4.3 million high net-worth individuals
(HNWIs) in Asia Pacific. The rapidly growing number of wealthy
Asian and Chinese collectors has added to the buoyancy of the local
art market.
Other key advantages include low and simple tax, no sales tax or
taxes levied on the import and export of art in Hong Kong, world
class logistics with professional service providers equipped with
extensive knowledge and experience in handling artworks.
Hong Kong has a lot of assets and potential to be the art hub in the
region. There is a vibrant international community and people enjoy
different lifestyles. People here do not take things for granted and
have a questioning attitude which is the first step to propel changes,
Arthur de Villepin, Chairman, Greater China, Yellow Korner, said.

Contact:
Doris Fong
Head of Creative Industries
Tel: 3107 1011
Email: dfong@investhk.gov.hk

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F&B

Build Your Food Empire from Hong Kong

From street stores to small and big shopping malls, MTR shops and even refurbished
factory buildings, Hong Kong offers a wide range of options for food and beverage
entrepreneurs to realise their culinary concepts

Food and beverage (F&B) companies are attracted to Hong Kong

for many reasons, but chief among them are the ease and speed
of setting up in the city, as well as the low and simple tax system,
reasonable and efficient food control and licensing policies
and regulations, and most importantly, a pool of sophisticated
customers. With over 60 million visitors every year, and a wealth
of high-income local residents in a compact and connected city,
Hong Kong offers unparalleled opportunities for F&B startups,
established companies or franchisees to build their food empire.
In a recent survey conducted by The University of Hong Kongs
Public Opinion Programme, over 60 percent of local respondents
dine out or buy take-away food four times or more a week.
Taste and price are the most important factors when they
choose a restaurant. Local people have an insatiable desire for
international cuisines. For example, in July 2014, F&B startup Big
Cat Group opened Jamie Olivers Italian family-style restaurant
in Hong Kong, and will further expand the celebrity chefs F&B
territory to Hong Kong. Eight months after the opening of the
first restaurant, Jamie Oliver has already announced a second
restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui.
With the citys advanced transportation and telecommunications
infrastructure, eating and drinking has never been easier.
Numerous food guides, magazines and restaurant review
platforms are rapidly changing the food and dining landscape. To
fulfil local and international customers tastes, F&B businesses are
encouraged to set up in Hong Kong to showcase their innovative
food concepts and test the market response before entering larger
markets.
Hong Kong is a very open market and the people have an open
mindset. They are willing to work with you and welcome new
startups, William Lyon, Chief Executive, Jamies Italian (Hong
Kong and China), said.

A Culinary Melting Pot

As Asias culinary capital, Hong Kong is home to more than 10
large-scale consumer and industry F&B events. HOFEX 2015, a
biennial regional food and hospitality trade show, was held at
the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 6-9 May
2015. It was the largest show ever in its history with 65,000-square
metres of exhibiting space, providing a platform for 2,400
international exhibitors to connect with 40,000 regional buyers.
In its 16th edition, HOFEX 2015 especially highlighted meat, coffee,
hospitality technology as well as wines and spirits with dedicated

pavilions, competitions and insightful seminars. The Hong Kong

Food Expo, Hong Kong Food Festival and Hong Kong Wine and
Dine Festival are also some of the most exciting and popular food
events with increasing numbers of visitors every year.
Hong Kong is truly a culinary melting pot waiting for everyone
to explore. InvestHKs Tourism and Hospitality team is ready to
support F&B companies to launch their businesses in the city,
providing them with all the necessary advice and help in every
business stage, Simon Galpin, Director-General of Investment
Promotion, said.
Ya Kun (Singapore), Pret A Manger (UK), Xiao Nan Guo
Restaurants Holdings Ltd (Mainland China), Kubota Rice Industry
(Japan), Ichiran (Japan), Pierre Herm (France), Sothebys Wine
(US) and Hyakunousha International Ltd (Japan) have fully
leveraged Hong Kongs opportunities and advantages through
InvestHKs assistance to start or expand their culinary business
from Hong Kong.

Do you know?
Hong Kong will soon be the fifth most frequently visited
destination in the world with 70 million visitors per
year, as forecast by the World Tourism Organization
Hong Kong has over 24,000 food establishments, and
most of them are within walking distance of your hotel
or residence
Plenty of Michelin-starred restaurants, ranging from
small eateries to fine dining
Hong Kong landlords are continuously seeking new and
exciting restaurant concepts

Contact:
Sindy Wong
Head of Tourism and Hospitality
Tel: (852) 3107 1067
Email: swong@investhk.gov.hk

SUCCESSFUL INVESTOR

Hong Kong is an incredible city,

combining global commerce
and local culture, large industry
and startup entrepreneurship
and innovation. It makes a
fantastic regional headquarters
for us as we expand in the
Greater China area.
Sam Gellman, Asia expansion lead
Uber

One App One World

By connecting riders to drivers through a mobile app, Uber aims to make
cities more accessible and safer and open up more possibilities for riders and
more business for drivers
Headquartered in San Francisco, USA, Uber provides a mobile
app that connects riders with drivers. Users can use the same
app in 300 cities around the world where Ubers service is
available.

purposes, including sending their children to school. On the

business-to-business side, Uber has already launched its first
Uber-van service in Hong Kong where users can hire vans to
transport goods.

The company soft launched its trial services in Hong Kong in

June 2014 and started full service operation in July 2014. Hong
Kong is an incredible city, combining global commerce and
local culture, large industry and startup entrepreneurship and
innovation. It makes a fantastic regional headquarters for us
as we expand in the Greater China area, Sam Gellman, who is
leading Ubers Asia expansion, said.

Gellman believes that safety and good service are the keys to
sustainable business growth. The average waiting time for an
Uber taxi in Hong Kong is six minutes and the entire payment
process is cash free. Drivers are motivated to deliver good
service as they are rated by their customers at the end of the
ride.

Founded in 2009 as a startup, Uber had raised US$49 million

in venture funds by 2011. The company started to expand
internationally from 2012 and has continued to raise additional
funding, reaching US$2.8 billion in January 2015.
The number of staff based in Hong Kong has grown from five a
year ago to 25. The majority of the local employees were born
and raised in Hong Kong, and oversee operations, marketing,
legal, and human resources. The best way to build a business is
to find the top local talent, Gellman said.
Ubers goal is to make cities safer, to enhance urban
transportation and logistics, to take vehicles off the road via
Smart City initiatives, and to enable drivers - men and women - to
earn more. Our vision is a world with almost no private vehicles.
This will eventually improve air quality, save parking spaces
and make cities more liveable, he added.
On the business-to-consumer side, Gellman is seeing an
increasing number of families using Ubers service for multiple

InvestHK provided Uber with significant support, including

information on public transportation and advice on market
entry strategy prior to its launch.
Having lived in Hong Kong for almost a decade, Gellman sees
the city as home. This is one of the greatest cities in the world. It
has a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a vibrant startup scene,
he enthused.

Uber
Ubers service is available in 53 countries and 300 cities
worldwide (as of December 2014)
www.uber.com

SUCCESSFUL INVESTOR

Leading the
Architectural
Journey
Hong Kong is a liveable city
and very accommodating
to both new and established
businesses.
Simon Blore, Director
Lead Architecture

Nine months on from its establishment, Lead Architecture has expanded

from a temporary office to a new studio in Quarry Bay
Hong Kong was a natural choice for Lead Architecture (Lead),
according to its director Simon Blore. There is a deep
employment pool here for the type of design work that we
undertake, and combined with the very supportive business
environment, low and simple tax regime, air connections
around the region and proximity to our key market Mainland
China, these are all compelling reasons for us to be here, he said.
With the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link
and Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge being completed in
the near term, we see the strategic importance of Hong Kong
continuing to grow, Blore added.
Coming from a diverse range of cultures and nationalities,
Leads team in Hong Kong offers full services, which include
masterplanning, architecture, interiors, graphics, product
design, signage and branding. The team has grown from three to
60 in less than a year, and has a further 10 to 15 employees in the
pipeline to help cover a series of recent major project wins.
In the early months, our staff compliment was primarily
focused on the early stages of design, but we already have
projects in technical/working drawings stage as they move
towards construction onsite. So we need to continue to expand
and recruit architects and designers with technical expertise,
Blore explained.

Organic Growth
Leads key projects include designing the retail zones of a
transport hub in north Malaysia, a major new retail destination
in Shanghai, a huge department store in Taipei and another
in Harbin, and two 200-metre towers allied to two retail
destinations in Mainland China.

Leads immediate expansion is focused on southeast Asia,

and it has set up a presence in both Singapore and Malaysia
tocover these key markets. In time Lead is planning to set up a
representative office in Mainland China, and further afield,
will be establishing in Europe, probably the UK, towards the
end of 2015 or early 2016 as the market strengthens there. In this
regard, Blore sees the strong connections between Hong Kong
and the UK as very helpful in assisting Lead in establishing a
UKdesign studio.
Blore and Leads other seven founders have lived in Hong Kong
for a long time. The phrase open for business is often used,
but it fits very well what Hong Kong has to offer. It is a liveable
city and very accommodating to both new and established
businesses. Setting up Lead in March 2014 took us only two
weeks, and then we were off and running. The reporting and
tax rules are uncomplicated and undemanding, so for business
newbies like us we can maximise our time growing our
company rather than being tied up in bureaucracy and filing
procedures, Bloreconcluded.

Lead Architecture
Established in March 2014
Studios in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia
www.leadarchitecture.com

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Capital Markets
Take to the Cloud
Increasing demand for cloud
computing services from financial
firms underpin the recent success of
Hundsun Technologies

Hong Kong is an excellent

testing field for our financial
technologies and platforms
before we expand overseas.
Guan Xiaolan, Vice President
Hundsun Technologies Inc

The increasing popularity of the internet and smartphones has

seen the financial industry put more emphasis on technology
applications and financial innovation. Hundsun Technologies
Inc, the only Mainland Chinese financial software enterprise
to join the top 100 global financial technology (FinTech)
companies for consecutive years, is riding on this trend,
helping financial organisations upgrade and move their
systems onto the cloud as part of their development plan in
Hong Kong.
Financial markets are rapidly changing, flooded with tonnes
of information. But the secret weapons are big data, cloud
computing and mobility. Together these technologies can
allow effective grasp of information, lower clients trading
risk, reduce operating costs, enhance customer interaction
and experience, increase information sharing and matching
opportunities, and facilitate the setting up of new business
quicker, Guan Xiaolan, Vice President, Hundsun Technologies
Inc, said.
The story of Hundsun setting foot in Hong Kong all began more
than a decade ago when the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing
Ltd (HKEx) invited Hundsun via Bank of China International
to provide a core trading system to link up the stock markets
of Hong Kong and Mainland China. Hundsun Hong Kong was
established in 2003 and set about studying and designing the
core trading system for the Hong Kong market. The official
implementation of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect in
November 2014 provided Hong Kong and Mainland investors
with mutual stock market access with Mainland investors
able to trade eligible Hong Kong-listed stocks directly, and
vice versa. This is bringing new opportunities for Hundsun in
Hong Kong as well as for the industry. The transaction system
enabling Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect is the result of our
long-term technological research but it is only the beginning.
For our next step, we wish to connect Mainland investors with
the stock exchanges in the US direct and to further perfect the
platform, Guan said.

Leveraging Hong Kongs International Practices

As a FinTech solution provider, we have to respond to our
customers needs swiftly. Hong Kong is an excellent testing field
for our financial technologies and platforms before we expand
overseas. The city is an international financial centre with
extensive global coverage and business diversity. A presence in
Hong Kong allows us to understand clients needs and connect to
international best practices and regulations, Guan added.
Over the past 20 years, Hundsun has successfully grown from
eight engineers to over 5,000, with 80 percent involved in
software development and service support, to tailormake onestop solutions and services for financial organisations including
securities, banks, funds, futures, trusts, insurance and private
equity and wealth management tools for individual investors.
Guan attributed the success to the companys dedication to R&D.
We have not changed our FinTech focus since our establishment
in 1995. Two decades of experience and expertise are reflected
in Hundsuns growth history and customer satisfaction, Guan
said. Hundsuns transaction system now handles nearly half of
the trading of the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges in the
Mainland.
To cope with its business needs, Hundsun is actively seeking high
calibre candidates in the dual disciplines of software engineering
and finance. InvestHK approached Hundsun proactively to offer
visa application assistance, talent information and publicity
support to help the company raise its profile in Hong Kong as it has
expanded. We are grateful for InvestHKs ongoing support, and
will continue to focus on understanding clients requirements in
Hong Kong and overseas, Guan concluded.

Hundsun Technologies
Established in Hangzhou in 1995
Listed on the main board of Shanghai Stock Exchange
Annual sales turnover of RMB2 billion
www.hundsun.com

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11

Barrons Opens First Regional Headquarters

in Hong Kong
The Asian digital edition delivers Barrons advice about the US, Asia and
international investments to high net-worth readers in Asia
Published by Dow Jones & Company since 1921, Barrons reaches
an influential audience comprising individual investors and
professionals. Barrons provides readers with a recap of recent
financial market action coupled with insights on whats likely to
happen next.
Barrons Asia, a new digital edition focused on the region and
serving its investors, was launched in Hong Kong in October
2014. This marks Barrons first overseas expansion since its
establishment more than 90 years ago.
Barrons Asia publishes a mix of Asia-focused content produced
by its new Hong Kong-based editorial team, along with full
content from the US edition. Regular Asia coverage includes a
daily Asian investing column, an Asia stocks blog, interviews
with fund managers for their investing ideas and stock picks,
and analysis of stocks, wealth management stories, and
contributions from financial professionals.
Kopin Tan and Tracy Young are the editor and publisher
respectively, both of whom are based in Hong Kong. The local
team comprises eight in editorial and two on the business side.
They share resources and human capital within Dow Jones
including human resources, finance, technology and customer
service, among others.
Hong Kong is the right place as it is an international finance hub,
and is pro-business and supportive towards new enterprises,
Tracy Young, Publisher, Barrons Asia, said. The growing number
of high net-worth individuals in Asia is another key reason for
Barrons expansion in the region.
Barrons Asia traffic is about 10 percent of the US-based edition.
Well aware that Barrons is a more well-known brand in the US
than in Asia, Young has a robust but targeted digital campaign

Hong Kong is the right place

as it is an international
finance hub, pro-business
and supportive towards new
enterprises.
Tracy Young, Publisher
Barrons Asia

helping prospective readers understand that Barrons has

expanded into the region.

Sea of Opportunities
There is a sea of opportunities for the digital publishing market.
Our business is going to evolve around technology, viewability,
programmatic and native advertising. We have highly viewable
advertisements and native advertising opportunities for brands
to distribute their thought leadership, Young explained.
Both she and Tan moved from New York to Hong Kong six
months ago and have adapted to the citys lifestyle in no time.
There is incredible access in Hong Kong. Senior business
leaders make ample time to meet; beautiful trails and beaches
are just on the other side of the island, Young said.
InvestHK offered Barrons New York team assistance shortly
after the plan to launch in Hong Kong was finalised. Both
InvestHKs New York team and the Creative Industries team
in Hong Kong have provided seamless support to facilitate a
smooth setting up in the city, Young concluded.

Barrons Asia
Published by Dow Jones, Barrons is an American weekly
newspaper founded in 1921
New Asian digital edition launched in October 2014
www.barrons.com

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Wheel of Fortune
Swiss AEX Group opened Hong Kongs
first Observation Wheel on the Central
harbourfront in December 2014, just
in time for the holiday season

My focus is now on Asia, and

I am using Hong Kong to manage
other operations in the region.
Leon Snep, CEO
Swiss AEX Group

Based in Switzerland, Swiss AEX Group specialises in managing,

developing and providing turnkey solutions for exceptional
assets such as observation wheels, roller coasters, equipment
and hardware. It has its global operational office in Hong Kong.

fulfilled, especially in the event of a typhoon or other seasonal

weather conditions unique to Hong Kong. If you can set up
an observation wheel in Hong Kong, you can set up a wheel
anywhere, he said.

The company was awarded the contract from the Hong Kong
SAR Government through a competitive tender to install and
operate an observation wheel. The selection criteria included a
minimum of 10 years experience, a minimum construction time
of 12 months, promotion strategy, pricing, the ability to enhance
the waterfront, safety and security measures, etc.

Snep is impressed with the labour force in Hong Kong. People

here take their work very seriously, no matter how small the
task, and this applies not only to my staff, but to the consultants
and external parties that we have closely worked with, he said.

The Hong Kong Observation Wheel opened on 5 December 2014

and business has been growing. My focus is now on Asia, and I
am using Hong Kong to manage other operations in the region.
There is an increasing number of visitors to the city and we
can leverage on international and local events to bring in more
customers, Leon Snep, CEO, Swiss AEX Group, said.
The company has about 100 staff, including 50 part-time staff
and another 30 on night shift for maintenance and cleaning.
Snep expects to recruit an additional 100 people by year-end
2015.
The 60-metre wheel was specifically designed and built to a
standard and quality with approval from the Hong Kong SAR
Governments Electrical and Mechanical Services Department
and international certification bodies.
Snep appreciates the government support for this project,
especially in granting a prime location along the Central
waterfront, testifying to its commitment to enhance this
area. He spent more than seven years in preparation for
the project, ensuring that all safety requirements could be

Swiss AEX is working on phase two of the Hong Kong

Observation Wheel project that will bring in more food and
beverage opportunities, restaurants, facilities and other possible
attractions.
During the whole project, from submitting the tender to
opening the Wheel to the public, InvestHK has been the most
helpful partner in providing advice and assistance whenever
needed. We look forward to continuing this great relationship
during the further development of this exciting project, Snep
concluded.

Hong Kong Observation Wheel

Open daily from 10:00 23:00
Individual tickets, tickets for private cabin and VIP cabin
available
www.hkow.hk

SUCCESSFUL INVESTOR 13

The Definitive
Footbed Finds
its Home
Germanys classic shoe brand
BIRKENSTOCK has set up a regional
head office in Hong Kong to drive its
omni-channel strategy and support its
regional distributors

Over the past 25 years, the Asian-Pacific region offered a fertile

ground for growth of the BIRKENSTOCK brand especially in
Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Australia. In 2014, the
German classic shoe brand decided to step up by establishing
a sales office and distribution centre in Hong Kong to meet its
ambitious goal to develop its own retail networks and wholesale
channels via leading shoe distributors.
As of 2014, BIRKENSTOCK was distributed to over 200 monobrand franchise stores and leading shoe chain stores across
Asia. Its distributor operates one of its concept stores in Tsim
Sha Tsui. Apart from the classic footbed sandals, the shop
also offers a diversity of shoe collections and its childrens
products are gaining popularity. Unique to the brand are in-shop
repair services and showcases of the evolution of its original
collections, which are named after major cities.
Hong Kong is close to our markets, which allows us to work with
our distributors and strategic retail partners more effectively.
The city also gives us access to a highly productive and efficient
workforce, Oliver Reichert, CEO of BIRKENSTOCK Group, said.
The ease of doing business and quality of the manpower also
adds to its appeal. The employees here have the right skills
and regional experience we need to grow and transform our
business.

Asias Sales and Customer Service Platform

With more than 240 years of experience in the fine art of
shoemaking, BIRKENSTOCK s knowledge has been maintained
from one generation to the next to guarantee high quality.
The brand has also established an image that represents close
attention to detail and eco-friendly production with the use of
long-lasting and sustainable materials, all helping to protect the
environment.
The company has a long and rich history and has evolved
from a manufacturer to one of the worlds top shoe brands.
Hong Kong remains one of the key fashion scenes in Asia
and a strategic platform to launch new collections towards
emerging sophisticated consumers, Markus Bensberg, CEO of
BIRKENSTOCK Group, said.
The role of the regional sales office is to provide guidance to
distributors and drive omni-channel strategy with a focus on
Greater China, Japan and southeast Asian markets. InvestHK
provided the company with information on the operational
environment, government schemes to support retailers, and
connections with tertiary institutions.
The Hong Kong office is headed by David Gravet, Managing
Director Asia Pacific. Gravet has lived in Asia for the last 20
years and worked in Hong Kong for more than 10 years for major
sporting goods and fashion brands. He enjoys the work-life
balance very much. Hong Kong is a convenient and compact
city and is very flexible to travel around. The infrastructure is
strong and traffic is good. The diversity of lifestyles offers people
plenty of choices. It is certainly a platform in Asia for brands to
flourish, Gravet enthused.

BIRKENSTOCK
A family-owned footwear brand since 1774
All footwear is designed in Germany with the majority of
them still made in Germany
www.birkenstock.com

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Lets Watch TV Differently

Mainland Chinas Letv has set up an Asia-Pacific regional headquarters
in Hong Kong to build its connected ecosystem internationally
Founded in 2004 by Jia Yueting, Letv is one of Chinas fastest
growing technology companies. Letv Group is committed to
creating the Letv Ecosystem, a next-generation internet engine
that is vertically integrated to offer an online platform complete
with content, terminals and applications. The group is engaged in
a rich array of businesses, spanning internet TV, video production
and distribution, smart gadgets and large-screen applications to
e-commerce and internet-linked super-electric cars.
In July 2013, Letv was the first Internet company ever to launch its
self-developed and self-branded 4K smart TV delivering a
four-times higher resolution than its Full HD counterparts. Letv
sold 1.5 million smart TVs in Mainland China in 2014, making it
the market leader in smart TV sales there. As a pioneer in Mainland
Chinas internet landscape, Letv.com currently offers more than
100,000 episodes of TV drama and over 5,000 movie titles. Its
online platform draws an estimated 250 million page views per day.

Leveraging Hong Kong to Go Global

In August 2014, Letv decided to set up its Asia-Pacific regional
headquarters in Hong Kong, bringing its established vertically
integrated ecosystem of Platform + Content + Terminal +
Application to the city. Letv smashed the Hong Kong smart TV
market when it sold 100 smart TVs in just two seconds through
online flash sales when it first arrived in Hong Kong. As of March
2015, Letv has held 10 online flash sales in Hong Kong, with 1,000
smart TVs sold in less than 10 minutes on every occasion.
We were very excited with Hong Kong customers response. In
just a few months time, our 4K TV has become Hong Kongs top
TV brand in terms of online sales volume. It is a very good sign

With a unique east-meets-west

culture and a tech-savvy customer
base, Hong Kong is the ideal testing
ground for Letvs ecosystem and
business model.
Tin Mok, CEO, International Business
Le Shi Internet Information & Technology (HK) Ltd

for our first step to expand globally, Tin Mok, CEO, International
Business, Le Shi Internet Information & Technology (HK) Ltd, said.
Letv also teamed up with 3Home Broadband to provide high
quality home entertainment with high speed broadband
connectivity to the local market. Looking ahead, Letv plans to
invest HK$ 500-600 million in Hong Kong each year, including
production of TV content locally. To support the fast growing
business in Hong Kong and to accelerate Letvs expansion to
other Asian markets, the Hong Kong office will build a 150-strong
team by end 2015.
Setting up in Hong Kong is an important milestone for Letv to
develop our international business. With a unique east-meetswest culture and a tech-savvy customer base, Hong Kong is the
ideal testing ground for Letvs ecosystem and business model,
Mok said.
Following the success of smart TVs, the company launched its
own super phones in April in Beijing. It has also teamed up with
Chinese automaker BAIC Motor Corporation to build the first
internet-linked smart electric vehicle.

Letv
Established in Mainland China in 2004
Listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange since August 2010
Aggregate sales of Letv Group amounted to RMB 10 billion
in 2014
www.letv.com

SUCCESSFUL INVESTOR 15

We enjoy the ease of doing

business and high level of
economic freedom in
Hong Kong.
Kenji Yokomizo, Director & General Manager
Hang Lung-Hakuyosha (HK) Ltd

50 Years of Clean Living

Nothing is impossible and opportunity always abounds in Hong Kong,
as Hang Lung-Hakuyoshas growth story tells us
Hang Lung-Hakuyoshas 50 years of business in Hong Kong is
a culmination of perseverance, reputation and faith. The Hong
Kong-Japanese 50/50 joint venture was set up by the second
generation of Igarashi Takeo, Japans Hakuyosha Group, and
Chan Tseng-Hsi, founder of Hong Kongs Hang Lung Group.
When the founders first met during a religious occasion 50 years
ago, they had never thought of developing as one of Hong Kongs
largest dry cleaning service providers.
When we first started our business, we encountered many
difficulties. Dry cleaning services were not popular and were
considered unaffordable by many, Kenji Yokomizo, Director &
General Manager, Hang Lung-Hakuyosha (HK) Ltd, said. During
the companys early stage, it was Hang Lungs initial support that
enabled the Hang Lung Hakuyosha shops to be opened in its
properties. The strategy to open shops in MTR stations also had
a great impact on brand-building and the number of shops has
grown to 32 at present.

Positive Changes
Hang Lung Hakuyosha saw a wave of migration of Hong Kong
residents overseas due to the 1997 issue, which deterred Hang
Lung-Hakuyosha from carrying on. It started to enlarge pick-up
and delivery services that no other operators had previously
offered, and also storage services for winter clothing to blankets
and quilts. Hang Lung Hakuyosha is now a leading dry cleaner in
Hong Kong, with 80 percent of revenue coming from consumers
and 20 percent from corporate clients. Many large corporations
in Hong Kong, especially airlines and banks, are using its service
for cleaning staff uniforms.
We enjoy the ease of doing business and high level of economic
freedom in Hong Kong. It is a place with ample business
opportunities, Yokomizo said. As dry cleaning is still not
very mature in the Hong Kong market, we see room for further
development especially in regulatory measures.

To celebrate 50 years of operation in Hong Kong, Yokomizo said

the company will be renovating the factory in Hunghom to create
an optimised working environment for higher productivity. A
computerised point-of-sale system will be installed at its shops to
replace manual work and simplify the sales process. The Grand
Fabric Care service with value-added clothing repairs and fixes
will also be introduced. In our daily operations, we always stick
to our Japanese service standards. From time-to-time, Japan
headquarters will send quality controllers to Hong Kong to
conduct examinations, Yokomizo said.
As Hong Kong peoples passion for such winter sports as skiing
and snowboarding grows, Yokomizo said the company is offering
cleaning and storage services for winter sports clothing. We
have started to work with travel agents and airlines to target this
niche market, he said.
Our long term goal is to become Hong Kongs number one dry
cleaning brand. We aim to increase laundry volume and our
competitiveness by focusing on delivery services. Well expand
our fleet size and continue to improve customer and employee
satisfaction, he enthused.

Hang Lung-Hakuyosha (HK) Ltd

Established in Hong Kong in June 1965
A 50/50 dry cleaning joint venture between Japan and
Hong Kong shareholders
Employs 170 staff
www.cleanliving.com.hk

16 NEW INVESTORS
InvestHK recently facilitated the following companies to establish or expand their
business presence in Hong Kong. We welcome them to our city and wish them a
prosperous future.
Company name

Sector

Australia

Company name

Sector

TusparkHK

Innovation Space

Chartered Accountants Australia

and New Zealand

Business and Finance

Wanfang Data Corporation

(International) Ltd

ICT Services

HBO+EMTB

Urban and Landscape Design

Wang Jing & Co

Law Office

Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable

Ltd (Hong Kong)

Research and Development of

Communications Products

Belgium
Pharma Technology Asia-Pacific
Ltd

Manufacturing of Tablet and

Capsule De-dusters

Mexico
Moonzen Brewery

Canada

Microbrewery

B+H Architects

Architecture Design

Singapore

Galerie Koo

Art Gallery and Art-related

Services

eG Innovations HK Ltd

Performance Monitoring
Software

SP Sysnet (HK) Ltd

ICT Services

France
Nautic Asia Ltd

Marine Equipment
Manufacturing

Paris Art Ltd

Art Consultancy and Events

Services

Popmap

eCommerce Marketplace

Vinovi

Wine Trading

Safegate Hong Kong Ltd

Integrated Solutions for Airport

Operations Enhancement

Switzerland
Swiss AEX Group

Tourism and Hospitality

Taiwan

Germany
BIRKENSTOCK

Footwear Brand

Cisema

Certification and Quality

Control

Lightbulb Capital (Hong Kong) Ltd

Innovation Research and

Advisory in Financial Service
Ecosystem

Italy
Bormioli Rocco Asia Pacific Ltd

Sweden

Glassware Products

Japan

Vpon Ltd

Big Data Advertising

United Arab Emirates

Esol Education

Education Management

UK
Lead Architecture

Architecture Design

LMAX Hong Kong

Financial Services/Electronic
Trading

Mohawk

Creative Advertising and

Communications Services

Perseus

Financial Technology

Daikyo HongKong Ltd

Real Estate

Emile (HK) Co Ltd

Restaurant

US

Hang Lung-Hakuyosha (HK) Ltd

Dry Cleaning

Management Consulting

Tokyu Livable

Japanese Real Estate

Asia Strategic Growth Enterprises

Ltd

Whitestone Gallery

Art Gallery

Barrons Asia

Publishing

Current Asia

Marketing Technology
Business Solutions

Port and Logistics

EGI Technologies

Software and Communications

Technologies

Hearsay Social

Financial Services Software

Relocation Consultancy

Klook Travel

Travel Services

Financial Fook International

(Hong Kong) Co Ltd

Investment

MakerBay

Makerspace

Radius Hong Kong Ltd

Guangdong Economic and

Trade Representative Office in
Hong Kong

Trade and Investment

Promotion

Product Design and

Development

Scoutbots

Ocean Robotics

Uber

Mobile App Developer

Hundsun Technologies

Financial Technology

Letv Group

Internet and Smart Ecosystem

SenseTime Group Ltd

Research and Development of

Computer Vision Products

Korea
Incheon Port Authority Hong
Kong

Mainland China
Ark Relocation

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