FS to promote HK in Indonesia

Financial Secretary Paul Chan will tomorrow depart for Indonesia, where he will attend a symposium and dinner in Jakarta on Wednesday to promote Hong Kongâs roles and advantages as a "super connector" and "super value-adder".

Mr Chan will also highlight how Hong Kong can help Indonesian enterprises create new opportunities in China, particular in the Greater Bay Area.

Mr Chan will speak at the Think Business, Think Hong Kong Symposium and the Hong Kong Dinner, organised by the Trade Development Council, to promote these messages. Guests will include leaders from Indonesia's industrial, commercial, financial and innovation and technology sectors.

In addition, the finance chief will meet various senior government officials and visit the headquarters of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to discuss ways to create mutual benefits through further strengthening co-operation.

He will also deepen links with the Indonesian business community through meetings with local chambers of commerce.

Mr Chan will return to Hong Kong on Thursday evening. During his absence, Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong will be Acting Secretary.