Algernon Yau to promote HK in KL

Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Algernon Yau will depart for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, tomorrow to attend the “China (Shenzhen, Hong Kong) - ASEAN (Kuala Lumpur) Emerging Industries Partnering Conference”.

Jointly organised by the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government, the Commerce & Economic Development Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the conference aims to promote the latest developments and business opportunities in Hong Kong’s emerging industries.

Additionally, Mr Yau will meet senior Malaysian officials and business leaders to discuss strengthening economic and business co-operation between Hong Kong and Malaysia.

The commerce chief will return to Hong Kong on Friday. During his absence, Under Secretary Bernard Chan will be Acting Secretary.