Promoting Hong Kong’s service sectorsAGM, Internet and Telecoms Association of Hong Kong9 June 2006

Alan WongDeputy Executive Director Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Internet and Telecoms

Most important services segment!

Staying ahead of the raceStaying ahead of the race

Quality and ReliabilityQuality and Reliability

Foresight and CommitmentForesight and Commitment

World-class infrastructureWorld-class infrastructure

HK Trade Development Council

Creating opportunities in international tradeCreating opportunities in international trade

TDC and Services Promotion

Initiated in 1996Initiated in 1996

Four key service streamsFour key service streams

Finance-related services

Professional services

Media & Communications

Trade-related services

Evolution & Synergy

Synergy with partnersSynergy with partners

Sector-specific missions and roadshowsSector-specific missions and roadshows

Set up Advisory CommitteesSet up Advisory Committees

Work with Associations and industryWork with Associations and industry

More segments, sharper focusMore segments, sharper focus

Target markets

Developed European/American marketsDeveloped European/American markets

China - a strong ‘domestic’ marketChina - a strong ‘domestic’ market

Emerging Asian markets + India, Middle EastEmerging Asian markets + India, Middle East

The China Market(s)

China moving up the value chain = opportunity for Hong Kong China moving up the value chain = opportunity for Hong Kong

Biggest market for Hong KongBiggest market for Hong Kong

Headstart with CEPA IIIHeadstart with CEPA III

Natural demand --> Natural policyNatural demand --> Natural policy

Emerging markets

China experience very usefulChina experience very useful

Early foothold, better resultsEarly foothold, better results

Hong Kong is ideally located in AsiaHong Kong is ideally located in Asia

HKTDC: Connecting youto Business OpportunitiesHKTDC: Connecting youto Business Opportunities

Spectrum of services

Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Providing Information

In person

More than 40 offices worldwide, 12 in ChinaMore than 40 offices worldwide, 12 in China

Beijing

Hong KongHong Kong

FrankfurtLondon

Tokyo New York

Bangkok

Mumbai

Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Providing Information

Online

International market intelligenceInternational market intelligence

Unrivalled China business informationUnrivalled China business information

Quality sourcing for buyers and suppliersQuality sourcing for buyers and suppliers

Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Matching Business Partners

Identifying suitable partners

OnlineOnline

In personIn person

Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Connecting Customers

Leading trade fairs in Asia

Vibrant Economy

Dynamic People

Ideal Location

Hong Kong Advantages

Thank you!