Heaptalk, Jakarta — The “Think Business, Think Hong Kong” (TBTHK) mega promotion event, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), has officially opened in Jakarta. (01/08)
This event aimed to bolster bilateral trade and investment between Hong Kong and Indonesia, featuring a full-day symposium to explore current business opportunities across various industries and the latest development landscape in Hong Kong. The day will conclude with a gala dinner at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place, providing a more profound platform for dialogue and exchange between Indonesian and Hong Kong business leaders.
Peter KN Lam, Chairman of HKTDC, Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR Government, and Dr. Edi Prio Pambudi, Deputy Coordinating Minister for International Economic Cooperation at Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, attended the TBTHK opening ceremony.
Dr. Lam remarked, “TBTHK is our flagship annual promotional event designed to strengthen business ties between Hong Kong and our key international partners. Indonesia has long been a crucial partner for Hong Kong. As we meet with local government officials and business leaders during this visit, we aim to solidify our bilateral relationship further.”
He added, “Hong Kong has been recognized for its strengths in traditional sectors such as finance, trade, logistics, and professional services. With remarkable progress in new areas like innovation and sustainability, abundant opportunities await Indonesian businesses in our dynamic global city.”
During the symposium, Indonesian business community leaders highlighted Hong Kong’s pivotal role as a “super-connector” and value-added partner, linking Mainland China with the rest of the world, particularly the vibrant ASEAN region. The TBTHK event showcased Hong Kong’s strengths, reinforcing its status as Asia’s preferred destination for international business, talent, and investment.
The symposium’s plenary session featured prominent speakers, including Bernard Charnwut Chan, Chairman & President of Asia Financial Holdings Ltd; Guy Bradley, Chairman of Swire Pacific Limited; Kenneth Hui, Executive Director (External) of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority; Shinta Widjaja Kamdani, CEO of Sintesa Group and Chairwoman of the Indonesian Employers Association; and Rex Sham, Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer of Insight Robotics Limited. They discussed global prospects and examined business opportunities in Hong Kong and Indonesia to drive regional development, paving the way for sustainable growth.
In the afternoon, four thematic sessions were held. A session co-hosted with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), titled “RMB Opportunities in International Trade and Hong Kong’s Strategic Role,” highlighted Hong Kong’s pivotal role in the broader adoption of RMB in the region over the past 10-15 years. The discussion focused on how Mainland Chinese and Indonesian businesses can leverage Hong Kong’s financial strengths and the benefits of using RMB to foster economic partnerships.
The session supported by Cyberport, “Building for the Future,” explored Hong Kong’s dynamic PropTech sector, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and IoT to enhance efficiency and growth in mobility, living, decarbonization, and governance.
Another session, organized in collaboration with Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), titled “Hong Kong – The Ideal Business Hub for Supply Chain Companies and Beyond,” showcased Hong Kong’s prowess in multinational supply chains and its comprehensive support for international businesses. The session also delved into how global supply chains are being reshaped and how Hong Kong is well-positioned to help industries navigate the evolving landscape.
