Wise Business SME Summit 2013 explores opportunities in emerging markets

 

Senior government officials, prominent industrialists and business leaders gathered attoday’s Wise Business SME Summit 2013 to share their insights on global trade, economic trends and business opportunities in emerging markets.

More than 500 businesses and entrepreneurs from different sectors and industries attended the event.

The HKSAR Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So, officiated at the summit, which is sponsored by HSBC Commercial Banking and jointly organised by the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) and Hong Kong Economic Times.

Mr Albert Chan, HSBC’s Head of Commercial Banking Hong Kong, said: “We want to connect SMEs to the wealth of opportunities that are arising from the emerging markets. In view of improving household income and growing domestic demand, emerging markets are poised to be new export destinations for SMEs. With a network covering three quarters of global commerce, HSBC is well positioned to assist SMEs to expand overseas.”

Mr Clement Chen, Chairman of HKPC, said: “Lifting the international competitiveness of Hong Kong businesses is a pressing challenge. HKPC will continue to enhance our services to local enterprises to diversify into high value-adding sectors and seize opportunities in new markets through our SME One's integrated support and the Government’s HK$1 billion Dedicated Fund. With these concerted efforts, we aim to support enterprises for sustainable development while staying ahead of global competition.”

Launched in 2010, Wise Business is a year-round integrated programme designed to support SMEs in Hong Kong with professional expertise and market insights on running their businesses. This programme aims to provide SMEs with market updates, advice from industry leaders and professionals through a multi-dimensional platform, including TV infomercial and print editorial series, the SME Summit, seminars and free consultancy services.

 

Panelists and speakers at today’s summit included:

Mr Clement Chen Chairman, Hong Kong Productivity Council

Mr George Leung Advisor, Strategy and Economics, Asia-Pacific, HSBC

Mr Stanley Lau Deputy Chairman, Federation of Hong Kong Industries, Member, Economic Development Commission

 

7 June 2013

 

Source: The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited Press Release

 

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