Hong Kong Asean Summit

ABOUT THE SUMMIT 

The Hong Kong-ASEAN Summit 2025 will showcase the region's unprecedented growth and investment landscape, highlighting strategic opportunities for Hong Kong businesses. With bilateral trade exceeding USD 145 billion in 2024 and ASEAN now Hong Kong's second-largest trading partner, this summit offers actionable insights for companies looking to expand their footprint in this dynamic region.

This annual summit offers unparalleled insights into Southeast Asia's vibrant markets at a critical time when:

- ASEAN has grown to become the world's fifth-largest economy with a  GDP of USD 3.9 trillion

- The region attracted a record USD 230 billion in FDI in 2023, defying global downward trends

- Digital economy growth is adding USD 100 billion in annual revenue

- Over 650 ASEAN companies have established offices in Hong Kong, with dozens more arriving each year

- Hong Kong's new Immigration Facilitation Scheme offers ASEAN business visitors easier entry

- Success stories like Grab (valued at USD 39.6 billion) demonstrate the region's innovation potential

This summit will equip Hong Kong businesses and investors with the knowledge, connections, and strategies needed to capitalize on ASEAN's continued growth and establish meaningful partnerships across Southeast Asia.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Participants will gain deep insights into investment and trade policies, connect with potential partners and/or customers and explore new markets for their products and services

KNOWLEDGE SHARING

The summit will feature keynote speakers, fireside conversations and discussion panels that provide insights into the latest trends, best practices and emerging opportunities between Hong Kong and Asean countries

NETWORKING

Network with other stakeholders who share the same interest in making Hong Kong a prosperous and thriving global hub again by tapping into the Asean market

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