The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) hosted its flagship event, Think Business, Think Hong Kong (TBTHK), in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together 1,600 business leaders from Malaysia and Hong Kong. The symposium, held on 11 August, aimed to deepen business ties and explore new pathways for regional growth amidst shifting global trade dynamics.
The event featured over 300 tailored business matching meetings, providing Malaysian companies with opportunities to connect with Hong Kong partners and expand into the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and beyond. Prof Frederick Ma, Chairman of HKTDC, highlighted the importance of strong networks in navigating geopolitical uncertainties and evolving supply chains.
Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of Hong Kong, emphasised the potential of the Chinese Mainland market for Malaysian companies, noting Hong Kong’s expertise in facilitating access. He mentioned the GoGlobal Task Force, which supports Chinese Mainland enterprises in expanding overseas, including into Malaysia.
The programme included a plenary session chaired by Lincoln Pan, CEO of Jardine Matheson Holdings, with discussions on Asia’s evolving business landscape. The event also featured thematic sessions on trade financing, green finance, regional expansion, and health technology, showcasing Hong Kong’s strategic role in these areas.
TBTHK saw the signing of 10 memoranda of understanding, underscoring growing collaboration between Hong Kong’s services sector and Malaysia’s business community. The event also included exhibitions and business consultations to foster further partnerships.
