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Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore

Apr - May, 2025

Singapore ETO promotes Hong Kong in Vietnam through government and business engagements

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore (Singapore ETO) participated in a business networking luncheon held on May 16 in Da Nang, Central Vietnam, as part of its continued efforts to promote Hong Kong across Vietnam. In April and early May, the Singapore ETO also conducted two other official visits to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to further promote Hong Kong and strengthen ties in northern and southern Vietnam.

May 6-7, 2025

Singapore ETO enhances ties with Laos

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore (Singapore ETO) concluded an official visit to Vientiane, the capital of Laos, between May 6 and 7 (Vientiane time). The visit aimed to deepen understanding and collaboration with the Laotian government and business sectors, while further strengthening bilateral relations in trade, investment, and people-to-people exchanges.

Apr 25, 2025

Hong Kong secondary students visit HKETO Office

HKETO in Singapore was happy to welcome a group of 36 Hong Kong secondary students from the Strive and Rise Alumni Club (共創明Teen校友會) on April 25, during their cultural exchange and experiential journey to Singapore and Malaysia.

Feb 28, 2025

Chinese New Year Dinner in Vietnam

The HKETOSIN hosted the first Chinese New Year dinner at Ho Chi Minh City on February 28, taking the opportunity to celebrate the new year and our 30th anniversary with the rapidly growing Vietnamese partners and counterparts. Jointly organised with the Hong Kong Business Association Vietnam, the event gathered over 200 distinguished guests from the government, business, chambers of commerce, and Hong Kong communities in Vietnam.

Feb 21 - 23, 2025

ALICE (in wonderland) performances by the Hong Kong Ballet (HKB)

The HKETOSIN supported and sponsored ALICE (in wonderland) four performances by the Hong Kong Ballet (HKB), one of Asia’s premier dance companies, at the Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, Singapore, which the opening performance was held on February 21. ALICE (in Wonderland) was a magical production by the Artistic Director of HKB, Mr Septime Webre, which combines stunning choreography, captivating storytelling, and world-class artistry.

Feb 10 - 11, 2025

Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival@Huayi

The HKETOSIN is proud to support and partially sponsor the "Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival@Huayi", organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) and the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay. Held as part of Singapore’s Huayi Festival, this landmark event featured an outdoor concert and a talk, showcasing Hong Kong’s vibrant creative talents and fostering cultural ties between Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.

Feb 11, 2025

Chinese New Year Dinner in Singapore

The HKETOSIN hosted a dinner to celebrate Chinese New Year and to promote Hong Kong. Over 200 guests from the government sector, foreign embassies in Singapore, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, business associations, academic institutions, cultural organisations as well as the local Hong Kong community attended.

Jan 7 - 9, 2025

Student Group Visits to HKETO Office

We were delighted to welcome two groups of over 50 students from five Hong Kong universities as part of their overseas exchange and career exploration trips. Director of HKETOSIN, Mr Owin Fung, shared insights on the office’s work and encouraged students to broaden their global perspectives to enrich their life and career planning.

Dec 13 - 15, 2024

Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble (竹韻小集)

More than 10 members from the Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble (竹韻小集), sponsored by the HKETOSIN, travelled from Hong Kong and performed in the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay to mark the opening of the 6th edition of the Ding Yi Chinese Chamber Music Festival 2024. Blending vibrant renditions of Cantonese music with exceptional performance artistry, this concert seamlessly merged tradition and modernity, bringing the enduring allure of Guangdong music to life.

Dec 14, 2024

Hong Kong Business Association Vietnam Christmas Dinner

Addressing some 120 guests at the Hong Kong Business Association Vietnam Christmas Dinner, the Director of HKETOSIN, Mr Owin Fung, recapped about HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee’s fruitful visit to Hanoi and HCMC, and highlighted the relaxed criteria for Vietnamese nationals applying for multiple-entry visas.

Nov 20 - 24, 2024

Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation

We were delighted to support the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation in Singapore, where local cinephiles were treated to a selection of eight Hong Kong films of different genres screened in Cantonese. Four Hong Kong filmmakers, including directors Anselm Chan, Dickson Leung, Herbert Leung, and screenwriter Anastasia Tsang, attended the opening screening, with nearly 300 movie buffs engaging in a Q&A after watching the opening film "The Last Dance."

Oct 24 - 25, 2024

Cantonese opera performance (粵劇折子戲寶《百花齊放鑼鼓響》)

The artistry of Cantonese opera was showcased in Singapore through the star-studded programme 《百花齊放鑼鼓響》 sponsored by our office. Led by veteran artiste Michelle Yim, prominent Hong Kong artistes and renowned Cantonese opera performers presented classic excerpts from repertoires of Princess Cheung Ping (帝女花), Legend of the White Snake (白蛇傳), and many more, captivating close to 1,000 audiences.

Oct 22 - 23, 2024

Destiny The Musical (緣份)

We were thrilled to have supported Destiny The Musical (緣份), produced by Spring-Time Experimental Theatre, which was one of the programmes of the inaugural Hong Kong Culturtainment Festival in Singapore. Featuring two musical talents - Charles Teo and Leanne Jackson from Hong Kong, over 800 audience members enjoyed a medley of 40 classic Cantopop tunes of Hong Kong cultural icons Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui.

Oct 16, 2024

CE’s 2024 Policy Address

The Chief Executive Mr John Lee delivered his Policy Address themed “Reform for Enhancing Development and Building Our Future Together”, outlining wide-ranging initiatives. The policy blueprint focused on consolidating and enhancing Hong Kong’s status as an International Financial, Shipping and Trade Centre, developing new quality productive forces and attracting high-calibre talents while fully implementing “One Country, Two Systems” and strengthening governance systems.

Aug 14, 2024

Asian Youth Orchestra concert

We are pleased to have supported the Asian Youth Orchestra concert at the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay. Awarded the Nikkei Asia Prize for Culture and Community in 2015, the Hong Kong-based orchestra returned to Singapore after an 8-year hiatus with close to 800 audience enjoying classical pieces performed under the baton of principal conductor Joseph Bastian.

Jul 28 - Aug 2, 2024

Chief Executive’s ASEAN trip

The Chief Executive John Lee led a high-level delegation comprising six senior officials and some 30 business leaders from various sectors to Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. The ASEAN tour was a fruitful one, with a total of 55 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and agreements concluded in three countries.

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