Leaders from Design, E-commerce, Legal and Financial Services to share insights at “In Style • Hong Kong” Symposium
5 August 2015 – Indonesian businesses can discover ways to take advantage of regional and global opportunities through Hong Kong at the upcoming“In Style • Hong Kong” Symposium, part of a large-scale promotion organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) at the Jakarta Convention Center in Jakarta, Indonesia from 14 to 20 September 2015.
In addition to networking and business-matching opportunities, Indonesian companies can gather insights on a range of business matters, such as the benefits of using RMB for payment, investment and financing. Updates will also be shared regarding the latest trends in digital marketing; as well as in legal, finance, e-commerce, branding and design services.
One Promotion, Many Advantages
This one-stop-shop promotion is a must-attend event for Indonesian corporates, SMEs and start-ups who are considering expansion to the Chinese mainland, Asia and beyond. It also provides the perfect opportunity to network with relevant contacts.
The main symposium and thematic sessions on 17 September will anchor the week-long, multifaceted promotion, and demonstrate Hong Kong’s role as an effective regional platform through which Indonesian companies can expand their overseas business.
Strong Business Links
“Indonesia’s economy is expected to gain momentum over the next few years with buoyant investment and domestic demand, and Hong Kong is well-positioned to help enhance Indonesia’s external trade in East Asia and beyond,” said Dannie Chiu, Regional Director, Southeast Asia, HKTDC.
“Hong Kong is recognised as Asia’s central business district, offering a range of world-class business services in the logistics, legal, banking and financial services sectors. As an international financial centre Hong Kong has a deep pool of professional services talent with multilingual capabilities. These qualities add value for companies based in Hong Kong.
“Not only will attendees find value in attending the symposium, they will harness the power of a wide network through our business-matching activities and consultation with services providers from Hong Kong,” Ms Chiu added.
Hong Kong is already a platform for major Indonesian conglomerates such as the Lippo Group, while Hong Kong corporates including Kerry Logistics have developed substantial operations in Indonesia. In addition, there are a large number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) established by Indonesian entrepreneurs in Hong Kong.
Indonesia and Hong Kong enjoy close business ties, with the value of our bilateral trade last year reaching US$5.13 billion, while Hong Kong is Indonesia’s ninth largest investor at US$657 million last year, up from less than US$200 million in 2011.
Expert Advice from Top-Notch Speakers
Leading the symposium will be Royce Yuen, Founder & CEO of New Brand New Ltd and former Chairman of award-winning advertising agency Ogilvy; and YK Pang, Director of one of Hong Kong’s most successful conglomerates, Jardine Matheson Ltd. Other confirmed speakers include Rimsky Yuen, Secretary for Justice, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government; Peter Lo, Chief Country Officer, Hong Kong with Deutsche Bank; Philippe Dirckx, Managing Director, Head of Markets and Initiatives, Asia Pacific at SWIFT; Jason Chiu, CEO of global design and technology firm Cherrypicks; Peter Mack, Executive Director, Marketing with international brand specialist Landor; and Tommy Li, Creative Director of Tommy Li Design Workshop Ltd.
The four thematic sessions on 17 September will be:
Hong Kong’s Showroom in Jakarta
Alongside the symposium, the “In Style • Hong Kong” Expo at the Jakarta Convention Center (17-19 September) will offer an ideal platform for trade buyers to source Hong Kong’s trendiest styles. About 100 Hong Kong lifestyle brands will be featured in four theme zones, including fashion, gifts & houseware, electronics and jewellery & watches. Some 10,000 buyers, importers, distributors, retailers, brand agents, franchisees, department stores and specialised store representatives are expected to attend.
Additionally, a series of citywide promotions will be held in Jakarta to showcase Hong Kong’s vibrant lifestyle trends. The highlight will be a galleria from 14 to 20 September at the Jakarta Grand Indonesia Shopping Town, featuring Hong Kong fashion, food, lifestyle and tourist attractions. Hong Kong design will be highlighted in these promotions.
A “Hong Kong Lifestyle Products” promotion is set to kick off on 1 September, with Hong Kong fashion brands in Jakarta, such as G2000, Giordano and Staccato, offering discounts and other buyer incentives. More details to be announced soon.
For more information, please visit the “In Style • Hong Kong” websites:
Main site: www.instyle-hk.com
Symposium: www.symposium.instyle-hk.com
Expo: expo.instyle-hk.com/
Speakers’ case studies: www.symposium.instyle-hk.com/en/media-centre/case-studies.html
Hong Kong services videos: www.symposium.instyle-hk.com/en/intelligence/videos.html
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Please contact the HKTDC's Communication and Public Affairs Department or Jakarta Office:
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