Chinese New Year Celebrations and Trade Opportunities
SPEAKERS:
EWC had the privilege of co-hosting an insightful evening with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, exploring the vast trade and investment opportunities between South Africa and Hong Kong.
Daniel & Nassif highlighted the deep-rooted connections between Cape Town and Hong Kong, emphasising the city’s role as a key global business hub. As the most international city in the region, Hong Kong serves as the gateway to the broader Chinese market, offering strategic location advantages, world-class infrastructure, and access to lucrative trade fairs and investment opportunities across various sectors.
In an ever-evolving global business landscape, Hong Kong remains committed to bridging industries and international markets, acting as a super-connector for businesses looking to expand. South African companies, in particular, stand to benefit from Hong Kong’s free trade policies, low taxation, and a strong legal framework that supports and encourages international business. With its sophisticated financial infrastructure, intellectual property protection, and business-friendly environment, it provides a stable and promising platform for companies to invest, grow, and innovate.
Conrad closed the evening with great insights, addressing key audience questions on opportunities in the wine industry and highlighting current trends in Hong Kong’s imports from South Africa—including electronics, lighting, manufactured jewellery, toys, watches, and clocks.
The event was a powerful reminder of the vast potential that lies in fostering deeper trade relationships with Hong Kong. With its thriving market and investor-friendly policies, it’s an opportunity South African businesses should embrace and explore further.
