Welcome to the official Website of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels. We are the official representation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to the European Union and to 13 of its Member States, as well as to EU candidate countries Croatia and Turkey.

Hong Kong signs agreement with Veneto

Miss Mary Chow, Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the EU, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 27 August with Mr Luca Zaia, President of the Region of Veneto, on strengthening mutual ties and co-operation between the two places.  The agreement covers a wide range of areas, including food and wine promotion, economy and trade, science and technology, and tourism and investment promotion.  More info.

Hong Kong Film Panorama in Antwerp: 6-26 September 2010

Antwerp will be second stop on the Hong Kong Film Panorama's European tour this season.  Six films will be shown.  Three are 2009 productions, including Ann Hui's latest film, "Night and Fog".   There are also three classic thrillers, including "Crime Story", starring Jackie Chan in an uncharacteristically dramatic role.  More info

Hong Kong Film Panorama 2010-11 starts in Dublin on 3 August 2010

The new season of the Hong Kong Film Panorama will be launched at the Irish Film Institute on 3 August.  This is the first time the annual travelling film festival initiated by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Brussels, will be held in Dublin.   More info about the programme in Dublin here.

Hong Kong e-News: read our latest newsletter - 1 July 2010

In this issue: Hong Kong SAR celebrates its 13th anniversary --- Legislative Council approves historic constitutional reform package --- Hong Kong and Ireland sign Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement --- Hong Kong benefits from flow of foreign direct investment into Asia --- Hong Kong International Tea Fair.  Read here.

Hong Kong and Ireland sign tax pact - 22 June 2010

Hong Kong and Ireland have signed a comprehensive agreement for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.  The agreement will encourage Hong Kong enterprises to leverage on the success of Irish companies in the areas of technology, research and development, while making it easier for Irish enterprises to tap into the Asian market, particularly the vast Mainland market, using Hong Kong as a gateway.  More info

Secretary for Financial Services in Dublin

Professor KC Chan, Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury, is visiting Dublin to promote Hong Kong as an international financial centre.  He will sign a tax agreement with Ireland on 22 June, meet with senior officials, including Minister of Finance Brian Lenihan, and speak at a business luncheon organised by the Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office, Brussels and the HKTDC.

Hong Kong e-News - 14 June 2010

In this issue: EU investors say that Hong Kong is the gateway to success in Asia. Speaking at seminars in Namur and Rotterdam, three entrepreneurs spoke about their experiences of doing business in Asia's world city.  ---  Mobile Link Service for Hong Kong elderly wins international IT award ---  Forthcoming events.  Read here.

Mobile Link Service for HK elderly wins international IT award

A Mobile Link Service for the elderly in HK won the grand prize of the Digital Opportunity Award at the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) Global ICT Excellence Awards in Amsterdam on 26 May.  The Awards identify the most outstanding ICT users, honouring organisations that have demonstrated exceptional achievement in using ICT to benefit society.  More info.

Business seminar in Rotterdam - 10 June 2010

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Brussels co-organised a seminar on Thursday 10 June at the Kamer van Koophandel in Rotterdam.  Hong Kong's recent tax agreement with the Netherlands and how Dutch companies can hope to benefit was be one of the topics.  Dutch businessman Pieter Remstedt recommended HK as the best place for a regional office or regional headquarters.  More info and photos here.

Business seminar in Namur - 9 June 2010

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Brussels and AWEX organised a business seminar at the Cercle de Wallonie in Namur on 9 June.  The seminar included a briefing on the avoidance of double taxation arrangements between Belgium and HK and the testimony of two Walloon investors, Mr Jean-Pierre Lutgen, CEO of Ice Watch, and Mr Benoît Dewonck, Sales Director of IP Trade.  More info and photos here.

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