Hong Kong Showcases Role as Gateway for Malaysian Businesses at Kuala Lumpur Symposium

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will bring its flagship promotional campaign, Think Business, Think Hong Kong (TBTHK), to Kuala Lumpur on 11 August, aiming to connect Malaysian businesses with opportunities across Asia. The full-day symposium at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur will gather business leaders, investors, innovators, professional service providers, and policymakers from Malaysia and Hong Kong to exchange insights and forge cross-border partnerships.

As Malaysia pursues its New Industrial Master Plan 2030, focusing on industrial transformation, sustainability, and global value chain integration, the event will illustrate how Hong Kong can serve as a superconnector. Home to nearly 10,000 Chinese Mainland and overseas companies with regional operations, Hong Kong offers access to an established ecosystem of global businesses, investors, financial institutions, and professional services that can support market entry and international expansion.

Leung Kwan Ho, HKTDC’s Regional Director of South East Asia & South Asia, noted at a press briefing in Kuala Lumpur: “Malaysia and Hong Kong share a long-standing and mutually beneficial economic relationship. As Malaysia strengthens its position as a regional hub, Hong Kong can serve as a superconnector and super value-adder, enabling Malaysian companies to realise their ambitions beyond the domestic market.”

The symposium will feature discussions on RMB internationalisation, sustainability and green innovations, Hong Kong's role as an international financial centre, and healthcare solutions. Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the Hong Kong SAR Government, and YB Loke Siew Fook, Minister of Transport Malaysia, will be the guests of honour at the opening ceremony.

In addition to the symposium, some 30 Hong Kong service providers and start-ups will showcase their products in the Business Support Zone and InnoVenture Salon. One-on-one business consultations and on-site business matching will facilitate deals and collaboration. A delegation of around 100 government officials and business leaders from sectors including finance, innovation and technology, and environmental services will explore opportunities through discussions, networking events, and business matching meetings. The programme also includes the Hong Kong Luncheon for further networking.

Malaysia is an important partner for Hong Kong, being its 3rd largest trading partner among ASEAN member states in 2025. At the end of 2025, Hong Kong was Malaysia’s 2nd largest investor after Singapore, with cumulative FDI of US$34.8 billion, and the 2nd largest source of FDI with net flows of US$1.6 billion in the same year.

By bringing together decision-makers from both markets, TBTHK aims to deepen collaboration and provide Malaysian companies with the connections, expertise, and market access needed to pursue opportunities across regional and global markets. For more information or to register, visit the symposium page.