Hong Kong Partners

Department of Justice, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)

The Department of Justice is headed by the Secretary for Justice. The Secretary for Justice acts as the principal legal adviser to the Chief Executive and to the bureaux and departments of the HKSAR Government. The Secretary for Justice is also a member of the Executive Council.

The Department of Justice is entrusted with the constitutional power and function to control criminal prosecutions, including the decision to prosecute criminal offences, free from any interference. The Secretary for Justice is also named as the defendant in all civil actions brought against the Government and represents both the Government and the public interest in legal proceedings.

The Department of Justice has five legal divisions, namely the Civil Division, International Law Division, Law Drafting Division, Legal Policy Division and Prosecutions Division.

Financial Services Development Council, Hong Kong

The FSDC was established by the HKSAR Government in January 2013 in response to the financial services industry’s call for a high-level government advisory body to support the sustained development of the industry. The FSDC engages the industry and formulates proposals to promote the further development of Hong Kong’s financial services industry and map out the strategic direction for the development of Hong Kong as an international financial centre. It acts as a focal point of views and melting pot of ideas, champion and ambassador of the industry, and a capacity builder.
www.fsdc.org.hk

 

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore is the representative office of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government in the ASEAN region covering Singapore, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.

Set up in 1995, the office seeks to promote Hong Kong’s economic and trade interests in the region by enhancing understanding of the HKSAR among decision-makers and opinion-formers; monitoring developments that might affect Hong Kong; and liaising with the government and business sectors in individual ASEAN countries. The office also seeks to attract investment into Hong Kong through publicising the city’s unique business advantages under the Mainland-Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) and the values that Hong Kong offers, including its roles as an international financial centre, a logistics and service hub, and an ideal business platform for ASEAN companies doing business with the Mainland of China. The office also promotes cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and ASEAN countries.

The incumbent Director is Mr Bruno Luk.

Address: 9 Temasek Boulevard, #34-01 Suntec Tower 2, Singapore 038989
Tel: 65-6338 1771
Fax: 65-6339 2112
E-mail: hketo_sin@hketosin.gov.hk

 

Hong Kong Public Key Infrastructure Forum

Founded in 2002, Hong Kong Public Key Infrastructure Forum (“HKPKIF”) is a non-profit oriented industry organization committed on these missions:

• Enhance general public’s and practitioners’ awareness of information security, and their understanding of public key infrastructure (“PKI”)  products and services in addressing the issues of authenticity, integrity, confidentiality and non-repudiation nature in electronic-based communications;
• Promote the adoption of PKI products and services for betterment of secure e-commerce activities both locally and globally;
• Recommend globally accepted technologies, standards and guidelines for the use of PKI in Hong Kong; and
• Represent Hong Kong in international forums, including the Asia PKI Consortium (of which HKPKIF is the Principal Chairmember), and foster international cooperation in PKI related matters such as mutual recognition and interoperability frameworks.

 

Hong Kong Tourism Board

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is a Government-subvented body. Operating 15 offices around the world and representative offices in six different markets, its primary mission is to maximise the social and economic contribution that tourism makes to the community of Hong Kong, and consolidate the city’s position as a world-class destination. The HKTB works closely with the Government, travel industry and other partners to promote Hong Kong worldwide, widen the range of tourism products and elevate service standards, as well as enhance the experiences of visitors during their stay.