🎉 Indonesia Week Hong Kong 2024 rocked the HKSAR from November 1 to 3, bringing a wave of excitement and forging stronger bonds between Indonesia and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region! 🇮🇩🤝🇭🇰
Organized by the Indonesian Consulate General in the HKSAR, the event was all about boosting collaboration, with a spotlight on trade, tourism, and cultural exchanges. 🌐✨
Bridging Cultures and Economies 🌏💼
HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee highlighted the importance of strengthening ties with Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries. \"Expanding relations with Indonesia and the countries of Southeast Asia is a priority of the HKSAR government,\" he said. 💬
Indonesian Ambassador to China Djauhari Oratmangun shared some exciting news: trade between Indonesia and the HKSAR hit $6 billion this year! 📈 Plus, the HKSAR is a key source of investment for Indonesia, making this partnership super valuable. 💰
Connecting People Through Education 🎓✈️
Education was a hot topic too! With around 1,000 Indonesian students studying in the HKSAR, there's a push to bring even more over. 🧑🎓 Universities are offering scholarships, and the vibes are positive!
And guess what? Indonesia has reintroduced visa-free visits for HKSAR passport holders for up to 30 days! 🌴✈️ Time to pack those bags and explore!
Celebrating with Style and Fun 🕺🎶
The festivities weren't just about business. The carnival in Wan Chai was lit! 🔥 Visitors enjoyed traditional Indonesian snacks, fashion shows, pop music, and the catchy beats of Dangdut music. It was a true celebration of culture and friendship! 🎉🥳
Looking Ahead 🚀🌟
With Indonesia being one of the fastest-growing economies in the world and the largest in ASEAN, the future looks bright for this dynamic duo. Opportunities are expanding in trade, finance, tourism, and food sectors. 🍜✈️💼
As Yul Edison, the Indonesian Consul General in the HKSAR, put it, people-to-people connections are the heart of further cooperation. ❤️ Let's keep building those bridges!
Stay tuned for more exciting collaborations between Indonesia and the HKSAR! 🙌🌏
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HKSAR holds Indonesia Week to foster trade, tourism, investment
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