Hong Kong – “Asia’s World City” – has donned the high-profile mantle of being China’s international financial window. It is no wonder that despite its small size and population, the city-state has become the world’s ninth largest trading economy. Hong Kong, which is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China, has over the years carved a niche for itself and emerged as Asia’s best business hub. By being one of the world’s top exporters of electronic products, games, toys, watches and clocks, and garments, the city has become a preferred business destination, particularly for Indians nowadays.
Hong Kong is presently home to nearly 3,800 international and Chinese mainland corporations, which have their headquarters here. With its liberal and free investment system, non discrimination and welcoming atmosphere for international investors, freedom of capital movement, absence of trade barriers, low taxation system and transparent regulations, Hong Kong has become a hotspot for many overseas investors planning to set up businesses here.
Moreover, for many U.S. companies, particularly small- and medium-sized firms, consider Hong Kong to be a strategic platform for doing business in Asia because of its respect for property rights and strong rule of law. According to statistics provided by Hong Kong Government, there are currently 1,331 subsidiaries of U.S. parent companies, with 300 subsidiaries having their regional offices or regional headquarters in the city. This also makes the United States the second largest source of subsidiaries in Hong Kong today.
Get ready to be amazed with this enigmatic city of skyscrapers, gourmet cuisines and ancient traditions. Whether you are visiting Hong Kong for the first time or umpteenth time, it is undoubtedly the best destination for you to mix business with leisure. The city’s commercial persona goes much beyond than just glass and steel.Being a former British colony, Hong Kong attracts millions of business-cum-leisure visitors from worldwide every year with its vibrant cultural scene prominently featuring eclectic influences of its Chinese roots.
Hong Kong is also a paradise for foodies. The city is renowned as Asia’s top culinary capital. Whatever your gastronomic desires – be it European, Japanese, Shanghainese. Cantonese or Vietnamese – look forward to satiate your hunger pangs here.
The nightlife in Hong Kong is indeed legendary. There is so much to do here during every time of the day. Whether you want to fulfill your business chores or looking for fun-filled moments at its nightlife hotspots, the city that never sleeps will continue to tempt you forever.