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Written by: Zheng Baosheng
2020-04-28 19:33
Last update date: 2020-04-28 19:33The new pneumonia epidemic has gradually eased, but the impact on Hong Kong and the global economy continues. It is difficult for SMEs to face several months of economic downturn.
In the past two weeks, the Chairman of the Trade Development Council, Lin Jianyue, and the management have met with a number of chambers of commerce and professionals to understand the challenges of various industries. Various sectors have put forward a number of recommendations to the TDC to help SMEs overcome the difficulties.
Lin Jianyue pointed out that many enterprises said that after the outbreak, they still need to revitalize Hong Kong's economy through different channels to help Hong Kong enterprises, especially SMEs, recover their lost ground. The TDC summarizes the views of the industry and summarizes them into three major areas.
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First, launch relief measures and support programs to assist SMEs. The industry pointed out that when the epidemic situation improves and the economy recovers, companies need a lot of capital turnover, so they hope that the government will provide more support to allow companies to resume normal operations as soon as possible.
In addition, many SMEs mainly develop markets through national exhibitions. Due to the impact of the epidemic, a large number of exhibitions around the world will be postponed. SMEs hope that in the second half of the year, the government will provide greater support for participation fees, simplify the application procedures for various funding funds, and relax restrictions on eligibility.
The TDC pointed out that in order to respond to the epidemic, the TDC launched the spring online procurement exhibition in April, and at the same time strengthened business matching. The procurement exhibition in April was in an ideal situation. The Bureau decided to hold an online procurement exhibition every quarter, and the next one will be held in July.
The business community reported to the TDC that they hope to strengthen the promotion of Hong Kong's business advantages after the epidemic. (Profile picture)
Focus on the Greater Bay Area market after the epidemic and hope to provide convenience
Second, the industry proposed to cooperate with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to promote Hong Kong's economic recovery. The industry reflects the gradual recovery of business activities in the Mainland. It is Hong Kong's primary focus after the epidemic. If Hong Kong promotes cross-border people flow, logistics, capital flow and information flow, and focuses on the Greater Bay Area, it can bring a convenient business environment for Hong Kong businessmen. .
The TDC will organize economic and trade missions, industry promotion activities and participate in major local industry exhibitions to help Hong Kong businessmen capture business opportunities in the mainland market.
Strengthen international promotion to promote Hong Kong's business advantages
Third, the industry recommends actively carrying out international outreach to rebuild international confidence. After the establishment of the epidemic, the industry should seize the opportunity to strengthen overseas publicity, organize large-scale publicity activities in the Mainland, mature markets and emerging markets, develop markets for enterprises, develop production bases, and consolidate the status of Hong Kong's international financial and trade inspection and shipping center, promote innovative technology and professional services To promote Hong Kong as a safe and efficient business hub.
The TDC will also lead Hong Kong businessmen to participate in large-scale international exhibitions and will also organize large-scale publicity activities overseas. At the same time, the TDC will host a number of large-scale international industry conferences in Hong Kong, including the Asian Financial Forum.
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