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Hong Kong Formally Inaugurates Kuala Lumpur Trade Office to Accelerate ASEAN Strategic Partnership

By Rebecca Hsu3 min read
The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, on a visit to Malaysia, today (August 11) attended the "Think Business, Think Hong Kong" symposium organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and participated in an exhibition tour. Photo shows Mr Yau (front row, third right); the Minister of Transport of Malaysia, Mr Loke Siew Fook (front row, second right); the Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia, Mr Ouyang Yujing (front row, third left); and the Chairman of the HKTDC, Professor Frederick Ma (front row, second left) at the exhibition.

Kuala Lumpur, 11 August 2026 – Hong Kong Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau officiated the opening of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur ETO) on Tuesday, establishing a permanent operational base to deepen trade, investment, and strategic ties with Malaysia and the broader ASEAN region.

The newly opened permanent facility marks the HKSAR Government’s 15th overseas ETO and its fourth in the ASEAN region. Having initially commenced operations in December 2025, the office holds a geographic remit covering Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Laos, and Pakistan. Working alongside Invest Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), and the Hong Kong Tourism Board, the Kuala Lumpur ETO aims to expand government-to-government links and facilitate two-way investment flows.

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  • Rebecca Hsu is a Senior Economist and Lead Analyst for The Ledger Asia, focusing on the rapidly evolving financial landscapes of East and Southeast Asia. With a background in sovereign risk assessment and emerging market trends, Rebecca provides sharp commentary on trade dynamics, monetary policy, and the digital economy's impact on regional growth.

    Formerly a strategic advisor for major financial institutions in Hong Kong, she excels at translating complex macroeconomic shifts into actionable insights for investors and policymakers. Her work at The Ledger Asia centers on China’s economic transition and the burgeoning manufacturing hubs of ASEAN, ensuring readers stay ahead of Asia’s shifting financial tides.