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FOREWARD

The Consulate General of India, Hong Kong has great pleasure in releasing the revised version of our publication - "Hong Kong Guidebook for Indian Business". Hong Kong has always been the hub of the Asian economy. Its location in the heart of East Asia on China's southern coast; its low tax regime; its transparent common law legal system and impartial judiciary; state-of-the-art infrastructure; free flow of information; its entrepreneurial spirit; and a truly international lifestyle are only some of the reasons why thousands of international enterprises including Indian have chosen to set up in Hong Kong.

India’s links with Hong Kong, dating back to the 1840s, have led to the territory having one of the larger Indian communities abroad. Current estimates put the number of Indians in Hong Kong at about 35,000, of whom nearly 23,000 hold Indian passports. Due to their long presence in the territory, Indians have been able to integrate themselves into the mainstream of Hong Kong life, as can be seen by the number of second – and third – generation persons of Indian origin who speak fluent Cantonese and feel quite at home in Hong Kong. The majority of Indians in Hong Kong are traders, with strong cultural and social links to India. They have traditionally been intermediaries for trade between China and the Middle East and African countries. However, in recent times, a large number of Indian professionals are coming in, giving rise to a new generation of Hong Kong Indians. Indian professionals in banking, finance and Information Technology sectors have contributed to the strengthening of the Indian community, as they exert an important influence not only in Hong Kong, but also in international circles.

Hong Kong is an important international trading and logistics hub serving the

region. Its strategic location as the main gateway for trade and investment moving in and out of Mainland China and its close ties with Southeast Asia make it an attractive and potentially rewarding strategic base for international players. Large sections of the Indian business community have already recognized the advantage Hong Kong could provide to Indian businesses, besides the fact that Hong Kong acts as a window to the Pearl River Delta Region. The large-scale participation by Indian companies in over 70% of Hong Kong’s trade exhibitions reflects the trend that trade between India and Hong Kong is growing at a brisk pace. Bilateral trade in year 2003, for the first time crossed the US$5 billion mark.

The Consulate General of India, Hong Kong besides actively servicing visiting Indian business delegations and organizing trade and investment seminars has been continuously bringing out product-specific reports for Indian business community. The revised edition of this practical guidebook, by Consul K. Nagaraj Naidu provides basic information to Indian businesspersons, who are visiting Hong Kong to do business or are planning to set up operations in Hong Kong. It also offers a resource base to enable them to access more detailed information on relevant topics.

We hope this publication will be useful to Indian businesses in pursuing economic and commercial ties with Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta Region in China. . Basant K. Gupta Consul General of India Hong Kong

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION Brief History - Geography, Climate and Languages – Political Structure – Economy: “Asia’s World City” – Basic Facts

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2 VISITING FROM INDIA VISA Visa – Hong Kong Employment Visa and Identity Card – Becoming a Permanent Resident USEFUL INFORMATION Time Zone – Health – Electricity – Currency – Tipping – Telephone – Useful Numbers – Post – Travelling to Hong Kong – Travelling to/from Airport – Local Transport – Accommodation – Food – Indian Cuisine in Hong Kong – News and Media – Places of interest in Hong Kong – Consular Services

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3 OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIAN BUSINESS IN HONG KONG INDIA-HONG KONG RELATIONS India-Hong Kong Trade – Indian Exports to Hong Kong – Focus Products for Exports to Hong Kong – Indian Imports from Hong Kong – India-Hong Kong Investment Links – Major Trade Exhibitions in Hong Kong – Hong Kong-A Gateway to Pearl River Delta Region – Visiting Mainland China from Hong Kong – Services Provided by the Consulate

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4 HOW TO DO BUSINESS IN HONG KONG Opening of an office in Hong Kong – Business Licence Information – Rentals – Mandatory Provident Fund – Taxation – Getting Information on Hong Kong Companies – Trade Disputes – Practical Business Tips

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5 INDIAN COMMUNITY IN HONG KONG Overview – Important Organizations

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6 IMPORTANT CONTACTS IN HONG KONG 36-54

7 IMPORTANT WEBSITES 54-59

8 MAJOR EXHIBITIONS IN HONG KONG 59-66

9 MAP OF HONG KONG 67

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1. INTRODUCTION

Brief History Hong Kong had been a British colony for over a hundred years before its reunion with Mainland China as a Special Administrative Region (SAR) on 1 July 1997 under an arrangement called “One country; Two systems”. By this arrangement, Hong Kong’s free enterprise economy would be maintained for at least fifty years. The SAR Government is now headed by the Chief Executive. Geography, Climate, and Languages Hong Kong lies on the Southern coast of China, and is composed of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and numerous outlying islands, occupying a total area of approximately 1100 km2. Hong Kong Island, the economic heart of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, comprises only 7% of the land area (80 km2); Kowloon (47 km2) is a densely populated peninsula. The New Territories and the outlying islands occupy 91% of Hong Kong’s land area. Hong Kong's climate is sub-tropical, tending towards the temperate. With its sub-tropical climate, Hong Kong is generally warm and pleasant. Temperature can drop below 10 degrees Celsius in winter and exceed 31 degrees in summer. About 80% of the rainfall occurs between May and September. Below is a brief account on the four seasons in Hong Kong:

Season Month Temperature Climate

Spring March to May

15 - 23 C (60 - 74 F)

Warm and unsettled

Summer May to Sept

24 - 31 C (74 - 87 F) Hot and humid

Autumn Sept to Dec 19 - 27 C (65 - 81 F) Warm and pleasant

Winter Dec to Feb 12 - 18 C (55 - 64 F) Cool, sometimes chilly

Typhoons and rainstorms may hit Hong Kong between July and September. If that happens, the government will issue a five-grade Typhoon Warning (signals 1, 3, 8, 9, and 10) and a three-grade Rainstorm Warning (amber, red, black). Radio and TV broadcasts will inform the public of all storm movements and necessary actions. For further information, please visit: http://www.hko.gov.hk Chinese and English are the two official languages in Hong Kong. Ninety Five percent of the population speaks Cantonese, the southern Chinese dialect. English is spoken and understood by many people in Hong Kong and is used by the government and in courts.

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Increasingly, more Hong Kong people are also speaking Mandarin Chinese, the official language of Mainland China. Political Structure Hong Kong, was handed over to the People’s Republic of China on 1 July 1997. The Basic Law, Hong Kong’s constitutional document, has provided the constitutional basis upon which the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has continued to protect its capitalist system, as well as its way of life, and the rights and freedoms of its residents. The courts continue to administer justice independently. Hong Kong’s own police, immigration, customs and excise and anti-corruption officers have remained responsible for maintaining law and order in Hong Kong. Hong Kong continues as a separate Customs territory distinct from Mainland China, and trade with China is treated as part of the foreign trade. Hong Kong continues as a free port with its own trade policy while Mainland China is a tariff economy. Hong Kong remains a separate member of the major international and economic organisations, such as the World Trade Organisation (WTO), World Customs Organisation (WCO) and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, etc. One Country – Two Systems Hong Kong remains a separate economic entity under the One Country – Two Systems policy. The Basic Law guarantees that Hong Kong will retain its free trade free-enterprise environment for at least 50 years. Economic policy in post-handover Hong Kong continues so far on the same ‘positive non-interventionist’ lines as under British administration. It has maintained its simple-and-low tax system and its own currency. The Hong Kong dollar continues to be backed by a 100% reserve fund. The Hong Kong dollar remains convertible and exchange controls have not been imposed; the free flow of capital into and out of Hong Kong is safeguarded. Economy: ‘Asia’s World City’ Economic Standing Hong Kong is one of the top ten trading economies in the world with an annual trade of more than US$400 billion. Hong Kong has the world's second highest per capita holding of foreign currency. It is the second largest source of outward foreign direct investment in Asia. It has the world's fifth largest foreign exchange reserves holding. It is the world's ninth largest (sixth, if EU countries are regarded as one entity) trading economy and the world's ninth largest exporter of commercial services. Hong Kong has the world's busiest airport in terms of international cargoes and the world's busiest container port. It is Asia's largest gold bullion market, the fourth largest in the world. Hong Kong’s stock exchange is Asia's second largest stock market, the 9th largest in the world. It is also Asia's third largest foreign exchange market in terms of turnover, the 7th in the world.

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Changing Structure of Hong Kong Economy Hong Kong is also a major re-export centre for the Asia-Pacific region and a premier trade hub for intra-Asian trade, as well as trade between East and West and between the Chinese Mainland and the rest of the world. Although some domestic industries, notably electronics, have continued to expand over the past decade, since the early 1980s a large share of Hong Kong manufacturing capacity has been shifted over the border into China in order to take advantage of lower operating costs. The relative decline in Hong Kong’s manufacturing sector, accompanied by the rapid development of its service industries, has led to growth in service exports. However, in general, growth in merchandise export outpaced growth in service exports, due to the rapid growth in re-export business, resulting from the export boom in the Pearl River Delta and the increase in indirect trade through Hong Kong between China and other countries. Regional Hub Hong Kong is also a regional leader in logistics and trade-supporting services, such as product testing and inspection, arbitration and mediation, trade finance documentation and insurance. As China liberalises its markets due to its WTO membership commitments, Hong Kong firms are increasingly active in connecting suppliers in other countries with consumers in the Chinese Mainland and elsewhere in Asia. Hong Kong is the leading financial centre of Asia and is one of the top sources of outward direct foreign investment in Asia.

HONG KONG: BASIC FACTS

Economic Growth GDP: US$158 billion (2003) GDP Per Capita: US$23,300 (2003) Inflation: -2.6% (2003) Unemployment: 7.9% (2003) Foreign Exchange Reserves: US$ 118.4 billion Total exports to the World: US$223 billion, +11.7% (2003) Re-exports to the World: US$208 billion, +13.4% (2003) Total imports from the World: US$231 billion, +11.5% (2003)

Area Total: 1100 km2 Hong Kong Island 80 km2 Kowloon 47 km2 New Territories 796 km2 Outlying Islands 177 km2 Reclamation since 1887 64 km2

GDP by Economic Activity Economic Activity Contribution to GDP Agriculture and fishing 0.1 Industry 14.3 Services 85.6

Change in the Consumer Price Indices 2003 -2.6%

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Regional Operations in Hong Kong Number of companies that are regional headquarters 1996: 816

2003: 966

Number of companies that are regional offices 1996: 1,491 2003: 2,241

Air movements 206 677 flights; 33.5 million passengers, 2.6 MT freight (2003)

Shipping Container throughput: 20.4 million TEUs (2003)

Population 6.8 Million (as at mid-2003); Growth Rate: 0.2% Life Expectancy Male: 78.6; Female: 84.3 Nationalities Predominantly of Chinese descent 95%

2. VISITING FROM INDIA

Visa In general, Indian nationals do not need a visa to enter Hong Kong for a short-term stay. A short-term visa valid up to 14 days is issued on arrival. Hong Kong Employment Visa and Identity Card Persons deciding to work in Hong Kong should apply for and obtain an employment visa from the Hong Kong Immigration Department prior to arriving here. Processing normally takes from four to six weeks. The initial employment visa is granted for one year and the Immigration Department may extend it thereafter provided the visa holder continues working with the same employer. Persons who intend to start their own business or to be self-employed should apply for an employment (investment) visa, a special category of visa for foreigners who wish to come to Hong Kong to set up a business. A period of ten to fifteen weeks should be allowed for the processing of an employment (investment) visa. Family members accompanying the employment visa applicant to Hong Kong need to submit dependent visa applications at the same time as the employment visa application is submitted. Spouses holding dependent visas are automatically permitted to work in Hong Kong. For further information, please visit: http://www.info.gov.hk/immd http://www.investhk.gov.hk To become a resident of Hong Kong, newcomers must register with the Hong Kong Immigration Department for a Hong Kong Identity Card. Hong Kong Identity Cards are required for residents aged 11 years or above.

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For further information, please visit: http://www.info.gov.hk/immd Becoming a Permanent Resident Many expatriate professionals choose to stay in Hong Kong longer than they originally intended. After seven years of continuous residence, expatriates are entitled to apply for permanent resident status, which confers unrestricted landing rights, the right to vote in Hong Kong elections and the right to stand for elected office. For detailed entry regulations, please contact Immigration Department of Hong Kong. Immigration Department 2/F, Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong ! +852.2824.6111 ! +852.2877.7711 " http://www.info.gov.hk/immd Useful Information Time Zone Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of GMT, as is Mainland China. Hence, Hong Kong is 2 ½ hours ahead of Indian Standard Time. Health In addition to public hospitals, emergency rooms and specialist clinics, Hong Kong has several private hospitals. Private medical care is available from Out Patient Departments and Private hospitals, solo practitioners, and medical practice groups. For further information, please visit: http://www.ha.org.hk Electricity The voltage in Hong Kong is 220, as in India. Unless one wants to operate 110-volt electric appliances, one need not bring any special equipment like converter, etc. Currency The Hong Kong Dollar, pegged to the US Dollar since October 1983, is the local currency. (Presently, US$1=HK$7.8). US Dollar and Renminbi (RMB), the currency of Mainland China, are accepted at tourist spots like Tsim Sha Tsui and Central.

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The Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank, the Bank of China, and the Standard Chartered Bank are the three issuing banks of Hong Kong Dollars. Tipping Most restaurants levy a 10% service charge but waiters expect to be given some tips. Restaurants that do not add a service charge expect a 10% tip. However, tipping is left to personal discretion. Telephone As one of the world's highest per capita users of cellular phones (89% in November 2002), Hong Kong thrives on efficient telecommunications. Local calls from public coin phones cost HK$1 for five minutes. Prepaid mobile phone cards are available widely in general stores in various denominations from HK$50 onwards. Useful Numbers Emergency Service (Police, Fire, Ambulance): 999 Directory Enquiries: 1081 Time: 18501 Weather: 187.8066 Collect Calls: 10010 Overseas IDD and Card phone Enquiries: 10013 Hong Kong Tourism Board Visitor Hotline: 2508.1234 Post Postage is inexpensive and the service is reliable. The main post offices are on Hong Kong Island, next to the Star Ferry, and at 10 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon (! +852.2921.2222). Travelling to Hong Kong Indian travellers can reach Hong Kong by various international airlines, which have regular flights to India. A comprehensive review of existing Air Services Agreement between India and Hong Kong was carried out in New Delhi in January 2001. The air capacity was enhanced by 1250 seats per week on either side. Due to this review of aviation links, there has also been an improvement in the existing air links between India and Hong Kong. Air India flies five flights each per week between Delhi and Hong Kong and Mumbai and Hong Kong. Cathay Pacific has four flights from Delhi and four flights from Mumbai to Hong Kong. Apart from these direct flights, Malaysian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Thai Airlines offer different routes.

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For further information, please visit: http://www.airindia.com http://www.cathaypacific.com http://www.singaporeair.com http://www.thaiair.com http://www.malaysiaairlines.com For further information, and for real time flight information at Hong Kong International Airport, please visit: http://www.hkairport.com Travelling to/from Airport Hong Kong’s Chek Lap Kok International airport is well -linked to the city by rail and bus. Airport Express is a convenient mode of transport between the airport and the city. This dedicated train starts from the airport station, which is within the airport terminal, every ten minutes from 0550 hrs to 0048 hrs daily. Tickets cost HK$100, available at automated machines at the stations, which are easy to operate. One can purchase return tickets for a slightly better rate and same-day-return fare is same as the one-way fare. The journey takes 23 minutes from Central, 20 minutes from Kowloon and 12 minutes from Tsing Yi Island. All stations are equipped with flight indicators. Airport Express run two shuttle bus routes on Hong Kong Island (H1 and H2) and six in Kowloon (K1 to K6). Information on schedules and routes are available at Airport Express and MTR stations. Information is also available at the HKTB counter in the arrival lounge. Airbus also runs a number of shuttles between the airport and downtown Hong Kong and Kowloon, stopping at major hotels and guesthouse areas. There are other public buses starting from Airport Bus terminus, where information on bus numbers with description of routes is available. A taxi from the airport to Central may cost about HK$350, depending on the exact destination. Passengers leaving Hong Kong have to pay departure tax of HK$18 (by land) or HK$120 (by air). Local Transport Public transport in Hong Kong is widely used and is generally efficient. The bus system is extensive. The North side of Hong Kong Island and most of Kowloon are well served by Hong Kong's ultra-modern Mass Transit Railway (MTR). Three road tunnels link Hong Kong with Kowloon. The Kowloon-Canton Railway (KCR) runs from Kowloon to the Chinese border at Lo Wu. Light Rail Transit (fast, modern, air-con trams) run in the New Territories, connecting the city of Tuen Mun with Yuen Long. Double-decker trams move along the northern side of Hong Kong Island. Hong Kong's ferries are usually cheaper than buses and trams. They are also fun, and provide interesting views of the harbour. Hoverferries are about twice as fast as conventional boats.

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Metered taxis are red with silver tops (and green with white tops in the New Territories). They do not halt at bus stops for passengers to board or alight . Taxies can be called over phone. Given below are the numbers of some of the taxi companies: 2861.1008, 2527.6324, and 2861.1011. One can call a number, tell details about place of origin and destination of the journey and wait. The assistant will inform the plate number of the taxi that will reach, and the time after which one can expect the taxi. Normally one could expect a taxi within five minutes. Accommodation Hotel accommodation in Hong Kong is comparatively expensive. The mid-range and high-range hotels offer discounts for bookings through travel agencies. The Hong Kong Hotel Association (! +852.2383.8380 ! +852.2362.2383, # hrc@hkha.org) provides this service at its reservation centre at the airport. For further information, please visit: http://www.hkha.org http://www.discoverhongkong.com Food There are an estimated 8,000 restaurants in Hong Kong. In perusing Hong Kong's "best restaurant" lists, one finds a vast range of Western, Eastern, East/West fusion, and international cuisine. Hong Kong is a rich place to sample the Chinese cuisine. It is the home of the dim sum dining tradition. For further information, please visit: http://www.theguide.com.hk http://www.foodeasy.com. Indian Cuisine in Hong Kong About 35,000 Indians live in Hong Kong. Even though they have adapted their food habits to accommodate wider range of cuisines, Indian food is still their preferred choice. Indian food is becoming popular among non-Indians also. To cater to the needs of the Indians in Hong Kong, there are about half a dozen Indian provision stores in Hong Kong. They sell a variety of Indian spices and grains, almost all of them imported from India. Hong Kong has more than 50 Indian restaurants. The regular customers include not only the Hong Kong Indian community, but also the local Chinese community and the expatriate community of Hong Kong. The number of Indian tourists to Hong Kong during 2002 was 213,250, which saw a growth of 18.6%. This also adds to the demand for Indian food in Hong Kong. Indian food is becoming popular as a good change from the European food. For addresses and contact details of Indian restaurants in Hong Kong, please visit:

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http://www.yp.com.hk/gourmet/en News and Media Press In most local newsstands or in convenience stores, one can easily find major newspapers and magazines like South China Morning Post, Asian Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, etc. A select list of Hong Kong media related websites is given under Section 10: Important Websites. Television Both Television Broadcasts Ltd (TVB) and Asia Television Ltd (ATV) deliver bilingual (English and Chinese) channels. These are free channels. In some areas of Hong Kong, a few Indian channels, including Zee TV, Sahara TV, etc., are received through cable operators. Paid programs are provided by Hong Kong Cable TV and Star TV network. For further information, please visit: http://www.cabletv.com.hk http://startv.com/eng Radio The Hong Kong Commercial Broadcasting Company Ltd., Metro Broadcast Corporation Ltd., and Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) provide diverse programs. Holidays There are two kinds of holidays in Hong Kong, namely, general and statutory holidays. There are 17 officially designated public holidays each year. General holidays are for banks, schools, public offices, and government departments. The most important holiday in Hong Kong is the Chinese New Year, which falls during January or February based on the lunar calendar. Business in Hong Kong effectively shuts down for about a week around the Chinese New Year. For further information, and an updated list of holidays, please visit: http://www.info.gov.hk/info/holiday_e.htm Places of Interest in Hong Kong There are dedicated websites that provide detailed and updated information on important places of interest to tourists to Hong Kong. A select list of places of interest is given below. For further information, please visit: http://www.discoverhongkong.com http://www.yptourist.com.hk

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The Peak is a favourite attraction among visitors and locals alike. The Peak not only offers breathtaking views, but also is a one-stop entertainment spot with dining, shopping, and theme attractions like Madame Tussaud’s. Ocean Park consists of “Pacific Pier”, Mine Train, Ocean Theatre, Shark Aquarium, and thrilling rides. It is also home to the two giant pandas, An An, and Jia Jia. Stanley has one of the best-known markets. It is also a popular swimming area and has many quiet restaurants and bars. It is well worth a look. When the lights go down, the trendies head for Lan Kwai Fong. This cluster of lanes around D’Aguilar Street in Central is a buzzing centre of clubs, bars, and restaurants. Repulse Bay is named after the British warship HMS Repulse. This crescent-shaped bay is one of the most beautiful scenic spots in the territory. A vivid reminder of the past, the 44 metre high Clock Tower was part of the original Kowloon-Canton Railway Station built in 1915. Now it is a feature of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and located on the waterfront. By far the most popular attraction on Lantau Island is the Po Lin Monastery and the Big Buddha. Set high in the hills, Po Lin is Hong Kong’s largest Buddhist monastery, and only a short distance away is the world’s largest bronze Buddha. Tsing Ma Bridge provides the road and rail link to Lantau Island. Opened in 1997, the 2.2 km bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the world. Known as Hong Kong ‘back garden’, Sai Kung is famous for its natural beauty and nature walking trails. Sai Kung is a low-density area, and a good place for hiking and getting outdoors. It also provides visitors with a charming seaside with restaurants and markets. Temple Street Night Market at Mongkok opens at 1400 hrs but really comes to life at dusk. Hundreds of little stalls appear out of nowhere. Carts bulge with goods, from casual clothing to mobile phones and watches. Passport Services The Consulate General of India, Hong Kong provides many passport related services to Indian passport holders. Here, we provide some details of the services and the list of documents needed in each case. New Passport A passport is issued for a period of ten years. The application for a new passport has to be submitted in the prescribed form anytime within one year of the expiry of the existing passport. In case the original passport was issued by Consulate General of India, Hong Kong, the new passport may be issued on the next working day if the application is complete in all respects. In cases where the original passport was issued by the passport authorities other than the Consulate General of India, Hong Kong, the new passport will be issued on receipt of clearance from the concerned passport issuing authority. Following document/papers are required to be submitted in this regard:

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A duly filled, Application Form No. EA(P) I. Original passport, current passport, and additional booklets, if any, issued subsequently. Copy of Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan ID Card. Four latest passport sized photographs. One photograph to be pasted on the application form and signed across. Fee: HK$320. The fee is payable after the application has been processed. New Passport for Children/Infants Following document/papers are required for issue of a passport for children: Passports of both parents (original with one set of photocopy) Copies of parents' HK/Macau/Taiwan ID card. Marriage certificate of parents-original plus one copy. Child's birth certificate-original plus one copy. Four photographs of the child Form No. EA(P) 1 and citizenship registration form. Passport Fee: HK$200 Fee for Registration of Birth: HK$160 Note: The child needs to be brought to the Consulate. The validity of passport is five years for infants. It is necessary to register a child born of Indian parents outside India with the nearest Indian Mission. Either of the parents can sign the application and give his/her own specimen signature in case of minor children/infants. Additional Booklet Following document/papers are required for issue of additional booklet: Original passport, current passport, and additional booklets, if any, issued subsequently. Copy of HK/Macau/Taiwan ID card. Three latest passport size photographs. Form No. EA(P) 2 duly filled in one photograph to be pasted on the application form and signed across. Fee: HK$160 Duplicate Passport in lieu of Lost/Damaged Passport Following document/papers are required for issue of duplicate passport. Police report regarding the loss of passport. Photocopy of the lost passport, if available. If photocopy is not available, number, date of issue and place of issue of the lost passport should be furnished. Eight photographs. Form EA(P) 1 duly filled in. One photograph to be pasted on the application form and signed across. Fee: HK$1000. The fee is payable after the application has been processed.

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Note: Duplicate passport is issued only on receipt of confirmation/clearance from the issuing authority of the lost passport. Other Services The Consulate also provides other passport services like Change of Name in Passport after Marriage, Emigration Check Not Required Endorsement (ECNR), Police Clearance Certificate, etc. For further updated information, and downloading of relevant forms, please visit: http://www.indianconsulate.org.hk

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HONG KONG India-Hong Kong Relations Links between India and Hong Kong date back to the 1840s, when the British came to the territory, and have since flourished to encompass many fields of activity, including trade, culture, tourism, and academics. Over the past more than 160 years, the Indian community has become increasingly integrated into Hong Kong, and has contributed not only to the local community, but also to bilateral relations. Trade has traditionally been the main link, with sourcing from and supplying to India being a long-standing feature. Hong Kong has also been an active partner for India, with bilateral trade reaching US$5 billion in 200, increasing Foreign Direct Investment coming from Hong Kong to India, and almost 30% of Foreign Institutional Investment into India originating from Hong Kong. Relations between Hong Kong and India, besides the prominence of trade, have also expanded to many other areas. Members of the Indian community have participated actively in creating some of Hong Kong’s most well known institutions, including the Hong Kong University, the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the Ruttonjee Hospital and Star Ferry. A number of cultural activities are organised by Indians in Hong Kong, keeping them in touch with India. In addition, increasing academic exchanges, at both formal and informal levels, have been taking place, contributing to the strengthening of these links. The Consulate General of India promotes academic, cultural, and commercial exchanges between Hong Kong and India, and the success of these efforts can be seen by way of increasing interaction. The Consulate also actively promotes tourism to India, and the number of visas issued has been going up, crossing 12,000 during 2002. The total number of tourist arrivals from India, too, is on the increase, the figure for 2002 being more than 215,000. The Commission for India was set up in 1951, and was re-designated as the Consulate General of India on 15 October 1996. India - Hong Kong Trade In year 2003, India was the 13th largest trading partner of Hong Kong. India-Hong Kong trade reached US$5074 million (+28.9%). Indian exports reached US$3173 million

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(+27.2%). Of this, US$1404 million (+12.9%) worth of goods were re-exported to other countries via Hong Kong. Hong Kong exported US$1441 million (+19.9%) worth of goods to India. Hence, India had a positive trade balance of US$1053 million during 2002. Indian trade with Hong Kong is characterised by dominance of a few products that form the bulk of the bilateral trade. Pearls, precious and semi-precious stones, textile yarns, and leather are important Indian export items and pearls, precious stones, silver & platinum, semi-conductors, telecom equipment, office equipments, etc are important Indian import items.

India-Hong Kong Trade (In Millions of US$)

Year Indian Imports Indian Exports Total trade Trade Balance for

India 1998 679 1876 2555 +1197 1999 1099 2216 3315 +1117 2000 1294 2624 3918 +1330 2001 1202 2290 3491 +1088 2002 1441 2494 3935 +1053 2003 1901 3173 5074 +1273

[Source: HKSAR Government Census & Statistics Department] Indian Exports to Hong Kong In year 2003, India exported a total of US $ 3.17 billion (+27.2%) worth of products to Hong Kong. India’s basket of exports included US$ 2.45 billion worth of pearls, precious, semi-precious stones (+34.2%) followed by leather [US$ 192 million (+20.2%)], textile yarn [US$ 84 million (-17.9%)], flat rolled products of alloy steel [US$ 42 million (-16.4%)], petroleum oils (other than crude) [US$ 39 million (-)], jewellery [US$ 26 million (-10.2%)]. The table below provides details of the top 10 export items from India to Hong Kong during 2003.

Indian Exports to Hong Kong-2003 (In Millions of US$)

Commodity Value Share Growth

Pearls, precious & Semi-precious stones 2449 77.2% +34.2 Leather 192 6.0% +20.2 Textile yarn 84 2.6% -17.9 Flat-rolled products of Alloy Steel 42 1.3% -16.4 Petroleum Oils (other than Crude) 39 1.2% - Jewellery 26 0.8% -10.2 Textile fabrics, 19 0.6 +19.2

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Plastics 17 0.5 -5.9 Synthetic organic colour 17 0.5 -8.4 Made-up articles 14 0.4 +41.1

[Source: HKSAR Government Census & Statistics Department] Pearls, Precious and Semi-Precious Stones: India is the single largest exporter of pearls, precious and semi-precious stones to Hong Kong and holds more than 40% share in Hong Kong's total imports from the world. This is also the single most important item of Indian exports to Hong Kong. India exported pearls, precious & semi-precious stones worth US$2.4 billion to Hong Kong in year 2003, accounting for 77.2% of the total exports from India to Hong Kong, and marking a positive growth of 34.2%. Most of these imports are re-exported from Hong Kong to other markets, including North America, Europe, etc. Leather: Hong Kong is the second largest importer of leather and leather products in the world, next to the USA, holding a 12% share in the global leather imports. Leather is one of the fastest growing items of exports from India to Hong Kong and is the second most important item of Indian exports to Hong Kong. Indian export of leather reached a value of US$192 million (6% of total Indian exports to Hong Kong) during 2003 marking a +20.2% growth from its 2002 level. Textile Yarn: India exported US$84 million worth of textile yarn during 2003. Textile yarn forms 2.6% of the total Indian exports to Hong Kong. However compared to year 2002 India's export of textile yarn to Hong Kong declined by -17.9% in 2003. Flat-Rolled Products of Alloy Steel: Starting from a low base, this export item of India has marked +236.7% growth in 2002 and reached a value of US$50 million from US$14 million in 2001. However, in year 2003 India was able to export flat-rolled products of alloy steel worth only US$ 42 million, a decline of -16.4% compared to year 2002. Export of jewellery from India to Hong Kong is also on the rise. It has reached US$29 million marking a growth of 14.3%. This is followed by polymers of styrene in primary forms (US$20 million, +226.8%), other plastics in primary form (US$18 million, +26.7%), synthetic organic colour lakes / colouring matter/preparations (US$18 million, +4.8%), synthetic textile fabrics (US$16million, +5.5%), and medicinal and pharmaceutical products (US$15 million, -11.1%) form major export items of India Focus Products for Exports to Hong Kong The above-mentioned products are important export items from India to Hong Kong. There are many more products offering promising export opportunities from India to Hong Kong. Upon analysing Hong Kong’s top imports and India’s top exports, feedback from trading community, trends in Indian exhibitor participation in Hong Kong trade fairs, and other relevant factors, the following products have been identified as focus products for export from India to Hong Kong: Gems and Jewellery

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Cotton Yarn, Fabrics Dyes/Intermediaries Finished Leather Drugs, Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals Electronic Goods Plastics Primary and Semi Finished Iron & Steel Manufactures of Metals IT services Apparels Travel bags and footwear Handicrafts Agricultural and fresh food products Telecommunication equipment Indian Imports from Hong Kong Hong Kong exported US$ 1.90 billion (+31.9%) worth of goods to India in 2003. The important items of exports are pearls, precious and semi-precious stones [US$ 786 million (+20.5%)], telecommunication equipment & parts [US$ 478 million (+153.6%)], semi-conductor, electronic valves & tubes, etc. [US$ 76 million (+0.8%)], parts and accessories of office machines/computers [US$ 56 million (+22.4%)]. computers [US$ 38 million (+10.5%)], and silver & platinum [US$31 million (-23.3%)]. The table below provides details of India’s top 10 import items from Hong Kong in year 2003.

Indian imports from Hong Kong- 2003 (In Millions of US$)

Commodity Value Share Growth

Pearls, precious & semi-precious stones 786 41.4 +20.5 Telecom equipment 478 25.2 +153.6 Semi-conductors, electronic valves & tubes, etc. 76 4.0 +0.8

Parts & Accessories of office machines 56 3.0 +22.4 Computers 38 2.0 +10.5 Silver & Platinum 31 1.6 -23.3 Other manufactured articles 29 1.5 +8.9 Watches and clocks 27 1.4 -27.6 Cotton fabrics, woven 26 1.4 +28.7 Electrical apparatus for electrical circuits 24 1.2 +88.9

[Source: HKSAR Government Census & Statistics Department] India – Hong Kong Investment Links

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Hong Kong is the leading financial centre of Asia and is one of the top sources of outward direct foreign investment in Asia. The official figures about Hong Kong’s investment in India do not show the complete picture, as bulk of the investments from Hong Kong are routed through other countries like Mauritius, due to preferential tax policy extended by India to these countries. Some of the important Hong Kong companies that have invested in India are CLP Power International Ltd, Hutchison Telecommunications, Pacific Century Cyber Works, Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, Standard Chartered Bank, Jardine Group of Companies, Noble Group, Wittis Group, Mandarin and other hotels, etc. Their investments are in sectors such as fuels (power), service sector (financial and non-financial), hotel and tourism, telecommunication (cellular, mobile/basic telephone services), manufacturing (garments, electronics), etc. Major Trade Exhibitions in Hong Kong More than 300 economy-related conferences and events are organised in Hong Kong. These exhibitions not only cater to the local Hong Kong traders but also to major buyers from all over the world, including North America, Europe, etc. Hong Kong international exhibitions have created a niche as showcases of Asian products to the world. Indian participation in these events is increasing in number, range of products and frequency of participation. A select list of important exhibitions that are of relevance to Indian exhibitors is given in Chapter 8 titled, “Major Exhibitions in Hong Kong”. Hong Kong – A Gateway to Pearl River Delta Region Overview Starting in 1978 the Central People’s Government of China initiated reforms to open up what is now the Pearl River Delta Economic Zone to foreign trade and investment, ahead of the rest of the Mainland. As a result, private enterprise, foreign investment and international trade are consequently more mature and developed here compared with the rest of the

FDI FROM HONG KONG TO INDIA Jan 1991 to Sept 2003

No. of Collaborations FDI Approved (Millions of Rupees)

Technical Financial Total 40 284 324 23,141.66

JV’S OF INDIAN COMPANIES IN HK [Approved till Nov 2003]

No. of cases Indian Equity (US$ 000)

19 5012.00 WHOLLY OWNED INDIAN SUBSIDIARIES IN HK

[Approved till Nov 2003]

No. of cases Indian Equity in (US$ 000)

48 46518.80

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country. This area is also the wealthiest and fastest growing in all of Mainland China. Hong Kong has played a significant role, directly and indirectly, in the evolution of this area into a global manufacturing powerhouse. Hong Kong was the first to capitalise on the development of the Pearl River Delta Economic Zone, as it moved much of its own manufacturing into the Mainland in the 1980s. Since then Hong Kong has complemented the production in the Mainland with its strengths and reputation in management, communication, logistics, finance and professional services. Importance of the PRD The PRD region has become a manufacturing powerhouse of global importance. It is a world leader in the production of electronic goods, electrical products, electrical and electronic components, watches and clocks, toys, garments and textiles, plastic products, and a range of other goods. Much of this output comes from foreign invested entities and is geared for the export market. The PRD Economic Zone accounts for roughly one third of the trade of the Chinese Mainland and attracts nearly 30 percent of all the foreign capital into the Chinese Mainland. Rising income arising from rapid economic development has also transformed the PRD into a vast consumer market. Retail sales of consumer goods in the PRD reached US$42 billion in 2002, accounting for 8.5% of the national total. In terms of per capita GDP, the levels of income of the PRD cities are taking the lead in China. For example, per capita GDP in the PRD region reached US$4,142 in 2002. The PRD is also an important entry point to other parts of the Mainland, using Guangzhou as a regional distribution centre. The PRD contributes substantially to Chinese economy. The PRD's GDP reached US$113.7 billion and accounted for 8.9 % of China's GDP in 2002. In 2001, 57% of the PRD export basket was made up of goods manufactured by foreign-invested enterprises. Besides, there are many Mainland manufacturers producing under various export processing trade arrangements for overseas buyers. The region has also been a major sourcing ground for world’s leading retail players such as Wal-Mart and Carrefour. In 2001, the PRD accounted for 34% of China's total exports. More specifically, Guangdong accounted for 98% of China's exports of watches, 94% of electric fans, 89% of radios, 87% of telephone sets, 71% of toys, and so forth. Hong Kong and PRD It is estimated that 59,000 Hong Kong’s enterprises have their factories in the Mainland, of which around 53,000 factories are located in a cluster in the Pearl River Delta, in Guangdong Province. These enterprises provide job opportunities for 1.5 million Hong Kong citizens and 10 million Guangdong residents. Guangdong thus, has developed into one of the most important manufacturing bases in the world, while Hong Kong has successfully transformed from a centre of production into a service-oriented metropolitan hub of international repute. Apart from Hong Kong’s financial services capabilities, Hong Kong's logistic services also play an indispensable role in facilitating the flows of goods of the region. There are more than 600 cargo vessels and about 25,000 goods vehicles ply between Hong Kong and the PRD daily and there are about 400 container line services weekly from the port of Hong

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Kong to 500 overseas destinations. Hong Kong presents its services as a trading platform by providing features like free port policy, service oriented economy, matchmaker for local, Chinese, and international traders, trade fair capital, provider of world class supporting services, rule of law and IPR protection. Every day, over US$300 million worth of goods are produced by tens of thousands of factories scattered over the PRD region, Hong Kong, and Macau for export. Such export activities require quality logistics support to keep the supply chains intact. Synergy Hong Kong's logistics facilities and services have contributed significantly to the PRD's rapid rise as a production base. The PRD, in turn, has provided Hong Kong with a huge and expanding cargo base. For example, Guangdong and neighbouring areas account for some 85% of the port of Hong Kong's shipments. In air cargo, some 70% of the freight handled by Hong Kong is PRD-related. More than 60% of containers handled in Guangzhou are shipped to Hong Kong for transhipment to ocean-going vessels. Roads, however, are the dominant mode of freight transportation between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Hong Kong and the PRD region are working to take further advantage of the synergy, which will substantially benefit the economic development of the region, particularly in the wake of China's accession to the WTO. On the one hand, Hong Kong and the PRD will together further develop into a production base in the global supply chain. On the other, Hong Kong and the PRD can well serve as the operational centre for foreign companies, which target at penetrating China's domestic market. How Can Hong Kong Help Indian Organizations to Do Business in the PRD region? In year 2003 Hong Kong and China signed a free trade agreement called Closer Economic Partnership Agreement or CEPA. It is a free trade deal, which came into operation from January 1, 2004. It is the first bilateral free trade deal signed by China. Provisions of CEPA CEPA is broadly divided into three sections: Trade in Goods: Any company (Hong Kong based or from outside Hong Kong) can benefit from zero tariffs on 273 categories of products exported from Hong Kong into the Chinese mainland, as long as the products are classified as “Made in Hong Kong”. A company need not have an office in Hong Kong but it’s products must satisfy “Rules of Origin” to classify as “Made in Hong Kong”. Trade in Services: Under CEPA provisions, the Chinese Mainland has opened its market to Hong Kong-based service providers in 18 sectors. Advertising, accountancy, audiovisual, banking, construction and real estate, convention and exhibition services, distribution services, freight forwarding, insurance, legal, logistics,

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management consultancy, medical & dental, securities, storage& warehouses services, telecommunications, tourism and transport. Trade and Investment facilitation: The main provisions relate to liberalizing customs clearance, business regulations and the standardization of e-commerce. For more details on CEPA, please visit www.tid.gov.hk/english/cepa Who benefits from CEPA? Three broad groups stand to benefit: A. Companies already based in Hong Kong (of any nationality) B. Overseas companies interested in developing their China business strategy through Hong Kong C. Chinese mainland enterprises that wish to use Hong Kong services to streamline and expand their businesses overseas. How will CEPA make it easier for Indian Companies to access the China Market? Earlier implementation: In most cases, CEPA advantages will be available to Hong Kong-made products and Hong Kong-based service providers one to five years ahead of WTO benefits. Better benefits: For “Made in Hong Kong” products, CEPA provisions offer zero tariffs on 90% of goods from 1 January 2004, and will offer zero tariffs on all goods by 2006, at the latest. Even under full WTO commitments, tariffs will remain between 5% to 30%. CEPA-eligible service companies (of any nationality), benefit from lower capital and asset requirements, no global quota restrictions and being able to set up wholly-owned ventures. WTO commitments have no timetable for Wholly Owned ventures in areas such as logistics and exhibition services. Visiting Mainland China from Hong Kong Entry Visa Requirements for the Chinese Mainland Hong Kong remains a separate travel area with autonomy over its immigration policy. This means that a China entry visa is not needed to enter Hong Kong. However, visitors who plan to travel to the Chinese Mainland from Hong Kong will need a China entry visa. China entry visas may be obtained from the Visa Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, 5/F, Lower Block, China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong (! +852.2827.1881) or through a Chinese diplomatic and consular mission in the applicant's place of residence. Leading travel agents can also assist in obtaining a China visa.

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Visiting Macau Macau is about 65 km away from Hong Kong. The most common means of transportation between Hong Kong and Macau is by ferry. The journey takes about 55 minutes for travelling by TurboJet. One-way adult fare for travelling by TurboJet ranges from HK$130 to HK$162 for economy class. One can take the TurboJet from the Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal (MTR: Sheung Wan) or Tsim Sha Tsui China Ferry Terminal. TurboJet tickets can be booked at the China Travel Service (! +852.2851.1700 / +852.2853.3548), or the terminals (! +852.2921.6688). Besides TurboJet, one can also travel to Macau by Flying Cat operated by First Ferry Macau. The journey takes about 75 minutes. One-way adult fare for travelling by Flying Cat ranges from HK$113 to HK$154. One can take the ferry from the Tsim Sha Tsui China Ferry Terminal. The tickets can be booked at HYSCO Travel Agency (! +852.2516.9581). East Asia Airlines (! +852.2859.3255) offers helicopter services between Hong Kong and Macau that takes 20 minutes. There are 27 flights starting from 0930 hrs to 2300 hrs. The charges are HK$1500 during Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and HK$1400 during other days. Departures are from Jetfoil pier of Shun Tak Centre, Sheung Wan. Visiting Shenzhen Hong Kong is easily accessible to Shenzhen. The journey takes about an hour by train, bus, or ferry. The rail line (the KCR) to and from Hong Kong is convenient and it takes 45 minutes to reach Lo Wu from Hung Hom Station on the Kowloon side. One-way adult fare costs HK$33. One can buy the ticket at the KCR station. The bus trip from central Hong Kong to Shenzhen takes about 1 1/2 hours. One-way adult fare costs HK$45. Tickets can be booked from China Travel Service (! +852.2851.1700 / +852.2853.3548). There are many bus terminals to board. Passengers are notified of the location of the bus terminal to board the bus when booking the ticket. There are regular scheduled passenger ferries to Shenzhen as well. It takes about an hour for the trip by ferry. The cost of ticket for reaching Seko Terminal in Shenzhen is HK$115, while the cost for reaching Fu Yong Terminal next to Shenzhen Airport is HK$189. The ferry starts from Tsim Sha Tsui China Ferry Terminal. Tickets can be booked from China Travel Service (! +852.2851.1700 / +852.2853.3548). Visiting Zhuhai There are regular scheduled passenger ferries to Zhuhai. The trip takes about one hour and ten minutes. The cost of one-way adult ticket is around HK$170. The ferry starts from the Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal or Tsim Sha Tsui China Ferry Terminal. Tickets can be booked from China Travel Service (! +852.2851.1700 / +852.2853.3548).

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Visiting Guangzhou The journey to Guangzhou takes about two to three hours by train, bus, or ferry. The express through train between Hong Kong and Guangzhou is comfortable and convenient. It covers the 182 km route in just about two hours. One-way adult ticket costs around HK$190. Departures are from the Kowloon station of the Kowloon-Canton Railway (KCR). Tickets can be bought from China Travel Service (! +852.2851.1700 / +852.2853.3548) or inside the station itself. The bus trip from central Hong Kong to Guangzhou takes about three hours. One-way adult fare costs HK$100. Tickets can be booked from China Travel Service (! +852.2851.1700 / +852.2853.3548). There are many bus terminals to board. Passenger would be notified the location of the bus terminal to catch the bus once he books the ticket. There are regular ferry services to Guangzhou from Hong Kong. The trip by ferry takes approximately two hours. The cost of one-way adult ticket is around HK$200. The ferry starts from Tsim Sha Tsui China Ferry Terminal. Tickets can be purchased in advance from China Travel Service (! +852.2851.1700 / +852.2853.3548). Services Provided by the Consulate Trade and Investment Queries The Consulate general of India provides a list of matching business contacts in Hong Kong, including phone, fax, and email details, to Indian exporters interesting in reaching out to Hong Kong contacts. Information about Indian business interests are circulated to important business organisations in Hong Kong. Similarly, Hong Kong trade queries are compiled and sent to relevant business organisations and agencies in India for business match-making and circulation. The Consulate encourages trade queries through e-mail. All queries could be sent to the following e-mail addresses: commerce1@indianconsulate.org.hk commerce2@indianconsulate.org.hk The Consulate’s website also has a special feature in which Indian companies can post their trade queries online. For further information, please visit: http://www.indianconsulate.org.hk Newsletters The Consulate publishes free e-newsletters called Business Opportunities in Hong Kong and Business Opportunities in India. These newsletters reach the subscribers through E-mail and contain business related information, including, trade queries, tender notices, forthcoming business conferences and trade fairs, etc. These free e-mail newsletters can be

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subscribed by sending an e-mail to either of the email addresses mentioned below, or through the Consulate’s website – www.indianconuslate.org.hk. commerce1@indianconsulate.org.hk commerce2@indianconsulate.org.hk Exhibitions For Indian exhibitors wishing to participate in Hong Kong exhibitions, information is provided about relevant exhibitions, its track-record, calendar, contact details of the organisers, etc. A list of important Hong Kong importers of that particular product is also provided to facilitate pre-exhibition promotion and meeting arrangements. For an Indian organisation/agency organising an India pavilion, support is given in terms of identifying a stall construction contractor, stall designs, execution, and facilities for Indian exhibitors, arranging interpreters, booth assistants, etc. Business Delegations The Consulate also assists the Indian export organisations/agencies/companies to organise business delegations to Hong Kong. Information received from the delegation organiser is sent to relevant organisations in Hong Kong and meetings and briefings are arranged as per the requirements and business interest. The Consulate also coordinates cooperative links between the Indian and Hong Kong organisations. Study The Consulate can assist Indian export organisations/agencies in initiating in-depth study for individual sectors. The Consulate can also guide the study team in contacting appropriate organisations and provide information in this regard. Business Centre The Consulate offers many services through its business centre including meeting venue, conference venue, computer, telephone and fax facilities, identifying and hiring of local assistance, interpreters, translators, etc. The details of the tariff for meeting and conference facilities are given below:

Meeting Room (Seating capacity 5-8 seats) Hourly Rate HK$75 Conference Room (Seating capacity 12-20 seats) Half a day: 0900-1300 hrs or 1300 – 1700 hrs HK$500 Hourly Rate HK$150

Product Reports and Guidebooks The Consulate regularly carries out in-house market surveys and publishes its findings as product reports for promoting Indian exports. The Consulate has already brought out product reports on Food Products, Leather and Leather Products, Pearls, Gems and Jewellery, Textile Yarn, Fabrics and Made-Ups, Dyes and Chemicals, and Apparel and

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Accessories. These reports are for Indian trade promotion organisations, export promotion councils, Government officials, and individual companies involved in exporting Indian food products. In addition, the Consulate has also brought out “Hong Guide Book for Indian Business” to provide basic information to the Indian businesspersons desiring to do business in Hong Kong. Website The Consulate’s website provides relevant and updated business information, including on India-Hong Kong trade and investment, reports on Hong Kong economy, information on doing business in Hong Kong, opening an office in Hong Kong, etc. Contact details of Indian business organisations in Hong Kong are also given. The website features Online Trade Queries, an interactive database providing information on business contacts in Hong Kong and India. Business visitors can search business contacts based on name of the product, company, SITC code, import/export, etc. Visitors can also register online so that their information is added to the database. Direct access links for membership database of important commercial organisations in Hong Kong are also provided. Online subscription forms, latest issues, and archives, of the Consulate’s e-Newsletters are also available. A useful list of important web-links to Hong Kong, are provided along with links to real time flight information at Hong Kong airport. For further information, please visit: http://www.indianconsulate.org.hk Trade Disputes Though the role of the Consulate in resolving trade disputes is limited, the Consulate liaises with the disputing parties to seek solution. In case the Indian company wants to pursue arbitration and legal courses, the Consulate can provide contact particulars of relevant organisations in Hong Kong. Miscellaneous The Consulate also provides other services like attestation of trade documents, consular services, etc.

4. HOW TO DO BUSINESS IN HONG KONG

Opening of an office in Hong Kong Invest Hong Kong is a dedicated organisation for providing support to outside companies setting up an office in Hong Kong. Their dedicated website in this regard provides detailed and updated write-ups on various aspects of opening an office in Hong Kong. For further information, please visit: http://www.investhk.gov.hk

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Business Registration Under the provisions of the Business Registration Ordinance, every person carrying on any Business (meaning any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship, profession, calling or other activity carried on for the purpose of gain and also means a club) must register his/her business within one month of the commencement of the business. All information regarding establishing a company in Hong Kong should be obtained from the Registrar of Companies, Companies Registry, 13 & 14/F, Queensway Government Offices, 66 Queensway, Hong Kong (! +852.2867.2604 / +852.2867.2600; ! +852.2596.0585). All businesses must register with the Business Registration Office, Inland Revenue Department, Revenue Tower, 5 Gloucester Rd, Wanchai, Hong Kong (! +852.187.8088 / +852.2594.3149). Businesses must be registered every year, although that regulation may change. Applications can also be sent by mail along with cheque payment. For further information, please visit: http://www.info.gov.hk/ird/brief_br.htm Business Licence Information The Business Licence Information Service Homepage is administered by the Small and Medium Enterprises Office of the Trade and Industry Department. It provides information on all government licences, permits, certificates, and approvals relevant to business operation in Hong Kong. Information is available ranging from patents and trademark registration to additional registration details. For further information, please visit: http://www.licence.tid.gov.hk Rentals Downtown office space in Hong Kong is one of the costliest in the world. However, less expensive locations are available, away from the city. The cost of apartments is high, comparable to major cities such as New York and London. Apartments in the suburban towns around Hong Kong are slightly cheaper. For example, the satellite cities of Tuen Mun and Ma On Shan are about an hour from downtown Hong Kong by express bus (and less to other business districts in Kowloon or the New Territories). For further information, please visit: http://www.info.gov.hk/rvd/property/ http://www.investhk.gov.hk Mandatory Provident Fund

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The Employment Ordinance (Chapter 57 of the Laws of Hong Kong) stipulates employment-related benefits and entitlements for employees, which includes provisions for rest days, sickness allowance, etc. Effective from December 2000, all employers are required to contribute 5% at minimum of the employees' monthly income to Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) scheme for their employees who have joined the company for more than 60 calendar days and fall between the age of 18 and 65. Meanwhile, employees are also subject to the obligatory contribution of minimum 5% of income. The statutory amount of income for contribution purposes is HK$20,000 at maximum. However, if the employees' salary falls either below HK$5,000 or above HK$20,000, then it is fully at employees' discretion to decide if more of his or her income is to be contributed to the MPF scheme. The employees can also opt to join the Occupational Retirement Schemes Ordinance (ORSO) schemes, if his or her company has such alternative retirement fund scheme. Taxation Low Tax Regime Hong Kong taxes are among the lowest in the world, and the tax regime is simple and predictable. The corporate profits tax rate is 17.5%. The salaries tax rate is 15.5%. No tax is paid by firms or individuals on foreign-sourced income of any kind, and there is no estate duty tax on non-Hong Kong assets. Tax returns are short and easy to complete. Basically, only company profits, salaries and property rental income are taxable. Hong Kong does not tax dividends or bank interest. There is no capital gains tax, VAT or sales tax. Offshore Administrative Base The concept of residence has no applicability to Hong Kong tax law. Only Hong Kong source income is subject to Hong Kong tax. For this reason Hong Kong is a suitable base from which to administer an offshore company without tax consequence provided that company does not do business with other Hong Kong residents. This is one of the reasons why the use of offshore companies by Hong Kong residents has proliferated to such a great extent. Offshore companies can conveniently have Hong Kong based directors, a Hong Kong bank account and a Hong Kong office address without being brought into the Hong Kong tax net. The Basis of Assessment Liability to Salaries Tax is based on the actual income of the year of assessment, but an initial charge is made for a Provisional Salaries Tax first. That is, the taxpayer will pay an estimated tax first (based on expected income for that tax year) and then at the end of the tax year will receive a follow-up bill for any additional tax owed. Income tax is not deducted from regular employee pay-cheques, which has to be paid by the employees at the year-end. Salaries Tax Computation

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The Inland Revenue department has developed a simple Salaries Tax Computation Program to help one calculate an individual’s own Salaries Tax liability. If assessment year is selected, and information on marital status, income, number of dependants are given, the web page provides the salaries tax liability. For further information, please visit: http://www.info.gov.hk/ird/brief_st.htm Getting information on Hong Kong Companies Business Registration Number Enquiry System: The Business Registration Office provides a PC based Business Registration Number Enquiry System at 4th Floor, Revenue Tower, 5 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong for members of the public to search for the business registration number of registered business on a self-service basis free of charge. Users of the system are required to input the full name of the business in either English or Chinese and to specify its location by inputting one of three area codes representing Hong Kong, Kowloon and the New Territories. Results of the search will be instantly available on the screen. Extract of Information: To obtain a copy of an extract of information of a company or any one of its branches on the Business Register, a form IRBR 37 should be completed with a payment of HK$45. The business registration number of the company may also be searched at the Business Registration Number Enquiry System provided by the Business Registration Office. Trade Disputes Hong Kong being a free trade economy, the governmental control over the trade is limited. The scope for resolving the disputes through governmental intervention is not promising. However, arbitration and legal courses are open, which again are costly. Hence, care should be taken before finalising a deal with new trading partners. For arbitration assistance, one may contact: Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre 38/F, Two Exchange Square 8 Connaught Place Central Hong Kong ! +852.2524.2171 # adr@hkiac.org "http://www.hkiac.org Practical Business Tips for Hong Kong Hong Kong is a metropolitan city and has a good mix of expatriate business community. However, there are some business practices, which are followed in general.

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Business in Hong Kong is typically formal. Shaking hands and wearing formal business suits are norms. When interacting with Hong Kong business people, exchanging business cards is a customary first step. Business cards printed both in English and Chinese are preferred. Present business card with both hands. Look at the card for a moment before putting it in wallet or purse. Chinese write their family name first. Hence, call them by the name that appears first after Mr./Ms. Meetings are always by appointment and punctuality is strictly maintained. The leader of the team normally leads the team to a venue and heads the discussion. For delegations, exchange of gifts is normal. Business luncheons are common. If the menu is discussed in advance, one could explain what one does not eat. Phrases like non-vegetarian could be interpreted widely and may include any kind of meat and seafood. Although English is used as a business language in Hong Kong, Cantonese Chinese is still the most widely used language, especially among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Interpreters, if required, can be hired on hourly basis. Normal payment methods include Letter of Credit, open account, sight draft, and documents against payments. Documents covering a shipment normally include an invoice, health certificate, and bill of lading/airway bill. For air-freight shipment, exporter should send the documents to the importer as soon as the shipment is effected. Indian exporters should contact Hong Kong importers with offers quoting c.i.f. (cost, insurance and freight) or c.f. (cost and freight) prices preferably in US currency (HK dollar is pegged to US dollar at US$1 = HK$7.8). Hong Kong is a free port and hence, the government does not enforce any credit or currency control. Gifts are important. For wrapping gifts, either red or golden colour wrapping paper may be used. Foreign cigarettes, cognac, fine whisky, quality wine make fine gifts for Chinese. However, do not give clocks, cut flowers, white objects, for these objects are associated with death. Do not give food items for they suggest poverty (However, in Hong Kong, gifting food items is acceptable).

5. INDIAN COMMUNITY IN HONG KONG

Overview The Indian community in Hong Kong is nearly 35,000 strong, with about 23,000 holders of Indian passports, and the rest holding other nationalities. One of the larger ethnic groups in Hong Kong, Indians have been in the territory since the 1840s, and have shared in the growth as well as problems of Hong Kong. Till some time ago, the share of Indians in

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Hong Kong exports was about 10%, a figure that has declined a bit, but remains disproportionately high considering the overall percentage of Indians in the total population. Traditionally, the Indian community in Hong Kong has been involved in trading, and has been adventurous, scouring markets as far as South America and Africa, and establishing links that are still useful. Increasingly, though, Indians have taken to other fields too, with larger numbers of professionals now present in the territory. Shipping, finance, academics, medicine, information technology, and management are some of the areas where they have excelled. The community in Hong Kong traces its origins to all parts of India, with the largest numbers being from the Sindhi and Gujarati communities, followed in no particular order by those from Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Kerala, and others. While maintaining their traditions, these communities have upheld their Indianness through the years, which can be seen in their dress, cuisine, language, and festivals, all reminding them of India. At the same time, they have integrated so well into Hong Kong that many of them speak the local language fluently, have gone to local schools, and have numerous friends within the Hong Kong community. Indians have been actively involved in the establishment of some of the landmarks of Hong Kong. Sir HN Mody, a Parsi, founded the HK University through a generous donation. The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation had amongst its earliest Chairmen Mr Belilios, also a Parsi. Mr Dhun Ruttonjee first set up the reputed Ruttonjee Hospital as an anti-tuberculosis sanatorium; Dorabji Naorojee founded the Star Ferry linking Hong Kong Island to the Kowloon Peninsula. Robert Kotewall, an Anglo-Indian was a member of the Legislative Council (Legco) from 1923 to 1935, as was Ronald Arculli. In more recent times, Dr. Hari N. Harilela, a leading businessman and long-time Hong Kong resident was honoured with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman by the Prime Minister at the first Pravasi Bharatiya Divas on 9 January 2003 in New Delhi in recognition of his services to the community in general and NRIs in particular. The contributions of Indians to building many of Hong Kong’s leading institutions, to the governance of Hong Kong, and to its multi-ethnic society, remain a shining example of a small expatriate community working hard to be part of the mainstream, while retaining its identity. Equally, Hong Kong has appreciated these efforts, and the recognition has served to formalise the contribution that has been made, day-after-day, for over 160 years and counting. Important Organisations Council of Hong Kong Indian Associations (CHIA) It is the apex body of the Indian community in Hong Kong and was informally founded in 1973. It was officially registered in 1977. Member associations of CHIA include the Indian Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong, India Association Hong Kong, Hindu Association, India Club, Hong Kong Indian Women’s Club, Khalsa Diwan (Sikh Temple), Nav Bharat Club and the Non-Resident Indian Association of HK Ltd. Mr. K. Sital is the Chairman of the Council, while Dr. Hari N. Harilela is its President since incorporation.

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Contact Details: Mr. K.B. Rathi, Secretary General ! +852.2544.3041 ! +852.2815.3540 # rathikb@netvigator.com The Indian Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong The Indian Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong (ICCHK) was established on 12 December 1952. It is consulted by the Hong Kong Government on matters of importance in the areas of trade, commerce, shipping, and manufacturing. The Chamber deals with the trade and economic relationship between Hong Kong, Mainland China, and India, as well as other parts of the world. The Chamber is a founder member of the Hong Kong Shippers' Council. It is a member of the Council of Hong Kong Indian Associations. It works closely with the Consulate General of India to organise various trade promotional events and activities. ICCHK is a member of International Chamber of Commerce, Paris and Confederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Taipei. The current membership of around 500 comprises Indian businesses in Hong Kong, leading India-based private- and public-sector companies operating from Hong Kong, non-Indian companies and Indian professionals. Contact Details: Mr. Raj Sital, Chairman ! +852.2524.3407 ! +852.2523.0767 Mr. V. Santha Ram, Secretary General ! +852.2523.3877 ! +852.2845.0300 # secgen@icchk.org.hk Khalsa Diwan (Sikh Temple) The Khalsa Diwan was established on 1 January 1901, as the ‘Siri Guru Singh Sabah’. The Sikhs were part of the British Army that moved into Hong Kong in 1841. Khalsa Diwan played a significant role in the independence struggle of India through its support to the Ghadar Party. It has a large library, and also arranges free medical consultation by specialists. It provides food to visitors, and board and lodging for those staying for a period of up to 14 days. It has started Sahib Sri Guru Gobind Singh Educational Trust to help school children in their studies after school hours, and conducts computer classes, helps students financially to pursue studies in universities and undertakes other charitable work. Contact Details: Mr. Sucha Singh Somal, President ! +852.2729.4427 ! +852.2387.3073 # movement@somal.com

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India Club The India Club, which has been in existence since 1941, was formally incorporated in February 1967 with its main activities being the promotion of sports, Indian art and, social events. The facilities include tennis, badminton, basketball, cards & Mah-jong rooms etc., and an Indian restaurant. It also organises social, religious, and cultural functions, which include an annual Diwali Ball, the festival, and the Miss India Hong Kong pageant. It has played host to former Indian Presidents Dr. Rajendra Prasad and Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, former Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi, and Noble Laureate Mother Teresa. The Club also raises funds for victims of natural calamities and for charitable and social activities. While the Consul General of India and Mr. Bob N. Harilela are the patrons, Dr. Hari N. Harilela is the Permanent President of the Club. Contact Details: Mr. Nanu P. Lachman, President ! +852.2366.0575 ! +852.2729.4427 # plachman@lachman.com.hk " http://www.indiaclub.com.hk India Association The India Association, was founded in 1948 and was incorporated as an association in 1965 to promote India’s cultural heritage through cultural and social functions. It organises a Diwali Ball every year, hosting music and dance troupes from India. It also raises funds for charitable purposes. It was instrumental in hosting dignitaries such as former President Dr. Rajendra Prasad, and former Prime Minister Mr. Jawaharlal Nehru. It gives scholarships to deserving Chinese students in Hong Kong, assists needy Indians in Hong Kong and India, and allocates funds for disaster relief, whenever the need arises. The patrons of the Association are the Consul General of India and Dr. Hari N. Harilela. Contact Details: Mr. Larry Parmanand, President ! +852.2311.4336 ! +852.2311.6358 # larry@parmanand.com Hong Kong Indian Women’s Club The Club was formed in 1957 as a forum for social gatherings for ladies to learn about each other’s customs, undertake social and cultural work, and help the less fortunate. It organises a number of fund-raising events including movie premieres and fashion shows, and assists local charities such as Mother’s Choice, the Community Chest, Cancer Fund, Helping Hand,

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the Hospice and the Thalassemia Foundation. The Club offers scholarships to needy students, and has donated liberally to Sir Ellis Kadoorie School for its various activities. Contact Details: Mrs. Karishma Palani, President ! +852.2521 7810 # karishma@shamsons.com Nav Bharat Club The Nav Bharat Club was founded in 1951 with the objective of catering to the sporting and social needs of the Indian community. The Club is particularly active in hockey, squash, and badminton, and has won many domestic league competitions. It has produced players who went on to represent Hong Kong at the international level in hockey and squash. At present, the Club has two men’s and one ladies’ team in the local hockey league. Dr. Hari N. Harilela is the patron of the Club. Contact Details: Mr. Harcharan S.Dillon (Billy), President ! +852.9105.1476 ! +852.2833.5069 # dillonhk@netvigator.com Mr. Amarjeet S. Khosa, Honorary General Secretary ! +852.2525.0221 ! +852.2845.2441 # david@khosa.com Non-Resident Indian Association of Hong Kong The Association was established in 1991 with the objective of fostering friendship amongst Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in Hong Kong, conveying the views of NRIs to the relevant authorities, and strengthening the bonds between India and the overseas Indian community in commercial and charitable fields. The Consul General of India, Dr. Bob Harilela, and Mr. K. Sital are the Patrons of the Association. Contact Details: Mr. Ram H. Tolani, President ! +852.2905.5612 ! +852.2524.7797 # nri@vighk.com Forum of Indian Professionals (HK) (FIPHK) FIPHK was started in December 2001 under the patronage of the Consul General of India, with a view to provide a platform for professionals from India to meet and exchange ideas. It also aims at fostering greater understanding of India, its people, its culture, and the vast opportunities it offers – to the world at large and China and Hong Kong in particular. Its

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objectives include helping Indians understand and learn about China’s development, and to explore opportunities for the Chinese to get involved in India. The Forum organises seminars, meetings etc. on its own or in collaboration with other organisations. Contact details: Mr. Harry Banga, President ! +852.2861.4651 # harry@thisisnoble.com Mr. Sanjay Vaze, Secretary ! +852.2376.3611 # primahk@netvigator.com " http://www.fiphk01.com Overseas Indians’ Business Association (Progressive Group) The Progressive Group was formed in 1971 by 20 leading firms of Hong Kong with the objective of sharing information on problems of common nature, organising social and cultural events, and inviting leading personalities in banking, finance etc. to deliver lectures. The Kowloon Branch of this Group was formed in 1981. The Group has a membership of 157. Mr. K. P. Daswani has been the Chairman of the Group since its inception. Contact Details: The two Co-Chairmen of Hong Kong and Kowloon Clubs are: Mr. Gobind Shahani, Co-Chairman, Hong Kong Branch ! +852.2521.5121 ! +852.2868.1731 Mr. Ishwar Mahbubani, Co-Chairman, Kowloon Branch ! +852.2367.6780 ! +852.2721.9294 Indian Arts Circle The Arts Circle was established in October 1978 and formally registered in May 1979. Its aims and objectives are to organise Indian cultural programmes for the members and the general public, inculcate interest in drama, music, dance, literature, and visual arts among the members, and to cooperate with similar organisations. The group organises a couple of programmes every year to provide opportunities to local talent, and also invites renowned artistes from India. The Circle currently has 350 life members. The Consul General of India, and Dr. Hari N. Harilela are the Honorary Patrons, and Mr. G.T. Gul is the Permanent Adviser of the Circle. Contact Details: Mrs. Ranoo Wasan, Chairperson ! +852.2526.6889 # ranoo63@hotmail.com Mr. G.T. Gul

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! +852.2713.9405 # gtgul@hotmail.com Indian Businessmen’s Association Indian Businessmen’s Association was set up as ‘Fellowship Group’ in 1985 with the aim of providing a forum where Indian businessmen as well as professionals could meet informally and exchange views and discuss subjects of common interest. A speaker is usually invited to speak on a topic of current interest every month. The topics are not confined to business, and also include social issues. The name of the Group was later changed to ‘Indian Businessmen’s Association’. The Association has over 200 members. Contact Details: Mr. Gul Mirpuri, Chairman ! +852.2524.0018 ! +852.2810.6073 # gtm@netvigator.com Indian Muslim Association (Jama-ath) This Association was established in 1979. The Indian Muslim business community has been present in Hong Kong since the time of the arrival of the British. It is one of the four constituents (the other three being Islamic Union of Hong Kong, Pakistani Association of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Dawoodi Bohra Association) of the Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic community of Hong Kong, an umbrella body of Hong Kong Muslims to administer and look after the maintenance and upkeep of Muslim cemeteries and coordinate with the Hong Kong Government authorities on Muslim religious affairs. The Indian Muslim Association actively participates in the affairs of the Kowloon Mosque and Islamic Centre, and took a leading role in the reconstruction of the Kowloon Mosque. Some of the Priests (Qazis) at the Mosque in the past have been from India. Most of the Association’s senior members are businesspersons originally from Tamil Nadu. Some of them are actively associated with the Tamil Cultural Association. The Association and its members have made important contributions to various facets of Hong Kong and India, in fields ranging from education to business. Contact Details: Mr. Hameed Jalal, President, ! +852.9350.6056, +852.2525.6060 ! +852.2577.8127 # jalal@netvigator.com Hong Kong Dawoodi Bohra Association The Association was established in 1967 and has 200 members. Dawoodi Bohras are one of the oldest communities in Hong Kong, both as a business and as a religious group, and their contributions to the local community are long-standing and well appreciated. The vast

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majority of members of the community are traders. However, of late, they have also entered into professions such as medicine, law, information technology, teaching, etc. The ladies wing of the Association, established about 25 years ago, annually sends clothes to the needy in India, Pakistan and elsewhere and provides financial aid to those in urgent need. Contact Details: Mr. Khedirbhai Saheb Taiyebbhai Saheb Zakiuddin, President ! +852.2810.8110 ! +852.2973.0028 The Incorporated Trustees of the Zoroastrian Charity Funds of Hong Kong, Canton and Macao The Trust was formed in 1822 in Macao for the establishment of a Parsee cemetery there. The first Parsee association, known as the ‘China Canton Anjuman’ was formed in Canton in 1834. In 1845, a wider Anjuman body covering Hong Kong, Canton, and Macao was created for establishing and maintaining burial grounds, having places of association and rendering financial assistance to the needy. In Hong Kong, the first premises for use of the Zoroastrian community was rented in 1857. In 1993, the 23-storey ‘Zoroastrian Building’ was inaugurated. The Trust makes substantial donations annually to individuals and institutions in India, Hong Kong and around the world. A large number of educational subsidies are also granted to students every year. The Trust also organises events to foster relations within the community and preserve their heritage and culture. The Trust has a membership of about 200. Contact Details Mr. Jal Shroff, President ! +852.2437.9982 ! +852.2402.1914 Mr. Viraf Parekh, Honorary Secretary ! +852.2522.8435 ! +852.2845.0607 # hkzcfund@netvigator.com Gujarat Samaj Gujarat Samaj was established in 1974 as a social organisation providing focus for ethnic and cultural activities. It organises a Dandia-Raas programme every year during the Navratri, in which leading troupes from India participate. The annual Diwali Ball is also a fixture on the calendar, with entertainers from India coming in to perform. Local talent is also encouraged. While in the beginning, members of the Samaj were mostly engaged in cotton and yarn trade, at present they have diversified into diamond and polished stones trade. The Samaj has a membership of 225 families. Contact Details: Mr. Bharat Gohel, President, ! +852.2851.6992

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! +852.2851.7170 Tamil Cultural Association The Association was formed in 1967 with the objective of preserving and promoting cultural, recreational, educational, moral, and intellectual welfare of its members and for promoting South Indian culture in Hong Kong. The Association organises dramas, debates, musical concerts and sport activities and brings out the talent within the community. It also brought cultural troupes from India. It has a membership of 250 families. Contact Details: Mr. J. V. Ramani, President ! +852.2902.8612 ! +852.2970.1227 # tamilhk@yahoo.com Rajasthani Samaj The Rajasthani Samaj was established in 1968 with the objective of encouraging more fellowship amongst the Rajasthani community as also between the Rajasthani community and other communities in Hong Kong. The Samaj celebrates Indian festivals like Diwali, Holi, etc. with great fervour and enthusiasm. This is a unique organisation in that there is no president or other office bearers, with the work being done by a committee. It has a membership of 185 families. Contact details: Mr. K. B. Rathi, Patron ! +852.2544.3041 ! +852.2815.3540 # rathikb@netvigator.com Maharashtra Mandal (Hong Kong) The Maharashtra Mandal was formed in 1978 to foster kinship among fellow members and to celebrate Marathi and Indian festivals and events like Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, Makar Sankranti, and Holi. Cultural performances are also organised by the Mandal. It has a membership of about 55-60 families. Contact details: Mr. Dhanraj Naik, President ! +852.9483.0567 ! +852.2827.0018 # rohan@netvigator.com Hong Kong Bengali Association

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The Hong Kong Bengali Association was established in 1998 with the aim of providing a socio-cultural platform to the community, tap the cultural talent within the community, and to organise cultural performances with artistes from India. At present, it has a membership of 60-70 families. The Association celebrates festivals like Durga Puja, Lakshmi Puja, Saraswati Puja, Poila Baisakh (Bengali New Year celebration), etc. It also supports charity work in India and helps specific organisations on a regular basis. Contact Details: Dr. S. R. Das, President ! +852.2552.5054, +852.9644.3175 ! +852.2553.2531 # raptidas@netvigator.com

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FEATURED CONTACTS The Indian Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong 2/F, Hoseinee House, 69 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong ! +852.2845.4612 ! +852.2845.0300 # secgen@icchk.org.hk " http://www.icchk.org.hk Background information on the Chamber given under Section 4: Indian Community in Hong Kong. Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) Suites 1501-6, Level 15, One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong ! +852.3107.1000 ! + 852.3107.9007 # enq@InvestHK.gov.hk " http://www.InvestHK.gov.hk InvestHK, was established on 1 July 2000, to promote investments into Hong Kong. It offers solution-oriented investment promotion, facilitation, and aftercare services to ensure that companies have all the support required to establish or expand operations in Hong Kong InvestHK provides support services to prospective and existing foreign investor with regard to information provision, site visits, business matching or interface with government departments. Hong Kong Trade Development Council 38/F, Office Tower, Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, HK ! +852.2584.4066, +852.2584.4333 ! +852.2824.0249 # hktdc@tdc.org.hk

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" http://www.tdctrade.com The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), a statutory body for promoting Hong Kong's trade, was established in 1966. It has 51 offices in 34 countries and regions. It is involved in Trade Enquiry Service (featuring 600,000 listings), accessible through its website. It owns the HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, and organises or co-sponsors major international trade shows in Hong Kong and overseas covering a wide range of consumer and industrial products. It also publishes more than 20 product/service magazines and trade directories, which have a combined worldwide circulation of more than two million. HKTDC appointed a private firm as its representative in Mumbai in early 2002. Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce 22/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong ! + 852.2529.9229, +852.2823.1211 ! +852.2527.9843 # chamber@chamber.org.hk " http://www.chamber.org.hk The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce is the oldest (founded in 1861) and largest (around 4,000 corporate members) business organisation in Hong Kong. Its membership consists of multinational companies, Hong Kong companies and Mainland China companies, and a growing number of overseas associate and Mainland associate members. HKGCC has been a functional constituency representing Hong Kong’s business community in the Legislative Council since 1988. Their members elect the Chamber’s own representative to the 60-member Legislative Council every four years. Moreover, of the over 70 Hong Kong bodies and committees in which 64 Chamber members participate, half are official government advisory bodies, such as the Labour Advisory Board, Trade Advisory Board and Joint Liaison Committee on Taxation, etc. Chinese General Chamber of Commerce 4/F, 24-25 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong. ! +852.2525.6385 ! +852.2845.2610 # cgcc@cgcc.org.hk " http://www.cgcc.org.hk The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1900. Presently it has a membership of over 6,000. The Chamber maintains close contacts with trade associations and Chinese chambers all over the world, in particular those in Mainland China. The Chamber has representatives in the Legislative Council, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Information Technology and Broadcasting Bureau, and Education and Manpower Bureau. It is also represented on a number of boards and committees of various public and private bodies, including the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the ICAC, the Hong Kong Food Council, the Hong Kong Shippers' Council, as well as the Manpower Development Committee and the Labour Advisory Board in the SAR government. Chinese Manufacturers’ Association CMA Building, 64-66 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong ! +852.2545.6166 ! +852.2541.4541

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# info@cma.org.hk " http://www.cma.org.hk Established in 1934, the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong (CMA) has over 3,700 member-companies. The CMA liaises with international bodies as well as trade and industrial associations overseas for the exchange of information and ideas and for the promotion of trade, industrial progress, and to foster mutual understanding and cooperation. It is a member of the International Chamber of Commerce. The CMA also maintains close contact with consulates and trade commissions of overseas governments in Hong Kong. Indian PSUs in Hong Kong Bank of Baroda (Hong Kong ) Ltd 3/F Dina House, Ruttonjee Centre, 11 Duddell Street, Central, HK ! +852.2521.5166 ! +852.2868.4701 # bobihkg@netvigator.com The Bank of Baroda (Hong Kong) Ltd. was established in 1980 as IBU International Finance Ltd. It is a Restricted Licence Bank. Its current range of services includes trade finance, remittances and fixed deposits. Bank of India 2/F, Ruttonjee Centre, Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong ! +852.2524.0186 ! +852.2810.6149 # boihk@netvigator.com The Hong Kong branch of Bank of India was established in 1960. It is a Licensed Bank with two branches, one each in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. Its services include cash counter services, dealing room, multi-currency deposits with conversion facilities at no extra cost, twin currency deposit scheme, NRI deposit scheme, remittances facility, forex trading in all major currencies, confirmation of L/Cs and guarantees, loans and advances, syndication of loans and correspondent banking. Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) 3/F, Ruttonjee House, 11 Duddell Street, Hong Kong ! +852.2522.7157 ! +852.2845.1549 # iobsm@netvigator.com The Hong Kong branch was established in 1955. It is a Licensed Bank authorised to undertake full range of banking activities. The current activities include trade finance, remittances and acceptance of deposits. Indo-Hong Kong International Finance Ltd 904, AON China Building, 29 Queensway Road, Central, Hong Kong ! +852.2529.1398 ! +852.2529.6036 This is wholly-owned by the Canara Bank, a Government of India undertaking and was established in 1984. This is a deposit taking company and does not undertake normal

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banking operations. The range of services offered include trade finance, acceptance of deposit, correspondent banking, NRI services, investments/money market operations, and forex services. State Bank of India Room No. 801-5 Wheelock House, 20 Pedder Street, Central, HK ! +852.2523.2887 ! +852.2868.1966 # sbinhk@iohk.com The Hong Kong branch of the State Bank of India was established in 1978. This is a Licensed Bank, which means that it can undertake the full range of banking activities. The current services offered by this Bank include deposits in all major currencies, remittances to anywhere in India or the world, handling of India related business, letters of credit/bank guarantees, export credit/bills of negotiations, buyers’ and suppliers’ credit, foreign currency loans, trade finance facilities, foreign exchange trading in all major currencies etc. UCO Bank Units 4102-06, 41/F, COSCO Tower, 183 Queen’s Road Central, HK ! +852.2524.9240 ! +852.2810.6954 # ucohk@netvigator.com The UCO bank is the oldest Indian Bank in Hong Kong (Established in 1952). It is a Licensed Bank authorised to undertake full range of banking activities. UCO Bank has two branches – one on Hong Kong Island and the other in Kowloon. The range of services offered are trade finance, loan syndication, forex trading in major currencies, multi currency deposits in major currencies, investment in securities, remittance facility to India and other countries, money market and dealing room operations, external commercial loans, mobilisation of FCNR and NRE deposits and providing information on investment opportunities in India to NRIs, and correspondent banking relationship. New India Assurance Co. Ltd Man Cheong Building, 15-17 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong ! +852.2523.9738 ! +852.2845.2133 # niahk@asiaonline.net The Hong Kong branch of New India Assurance Co. Ltd was established in 1952. The company carries out general insurance business. The company caters to the needs of Insurance to Indians in Taipei and Indonesia. It also accepts reinsurance business from Indonesia, Cambodia and Vietnam. Air India 01-02, 29/F, Vickwood Plaza, 199 Des Voeux Road, Central, Hong Kong ! +852.2522.4771 ! +852.2522.2261 # airindia@netvigator.com The Air-India Booking Office was established in 1954 in Hong Kong. Air-India commenced operations to Hong Kong, with a weekly service, from Bombay(Mumbai) in

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August 1954 via Kolkata(Calcutta) and Bangkok. At present, the Airline operates five services a week between Delhi and Hong Kong and Mumbai and Hong Kong, two of which operate ex Hong Kong to Osaka and return. Air-India has played a pivotal role in the development of travel and trade between India and Hong Kong over the past several decades. Air-India provides assistance and services to passengers vis-à-vis reservations and ticketing for travel and also services for the movement of Cargo and Mail on the flights. Air-India also offers a Frequent Flyer Programme and members can enroll through the website http://www.airindia.com or by filling enrolment forms. GOVERNMENT Business and Services Promotion Unit Commerce and Industry Bureau Suite 1507-9, Level 15 One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway HK ! 2918.7571 ! 2537.7725 # bspuenq@citb.gov.hk " http://www.info.gov.hk/hspu Commerce and Industry Bureau Level 29, One Pacific Place 88 Queensway, HK ! 2918.7500 ! 2840.1621 # cibenq@citb.gov.hk " http://www.info.gov.hk/cib Trade and Industry Department 9/F, T & I Department Tower 700 Nathan Road, Kowloon, HK ! 2392.2922 ! 2787.7422 # tidenq@tid.gcn.gov.hk " http://www.info.gov.hk/tid/e-index.htm economic and services bureau 2/F, Main and East Wings Central Government Offices Lower Albert Road, Central, HK ! 2810.2762 ! 2523.1973 # edb@edlb.gov.hk " http://www.info.gov.hk/esb Immigration Department 2/F, Immigration Tower

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7 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, HK ! 2824.6111 ! 2877.7711 # enquiry@immd.gov.hk " http://www.info.gov.hk/immd/ Information Services Department 3-8/F, Murray Building Garden Road, HK ! 2522.7662 ! 2845.9078 # internet@isd.gcn.gov.hk " http://www.info.gov.hk/isd/index.htm Government and Supplies Department 9/F, North Government Offices 333 Java Road, North Point, HK ! 2231.5289 ! 2116.0101 # info@gsd.gov.hk " http://www.info.gov.hk/gsd/index.htm Census and Statistics Department 16/F-22/F & 25/F Wanchai Tower 12 Harbour Road, Wanchai, HK ! 2582.4915 ! 2802.1101 # trade@censtatd.gov.hk " http://www.info.gov.hk/censtatd/ Companies registry 13/F, Government Offices 66 Queensway, HK ! 2867.2567 ! 2869.6817 # crenq@cr.gov.hk " http://www.info.gov.hk/cr Customs and Excise Department 8/F, Harbour Building 38 Pier Road, Central, HK ! 2852.3324 ! 2542.3334 " http://www.info.gov.hk/customs Hong Kong Tourism Board 11/F, Citicorp Centre

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18 Whitfield Road North Point, HK ! 2807.6543 ! 2806.0303 # info@hktb.com " http://www.hkta.org Trade Organisations Hong Kong Productivity Council HKPC Building 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, HK ! 2788.5678 ! 2788.5900 " http://www.hkpc.org/hkpc/html/ Federation of Hong Kong Industries 4/F, Hankow Centre 5-15 Hankow Road, Kowloon, HK ! 2732 3188 ! 2721 3494 # fhki@fhki.org.hk " http://www.fhki.org.hk/ Hong Kong Chinese Importers' & Exporters' Association 7-8/F., Champion Building 287-291 Des Voeux Road Central Hong Kong ! 2544 8474 ! 2544 4677 # info@hkciea.org.hk " http://www.hkciea.org.hk Hong Kong Exporters' Association Room 825 Star House 3 Salisbury Road Tsim Sha Tsui Kowloon ! 2730 9851 ! 2730 1869 # exporter@exporters.org.hk " http://www.exporters.org.hk Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre 38/F., Two Exchange Square 8 Connaught Place Central Hong Kong

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! 2525 2381 ! 2524.2171 # adr@hkiac.org " http://www.hkiac.org SECTORAL ORGANISATIONS APPAREL AND TEXTILES Federation of Hong Kong Garment Manufacturers Room 401-3 Cheung Lee Commercial Building 25 Kimberley Road Tsim Sha Tsui Kowloon ! 2721 1383 ! 2311.1062 # fhkgmfrs@hkstar.com " http://www.garment.org.hk/COProfile.htm Hong Kong Cotton Made-up Goods Manufacturers Association Ltd Room 701, 7/F., Union Park Centre 771 Nathan Road Kowloon ! 2390 4648 ! 2397.4720 Hong Kong Garment Manufacturers Association Ltd Room 401-3 Cheung Lee Commercial Building 25 Kimberley Road Tsim Sha Tsui Kowloon ! 2305 2893 ! 2305.2493 # textclhk@netvigator.com Hong Kong General Chamber of Textiles Ltd Unit 708-709 Trade Square 681 Cheung Sha Wan Road Kowloon ! 2357 9978 ! 2191.7271 # admin@textileschamber.org " http://www.textileschamber.org Hong Kong Knitwear Exporters & Manufacturers Association Ltd 3/F., 63 Tai Yip Street

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Kowloon Bay Kowloon ! 2755 2621 ! 2756.5672 Hong Kong Woollen & Synthetic Knitting Manufacturers' Association, Ltd 3/F, 71 How Ming Street Kwun Tong Kowloon ! 2368 2091 ! 2369.1720 # info@hkwoollen.org.hk " http://www.hkwoollen.org.hk Textile Council of Hong Kong Ltd 3/F., 63 Tai Yip Street Kowloon Bay Kowloon ! 2305 2893 ! 2305.2493 # textclhk@netvigator.com " http://www.textilecouncil.com Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association G.P.O. Box 13654 Hong Kong ! 2330 1738 ! 2330 5015 # http://www.hkfda.org/ HANDICRAFTS Hong Kong Art Craft Merchants Association, Ltd. Flat E, 16/F., Alpha House 27-33 Nathan Road Kowloon !2368 2347 !2730 3470 JEWELLERY Hong Kong Jade & Stone Manufacturers Association 16/F, Hang Lung House, 184-192 Queens’ Road Central, Hong Kong ! +852.2543 0543 ! +852.2815.0164 " http://www.jewelrynet.com/hkjsa/

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Hong Kong Jewellers' & Goldsmiths' Association Ltd. 13/F, Hong Kong Jewellery Building, 178-180 Queens’ Road Central, Hong Kong ! +852.2543 9633 ! +852.2850.7361 # hkjewellers@netvigator.com Hong Kong Jewellery Manufacturing Association Unit G, 2/F, Kaiser Estate Phase 2 51 Man Yue Street Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong ! +852.2766.3002 ! +852.2362.3647 # hkjma@jewelry.org.hk " http://www.jewelry.org.hk Diamond Federation of Hong Kong, China Ltd. 5B, HK Diamond Exchange Building 8-10 Duddell Street Central, Hong Kong ! +852.2524.5081 ! +852.2877.9831 # dfhk@diamondfederation.com " http://www.diamondfederation.com Hong Kong & Kowloon Jade Merchants Union Association 17/F, Man Fai Building 38 Man Ying Street Ferry Point, Kowloon ! +852.9032.9009 ! +852.2388.5388 Hong Kong Jewellery Industry Technology Centre 5/F, HKPC Building 78 Tat Chee Avenue Kowloon Hong Kong ! +852.2788.5531 ! +852.2788.5522 # hkjitc@hkpc.org " http://www.hkpc.org/hkjitc WATCHES AND CLOCKS Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd. Room 604 Peter Building 58-62 Queens’ Road Central

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Hong Kong ! +852.2523.3232 ! +852.2868.4485 # hkwatch@netvigator.com " http://www.hkwatch.org Hong Kong Watch & Clock Council Room 407-411, 4/F., Hankow Centre 5-15 Hankow Road Tsim Sha Tsui Kowloon ! +852.2732.3188 ! +852.2721.3494 # tsd@fhki.org.hk Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd. 3A/F., & 11/F., Yu Wing Building 64-66 Wellington Street Central Hong Kong ! +852.2522.5238 ! +852.2810.6614 # hkwma@netvigator.com " http://www.hkwma.org Hong Kong Watch & Clock Technology Centre 5/F., HKPC Building 78 Tat Chee Avenue Kowloon Tong Kowloon ! +852.2788.5533 ! +852.2788.5522 # hkwctc@hkpc.org " http://www.hkpc.org/hkwctc FOOD Hong Kong Food Trades Association Ltd CMA Bldg, 1/F 64-66 Connaught Rd Central, Hong Kong ! +852.2542.8619 ! +852.2541.8154 # mitron@hkstar.com " http://www.hkfc.org.hk Hong Kong Dried Sea Food & Grocery Merchants Association Ltd

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1/F., 218 Des Voeux Road West Hong Kong ! +852.2547.1912 ! +852.2517.6883 Hong Kong Fresh Fruits Importers Association Ltd Room 401-3 Prosperous Building 48 Des Voeux Road Central Hong Kong ! +852.2521.1228 ! +852.2868.4402 Kowloon Fresh Meat Retailer's Association Ltd Block A, 10/F., 746 Nathan Road Kowloon ! +852.2394.8316 ! +852.2394.8316 Hong Kong & Kowloon Provisions, Wine & Spirit Dealers' Association 2/F., Block B, Fu Lok Building 131-133 Wing Lok Street Hong Kong ! +852.2854.2544 / 2854.2514 ! +852.2854.3816 Park’n Shop O/B Watson Group (HK) Ltd Watson House 9/F, 1-5 Wo Liu Hang Rd Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong ! +852.2606.8833 ! +852.2602.2914 # csg@parknshop.com " http://www.parknshop.com Wellcome Co Ltd Devon House 5/F 979 King’s Rd, Tai Koo Place Quarry Bay, Hong Kong ! +852.2299.3838 / 2299.3828 ! +852.2299.2838 # eliu@wellcome.com.hk " http://www.wellcomehk.com INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Hong Kong Computer Society

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Unit D, 1/F., Luckifast Building 1 Stone Nullah Lane Wanchai Hong Kong ! +852.2834.2228 ! +852.2834.3003 # hkcs@hkcs.org.hk " http://www.hkcs.org.hk Hong Kong Industrial Technology Centre Corporation 1/F., Tech Centre 72 Tat Chee Avenue Kowloon Tong Kowloon ! +852.2788.4433 ! +852.2788.4261 # enquiry@techcentre.org " http://www.techcentre.org Hong Kong Information Technology Federation Unit 3701 Windsor House Causeway Bay Hong Kong ! +852.2923.8021 ! +852.2576.0181 # info@hkitf.com " http://www.hkitf.org.hk Information and Software Industry Association Ltd Suite 2, 8/F., Tower 6, China Hong Kong City 33 Canton Road Tsim Sha Tsui Kowloon ! +852.2622.2867 ! +852.2622.2731 # info@isia.org.hk " http://www.isia.org.hk CHEMICALS AND PHARMACEUTICALS Chemical & Pharmaceutical Industries Council Room 407-411 Hankow Centre 5-15 Hankow Road Tsim Sha Tsui Kowloon ! +852.2732.3188 ! +852.2721.3494

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# tsd@fhki.org.hk Hong Kong Association of the Pharmaceutical Industry Room A, 13/F., Trust Tower 68 Johnston Road Wanchai Hong Kong ! +852.2528.3061 / 2528.3062 ! +852.2865.6283 # hkapi@netvigator.com " http://www.fmshk.com.hk/hkapi/menu.htm Hong Kong Chemical Society Government Laboratory Ho Man Tin Government Offices 88 Chung Hau Street Homantin, Kowloon ! +852.2852.4069 ! +852.2714.4083 Hong Kong Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association Ltd. 17/F., Jing Ho Industrial Building 78-84 Wang Lung Street Tsuen Wan New Territories ! +852.2407.3271 ! +852.2407.5707 ELECTRONIC GOODS AND ELECTRICAL MACHINERY Hong Kong & Kowloon Electric Trade Association 6/F., 350-354 Hennessy Road Hong Kong !+852.2573.7007 ! +852.2573.7005 # hketa@netvigator.com Hong Kong & Kowloon Electrical Appliances Merchants Association Ltd. 4/F., 732 Nathan Road Mongkok Kowloon ! +852.2394.2135 ! +852.2398.0147 # info@hkeama.com.hk " http://www.hkeama.com.hk The Hong Kong E & M Contractors' Association Ltd

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Room 1801, 18/F., Tung Wai Commercial Building 109-111 Gloucester Road Wanchai Hong Kong ! +852.2519.3998 ! +852.2519.0298 # emca@hkfemc.org Hong Kong Electrical Appliances Manufacturers Association 5/F, HKPC Building 78 Tat Chee Avenue Kowloon Tong Kowloon ! +852.2788.5553 ! +852.2788.5543 # wwlai@hkpc.org Hong Kong Electrical Contractors' Association Ltd. 8/F., Kwong Ah Building 195-197 Johnston Road Wanchai Hong Kong ! +852.2572.0843 / 2572.4855 ! +852.2838.2532 # hkeca@pacific.net.hk " http://www.hkeca.itbsnet.com The Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association Room 1201, 12/F., Harbour Crystal Centre 100 Granville Road Tsimshatsui Kowloon ! +852.2778.8328 ! +852.2788.2200 # hkeia@hkeia.org " http://www.hkeia.org Hong Kong Electronics Industry Council Room 407-411, 4/F., Hankow Centre 5-15 Hankow Road Tsimshatsui Kowloon ! +852.2732.3188 ! +852.2721.3494 # tsd@fhki.org.hk Hong Kong & Kowloon Machinery & Instrument Merchants Association, Ltd

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3/F., 85-91 Lai Chi Kok Road Kowloon ! +852.2393.4384 ! +852.2393.3282 Hong Kong Apleichau Machinery Traders Association 2/F., 64 Apleichau Main Street Apleichau Hong Kong ! +852.2552.5171 ! +852.2552.5171 LEATHER The Hong Kong Hide & Leather Traders' Association Ltd Unit B, 3/F., Capital Commercial Building 446-448 Shanghai Street Kowloon ! +852.2388.7644 ! +852.2783.0804 # info@leatherassn.co " http://www.leatherassn.com Hong Kong Leathergoods, Bags & Luggage Association Ltd Room 313-315, 3/F., Kwong Sang Hong Centre 151-153 Hoi Bun Road Kwun Tong Kowloon ! +852.2797.3238 ! +852.2797.0778 Hong Kong & Kowloon Footwear Manufacturers Association Flat D, 3/F., Kam Fung Building 8 Cleverly Street Sheung Wan Hong Kong ! +852.2541.4499 ! +852.2541.4499 Hong Kong Leather Shoe and Shoe Material Merchants Association Ltd. Block E, 5/F., Lee Fung Building 88 Argyle Street Kowloon ! +852.2395.5302 ! +852.2396.6020

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PLASTICS Hong Kong & Kowloon Plastic Products Merchants United Association 13/F., Prospect Building 491 Nathan Road Kowloon ! +852.2384.0171 ! +852.2781.0107 # hkkp@netvigator.com Hong Kong & Kowloon Rubber Tyres Commercial General Association Ltd Block A, 1/F., Dai On Lau 820 Canton Road Kowloon ! +852.2332.1616 ! +852.2782.5287 Hong Kong Plastic Bags Manufacturers' Association Room 603 Hang Seng Wanchai Building 200 Hennessy Road Wanchai Hong Kong ! +852.2394.5912 ! +852.2399.0152 Hong Kong Plastic Material Suppliers Association Ltd. 12/F., Eader Centre 39-41 Hankow Road Tsimshatsui Kowloon ! +852.2375.2686 ! +852.2317.1129 Hong Kong Plastics Industry Council Room 407-411, 4/F., Hankow Centre 5-15 Hankow Road Tsimshatsui Kowloon ! +852.2732.3188 ! +852.2721.1494 # tsd@fhki.org.hk Hong Kong Plastics Manufacturers Association Ltd. Flat B, 1/F., Fu Yuen Building 39-49 Wanchai Road Wanchai

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Hong Kong ! +852.2574.2230 ! +852.2574.2843 Hong Kong Plastics Technology Centre Ltd. U509 Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hunghom Kowloon ! +852.2766.5577 ! +852.2766.0131 # ptc@polyu.edu.hk " http://www.plastics-ctr.org.hk STEEL AND METALS Hong Kong & Kowloon Steel & Metal Importers & Exporters Association Ltd 10/F., Champion Building 287-291 Des Voeux Road Central Hong Kong ! +852.2545.2356 ! +852.2851.4909 Hong Kong & Kowloon Used Metal & Miscellaneous Articles Dealers & Employees Association 1/F., 924 Canton Road Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong ! +852.2384.2744 Hong Kong Metal Finishing Society 11/F., B-D Wah Wing Industrial Building 14-20 Wing Yip Street Kwai Chung New Territories ! +852.2429.7031 ! +852.2420.7904 Hong Kong Metal Merchants Association Room A, 6/F., Hankow Apartment 43-49 Hankow Road Tsimshatsui Kowloon ! +852.2376.2985 ! +852.2376.2402 # hkmma@netvigator.com The Hong Kong Metals Manufacturers Association Flat A, 10/F., Speedy Industrial Building

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114 How Ming Street Kwun Tong Kowloon ! +852.2429.6419 ! +852.2429.8453 # hkmma@hkmma.org.hk " http://www.hkmma.org.hk TELECOMMUNICATIONS Hong Kong Telecommunications Users Group 14/F., Fairmont House 8 Cotton Tree Drive Central Hong Kong ! +852.2526.6516 ! +852.2868.4387 # clubs@hkma.org.hk " http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~hktug Internet & Telecom Association G.P.O. Box 13461 Hong Kong ! +852.2504.2732 ! +852.2504.2752 # info@itahk.org.hk " http://www.itahk.org.hk Telecom Technology Centre Co. Ltd. Room 4D01, HKPC Building 78 Tat Chee Avenue Kowloon Tong Kowloon ! +852.2777.3208 ! +852.2319.7668 # ttnet@ttc.com.hk " http://www.ttc.com.hk

7. IMPORTANT WEBSITES

MISSIONS Consulate General of India, Hong Kong http://www.indianconsulate.org.hk

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Embassy of India, Beijing http://www.indianembassy.org.cn Consulate General of India, Shanghai http://www.indianconsulate.org.cn TRADE ORGANISATIONS The Indian Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong http://www.icchk.org.hk Hong Kong Trade Development Council http://www.tdctrade.com Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce http://www.chamber.org.hk Chinese General Chamber of Commerce http://www.cgcc.org.hk Chinese Manufacturers Association of Hong Kong http://www.cma.org.hk TOURISM Hong Kong Tourism Board http://www.hktb.com Discover Hong Kong http://www.discoverhongkong.com GOVERNMENT Organisation Chart of the HKSAR Government http://www.info.gov.hk/govcht_e.htm Name List of Heads of Government Departments http://www.info.gov.hk/info/name-e.htm Commerce and Industry Bureau http://www.info.gov.hk/cib Business and Services Promotion Unit http://www.info.gov.hk/hspu Companies Registry

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http://www.info.gov.hk/cr Customs and Excise Department http://www.info.gov.hk/customs Economic Services Bureau http://www.info.gov.hk/esb Information Technology and Broadcasting Bureau http://www.info.gov.hk/itbb Information Technology Services Department http://www.itsd.gov.hk/itsd/index.htm Intellectual Property Department http://www.info.gov.hk/ipd/eng/index.htm Leisure and Cultural Services Department http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/indexe.html Virtual SME Information Centre http://www.sme.gcn.gov.hk/ Financial Services Bureau http://www.info.gov.hk/fsb/ Government Supplies Department http://www.info.gov.hk/gsd/index.htm Licensed Hotels and Guesthouses in Hong Kong http://www.info.gov.hk/had_la Invest Hong Kong http://www.investhk.gov.hk/ Trade and Industry Department http://www.info.gov.hk/tid/e-index.htm RELATED ORGANISATIONS Companies Registry http://www.info.gov.hk/cr Hong Kong Productivity Council http://www.hkpc.org/hkpc/html/ Independent Commission against Corruption http://www.icac.org.hk/

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Office of the Ombudsman http://www.sar-ombudsman.gov.hk/ Travel Agents Registry http://www.info.gov.hk/tc/tar Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd http://www.hkex.com.hk/ Hong Kong Monetary Authority http://www.info.gov.hk/hkma/index.htm Hong Kong Observatory http://www.info.gov.hk/hko/contente.htm Hong Kong Port and Maritime Board http://www.info.gov.hk/pmb/eng/normal.htm Hong Kong Tourism Board http://www.hkta.org Hong Kong Trade Development Council http://www.tdc.org.hk/ DIRECTORIES Hong Kong Yellow Pages http://www.yp.com.hk/ Hong Kong White Pages http://www.hkt.com/DIRECTORIES/whitepages.html STATISTICS Population/demographics – Census and Statistics Dept http://www.info.gov.hk/censtatd/eng/hkstat/fas/pop/pop_vital_index.html GDP/GNP – Census and Statistics Dept http://www.info.gov.hk/censtatd/eng/hkstat/fas/nat_account/nat_account_index.html External Trade – Census and Statistics Dept http://www.info.gov.hk/censtatd/eng/hkstat/fas/ex-trade/ex-trade_index.html Hong Kong Monetary Authority – Financial/Banking statistics http://www.info.gov.hk/hkma/eng/statistics/index.htm

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Balance of Payment Accounts – Census and Statistics Dept http://www.info.gov.hk/censtatd/eng/hkstat/fas/bop/bop_index.htm Port Statistics – Census and Statistics Dept http://www.info.gov.hk/censtatd/eng/hkstat/fas/transport/transport_index AVIATION Real time flight tracking http://www.tdctrade.com/hkairport/ SHIPPING – FREIGHT Freight schedules to and from Hong Kong http://www.schednet.com/tdc/ Sea-freight tracking http://www.schednet.com/tdc/seatrak.htm CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE American Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong http://www.amcham.org.hk/home.html Australian Chamber of Commerce http://www.austcham.com.hk/ British Chamber of Commerce http://www.britcham.com/default.asp Canadian Chamber of Commerce http://www.cancham.org/ Finnish Business Council http://www.fbc.com.hk/viewer.cgi/home French Chamber of Commerce and Industry http://www.fccihk.com/ German Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong http://www.ahk.org.hk/ New-Zealand Hong Kong Business Association http://www.nzhkba.org.hk/ Norwegian Chamber of Commerce http://www.ncchk.org.hk/index1.html

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Spanish Chamber of Commerce http://www.spanish-chamber.com.hk/main.htm Singapore Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong http://www.scchk.com.hk/ Swedish Chamber of Commerce http://www.swedcham.com.hk/ NEWS AND MEDIA South China Morning Post http://www.scmp.com/ Hong Kong Standard http://www.thestandard.com.hk/ Hong Kong News Network – NMFP http://news.newmalaysia.com/world/hongkong/ Hong Kong News Stand http://www.asiadragons.com/hong_kong/news/ Asiaco Hong Kong News Hub http://news.asiaco.com/world/hongkong/ Radio Television Hong Kong http://www.rthk.org.hk/ TVB Online http://www.tvb.com.hk/ Hong Kong Telecom ITV http://www.itvhk.com/

8. MAJOR EXHIBITIONS IN HONG KONG

For calendar-based and product-based searchable database of all exhibitions in Hong Kong, please visit: http://www.tdctrade.com/exh-con/ JANUARY Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair Toys & games, parts, accessories, etc.

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Hong Kong Trade Development Council 38/F, Office Tower, Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong ! +852.2584.4333 ! +852.2824.0249 # hktdc@tdc.org.hk " http://www.tdctrade.com Hong Kong International Stationery Fair Paper products, writing equipment, office tools, etc. Hong Kong Trade Development Council & Messe Frankfurt (H.K.) Ltd. Hong Kong Trade Development Council 38/F, Office Tower, Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong ! +852.2584.4333 ! +852.2824.0249 # hktdc@tdc.org.hk " http://www.tdctrade.com Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. 1608 China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong ! +852.2238.9956 ! +852.2519.8632 # textile-fairs.global@messefrankfurt.com " http://www.messefrankfurt.com Hong Kong Fashion Week For Fall/Winter Fashion collections, garment accessories, etc. Hong Kong Trade Development Council 38/F, Office Tower, Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong ! +852.2584.4333 ! +852.2824.0249 # hktdc@tdc.org.hk " http://www.tdctrade.com FEBRUARY Hong Kong Information Infrastructure Expo IT services, software applications, multimedia, etc. Hong Kong Trade Development Council 38/F, Office Tower, Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Road,

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Wanchai, Hong Kong ! +852.2584.4333 ! +852.2824.0249 # hktdc@tdc.org.hk " http://www.tdctrade.com Hong Kong International Fur And Fashion Fair Fur skins, fur garments, accessories, machinery, etc. Hong Kong Fur Federation Room 603, 6/F, Chevalier House, 45-51 Chatham Road, South, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong ! +852.2367.4646 ! +852.2739.0799 # furs@hkfurfed.com.hk " http://www.hkfurfed.com.hk MARCH Hong Kong International Jewellery Show Jewellery, gemstones, pearls, accessories, etc. Hong Kong Trade Development Council 38/F, Office Tower, Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong ! +852.2584.4333 ! +852.2824.0249 # hktdc@tdc.org.hk " http://www.tdctrade.com Interstoff Asia Spring International Fabric Show Fabrics, swimwear, fibres/yarns, etc. Messe Frankfurt (H.K.) Ltd 1608 China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong ! +852.2238.9956 ! +852.2519.8632 # textile-fairs.global@messefrankfurt.com " http://www.messefrankfurt.com APRIL Asia Pacific Leather Fair Raw materials, chemicals, bags, garments, etc. Asia Pacific Leather Fair Ltd 17/F, China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong ! +852.2827.6211

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! +852.2827.7831 # info@aplf.com " http://www.aplf.com Hong Kong Houseware Fair Household products, handicrafts, kitchenware, etc. Hong Kong Trade Development Council 38/F, Office Tower, Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong ! +852.2584.4333 ! +852.2824.0249 # hktdc@tdc.org.hk " http://www.tdctrade.com Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair Gifts, silverware, stationery, consumer electronics, etc. Hong Kong Trade Development Council 38/F, Office Tower, Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong ! +852.2584.4333 ! +852.2824.0249 # hktdc@tdc.org.hk " http://www.tdctrade.com MAY HOFEX Beverage, confectionery, fresh and frozen food, etc. Hong Kong Exhibition Services Ltd Unit 2010, 20/F, China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong ! +852.2804.1500 ! +852.2528.3103 # exhibit@hkesmontnet.com.hk " http://www.hkesmontnet.com.hk CEhk (Computer Expo, Consumer Electronics Expo & Communications Expo) IT related products and technology. CMP Asia Ltd 17/F, China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong ! +852.2827.6211 ! +852.2827.7831 # info@cmpasia.com

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" http://www.cmpasia.com JUNE International Travel Expo Hong Kong Tour packages, destinations, hotels, corporate tours, etc. Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd 4/F, Stanhope House, 734 King's Road, North Point, Hong Kong ! +852.2811.8897 ! +852.2516.5024 # exhibition@adsale.com.hk " http://www.adsaleexh.com Hong Kong Jewellery And Watch Fair Finished jewellery, gemstones, pearls, tools, etc. CMP Asia Ltd 17/F, China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong ! +852.2827.6211 ! +852.2827.7831 # info@cmpasia.com " http://www.cmpasia.com Filmart Movies, TV programmes, services, facilities, etc. Hong Kong Trade Development Council 38/F, Office Tower, Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong ! +852.2584.4333 ! +852.2824.0249 # hktdc@tdc.org.hk " http://www.tdctrade.com JULY Hong Kong Fashion Week Fashion collection, garment, accessories, etc. Hong Kong Trade Development Council 38/F, Office Tower, Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong ! +852.2584.4333

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! +852.2824.0249 # hktdc@tdc.org.hk " http://www.tdctrade.com Hong Kong Book Fair Books, printed matters, stationery, printing, etc. Hong Kong Trade Development Council 38/F, Office Tower, Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong ! +852.2584.4333 ! +852.2824.0249 # hktdc@tdc.org.hk " http://www.tdctrade.com AUGUST Mould & Die Asia, Autoparts & Accessories Asian Industrial Expo Moulds and dies, auto parts, machine tools, parts, etc. Hong Kong Mould & Die Council, Society of Automotive Engineers Hong Kong & Business & industrial Trade Fairs Ltd Hong Kong Mould & Die Council Room 407-411, 4/F, Hankow Centre, 5-15 Hankow Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong ! +852.2732.3188 ! +852.2721.3494 # hkmdc@fhki.org.hk Society of Automotive Engineers - Hong Kong 5/F, MED, HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong ! +852.2788.5544 ! +852.2788.5543 # raymonds@hkpc.org SEPTEMBER Hong Kong Watch And Clock Fair Complete watches & clocks, parts & components, accessories, tools, etc. Hong Kong Trade Development Council 38/F, Office Tower, Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong ! +852.2584.4333 ! +852.2824.0249 # hktdc@tdc.org.hk " http://www.tdctrade.com

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Hong Kong Jewellery And Watch Fair Gemstones, gold, silver and platinum jewellery, high-end watches, etc. CMP Asia Ltd 17/F, China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong ! +852.2827.6211 ! +852.2827.7831 # info@cmpasia.com " http://www.cmpasia.com OCTOBER Asia Pacific Leather Fair Garments, footwear, bags, accessories, components, luggage, etc. Asia Pacific Leather Fair Ltd 17/F, China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong ! +852.2827.6211 ! +852.2827.7831 # info@aplf.com " http://www.aplf.com Interstoff Asia Autumn International Fabric Show Fabrics, swimwear, fibres/yarn, accessories, etc. Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. 1608 China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong ! +852.2238.9956 ! +852.2519.8632 # textile-fairs.global@messefrankfurt.com " http://www.messefrankfurt.com Asian Gifts, Premium, Household Products And Toys & Gifts Show Gifts, household products, premium articles, etc. Kenfair International Ltd Suite 2803, 28/F, Tower 6, The Gateway, Harbour City, 9 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong ! +852.2311.8216 ! +852.2311.6629 # info@kenfair.com " http://www.kenfair.com NOVEMBER Hong Kong Optical Fair Optical frames, lens, sunglasses, contact lens, parts & accessories, etc.

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Hong Kong Trade Development Council 38/F, Office Tower, Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong ! +852.2584.4333 ! +852.2824.0249 # hktdc@tdc.org.hk " http://www.tdctrade.com Hong Kong Jewellery Manufacturers Exhibition Jewellery, jewel making machines, accessories, etc. Hong Kong Jewellery Manufacturers’ Association. Unit G, 2/F, Kaiser Estate Phase 2, 51 Man Yue Street, Hunghom, Hong Kong ! +852.2766.3002 ! +852.2362.3647 # hkjma@jewelry.org.hk " http://www.jewelry.org.hk DECEMBER International Conference On Computers In Education Computer and IT related courses, online facilities, etc. Hong Kong Institute of Education and Department of Information & Applied Technology. D4-1/F-19, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, Hong Kong ! +852.2948.7520 ! +852.2948.7726 # jcdmak@ied.edu.hk " http://www.ied.edu.hk

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THIS MAP HAS BEEN REPRODUCED WITH PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF LANDS

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