AGD Logistics

“Hong Kong is an international commercial and logistics center in Asia, its service suppliers possess rich professional knowledge and have established extensive business networks in many countries and regions, hence, it can help China connect with other regions by providing one-stop services in supply chain management, including the above mentioned production, logistics and environmental services.”

“Hong Kong’s strengths in financial services, professional services and international ties can also contribute to the transformation and upgrading of industries in (Southern China’s) Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Bay Area, building the Bay Area into a world-class city cluster with international competitiveness as well as a leading economic growth engine for the mainland, driving the development advantages of the Pan-Pearl River Delta (PRD) region encompassing central-south and southwestern China.”

Excerpted from HK Trade Development Council, “Development Prospects for Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Bay Area and the Role of Hong Kong." To learn more about Hong Kong, visit www.discoverhongkong.com  or  www.hktdc.com.

The University of Hong Kong is the oldest university in Hong Kong and is the heart of learning and research in the SAR. Founded in 1911, HKU is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in teaching and research and has been at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many years. Today HKU is recognized internationally as a dynamic and comprehensive university of world-class standing. With its distinguished excellence in research and outstanding performance in teaching, it attracts first-class teaching and research staff and brilliant students from around the world.

Learn more about The University of Hong Kong at www.hku.hk.

AsiaGlobal Dialogue took place at Loke Yew Hall, Main Building on the HKU’s Main Campus. This Edwardian Baroque-style building was completed in 1912. It was a gift from Sir Hormusjee N Mody, a distinguished Parsi businessman and land developer in Hong Kong.

During its early days the Main Building housed all departments of the University, including administrative offices, lecture rooms, a library, a clinic, and even a temporary student hostel.

In December 1941 the Main Building was converted into a relief hospital due to the outbreak of war. During the war, parts of it were badly looted; the roof of the Great Hall was removed and the timber used as fuel.

In the 1950s the Main Building was extended with the addition of two new courtyards and a further floor at the rear. In 1956, the old Great Hall was renamed Loke Yew Hall in memory of Dr Loke Yew, an early benefactor of the University.

The Main Building was declared a monument by the Hong Kong Government in 1984.