FTSO III Jeremiah C. Reyes, standing in a gray suit, delivers welcome remarks to a group of seated attendees around a round dining table in a wood-paneled room during a networking luncheon on March 12, 2025.
FTSO III Jeremiah C. Reyes delivered welcome remarks during the networking luncheon on 12 March 2025. (Middle, standing)

Parañaque City, Philippines – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its trade and investment office in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and Macau SAR, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center – Hong Kong (PTIC-HK), in partnership with the Foreign Trade Service Corps(FTSC), supported the HOFEX 2025 networking luncheon organized by Informa Markets on 12 March 2025.

During the networking luncheon, Foreign Trade Service Officer (FTSO) Jeremiah C. Reyes, delivered the welcome remarks on behalf of PTIC-HK highlighting the strong economic ties between the Philippines and Hong Kong SAR and the success of Filipino brands that have entered the Hong Kong market.

“Hong Kong SAR remains one of the Philippines’ primary trading partners, ranking as our 5th largest trading partner in 2024, following China, Japan, the USA, and South Korea. Our total trade volume with Hong Kong SAR is expected to reach approximately US$11.64 billion. This figure underscores the strong and growing economic relationship between our two regions” said FTSO Reyes.

Additionally, Reyes emphasized the advantages of participating in HOFEX 2025 especially for Philippine exporters in expanding their international market reach and connect with potential partners.

“I encourage all of you to make the most of this networking luncheon to explore potential partnerships. Let us seize the opportunities presented by our strong trade relations and take a proactive approach to expanding in the Hong Kong market” added FTSO Reyes.

Guests include representatives from various Philippine government agencies and companies within the food and beverage sector.

HOFEX, Asia’s premier food and hospitality tradeshow, celebrates 38 years of excellence, showcasing global culinary delights, hospitality equipment, and supplies. HOFEX provides a platform for industry professionals to discover new trends, forge valuable partnerships, and explore innovative products. In 2023, HOFEX attracted over 1,600 international brands from more than 27 countries and regions, while over 30,000 professional buyers visited the trade show.

For more information about the Philippine participation in HOFEX, please feel free to contact PTIC-HK via email at hongkong@dti.gov.ph or visit our official Facebook page at DTI Hong Kong. ♦

Date of release: 17 March 2025

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