Algernon Yau Ying-wah

(丘應樺)

丘應樺

Algernon Yau Ying-wah is the current Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development in Hong Kong, appointed in July 2022. He oversees policy areas including trade, telecommunications, intellectual property, and investment promotion, actively working to strengthen Hong Kong’s global and mainland economic ties. Previously, he had a 42-year career in the aviation and logistics sector, holding key managerial positions such as CEO of Greater Bay Airlines and Cathay Dragon, and serving as an Executive Director on the Cathay Pacific Board. His expertise lies in business operations, strategic development, and promoting Hong Kong’s role as a vital international hub.

Algernon Yau Ying-wah

(丘應樺)

Over 50 Central restaurants, shops join drive to boost spending, lure tourists

Merchants taking part in scheme promoting hidden delicacies and goods will offer discounts to residents and tourists.

Hong Kong minister urges long-term view, says Middle East investment unaffected

Hong Kong leader John Lee, EU officials meet to discuss trade, cooperation

Hong Kong’s ministerial team spent HK$46.6 million on visits in past 3 years

Former lawmaker Tik Chi-yuen asks whether taxpayer money is being well spent, but government says quantifying value of trips not always possible.

Hong Kong should use ‘safe haven’ status to draw capital from Gulf: agency chief

InvestHK director general says more firms using Dubai as a hub have shifted to the city to diversify risk because of conflict.

Robots, jets and yachts: Hong Kong aims for new fairs to woo big spenders

Commerce chief says push in response to HK$100 million budgeted to ‘attract large international exhibitions with new elements to Hong Kong’.

Hong Kong government ‘prepared’ for volatility after Iran attacks: Paul Chan

Finance chief says authorities will manage financial risks and impacts on trade, while noting that capital may flow to ‘safe haven’ of Hong Kong.

Panama raids CK Hutchison subsidiary office, days after taking over canal ports

Panamanian media says local authorities searched office of Panama Ports Company, which operated Balboa and Cristobal ports until this week.

Panama’s port takeover ‘culmination of a campaign’ against CK Hutchison

Company says officials entered terminals ‘without invitation’, told staff concession had ended and ordered immediate halt to operations.

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Initiatives to diversify the city’s economic development expected to be announced by Financial Secretary Paul Chan in his budget address.

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Revoking CK Hutchison’s rights to run two canal ports is a decision that not only affects Hong Kong – it strikes at the heart of international commerce.

Hong Kong summons Panama envoy over court ruling on CK Hutchison ports concession

Commerce minister Algernon Yau says Panama ruling to strip Li Ka-shing firm’s subsidiary of canal port rights ‘undermines’ trade rules.

Partnerships, not plants: Chinese companies rethink overseas expansion strategy

Executives are urging a measured approach as Chinese firms turn to global markets amid intensifying competition at home.

Hong Kong launches professional services platform for mainland Chinese companies

Platform to help match local providers with companies from over border seeking to expand overseas, Deputy Secretary for Justice Horace Cheung says.

Hong Kong to tap new markets amid easing tariff war, confident of export growth

Commerce chief Algernon Yau says Hong Kong needs to diversify exports after last month’s Sino-US trade talks breakthrough.

GoGlobal Task Force draws 500 firms to trade event promoting Hong Kong as base

Hong Kong officials promote city’s advantages as global connector at conference in Shanghai, alongside China International Import Expo.

Hong Kong leader John Lee eyes Apec opportunities as he lands in Korea for forum

Chief executive will join economic leaders’ meeting and plans to share city’s experience in areas such as investment promotion and AI.

John Lee to lead Hong Kong task force to promote global trade in Shanghai

Event to highlight city’s role in promoting mainland firms overseas, while record 350 Hong Kong enterprises will take part in China International Import Expo.

Hong Kong launches task force to help mainland Chinese firms go global

Commerce chief Algernon Yau says Hong Kong will provide mainland enterprises with confidence and guarantees while expanding into overseas markets.

Editorial | Global IP treaty can help Hong Kong secure its creative edge

As the city exports more of its proprietary products and services, especially from its creative industries, IP protection is timely and necessary.

Opinion | Never mind Trump’s trade war. Hong Kong is pulling ahead

Amid the global turmoil and underlying uncertainty, Hong Kong has stood out as an oasis of certainty.

Exclusive | Patriotism is ‘in my blood’, Hong Kong’s commerce chief says about family line

In wide-ranging interview with the Post, Algernon Yau shares stories about the roles his grandfather and father played in China’s modern history.

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s commerce chief to visit Singapore to bolster trade ties

Algernon Yau says Singapore ‘a friend rather than a rival’ ahead of trip to mark 30th anniversary of economic and trade office in city state.

Outgoing US envoy says little chance to meet Hong Kong officials during term

US Consul General Gregory May’s remarks prompt rebuttal from local government, which accuses envoy of ‘completely disregarding rule of law’.

Exclusive | Hong Kong to boost IP economy with new academy, patent evaluation support

Editorial | Panama’s U-turn on a business deal under pressure dents investor confidence