South African Consulate deepens economic engagements with Macao and Hong Kong
2 November 2026
The South African Consulate accredited to Hong Kong and Macao ends the year with aggressive implementation of economic diplomacy through various engagements including hosting two Trade and Investment Seminars (on 2 November in Macao and 27 November in Hong Kong) and participation of South African companies during the fin tech week from 2-6 November in Hong Kong.
These activities seek to enhance the already existing bilateral relations with South Africa and Macao and Hong Kong, enhance bilateral trade, engagements and investment, capitalising on South Africa's strategic position as a gateway to African markets and resources, creating market access for South African products in Macao and Hong Kong, attracting investment to South Africa, as well as enhancing the South African business presence in Macao and Hong Kong. Discussions will also include regulatory frameworks, and collaborative opportunities in key sectors including agriculture, processing, green economy, ocean economy, mining, hospitality, technology, AI, infrastructure development and manufacturing.
These activities also seek to expand South Africa’s footprint in the East Asia region including Mainland China as well as positioning South Africa as a gateway to African markets.
Macao and Hong Kong are strategic to South African relations with China and serve as a gateway to China and the broader region as well as to trade opportunities, capital, markets for South African products and access to finance.
November will kick off with the 2nd Annual Trade and Investment Seminar that the Consulate will host at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on the 2 November 2026 and close the month on 27 November 2026 with the Trade and Investment Seminar to be hosted in Hong Kong.
Participation will include South Africa Stakeholders including Wesgro, business leaders, industry experts, and stakeholders from both Macao, Hong Kong and South Africa to explore further economic cooperation, collaborations, build strategic partnerships, enhance trade, investment, and partnerships resulting amongst others to MoUs signed and strategic partnerships created.
South African Consulate in Hong Kong