The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC), the oldest and largest business organization in Hong Kong, has remained an influential voice of the region’s business community. With a membership consisting of over 4,000 multinational companies, the HKGCC advocates policies that improve Hong Kong’s economic environment and serves as a vital bridge to business connections all over the world. www.chamber.org.hk

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) promotes foreign direct investment into Japan and helps small- to medium-size Japanese firms maximize their global export potential. Founded in 1958, JETRO has 71 offices in 54 countries. www.jetro.go.jp

The Hong Kong Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry represents the specific interests of Japanese traders in Hong Kong in relation to commercial and mercantile matters, and promotes understanding and friendship between its members and other locally based chambers of commerce and similar business associations. www.hkjcci.com.hk

Over the past 50 years, the Hong Kong Shipowners Association has emerged as one of the world’s largest such groups as it thrives on the deeply rooted entrepreneurial nature of the busy port region, boosted by the government’s business-friendly policies. Its main purpose is to promote the interests of Hong Kong’s shipowners, ship managers, as well as the growing number of local professionals and services working with its members. www.hksoa.org