Supported by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) China made its first appearance, achieving great exposure and positive investment leads.
PTI China actively participated in the summit, together with the management team of the Ihu Special Economic Zone (ISEZ) in Papua New Guinea (PNG). In line with the aim of promoting sustainable investment projects and highlighting the Special Economic Zone, PTI China leveraged Hong Kong’s regional advantage as a super-connector, to comprehensively showcase investment opportunities in Pacific Islands Countries (PICs).
PTI China was able to showcase sustainable investment projects in the Pacific in numerous ways, including special promotional sessions and one-to-one project matchmaking. PTI China also secured multiple potential investment partners, making ‘Pacific opportunities’ one of the hot topics during the summit.
During the well-attended session, Peter KenGemar, Managing Director of the ISEZ, delivered a comprehensive presentation to global investors.
In his speech, he highlighted the core regional advantages of the ISEZ. These include being adjacent to PNG’s important ports and transportation arteries, which facilitate the import of raw materials and the export of finished products, and are an ideal platform connecting to surrounding markets in the South Pacific. He also explained the exclusive investment-incentive mechanisms – including a 10- to 15-year tax exemption and reduction policy for eligible investment projects, and streamlined foreign investment approval procedures – all of which are aimed at lowering the entry threshold for investors. Mr KenGemar shared flexible cooperation models that align with PNG’s national transformation strategy, and used data and feasibility plans to instil confidence in investors.
This project is committed to building the future of PNG’s industry based on energy independence, food security and shared prosperity. [SS021] The onsite Q&A session was lively, with many participants eager to learn more about the project.
PTI China fully participated in the summit’s main forum, gaining insights from government officials, international organisations and business leaders on the 10-year achievements and future directions of the Belt and Road Initiative. The forum particularly focused on green and sustainable investment, regional economic integration, and cross-border cooperation among small and medium enterprises.
The principles of promoting industrial synergy through infrastructure connectivity and encouraging investment projects to balance economic benefits and environmental benefits, are highly consistent with the development plans of many ESG[SS022] (Environmental, Social and Governance) projects in PICs.
PTI China’s participation at the forum enabled the team to gain a better understanding of global investment trends, and identified concrete ways to align future Pacific Island investment projects more closely with the opportunities the Belt and Road Initiative offers to international markets.
Jane Ma, Head of Investments of PTI China, held several ‘deal making’ one-to-one project consultations. The promotion went beyond the ISEZ to include 11 high-quality investment projects in the Pacific, particularly in agricultural planting and processing, aquaculture and construction in Fiji and Vanuatu[SS023] .
Consultations focused on investor priorities such as project scale, expected returns, and policy implementation details. In addition to providing detailed project information, PTI China conducted tailored analyses on the adaptability of different projects for investors, based on the current industrial landscape of the Pacific region.
Many of the professionals participating in the consultations came from cross-border investment foundations, agricultural technology enterprises and construction groups. They showed strong interest in the Pacific market and were eager to explore possible cooperation in greater depth.
The success of PTI China’s inaugural participation in the Belt and Road Summit, highlights the great potential of investment projects in the Pacific region. PTI China will continue to work with high-quality projects in the Pacific Islands region to help deepen investors’ understanding of the value of sustainable investments and the positive impact this brings to Pacific communities. PTI China’s goal is to grow its ongoing collaboration with in-market platforms, work together on mutually beneficial development opportunities and jointly draw a blueprint for cross-border cooperation.
Watch the video here https://youtu.be/oxGXnSxTxU0?si=CmRSligDcOXLc-Aq.
For more information, contact Jane Ma, Head of Investments, Pacific Trade Invest China: jane.ma@pacifictradeinvest.org.cn
