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The Dutch community in Hong Kong

The Netherlands and Hong Kong share a few clear similarities -“ as highly successful transport hubs, financial centres and trading entrepots. The Dutch have enjoyed the cosmopolitan nature of Hong Kong, Asia's most international city, and have in many ways found a home away from home in Hong Kong.

Which Dutch companies?

The Netherlands is one of the largest investors in Hong Kong. It is the largest source of European investment in the city. As at the end of 2003, the total stock of direct investment from the Netherlands amounted to US$32.8 billion.

There are around 250 Dutch companies operating in Hong Kong, with a particularly strong reputation in the following sectors: finance, trading, transportation and wholesaling/retailing.

The Netherlands consistently maintains its position among Hong Kong's top ten trading partners.

For more details about the two locations trading relationship, go to TDCTrade.com

Hong Kong and beyond

Many companies choose to set up in Hong Kong, to operate their regional business in Greater China and Asia Pacific. Almost 100 Dutch companies have established a presence in Hong Kong to act as either a regional headquarters or regional office.

Philips, for instance, relocated its Asia Pacific regional headquarters from Singapore to Hong Kong. With this move, the Dutch community in Hong Kong is expected to grow significantly in the next few years.

Dutch people in Hong Kong

There are over 3,500 Dutch expatriates residing in Hong Kong. They are an active community which have two dynamic non-for-profit associations that organise a variety of business and other activities: The Dutch Business Association and Nederlandse Vereniging Hong Kong.
Leading Dutch companies operating in Hong Kong include:
ABN AMRO Bank
Fortis Bank
Friesland Foods
Heineken
ING
KLM
Meespierson
Mexx
Oce
P&O Nedlloyd
Philips
Rabobank
Shell
TNT
Unilever
Vendex KBB


Key contacts for the Dutch community in Hong Kong
Dutch Consulate
Dutch Business Association
Nederlandse Vereniging Hong Kong


Related Links

Dutch Community Insight
Trade between HK and the Netherlands
Dutch Consulate
Dutch Business Association
Nederlandse Vereniging Hong Kong
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    What leading Dutch in Hong Kong say about the city


    “The mixture of East and West, and the cosmopolitan character of the city helps make Hong Kong a very good place to live and work. Recreation facilities are easily available, particularly sailing and other water sports we liked in the Netherlands.”

    Henriette and Huub van Roosmalen



    “In my view, Hong Kong should remain our main port of entry into Mainland China for a long time to come. That would be good for our business, but also for our expatriates as Hong Kong continues to provide the best environment for them and for their families.”

    Jan Revis, Consul-General of the Netherlands in Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR



    Some Dutch investors and clients of InvestHK include:

    Philips

    KEMA Quality B.V.

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    Last updated on: 3/9/2007