Leading global e-commerce company, eBay, regards Hong Kong as a strategically important market in global trade.

Managing Director for eBay Hong Kong, Mrs. Kerry Wong pointed to Hong Kong’s unique entrepreneurial spirit as the key factor for the city’s leading position.

“Hong Kong has a long history of international trade. There are a huge number of SMEs and individuals who are professional buyers and sellers involved in trade with places around the world every day. Moreover, the strong business mindset and entrepreneurial spirit of the people here are unique. This business environment is a perfect fit for eBay Hong Kong,” said Mrs. Wong.

“Hong Kong is leading the way in eBay’s international trade. Unlike other key markets with a domestic focus, the majority of business activities handled through eBay in Hong Kong are export-related. Sellers in Hong Kong are amongst the most active in the global eBay marketplace. This reflects the strategic importance of this city for global trade.”

To demonstrate the company’s long-term commitment, eBay Hong Kong has been expanding its local presence progressively.

Mrs. Wong discussed the company’s recent growth in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong office has tripled its workforce in the last three months and currently, over 90% of the employees in eBay Hong Kong are locally hired.

eBay Hong Kong is committed to addressing the growing needs of its community and improving the shopping experience for buyers and sellers to meet, communicate and trade through an advanced trading platform. The company invested in its product, and recently unveiled its new local marketplace.

Mrs. Wong added that eBay, as a leader in e-commerce, was committed to becoming an integrated member of the Hong Kong community.

Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at Invest Hong Kong, Mr.Simon Galpin, said, “As the international trading hub in Asia, Hong Kong is in the best position to conduct trade of different goods and services with places all around the world.”

“Our active trading activities, supported by high penetration of IT usage and sophisticated infrastructure, have created an environment conducive for conducting e-commerce. This is demonstrated by the success of eBay in Hong Kong and its continued commitment to the city. We look forward to celebrating the further growth of the company in Hong Kong,” he said.