Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Edward Yau will attend the 2nd ASEAN Economic Ministers - Hong Kong, China Consultations in Manila on September 9.
Mr Yau and the participating ministers will discuss trade co-operation between Hong Kong and ASEAN.
He will hold bilateral meetings with Philippine Secretary of Trade & Industry Ramon Lopez and Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism & Investment Steven Ciobo.
Mr Yau will also meet committee members of the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines.
Under Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Bernard Chan will be Acting Secretary during Mr Yau's absence.
