
Monica Chen, Director of the Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office in New York, presides over the closing bell.
About Hong Kong Economic Trade Office:
Set up in 1983, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York is the office of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government tasked to promote and strengthen the economic and trade links between Hong Kong and the 31 U.S. states east of the Mississippi. HKETO in New York works with American businesses that are keen to invest in Hong Kong or gain a foothold in the burgeoning Mainland Chinese market through the territory. HKETO in New York is also in close contact with state and city governments, think tanks, academia and the media to keep them abreast of latest developments on Hong Kong. Promotional events, such as dragon boat festivals and film festivals are also held regularly to enhance cultural ties with major cities on the east coast.
About NASDAQ OMX:
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