A new strategic initiative designed to foster economic and cultural exchange between the Dominican Republic and China’s Special Administrative Regions has been formally inaugurated. Dubbed ‘Casa Dominicana/Hong Kong and Macao,’ the project is spearheaded by the investment promotion agency InvestDR with the primary objective of enhancing bilateral trade flows, stimulating investment opportunities, and boosting tourism.
The launch event, structured as a high-profile luncheon hosted by InvestDR President Kelly Leung, served as a platform to showcase the Dominican Republic’s vast potential as an emerging market for discerning investors from Hong Kong and Macau. The initiative enjoys robust institutional support, having secured the official endorsement of both the Dominican Consulate General and the Dominican-Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. This backing is a critical component of the Caribbean nation’s broader strategic pivot to deepen its economic footprint across Asia.
The gathering also functioned as an occasion to honor key figures who have been instrumental in advancing Dominican interests in the region. Among those recognized were Sonia Chan Prado, representing the Macao Association for the Promotion of Exchange between Asia-Pacific and Latin America, and Dato’ Sri Maximus Baldur of the World Trade United Foundation. The event drew a diverse audience of leaders from the business, religious, and diplomatic communities.
In a symbolic handover, the outgoing Consul General, Eduardo Álvarez, addressed attendees, urging continued collaboration and support for his successor, Luis Ernesto Camilo, to ensure the initiative’s enduring success and the strengthening of bilateral relations.