Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Edward Yau will visit Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting.

The meeting will be held on May 25 and 26.

This year, APEC has adopted the Harnessing Inclusive Opportunities, Embracing the Digital Future theme, focusing on how to embrace new challenges in the digital age.

Mr Yau will join the meeting’s discussions and meet with other trade ministers.

He will leave Hong Kong on May 23 and return in the evening on May 26. 

Under Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Bernard Chan will be Acting Secretary during Mr Yau's absence.