Secretary for the Civil Service Joshua Law visited Invest Hong Kong today.

Mr Law met Director-General of Investment Promotion Stephen Phillips and the directorate team for an update on the department's work in attracting direct investment from the Mainland and overseas.

InvestHK has specialists in nine priority sectors, covering traditional pillars as well as new and emerging industries.

Mr Law said he was pleased the department assisted more than 400 overseas and Mainland companies to set up or expand in Hong Kong in 2017, creating more than 5,000 jobs.

He visited the department’s Transport & Industrial Team to understand how it attracts and supports overseas and Mainland firms to set up business in Hong Kong.

He was also briefed by the Marketing and Events Teams on their marketing strategy and promotional campaign.

Wrapping up his visit, Mr Law met staff representatives of various grades to exchange views on matters of concern.

He encouraged them to step up efforts in promoting Hong Kong's strengths, attracting more overseas and Mainland enterprises to set up business in the city.