March 4, 2025 -- A seven-member delegation led by Mr Fang Baocheng, Deputy Director of the Guangzhou Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau (HRSSGZ), recently visited The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas). Arranged by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, both parties engaged in in-depth discussions on human resources matters, shared insights on talent development programmes, and explored future collaboration opportunities.
During the exchange, representatives from HRSSGZ gained detailed understanding of Towngas’s business scope, development journey, and training initiatives on the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong. HRSSGZ commended Towngas, as one of Hong Kong’s longest-established public utility companies, for its continuous pursuit of excellence in technological innovation, corporate social responsibility, and talent development, all of which have yielded significant achievements.
Mr Lam Ming-wing, Towngas Chief HR Officer, briefed the delegation on the Company’s latest strategies for talent acquisition and technical training, stating, “We look forward to strengthening our partnership with HRSSGZ, exploring opportunities for talent pool development and other collaborative projects that will mutually benefit both parties.”
This visit not only deepened mutual understanding but also laid the groundwork for future cooperation. Through enhanced exchange and collaboration, both parties can share resources and complement each other’s strengths. Moving forward, Towngas will maintain close communication with HRSSGZ, actively exploring additional collaboration opportunities and jointly contributing to talent development across the Greater Bay Area.
In brief
A delegation from Guangzhou’s Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau visited The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) for discussions on workforce issues, talent development and potential cooperation. The visit was arranged by Hong Kong’s Electrical and Mechanical Services Department. Towngas says the visitors learned about its operations and training initiatives in mainland China and Hong Kong. Towngas Chief HR Officer Lam Ming-wing outlined the company’s talent recruitment and technical training strategies and said it was interested in exploring joint talent-pool development and other projects. The company says the exchange improved mutual understanding and provided a basis for further communication. The parties also discussed sharing resources and developing talent across the Greater Bay Area.
Key takeaways
- A seven-member Guangzhou HRSSGZ delegation visited Towngas for discussions on human resources and talent development.
- Towngas presented its business scope and training initiatives in mainland China and Hong Kong.
- The parties explored potential cooperation, including talent-pool development and other joint projects.
- The visit was arranged by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department.
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Press photos:
Photo 1:
Mr Fong Kai-shing (7th from right), Towngas General Manager – Group Training and Development and Principal of Towngas Training Institute; Ms Liu Nan (6th from left), Towngas Vice President – Group Human Resources (Mainland); and Mr Fang Baocheng, Deputy Director of HRSSGZ (6th from right), picture with representatives from both parties.
Photo 2:
Mr Lam Ming-wing (6th from left), Towngas Chief HR Officer, and Mr Fang Baocheng (7th from left), Deputy Director of HRSSGZ, engage in in-depth discussions about staff training and career development.
Photo 3:
Mr Leung Ping-him (1st from left), Towngas Senior Technical Training Manager, introduce the training facilities at the Towngas Training Institute to the visitors.
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Questions around this news
What did Towngas and the Guangzhou human resources bureau discuss?
The delegation and Towngas representatives discussed human resources matters, talent development programmes and possible future collaboration. The visitors also learned about Towngas’s business, development history and training initiatives in Hong Kong and on the Chinese mainland. Towngas’s Chief HR Officer shared the company’s latest approaches to talent acquisition and technical training.
What collaboration are Towngas and the Guangzhou bureau considering?
The two parties discussed opportunities to develop talent pools and pursue other projects that could benefit both sides. The release says they intend to maintain close communication and continue exploring collaboration. It does not announce a specific agreement, project, timetable or commitment; it describes the visit as groundwork for possible future cooperation.
How does the release connect the visit with talent development in the Greater Bay Area?
Towngas said it would continue communication with the Guangzhou bureau and explore further ways to collaborate. The company described the broader aim as contributing jointly to talent development across the Greater Bay Area through greater exchange, resource sharing and complementary strengths. The release does not provide details of a specific regional programme or its timing.
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