The chairman of the Hong Kong Federation of Restaurants & Related Trades Prof. Wong Ka Wo, Simon awarded the Foreign Minister’s Commendation

　Prof. Wong Ka Wo, Simon, the chairman of the Hong Kong Federation of Restaurants & Related Trades, has been awarded the Foreign Minister’s Commendation for 2025. (Announced on 5th September 2025).

　The Foreign Minister’s Commendations are awarded to individuals and groups with outstanding achievements in international fields, in order to acknowledge their contributions to the promotion of friendship between Japan and other countries and areas. The Commendations also aim to promote the understanding and support of the Japanese public for the activities of the recipients.

　He assumed the position of Chairman of the Hong Kong Federation of Restaurants and Related Trades in 2005. In 2023, he organised a Chinese cuisine event using Japanese ingredients in order to stimulate demand for Japanese food products and accelerate the mutual understanding between Japan and Hong Kong.

　The Foreign Minister’s Commendation is awarded in recognition of Prof. WONG’s outstanding achievements.