Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETO)
Internship Scheme 2025
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETO) administer the Internship Scheme for Hong Kong Higher Education Students (the Scheme) to widen Hong Kong higher education students' international perspectives and enhance bilateral relations between Hong Kong and other countries.
The organisations offering internship opportunities (Host Organisations) include government/public agencies, private companies, international organisations, academic institutions, think tanks, arts, and cultural organisations. The Scheme now covers students of 11 participating Hong Kong higher education institutions (Hong Kong Institutions), including PolyU.
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Location: |
Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore |
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Compensation: |
Mostly unpaid; internships with allowance are specified in job details |
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Duration: |
Summer WIE starting from May 2025; from 6 to 12 weeks |
Application Deadline: 28 February 2025
(The selection process will be conducted on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to make applications before the deadline.)
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Eligibility:
- Year 2 or above, full-time students of UGC-funded undergraduate degree programmes
- Aged 18 or above with valid travel document
- Excellent English communication and writing skills
- Highly independent, proactive, and culturally sensitive
HKETO Internship Scheme in Japan
Host Organisation |
Location |
Job Nature / Position |
Related Discipline |
Job Code |
Mode |
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Tokyo |
Intern (Japanese Speaking) |
MM, FH, FB |
Physical |
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Intern (Korean Speaking) |
MM, FH, FB |
Physical |
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Host Organisation |
Location |
Job Nature / Position |
Related Discipline |
Job Code |
Mode |
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Singapore
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Intern (Programmes & Events) |
FB, FH, SHTM |
Physical/Virtual |
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Intern (Marketing) |
FB, FH, SHTM |
Physical |
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Singapore |
Sales and Marketing Intern |
FB, FH |
Physical |
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Creative Design |
SD |
Physical |
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Operation Intern |
FB, FH |
Physical |
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Founder’sAssociate |
FB, FH |
Physical |
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Singapore |
Intern (Investment Promotion) |
AF, AMA |
Physical |
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Intern (Shipping Registry) |
LMS, ISE (Logistics) |
Physical |
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Intern (General Office Management) |
FB, FH |
Physical |
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Intern (Public Relations) |
FB, FH |
Physical |
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Intern (Commercial Relations) |
FB, FH |
Physical |
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Singapore |
Inside Sales Specialist – Commercial Advisor Support |
FB, BBA, MM |
Physical |
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Singapore |
Options Coordinator |
FS, AMA, COMP
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Physical |
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Singapore |
Internship (Client Success Executive) |
FB, MM, FH |
Physical |
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Singapore |
Business Development Intern |
FB, BBA, MM
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Physical |
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Sales support intern |
FB, BBA, MM
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Physical |
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R&D intern |
FHSS |
Physical |
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CBD |
Media Marketing Associate |
FB, FH
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Physical |
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Singapore |
Project Assistant |
FB, MM, SHTM
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Physical |
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Singapore |
Trainee / Food & Beverage |
SHTM |
Physical |
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Trainee / Front Office |
SHTM |
Physical |
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| Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretariat | Singapore | Finance Intern | FB, AF, BBA |
A1036 | Physical |
| Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd |
Singapore |
Business Development and Marketing Intern | FB, BBA, FH |
A1037 | Physical |
| Cargo Sales Support Intern |
FB, FH | A1038 | Physical | ||
| Finance Intern |
FB, AF |
A1039 | Physical |
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| Team Synergy Pte Ltd |
Singapore | Event Executive |
FB, MM, FH, SHTM |
A1040 | Physical |
| Sunnystep PTE. LTD |
Singapore | Sales and Marketing Intern |
FB, MM |
A1041 | Physical |
| Unicom Event Marketing International Pte Ltd |
Singapore | Intern |
FB, FH |
A1043 | Physical |
HKETO Internship Scheme in other ASEAN Locations
Host Organisation |
Location |
Job Nature / Position |
Related Discipline |
Job Code |
Mode |
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Malaysia |
Intern (Marketing) |
FB, FH |
Physical |
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Malaysia |
Intern |
FSN, LMS, ISE (Logistics) |
Physical |
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| KASS International Sdn Bhd | Malaysia | Trademark Executive | FH, CBS, ENGL | A1013 | Physical |
| Patent Executive | FH, CBS, ENGL | A1014 | Physical | ||
| Usaha Tegas Sdn Bhd | Malaysia | Intern (rotation between various departments) | FB, BBA, MM | A1015 | Physical |
| Island88 Sdn Bhd | Malaysia | Business Development/Marketing Intern | FB, MM | A1016 | Physical |
| Sino Union International Consultancy Sdn Bhd | Malaysia | Entrepreneurship Intern | FB, FH | A1017 | Physical |
| A&D Nature Sdn. Bhd | Malaysia | Marketing Funnel Analyst | FB, MM | A1018 | Physical |
| Retail Data Analyst | FB, MM | A1019 | Physical | ||
| Unicom Marketing Sdn Bhd | Malaysia | Intern | FB, MM | A1020 | Physical |
| Oka International Sdn Bhd | Malaysia | Marketing Interns | FB, MM | A1021 | Physical |
| Operation Interns | FB, FH | A1022 | Physical | ||
| Hong Kong Trade Development Council (Malaysia) | Malaysia | Temporary Telemarketer |
FB, FH | A114 | Physical |
| Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) | Malaysia | Graphic Design and Multimedia Intern | SD | A116 | Physical |
| Malaysia | Hospitality and Guest Relations Intern | SHTM | A117 | Physical | |
| Yu Cai Foundation ("YCF") | Malaysia | Internship | MM | A121 | Physical |
| Coliving Concept Co., Ltd. (Alt_ChiangMai) | Thailand | Internship for Coliving and Coworking Operations | FB, FH, SHTM | A101 | Physical |
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Thailand |
Digital Commerce Intern |
COMP |
Physical |
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Thailand |
Digital Commerce Intern |
COMP, MM |
Physical |
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Thailand |
Administration Intern |
FB, FH |
Physical |
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Thailand |
Commercial Relations Intern |
FB, FH |
Physical |
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Thailand |
Investment Promotion Intern |
AF, AMA |
Physical |
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Thailand |
Public Relations Intern |
FB, FH |
Physical |
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Thailand |
Intern |
FB, FH |
Physical |
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| Hutchison Ports Thailand | Thailand | Operations Officer Trainee | FB, LMS | A1007 | Physical |
| Mechanical Engineer Trainee | FENG, ME | A1008 | Physical | ||
| Accounting Officer Trainee | FB, AF | A1009 | Physical | ||
| Meyer Industries Limited | Thailand | Costing Engineer Trainee | FENG, ME | A1011 | Physical |
| Engineer Trainee | FENG, ME | A1012 | Physical | ||
| Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta | Indonesia | Intern | FB, FH | A111 | Physical |
| Hong Kong Business Association Vietnam (HKBAV) |
Vietnam |
Intern (Public Relations) | MM | A106 | Physical |
| Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd | Philippines | Corporate Sales Intern |
FB, FH |
A1001 | Physical |
| Philippines |
Marketing Intern |
FB, MM | A1002 | Physical | |
| Universiti Brunei DarussalamUniversiti Brunei Darussalam | Brunei | Research Intern | LSGI | A1023 | Physical |
| Water Quality Investigation in Brunei Darussalam | FCE, CEE | A1024 | Physical | ||
| Research Intern | COMP | A1029 | Physical |
General Application and Selection Procedures:
Financial assistance from GEO:
A. Offshore WIE Sponsorship (OWS) (NOT applicable for virtual internship):
- Year 2 or above, full-time students of UGC-funded undergraduate degree programmes
- WIE endorsement from the academic department will be required
For further details on OWS eligibility, requirements, and application procedures, please visit the website.
B. Hardship Allowance (NOT applicable for virtual internship):
- Students with proven financial difficulties can apply for a Hardship Allowance in support of expenses to be incurred in Mainland or International WIE.
- For detailed eligibility and application procedures, please see the guidelines on the website.
C. Learning Incentive:
- Students will receive a cash incentive (HK$2,300) for their efforts in maximising the WIE learning opportunities.
Enquiries:
Miss Kylie Choi
Email:wie.nonlocal@polyu.edu.hk
Tel: 3400 3200
