At an Apec seminar Tuesday,Hong Kong's anti-corruption chief,Danny Woo Ying-ming,stressed integrity's vital role in building a prosperous society. He warned corruption eats away at economic growth and societal bedrock,stating,“Integrity … is the unseen foundation that sustains prosperity,stability and hope.”
Woo,commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC),called trust the real currency in finance. His comments were part of a wider discussion on clean business environments and regional cooperation. He insisted integrity be more than talk — a daily practice.
The seminar,“Promoting Prosperity Through Integrity,”co-hosted by the Chinese National Commission of Supervision and ICAC,aims to explore how integrity boosts trust,improves business climate,and supports equitable development. Woo outlined three discussion points: making integrity a daily practice,recognizing trust as finance's true currency,and promoting clean cross-border investments to draw global capital.
Looking ahead,Shenzhen will host the 2026 Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting in November,underscoring the region's focus on integrity in business . But how far will words translate into action…
