 | | The Chamber signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Finland-Hong Kong Business Association (FHKBA) during the Europe Committee meeting on 3 December.
The agreement to strengthen cooperation was signed by Chamber CEO Patrick Yeung and FHKBA Chairman Pertti Jalasvirta, witnessed by HKGCC Europe Committee Chairman CK Lee and FHKBA Chief Liaison Officer James Chen.
Jalasvirta outlined the specific measures that FHKBA is implementing to support Finnish companies operating in Hong Kong. One notable initiative is the Nordic-Hong Kong Matchmaking tool, which will link companies and individuals across the two economies interested in growing business, trade and investment.
Additionally, Committee member Miguel Latorre, Managing Director of Acclime Corporate Services Ltd, offered insights into the trends transforming the corporate service landscape in the Asia-Pacific region. Special thanks to Latorre for providing the meeting venue.
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 | | We had an afternoon of productive exchanges with Harvey Rouse, Ambassador and Head of the European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao, on 27 November. Trade Affairs Officer Sami AI Daghistani, Marjut Hannonen, Head of Trade for the EU Delegation in Beijing, and Trade Officer Martynas Baciulis also attended the meeting, which focused on the opportunities in Hong Kong and the challenges ahead.
Chamber CEO Patrick Yeung emphasized that by consolidating its strengths in finance and professional services, Hong Kong can better serve as a super-connector between China and the rest of the world. He noted that digital transformation would help traditional industries – including retail and logistics – unlock new levels of efficiency and drive sustainable growth. Ambassador Rouse echoed these views, highlighting Hong Kong’s openness and international status, underpinned by its unique economic and common law legal system.
Both sides also discussed the need to attract and retain professionals across diverse sectors, which is crucial to boosting the city’s talent pool and addressing issues such as an ageing population.
| | 2025/11/27 |
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 | | Our members took the fast track to luxury with an exclusive tour of Porsche Centre Hong Kong’s flagship showroom in Wan Chai this week.
The visit, led by C K Lee, Chairman of the Chamber’s Europe Committee, showcased Porsche’s seven decades of partnership with Jebsen Group in Greater China and featured two 911 models: the 911 Carrera GTS with T-hybrid technology and the 911 Targa 4 GTS – a special edition marking this milestone.
We then hit the road with test drives of Porsche’s hottest models, including the 911 Cabriolet, 718 and Macan Electric. The day wrapped up with an informal networking session over drinks and light refreshments.
Special thanks to Immanuel Jebsen, Edwin Morris and Patrick An for their hospitality.
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 | | Annika Boleten-Drutschmann, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany to Hong Kong and Macau, paid a courtesy visit to the Chamber on 20 October. She was warmly welcomed by Chamber Chairman Agnes Chan, CEO Patrick Yeung, and Europe Committee Chairman CK Lee and Vice Chairman Stratos Pourzitakis.
The two sides exchanged views on Hong Kong's advantages. Chan introduced the Chamber’s Asian Cities Internationality Index, which highlights how Hong Kong and Singapore remain among the world’s most open and competitive business hubs, each with its own unique advantages.
Consul General Boleten-Drutschmann emphasized that mastering cross-cultural communication skills is vital for success in international business. She expressed hope for increased investment in educational and cultural exchange programmes between Hong Kong and Germany.
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 | | It was a full house for the joint HKGCC and Italian Chamber of Commerce (ICC)’s Happy Hour in Central on 17 September. HKGCC Europe Committee Vice Chairman Stratos Pourzitakis, and ICC President Davide De Rosa welcomed members and raised a toast with HKGCC CEO Patrick Yeung and ICC General Manager Caterina Bernardini de Pace for continued strong business and cultural ties between Hong Kong and Italy.
HKGCC regularly holds awesome happy hours, offering a relaxed atmosphere for networking and meeting friends new and old. Keep an eye on our website for details of our next networking event.
| | 2025/09/17 |
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 | | HKGCC and the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Sweden (HKCCSE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance trade, technical and economic cooperation between the two economies.
Chamber Chairman Agnes Chan and HKCCSE Chairman Dr Eric Zhang signed the MOU on 8 September, witnessed by Chamber CEO Patrick Yeung and HKCCSE Honorary Chairman Björn Segerblom.
Sweden distinguishes itself within Europe through its robust sectors in retail furniture, food, and innovation, presenting exciting investment prospects. Looking ahead, both sides said they were eager to foster closer collaboration, and Chan proposed to invite Swedish speakers to our International Business Summit on 9 December.
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 | | AI is transforming drug discovery and diagnosis while accelerating advancement in biotechnology and genomics. This, in turn, is propelling Hong Kong's healthcare and biotech sectors forward, said Cherry Yeung, Senior Economist at Hong Kong Trade Development Council, during the Europe Committee's meeting on 2 September.
She also highlighted that two-thirds of businesses involved in health tech and biotech in the Asia-Pacific region expect strong growth over the next two years. This is driven by ageing populations and trends such as the “vitamins and dietary supplements fourth meal,” which is becoming increasingly popular among younger, health-conscious Chinese consumers.
During the same meeting, C K Lee was elected Chairman, taking over from Alfonso Ballesteros, who stepped down after serving for two years. Stratos Pourzitakis, PhD and Bjoern Lindner were re-elected Vice Chairmen, while Philipp Hanusch was newly elected Vice Chairman.
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 | | The Region of Murcia, which occupies just 2.2% of Spain’s land area, accounts for over 20% of the country’s fruit and vegetable exports. Remarkably, a quarter of these exports are classified as organic. This output is all the more impressive given the region's arid climate, winning it the hard-earned title of the "Garden of Europe."
These were some of the fascinating insights shared by Sara Rubira Martinez, Secretary for Agriculture of the Region of Murcia, during her visit to the Chamber on 1 September. Accompanied by Javier Serra Guevara Serra, Deputy Consul General and Senior Trade Commissioner, Trade Commission of Spain, and a delegation from Murcia, they were welcomed by Chamber CEO Patrick Yeung Yeung and Europe Committee Chairman Alfonso Ballesteros.
Located in southeast Spain, Murcia is also a leader irrigation and wastewater treatment, recycling 98% of its wastewater primarily for agriculture – a technological excellence that it is happy to share with other areas.
Yeung briefed the visitors on Hong Kong’s business environment and competitive advantages, highlighted in the Chamber’s recent Asian Cities Internationality Index, and the just released Global Innovation Index, in which the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster was ranked first. He emphasized Hong Kong’s openness to collaborating with Spain, and encouraged more companies and talent to participate in the development of the Northern Metropolis.
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 | | On 14 August, Chamber members had the privilege of hearing from Mary Lau, Executive Director at the Hong Kong Business Ethics Development Centre of the ICAC. We delved into Hong Kong’s probity landscape and explored how both public and private sectors can join forces to champion business integrity. We also learnt that, according to ICAC’s annual survey, the public has zero tolerance towards corruption.
We then took our learning to another level with a fascinating tour of the video interview room and identification parade suite, stepping into the roles of suspects and witnesses, which added a unique twist to our journey.
The day wrapped up with a look around the Exhibition Hall on site, where we travelled back through 50 years of Hong Kong's anti-corruption milestones, followed by a stop at ICAC’s Café “1974” for great coffee and conversation!
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 | | It’s always a pleasure to welcome visitors from around the world, especially those who share our passion for promoting trade and collaboration. Today, we hosting Dr Eric Zhang, Chairman of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Sweden, and Björn Segerblom, Honorary Chairman and Hong Kong Representative, for an interesting discussion.
Our Chairman Agnes Chan, CEO Patrick Yeung, and Chairman of the Europe Committee Alfonso Ballesteros exchanged ideas on how our chambers could work together to revitalize activities and ties between Hong Kong and the Nordic region. Eric explained that, despite having a population of just 10 million people, Sweden punches far above its weight as it is a global leader in innovation, tech, and life sciences.
Agnes also highlighted HKGCC’s work and suggested opportunities for collaboration, from a potential MOU to inviting Swedish speakers for our International Business Summit on 9 December, both in person or virtually.
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