Roundtable Luncheon: Vietnam and Thailand into 2012
Margaret Brooke, CEO, Professional Property Services Group, and Michael Lorenz, Director, Michael Lorenz & Associates, share their views on the business environment and overall outlook in 2012 for Vietnam and Thailand, two of the largest economies in Southeast Asia.
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The Art of Brewing Coffee
To help members learn more about the art of coffee, the Chamber organized a Coffee Academy afternoon, for 28 members on January 17 at the cosy coffee shop Safety Stop. Winson, and his uncle Eric, who started working in his father’s coffee business, Bright Sun Coffee Co, when he was 13, told members that coffee lovers should follow the golden rules of good coffee preparation. Everything from the roasting of the beans, to the grinding, to even the water can impact the flavour. He recommends using mineral water for optimal taste, and of course a good coffee machine.
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Test Driving the World’s Leading Electric Sports Car: Tesla Roadster
Thirty-one lucky Chamber members had the opportunity to get their hands on the Tesla Roadster, the first pure electric sports cars in the world, and take it for a spin around the twisting roads of Pokfulam.
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Economic Outlook on the Eurozone and US Crisis--China and other BRICS Role
Dr Dan Steinbock, Research Director International Business, India, China and America Institute (USA), spoke at the Chamber’s January 12 roundtable luncheon on the eurozone crisis, in particular Greece, Italy and Spain. He also shared his thoughts on problems in the U.S. and the role of China and other BRICS in stabilizing the advanced economies.
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All Above Board? Recent Developments in Corporate Governance and The Impact on Non-Executive Directors
Directors, and in particular independent non-executive directors, of companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange are facing an increased regulatory burden, with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's recent changes to the rules on corporate governance and the Securities and Futures (Amendment) Bill being just two examples. The role of independent non-executives as guardians of good corporate governance is gaining emphasis, not only within the wording of the regulations themselves but also in the enforcement of those regulations. Never before has it been more important for non-executive directors to be fully aware of their duties and to follow best practice in discharge of those duties. In this seminar, Jeremy Hunt and Simon Clarke of Allen & Overy run through some of the more important changes, focussing on the impact on directors, especially INEDs, and outline some best practice tips for directors to follow to minimise personal liability. Mark Steward, Executive Director of the Enforcement Division of the Securities and Futures Commission, spoke about corporate governance from the enforcement perspective.
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