As we move towards the end of the year, it is a good time to count our blessings, take stock of our achievements, and start thinking of our resolutions for next year.

At the Chamber we are determined to always offer our members the best service, and we constantly review all of our offerings to keep things interesting and informative to our diverse range of members.
 
One specific area where we want to do better is in digital. So during the course of 2018, we have lightened the mood on our Facebook account, added Chinese-language content, and partnered with member companies on a number of fun giveaways on social media.

We have also tapped into our large pool of expert speakers to create a series of short videos of business tips – so far we have covered topics ranging from fintech to employee share options to the Apology Ordinance. 

In our events, we continue to aim to provide up-to-date information on key issues. This year, for example, cryptocurrency has been a hot topic, and our variety of events in this field have been well received by members. 

And as the trade war threatened to become a reality, we have been busy lobbying the Government to ensure that support is available, especially for SMEs, during this uncertain time. 

In turn, we are hugely grateful to our members. Your support in attending our events, enjoying our networking opportunities and helping to run our various committees is what makes us the most dynamic Chamber in Hong Kong.

As the "Season of Goodwill" approaches, it is also a good opportunity to give particular thanks to our member companies who supported the Chamber's Free Ride Day on 29 November. 

Once again, the event was a great success in providing free trips on the trams and ferries for everyone in Hong Kong, and also in giving businesses an opportunity to give back to the community.

We appreciate that this is a modest benefit for Hong Kong people. We are lucky that we have such an affordable and efficient public transport system.

And we saw for ourselves how much travellers appreciated the occasion. Everybody enjoys a free trip, and it is heartwarming to see the ripple effect of this act of goodwill by Hong Kong businesses. Free Ride Day also acts as a reminder that working for the whole of Hong Kong remains at the heart of all that we do at the Chamber.

Once again, we thank all our members for their support over the past year, and wish you all a very Happy Christmas and festive period!