 | | It was a pleasure to welcome H.E. Luis Oswaldo López Álvarez, Ambassador of the Republic of El Salvador to the People´s Republic of China, along with his delegation, to the Chamber on 17 September. They were warmly received by Chamber CEO Patrick Yeung and Americas Committee Vice Chairman Susana Muñoz Enríquez. Both sides exchanged views on El Salvador’s investment opportunities and Hong Kong’s vibrant business landscape.
Ambassador Álvarez highlighted the country’s strategic advantages, including its prime geographic location, which enables short travel times to major cities in the Americas through 34 direct international routes. With numerous trade agreements, El Salvador offers access to 1.2 billion consumers across 41 countries. It ranked first in Latin America for trade facilitation, providing cost-effective operations and significant progress in digitalization and process streamlining. Notably, the time required to establish a company has been reduced from 30 days to 8 days. Key investment sectors include aeronautics, food and beverage, digital assets, software development, electrical equipment, pharmaceuticals and tourism infrastructure.
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 | | Scott Kennedy, Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C., provided valuable insights at the Chamber’s recent roundtable luncheon. Drawing on his deep expertise in U.S.-China relations, Kennedy analyzed the historical context and future trajectory of the bilateral relationship, underscoring the strong economic interdependence between the world’s two largest economies.
Addressing concerns about challenges to the rules-based international order, Kennedy noted that while recent positive developments suggest short-term stability in U.S.-China relations, long-term uncertainties could persist. He also shared key takeaways from his recent visit to Mainland China, emphasizing Hong Kong’s strategic role and the broader implications of regional tensions for Southeast Asia.
| | 2025/07/22 |
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 | | It was a full house for our international chambers talk today, which discussed the challenges facing businesses and how they are adapting to current tariffs and policies. While professional and financial services providers are thriving amid unprecedented uncertainties, manufacturers and logistics companies are struggling to diversify their export markets and value chains.
In collaboration with AmCham, EuroCham, and MexCham, speakers Eden Woon, President of AmCham; Iñaki Amate, Chairman of EuroCham; Yamilette Cano, President of MexCham; and Mark Michelson, Chairman of the Asia CEO Forum of IMA Asia and HKGCC Americas Committee, explored the implications of the trade war for the international business community in an enlightening session moderated by Wilson Kwong, Chief Executive of Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited and General Committee Member of HKGCC.
The event, held under Chatham House Rules, also underscored the importance of strengthening connections and forging strategic alliances to create new opportunities. As a bridge between China and the world, Hong Kong can facilitate mutual understanding and trade by leveraging its unique advantages, including a bilingual legal system, strong global connections and a premier location.
| | 2025/06/11 |
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 | | Wanchai was alive with energy on 28 May as the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC), Chile Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce (ChileCham), and Mexican Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (MexCham) came together to host a vibrant Latam Happy Hour.
We were honoured to welcome Karina Concha, Consul General of Chile, alongside a full house of guests, for an evening of dynamic networking infused with Latam flair.
A special thank you to Mark Michelson, Chairman of HKGCC’s Americas Committee, Felipe De Tezanos Pinto, President of ChileCham, and Yamilette Cano, President of MexCham, for being the perfect hosts and leading a toast for continued good health, strong connections, and prosperous business growth.
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| | 2025/05/28 |
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 | | At the Americas Committee meeting on 22 May, Carlos Casanova, Senior Economist Asia at Union Bancaire Privée (UBP SA), provided a comprehensive analysis of U.S. tariff trends and economic developments in Hong Kong and China.
Casanova noted that while the recent 90-day pause in trade tensions had momentarily improved market sentiment, businesses remain cautious. He emphasized that underlying trade frictions will persist, with significant tariffs continuing to impact both Chinese and U.S. consumers.
Turning to China, Casanova explained that cyclical tailwinds driven from monetary policy support, such as key rate cuts and other supportive measures implemented by the People’s Bank of China, are helping to offset some of the impact of U.S. tariffs. For Hong Kong, the discussion highlighted the importance of diversifying its economy and developing new revenue streams to reduce economic risks.
At the meeting, Analisa Low, Trinidad and Tobago’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to China, also joined the meeting and provided an update on the Caribbean. Vice Chairman of the Americas Committee Simon Chan also updated members on his recent visit to the U.S.
| | 2025/05/22 |
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 | | It was a treat to hear the insights of renowned economist Dr. Keyu Jin at the Chamber’s Distinguished Speakers Series on 26 March, hosted by Chairman Agnes Chan. Dr. Jin explained that the global economy is changing not only due to geopolitics and protectionism but also because of increasing decentralization, shifting patterns of foreign direct investment (FDI), and changing attitudes among countries and even younger generations.
She emphasized that Hong Kong remains a vital gateway between China and the world, particularly in finance and innovation. She noted that the Chinese government has recently highlighted the importance of keeping the economy open and avoiding protectionism, which is attracting more foreign capital and companies as they seek stability.
| | 2025/03/26 |
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