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2023/08/24	Strengthening Brazil-Hong Kong Ties Ambassador Manuel Innocencio de Lacerda Santos Jr., Consul General of Brazil, and his Consul Ivan Carlo Padre Seixas, paid a visit to the Chamber on 24 August, where they were welcomed by CEO Patrick Yeung and Americas Vice Chairmen Mark Michelson and Susana Munoz Enriquez. At the meeting, the two sides discussed a wide range of topics from trade to tourism to football. The Consul General explained that China was by far Brazil’s most important trading partner, accounting for around 26% of its exports. However, as 80% of that total is limited to a handful of commodities, he hopes to diversify exports – including to Hong Kong – by increasing awareness of the country’s diversity and expertise in various sectors. As part of this, a renowned Brazilian chef will be flying to Macau in October to showcase the country’s cuisine and produce. He also said there are plans to establish of a Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong.
2023/05/08	High-level Delegation from Uruguay Visits Chamber It was an honour to welcome Fernando Mattos, Minister of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries, of the Government of Uruguay, and his high-level delegation, to the Chamber today. Chamber CEO George Leung, Americas Committee Chairman Evaristo Treviño Berlanga, and members welcomed the delegation. Minister Mattos explained that Uruguay was eager to expand business in Asia, and is confident that with the country’s clean environment, quality produce, especially its beef which is 100% traceable from farm to plate, discerning restaurants will appreciate its quality produce. Fernando Lugris, Ambassador of Uruguay in China, accompanied the delegation which will be visiting key cities in the Mainland as part of the trip. Visit our LinkedIn page for more photos
2023/02/06	Mexico as a key nearshoring destination It was a pleasure to welcome Mariana Campero Senior VP International for De la Calle, Madrazo, Mancera (CMM), a Mexican consultancy firm that helps companies do business and invest in the country. The Chamber’s Americas Committee Chairman Evaristo Trevino Berlanga, Vice Chairman Mark Michelson, and Bradley Harker Senior Commercial Officer at the U.S. Consulate General, welcomed Mariana and discussed Mexico’s growing importance as a key nearshoring destination. She said Mexico has a lot of added value to offer in terms of competitiveness, strategic advantages and incentives. Since Mexico started promoting special economic zones five to six years ago, around 50% of the companies operating in the zones are now Chinese investors. Nearshoring has become a growing trend as Chinese and international companies move production closer to customers to limit their vulnerability to shipping problems and geopolitical tensions, and also sidestep U.S. tariffs.

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2023/08/24

Strengthening Brazil-Hong Kong Ties

Ambassador Manuel Innocencio de Lacerda Santos Jr., Consul General of Brazil, and his Consul Ivan Carlo Padre Seixas, paid a visit to the Chamber on 24 August, where they were welcomed by CEO Patrick Yeung and Americas Vice Chairmen Mark Michelson and Susana Munoz Enriquez.

At the meeting, the two sides discussed a wide range of topics from trade to tourism to football. The Consul General explained that China was by far Brazil’s most important trading partner, accounting for around 26% of its exports. However, as 80% of that total is limited to a handful of commodities, he hopes to diversify exports – including to Hong Kong – by increasing awareness of the country’s diversity and expertise in various sectors. As part of this, a renowned Brazilian chef will be flying to Macau in October to showcase the country’s cuisine and produce. He also said there are plans to establish of a Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong.

2023/05/08

High-level Delegation from Uruguay Visits Chamber

It was an honour to welcome Fernando Mattos, Minister of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries, of the Government of Uruguay, and his high-level delegation, to the Chamber today. Chamber CEO George Leung, Americas Committee Chairman Evaristo Treviño Berlanga, and members welcomed the delegation. Minister Mattos explained that Uruguay was eager to expand business in Asia, and is confident that with the country’s clean environment, quality produce, especially its beef which is 100% traceable from farm to plate, discerning restaurants will appreciate its quality produce. Fernando Lugris, Ambassador of Uruguay in China, accompanied the delegation which will be visiting key cities in the Mainland as part of the trip. Visit our LinkedIn page for more photos

2023/02/06

Mexico as a key nearshoring destination

It was a pleasure to welcome Mariana Campero Senior VP International for De la Calle, Madrazo, Mancera (CMM), a Mexican consultancy firm that helps companies do business and invest in the country. The Chamber’s Americas Committee Chairman Evaristo Trevino Berlanga, Vice Chairman Mark Michelson, and Bradley Harker Senior Commercial Officer at the U.S. Consulate General, welcomed Mariana and discussed Mexico’s growing importance as a key nearshoring destination.

She said Mexico has a lot of added value to offer in terms of competitiveness, strategic advantages and incentives. Since Mexico started promoting special economic zones five to six years ago, around 50% of the companies operating in the zones are now Chinese investors. Nearshoring has become a growing trend as Chinese and international companies move production closer to customers to limit their vulnerability to shipping problems and geopolitical tensions, and also sidestep U.S. tariffs.

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