2025/10/20 | Deepening Understanding Between Hong Kong and Germany 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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2025/09/17 | HKGCC X Italian Chamber – Cheers! 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.
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2025/09/08 | HKGCC-HKCCSE Sign MOU to Strengthen Hong Kong-Sweden Collaboration 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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