Seeing into 2007: Moving into the Second Decade
The 13th Annual Hong Kong Business Summit took place on December 14 under the banner “Seeing into 2007: Moving into the Second Decade.” 2007 will be a landmark year for Hong Kong as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the HKSAR. It also coincides with a time when several major public policy initiatives affecting everyone for the long term will be debated. Opening Remarks David Eldon, Chairman, HKGCC Keynote Remarks: Seeing into 2007: Challenges and Prospects for Hong Kong Businesses The Honourable Henry Tang, Financial Secretary , Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Plenary Panel Discussion: Hong Kong's Economic Future in the Regional & International Context Ronald Arculli, Chairman,Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Henry Fan, Managing Director, CITIC Pacific Limited Hans Schuettler, Managing Director and CEO, Asia of Morgan Stanley Moderator:Peter Stein, Associate Editor of The Wall Street Journal Asia Hong Kong Economic Forecast David O'Rear, Chief Economist, HKGCC HKGCC General Committee Panel Discussion: Future of Hong Kong as a Hub for the Flow of Goods, Services, People, Information and Funds Sir C K Chow, Chief Executive Officer, MTR Corporation Ltd Dr Lily Chiang, Deputy Chairman of HKGCC, and Founder of Eco-Tek Holdings Ltd The Honourable Jeffrey Lam, Legislative Representative of HKGCC Stephen Ng, Deputy Chairman & Managing Director of The Wharf (Holdings) Ltd Dr Allan Zeman, Chairman, Lan Kwai Fong Holdings Ltd David O'Rear, Chief Economist of HKGCC Moderator:Alex Fong, CEO, HKGCC Luncheon Keynote Address: Dead City Running David Eldon,Chairman, HKGCC
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The 12th Annual Hong Kong Business Summit - Heading into 2006: Hong Kong and the WTO
HKGCC, in association with The Wall Street Journal Asia, held the 12th Annual Hong Kong Business Summit on December 2, 2005. The Chief Executive, the Honorable Donald Tsang, delivered the opening remarks at this year's summit, which focused on the 6th WTO Ministerial in Hong Kong, the value of the WTO, globalization and how Hong Kong is a classic example of how free trade can benefit an economy. A lot of interest was also expressed on other business issues, especially the environment, culture and education. Opening Remarks: How Hong Kong Benefits from Globalization The Honorable Donald Tsang, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Plenary Panel Discussion: WTO at the Crossroads Denise Yue, Permanent Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology (Commerce and Industry) Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Ricardo Melendez-Ortiz, Executive Director International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development Professor Jean-Pierre Lehmann,Founding Director, The Evian Group, and Professor, International Political Economy, IMD Moderator:John Bussey, Deputy Managing Editor, The Wall Street Journal Hong Kong Business Overview David Eldon, Chairman, HKGCC Hong Kong Economic Forecast David O'Rear, Chief Economist, HKGCC HKGCC General Committee Panel Discussion: Andrew Brandler, Chief Executive Officer, CLP Holdings Ltd Sir C K Chow, Chief Executive Officer, MTR Corporation Ltd David Eldon, Chairman, HKGCC Y K Pang, Director, Jardine Matheson Ltd Anthony Wu, Chairman, Ernst & Young K K Yeung, Chairman, K K Yeung Management Consultants Ltd Dr Allan Zeman, Chairman, Lan Kwai Fong Holdings Ltd; David O’Rear, Chief Economist, HKGCC. Moderator:Dr Eden Woon, CEO, HKGCC Luncheon Keynote Address:WTO and Globalization : The Role of China Long Yongtu,Secretary General, Boao Forum for Asia
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Hong Kong in 2005: Continuing the Global Outlook
HKGCC, in association with The Asian Wall Street Journal, held the 11th Annual Hong Kong Business Summit on November 25. The Financial Secretary, the Honorable Henry Tang, delivered the opening remarks at this year's summit, which focused on Hong Kong’s international value. A lot of interest was also expressed on the softer issues of business, such as arts and culture, the environment and education, all important elements in developing a well-rounded, international business hub. Opening Remarks:How Hong Kong Maintains Its International Character The Hon Henry Tang, Financial Secretary, HKSAR Distinguished Panel Session Hong Kong Position as a Preferred Procurement Center Merle Hinrichs,Chairman & CEO, Global Sources Global Strategy for a Hong Kong Multinational Company Richard Elman,CEO,Noble Group Ltd Hong Kong as an International Finance Center Richard Gnodde,President & Managing Director, Goldman Sachs Moderator: Mike Gonzalez,Editorial Page Editor, AWSJ Hong Kong Business Overview Anthony Nightingale,Chairman, HKGCC & Jardine Pacific Ltd Hong Kong Economic Forecast David O'Rear, Chief Economist, HKGCC HKGCC General Committee Panel Discussion Michael Berchtold, President, Morgan Stanley James Hughes-Hallett, Chairman, John Swire & Sons Jeffrey Lam, HKGCC Legco Representative Anthony Nightingale, HKGCC Chairman, and Chairman, Jardine Pacific Ltd Anthony Wu, Chairman-Far East, Ernst & Young Marjorie Yang, Chairman, Esquel Group of Companies David O'Rear, Chief Economist, HKGCC Moderator:Dr Eden Woon, CEO, HKGCC Luncheon Keynote Address:Hong Kong as an International Platform Dr Victor Fung,Chairman,Li & Fung Limited
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Hong Kong 2004: The First Year of CEPA
HKGCC, in association with The Asian Wall Street Journal, held the 10th Annual Hong Kong Business Summit on December 10. The Chief Executive of the HKSAR, the Honorable Tung Chee-hwa, delivered the opening remarks at this year's summit, which focused on the Mainland / Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement. The Chief Executive was followed by a strong line-up of speakers who are recognized business leaders in their specific sectors. Opening Remarks The Hon Tung Chee-hwa, Chief Executive, HKSAR Distinguished Speakers Session Making the Most of CEPA: The Manufacturing Perspective Dr Victor Lo,Chairman & Chief Executive, Gold Peak Group Retail and Distribution Before and After CEPA Dr William Fung,Group Managing Director, Li & Fung Group of Companies The Implications of Renminbi Liberalization for Hong Kong Dr Donald Hanna,Managing Director Citicorp Corporate & Investment Bank Moderator: Reginald Chua, Editor, AWSJ Hong Kong Business Overview Anthony Nightingale,Chairman, HKGCC & Jardine Pacific Ltd Hong Kong Economic Forecast David O'Rear, Chief Economist, HKGCC HKGCC General Committee Panel Discussion Michael Berchtold, President, Morgan Stanley Andrew Brandler, Group Managing Director, CLP Holdings Ltd Manohar Chugh, Chairman, Nisha Electronic Industries Ltd David Eldon, HKGCC Deputy Chairman, and Chairman, The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd Tony Fung, Chairman, Yu Ming Investments Ltd Victor Li, Managing Director & Deputy Chairman, Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd Anthony Nightingale, HKGCC Chairman, and Chairman, Jardine Pacific Ltd The Honorable James Tien, Legislative Council Representative, and Chairman, Manhattan Holdings Ltd David O'Rear, Chief Economist, HKGCC Moderator:Dr Eden Woon, CEO, HKGCC Luncheon Keynote Address: CEPA -- Hong Kong Reloaded: Are We CEPA Ready? Peter Woo,Chairman, HKTDC
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9th Annual Hong Kong Business Summit
The Hon Henry Tang, Secretary for Commerce, Industry & Technology, kicked off the Chamber's 9th Annual Hong Kong Business Summit on November 27, entitled, "Keeping Hong Kong Competitive -- 2003 and Beyond". Opening Remarks The Hon Henry Tang, Secretary for Commerce, Industry & Technology, HKSAR Government Distinguished Speakers Session Michael Butcher,Michael Butcher Peter Wong, Chief Executive of HK & Director, Standard Chartered BankXD Michael Berchtold, President, Morgan Stanley Hong Kong Economic Forecast Ian K Perkin, Chief Economist(Outgoing), HKGCC David O'Rear, Chief Economist(Incoming), HKGCC Business Overview Christopher Cheng,Chairman, HKGCC HKGCC General Committee Panel Discussion Andrew Brandler, Group Managing Director, CLP Holdings Ltd Joop Litmaath, Managing Director, Scarfell Enterprises Ltd Stephen Ng, Deputy Chairman & Managing Director, The Wharf (Holdings) Ltd Ian Perkin, Outgoing Chief Economist, HKGCC James Tien, Legco Representative and Executive Councilor, HKGCC Dr Eden Woon, CEO, HKGCC Anthony Wu, Chairman Far East, Ernst & Young Alex Ye, Chairman, Shangri-La Asia Ltd David O'Rear, Incoming Chief Economist (Incoming), HKGCC Luncheon Keynote Address Kenneth Courtis,Vice Chairman-Asia, Goldman Sachs (Asia) LLC
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Hong Kong 2002: The First Year of China WTO
Financial Secretary Antony Leung kicked off this year's Business Summit on Dec 13, entitled 'Hong Kong 2002: The First Year of China WTO. Introduction Christopher Cheng,Chairman, HKGCC Opening Keynote Remarks The Hon Antony Leung, Financial Secretary, HKSAR Government Distinguished Speakers Session: How Businesses Position Themselves: Three Perspectives China Perspectives Dr Fu Yuning,President, China Merchants Holdings Co Ltd Hong Kong Perspective Annie Wu, Managing Director, Hong Kong Beijing Air Catering Ltd Multinational Perspective Dr Denis Simon, President, Monitor Group (China) Hong Kong Economic Forecast and Analysis of Chamber Business Prospects Survey Ian K Perkin, Chief Economist, HKGCC Business Overview Christopher Cheng,Chairman, HKGCC HKGCC General Committee Panel Discussion Christopher Cheng, HKGCC Chairman and Wing Tai Managing Director Dr Lily Chiang, President, E1 Media Technology Ltd David Eldon, Chairman, Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd Anthony Nightingale, Director, Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd Dr Eden Woon, Director, HKGCC; Anthony Wu, Chairman – Far East, Ernst & Young; Victor Li, Managing Director & Deputy Chairman, Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd K K Yeung, Chairman, K K Yeung Management Consultants Ltd Ian Perkin, Chief Economist, HKGCC. Luncheon Keynote Address:One Hong Kong Company's Preparation for China WTO Dr William Fung, Group Managing Director, Li & Fung (Trading) Ltd
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