Joint-Chambers Halal Happy Hour
A huge thank you to everyone who made our first joint-chambers Halal Happy Hour on 26 August a resounding success! It was a pleasure to collaborate with the Bangladesh Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong, the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong and Macau, and the Pakistan GBA Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong.
We were honoured to have HKGCC LegCo Representative, the Hon Jeffrey Lam, and are grateful for the support of Saeed Uddin, Chairman of the Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Communication Fund of Hong Kong. The event was a very useful networking evening filled with meaningful exchanges.
As Hong Kong strengthens its status as the world’s third most Muslim-friendly destination outside non-Islamic economies, we are proud to foster inclusivity and to create diverse networking events for professionals to connect. We can’t wait to see you at the next one!
2025/08/26
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Learning about the Latest Business Developments in Iran
We were honoured to welcome Ferial Mostofi, First Vice-Chairman, Tehran Chamber of Commerce Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA), to the Chamber on 25 August for talks on strengthening economic ties between Iran and Hong Kong. She was accompanied by Mostafa Shabanipour, Consul, Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Hong Kong and Macao, and Reza Ghotb, Managing Director, K.D.D. Group.
Mostofi highlighted promising areas for expanding trade and investment, such as energy, agriculture, technology and manufacturing. She noted that Iranian companies were well-positioned to meet the growing demand in Chinese markets by enhancing both quality and capacity.
2025/08/25
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Sustaining a Clean Business Environment
On 14 August, Chamber members had the privilege of hearing from Mary Lau, Executive Director at the Hong Kong Business Ethics Development Centre of the ICAC. We delved into Hong Kong’s probity landscape and explored how both public and private sectors can join forces to champion business integrity. We also learnt that, according to ICAC’s annual survey, the public has zero tolerance towards corruption.
We then took our learning to another level with a fascinating tour of the video interview room and identification parade suite, stepping into the roles of suspects and witnesses, which added a unique twist to our journey.
The day wrapped up with a look around the Exhibition Hall on site, where we travelled back through 50 years of Hong Kong's anti-corruption milestones, followed by a stop at ICAC’s Café “1974” for great coffee and conversation!
2025/08/14
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CUHK’s Dennis Lo: Universities as Catalysts for Hong Kong’s I&T Future
CEO 123 Tell Me More
It was an honour to hear from Professor Dennis Lo, Vice-Chancellor and President of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), during the “CEO 123 Tell Me More” talk with Chamber CEO Patrick Yeung.
Professor Lo shed light on how universities can help cultivate talent and boost Hong Kong’s research and development landscape.
The world-renowned medical scientist, known as the “father of non-invasive prenatal testing,” said universities should seek closer collaboration with industries and other institutions, which would enable a seamless transition from academic research to commercial products.
On nurturing Hong Kong’s future talent, Professor Lo emphasized the importance of striking a balance between science and the humanities as ethical dilemmas emerge, particularly with swift advancements in AI. He added that AI should be used under evolving guidelines to enhance productivity.
2025/08/13
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Challenges Faced by Retail Industry and Best Practices Sharing
During the committee meeting on 13 August 2025, Mrs Annie Yau Tse, Chairman of Hong Kong Retail Management Association, provided members with an overview of the recent challenges faced by Hong Kong’s retail industry, and Mr Darren Chan, Managing Director of Wellcome Co Ltd, shared with members the best practices adopted by his company for managing difficult times.
Mrs Tse explored the factors that accounted for the decline in Hong Kong’s Retail Sales Value (RSV) in the first half of 2025 and forecasted a mild growth benefited from the mega events held in the second half of the year. To maintain its international standing, Hong Kong must differentiate itself from other Mainland cities and attract high spending visitors from overseas. Mr Chan discussed the strategies applied by his company in response to market changes, such as constantly maintaining a lower price level against key competitors, offering exclusivity by leveraging its own brand, and fulfilling customers’ needs at all times in every format.
In view of the significant challenges faced by Hong Kong’s retail sector, including declining sales, changing consumer behavior, and high operating costs, the latest updates and insights gained from this meeting will be valuable in helping members overcome the difficult situation.
Elections for committee leadership roles were held during the meeting. Ms Tammy Wu returned as Chairman and Mr Song Hoi See and Ms Bella Chhoa returned as Vice Chairmen. The third Vice Chairman Mr Alan Lo was also elected during the meeting.
2025/08/13
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