Visit to the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal
Around 40 Chamber members joined an exclusive visit to the Court of Final Appeal (CFA), which was led by Committee Chairman Nick Chan on 28 August. This visit comprised of the valuable opportunity of hearing from the Hon Mr Justice Thomas Au, Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal of the High Court, on the importance of the rule of law in safeguarding the stability and prosperity of the Hong Kong as an international financial centre, as well as the crucial role played by a transparent, independent and impartial judicial system in upholding these principles.
The CFA, besides being the final appellate court within the court system of Hong Kong, is also well known for being a picturesque historic piece of Neo-classical architecture which embodies key milestones and features of Hong Kong’s judicial system throughout the times. Members were also given a special tour of key features of the CFA including the Court, the Exhibition Gallery and the Library.
2024/08/28
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Discovering What Djibouti Has to offer
It was a pleasure to welcome H.E. Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed, Prime Minister of Djibouti, to the Chamber on 23 August. Chamber Chairman Agnes Chan, BBS, CEO Patrick Yeung, General Committee member Victor Lam, and leaders of the Asia, Africa, and Middle East Committee received the delegation.
With its strategic location and prominent maritime traffic, Djibouti is a crucial gateway to markets in Africa, the Middle East and Europe, said Prime Minister Mohamed. H.E. Abdallah Abdillahi Miguil, Ambassador of Djibouti to China, emphasized the country’s trade agreements with various nations, allowing its manufactured goods to access a wider market.
He Lie Hui, Advisor to the President, explained the benefits for investors in Djibouti as the freest economy in Africa with a stable currency pegged to the US dollar. Ambassador Miguil noted the presence of an official agency offering one-stop services for foreign investors looking to establish a business in Djibouti.
2024/08/23
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Members of the Real Estate and Infrastructure Committee, and a few other Chamber committees, joined an insightful tour of the Northern Metropolis in the afternoon of 22 August, which was organised by the Northern Metropolis Co-ordination Office. The visit kicked-off with a briefing by Vic Yau, Director of the Northern Metropolis Co-ordination Office, who shared the overall development of the Northern Metropolis, as well as a tour of the City Gallery’s latest Northern Metropolis exhibition gallery. Members then set off for a tour of several key sites in the Northern Metropolis region, including San Tin Technopole.
The tour presented a unique opportunity to delve into the latest governmental plans and progress concerning the Northern Metropolis, and facilitated exchanges between the business community and the Government about its future.
2024/08/22
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Women Executives Club presents: Summer Networking Cocktail
The Women Executives Club's (WEC) summer networking cocktail on 21 August was a huge hit, bringing together over 70 participants for an evening of fun and forging new connections!
In his welcome address, Chamber CEO Patrick Yeung highlighted the contributions of outgoing Chairman Tammy Wu, under whom the club has seen significant membership growth and impactful initiatives.
As we bid Tammy farewell, we warmly welcome newly elected Chairman Michelle Cheng, CEO of Occasions Asia Pacific. The WEC looks forward to an exciting journey under her leadership! Congratulations and welcome, Michelle!
2024/08/21
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Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Development in Hong Kong
Ms Dora Lee, Senior Solicitor (Copyright), and Ms Kallista Lee Solicitor (Copyright) at Intellectual Property Department, briefed Legal Committee members on the latest developments of Hong Kong’s copyright regime, and the key proposals of the Government’s recent consultation on artificial intelligence and copyright, at a committee meeting held on 19 August.
The latest proposed revisions to the law touch on issues such as copyright protection of AI-generated works, copyright infringement liability for AI-generated works, and the possible introduction of specific copyright exception.
At the same meeting, Mr Brian Ho was elected co-Vice Chairman of the Committee.
2024/08/19
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