Cheers to the Hong Kong and U.S. Business Community
Our joint happy hour with the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (AmCham) on 11 November drew an excellent turnout!
Industry professionals, business leaders and entrepreneurs gathered to exchange ideas, broaden their networks and unwind over drinks and light refreshments. HKGCC Americas Committee Chairman Mark Michelson and Vice Chairman Simon Chan were joined by AmCham President Eden Woon as they welcomed guests and raised a toast to the longstanding friendship between the two chambers.
Special thanks to Morton’s The Steakhouse for sponsoring the delicious canapés!
2025/11/11
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What does the future of seamless travel in Hong Kong look like?
Benson Kwok, Director of Immigration, provided insightful answers at our Town Hall Forum on 11 November. Explaining how the Immigration Department is deploying innovative technologies to enhance travel convenience, he highlighted one of the most anticipated initiatives: the "contactless clearance" pilot at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port, planned for use by eligible Hong Kong residents, scheduled for the second quarter of 2026. Kwok said the ImmD would work closely with the Airport Authority Hong Kong to ensure the smooth operation of Terminal 2, supported by 137 immigration clearance counters and 60 e-Channels.
He also pointed to the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, one of the ImmD’s key programmes for attracting global talent, with seven-time snooker world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan as a notable example.
The forum, hosted by Wilson Kwong, Chairman of the Chamber’s Transport and Logistics Committee and General Committee Member, wrapped with Kwok addressing a wide range of questions, from strategies to streamline the visa process for foreign talent to the Department's measures to leverage digital border management tools.
2025/11/11
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Meeting with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Washington, DC
We were pleased to welcome Austin Hsu, Deputy Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Washington, DC, to the Chamber on 7 November for a meaningful exchange on US-Hong Kong relations.
Hsu met with Chamber CEO Patrick Yeung and Mark Michelson, Chairman of the Americas Committee, to discuss HKETO’s ongoing efforts to tell good stories about Hong Kong in the US and to strengthen economic, trade and cultural ties.
During the meeting, Yeung shared key insights from the HKGCC Asian Cities Internationality Index (ACII) 2025 – an independent, transparent benchmark evaluating Asia’s top cities as international business hubs.
2025/11/07
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Meeting with Wang Wenxu, the Director of Zhejiang United Front Work Department
Chamber Chairman Agnes Chan, China Committee Vice Chairman Neo Wang and members welcomed the delegation led by Wang Wenxu, the Director of Zhejiang United Front Work Department on 4 November.
Zhejiang Province has maintained steady economic growth, with its GDP reaching RMB 6.8 trillion in the third quarter, representing a year-on-year increase of 5.7%. This reflects the province’s strong innovation momentum and high level of openness. Currently, there are over 3,000 Zhejiang enterprises operating in Hong Kong, and the annual trade volume between the two regions has reached USD 8.82 billion. Wang particularly emphasized that many Zhejiang enterprises are actively leveraging Hong Kong as an international platform to expand into global markets and advance their internationalization strategies, underscoring the close economic and trade ties between Zhejiang and Hong Kong.
Chan also noted that the Chamber’s Young Executives’ Club could explore collaboration with the Zhejiang Young Entrepreneurs Association, with the aim of jointly supporting youth development and providing greater opportunities for exchange and growth among young people in both regions.
2025/11/04
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Town Hall Forum with Professor Chung-mao Lo
We had a very productive exchange with Professor Chung-mao Lo, Secretary for Health, at the Chamber’s Town Hall Forum on 3 November.
Professor Lo began by sharing highlights from his distinguished medical career, which started as a transplant surgeon in Hong Kong and later as chief executive of a public hospital in Shenzhen, before transitioning into government service. He outlined the Government’s strategic initiatives to enhance healthcare protection, including reforms to public healthcare fees and charges to redirect patients with minor ailments or chronic conditions to the private sector.
Lo said Hong Kong takes pride in its world-class healthcare system, which is overseen by the Hospital Authority. This network comprises 43 public hospitals and 123 specialist clinics across the city, enabling seamless sharing of patient records between public and private practitioners. He noted that Hong Kong continues to excel in healthcare, particularly in advanced fields like cell therapy and transplantation.
The forum, hosted by Roy Ng, Convenor of the Health and Wellness Working Group and General Committee member, provided a valuable platform for members to voice their hopes and concerns regarding the healthcare landscape.
Lo also responded to a wide range of questions, from strategies to improve chronic disease management at district health centres to the bureau’s progress in attracting R&D talent to Hong Kong.
2025/11/03
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