Past Events

We had a productive exchange today with representatives from the SMU Cox School of Business, Dallas, Texas.

During a meeting with Ivan Chan, Chairman of the Chamber’s Economic Policy Committee, and Wendy Lam, Director, Policy and Research, Michael Lynn Davis, Faculty Lead and Clinical Professor at the Bridwell Institute for Economic Freedom, expressed keen interest in learning more about Hong Kong’s business environment and economic landscape, especially as many delegates were visiting the city for the first time.

Lam provided an overview of the Chamber’s work, followed by an update on Hong Kong’s macroeconomic outlook by Chan. Highlighting Hong Kong’s role as a “super connector,” Chan emphasized the confidence local businesses have in the mega-event economy, citing the city’s unique advantages under the “One Country, Two Systems” framework and its resilience in bouncing back stronger after past crises such as the SARS epidemic in 2003 and the 2008 financial crisis.

Chan also addressed a wide range of questions, covering topics from post-Covid tourism strategies to the potential economic implications of US-China tensions on Hong Kong.

A visit to Shenzhen New Frontier United Family Hospital on 10 December, led by Health and Wellness Working Group Convenor Roy Ng, offered members the opportunity to explore the hospital’s vital role in cross-border healthcare.  

During a tour of the hospital, which delivers high-quality medical services to both local and international patients, participants engaged directly with medical professionals, gaining insights into various medical specialities to meet diverse patient needs.  

The visit also highlighted the hospital’s innovative approaches to healthcare and how it effectively addresses the challenges of cross-border medical requirements.  

The Chamber signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Finland-Hong Kong Business Association (FHKBA) during the Europe Committee meeting on 3 December. 

The agreement to strengthen cooperation was signed by Chamber CEO Patrick Yeung and FHKBA Chairman Pertti Jalasvirta, witnessed by HKGCC Europe Committee Chairman CK Lee and FHKBA Chief Liaison Officer James Chen.

Jalasvirta outlined the specific measures that FHKBA is implementing to support Finnish companies operating in Hong Kong. One notable initiative is the Nordic-Hong Kong Matchmaking tool, which will link companies and individuals across the two economies interested in growing business, trade and investment.

Additionally, Committee member Miguel Latorre, Managing Director of Acclime Corporate Services Ltd, offered insights into the trends transforming the corporate service landscape in the Asia-Pacific region. Special thanks to Latorre for providing the meeting venue.