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The fifth anniversary of the “Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area” marks a pivotal moment. The region’s economic output has soared from 10 trillion yuan to over 13.6 trillion yuan in just five years, creating boundless opportunities. Boasting excellent transportation infrastructure, the GBA has emerged as a powerhouse, solidifying its position as a top-tier Bay Area and international innovation hub, and offering strong growth prospects for companies of all sizes.

Attending this seminar will give members practical benefits that can help unlock the full potential of the GBA. Don’t miss this chance to tap into the knowledge and expertise of senior government officials, professionals and company representatives. You will receive valuable insights and advice that can significantly enhance your business plans in the region. Secure your spot now!

Tentative Rundown

12:00 – 12:30 Lunch and Mingling

12:30 – 12:33 Opening Remarks
Ms Agnes Chan, HKGCC Chairman

12:33 – 12:45 Keynote Speech
Mr Benjamin Mok, Acting Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

12:45 –14:05 Panel Discussion: The Road into the GBA
Moderator:
Ms Petrina Tam, Convenor of the GBA Working Group, HKGCC

Speakers:
Cross border transaction banking services – requirement and consideration:
Mr John Wong, Managing Director & Head of Global Payments Solutions, Hang Seng Bank

Navigating the Waters of Opportunity: Tax Expert Insights into the Greater Bay Area:
Ms Catherine Tsang, Partner - China Tax and Business Advisory, PwC Shenzhen Qianhai

Legal Pain Points and Solutions – Intellectual Property, Data and Company Law:
Ms Chiang Ling Li, Partner, Tiang & Partners

Talent Mobility & Management:
Mr CK Lee, Managing Director, C K Lee & Associates

Marketing and Supply Chain Management:
Ms Angel Choi, CEO, Fortune Pharmacal Co Ltd

14:05 – 14:12 Closing Keynote Speech
Dr Felix Lee, Co-CEO, Healthcare Group (HK) Ltd; Chairman, China Committee, HKGCC

14:12 – 14:15 Vote of Thanks
Ms Petrina Tam, Convenor, GBA Working Group, HKGCC

DISCLAIMER
Speakers' presentations at this event are intended for educational purposes only and do not replace independent professional judgment. Statements of fact and opinions expressed during this event are those of the speakers and participants and, unless expressly stated to the contrary, are not the opinion or position of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, its members, or its committees. The Chamber does not endorse or approve, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, accuracy or completeness of the information presented. Attendees should note that, with the approval of speakers, this event may be recorded, and possibly published on the Chamber's website in audio and/or video formats without further notice.

Recording, duplication or distribution of the contents of the online event is prohibited without prior written permission from the Chamber.

Speaker(s)

	Mr Benjamin Mok Acting Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Mr Benjamin Mok joined the Administrative Service in 1997. He has served in various bureaux and departments including the Civil Service Bureau; the former Transport Bureau; the Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office in Brussels; the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department; the former Home Affairs Bureau; and the Home Affairs Department. He was the Principal Assistant Secretary (Pay & Leave) of the Civil Service Bureau before joining the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Office in September 2020.
	Mr John Wong Managing Director, Head of Global Payments Solutions Hang Seng Bank John is currently responsible for Hang Seng wholesale banking cash management business and strategy with coverage across sales, product management, digital banking channel development and client implementation. He has thorough knowledge and solid experience on commercial banking. John is a solid commercial banking executive with proven track record in delivering exceptional strong and sustainable business result. He possesses over 30 years of banking experience and specialized on transaction banking. Prior to joining Hang Seng Bank in 2015, John spent 25 years with Standard Chartered Hong Kong and China. He has successful career span in leading business transformation and managing changes effectively. He is an active influencer on digital innovation and latest banking development eg like CBDC.
	Ms Catherine Tsang, PwC Shenzhen Qianhai Partner - China Tax and Business Advisory Catherine is a partner of China tax and business advisory division based in Shenzhen. Catherine is the Lead Partner of PwC Shenzhen Qianhai office, and the Firmwide I&D Leader. She has over 30 years of professional experience in providing a full range of tax and business advisory services to multinational and domestic corporations in connection with their inbound and outbound investments.
	Ms Chiang Ling LI Partner at Tiang & Partners Li has focused on Data, Cybersecurity, and Intellectual Property law since 1994. She has been at the forefront of the law, from obtaining approvals for outbound transfer of data from China to handling data breaches for multinational companies. Li recently assisted an Asian government authority with data issues relating to the establishment of a data exchange. She has advised a Middle Eastern government on putting in place a cybersecurity and data regulatory framework for the country, and assisted with the legal analysis relating to the possible free flow of data within the Greater Bay Area. Besides aiding multinational companies with the security assessment by China data regulators for the outbound transfer of data, she has also advised a global law firm on data protection issues as well as a US alliance on data vulnerability issues, and helped a quasi-government authority and a university to put in place data governance frameworks for data from multiple jurisdictions (including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, China, Taiwan, Korea, Singapore, Australia, Japan, Canada and the United States).
	Mr CK Lee Managing Director, C K Lee & Associates C.K. Lee is the Founder and Managing Director of C.K. Lee & Associates, a leading human capital consulting practice working with over a hundred multinational, blue-chip and public organizations in the financial, consumer, retail, TMT and healthcare sectors across Asia Pacific. A Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development of the UK, C.K. is the author of three management bestsellers, a regular columnist of MasterInsights and guest host for over a decade of Metro Radio all on people management and development.
	Ms Angel Choi CEO, Fortune Pharmacal Co Ltd Ms. Angel Choi is a pharmacist by training, registered in both Hong Kong and Canada. She has over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, in both multinational and Hong Kong-based companies. An extensive reach across the Asia Pacific, Emerging Markets, China and Hong Kong, managing a diverse portfolio, from Vaccine, Oncology, and Prescription to OTC products. Having held positions such as Senior Regional Director and Country Manager. She now works as Chief Executive Officer for Fortune Pharmacal Company Limited, and aims to build a sustainable organization that “always going one step further”. She is currently representing Fortune Pharmacal as an executive committee member of the Hong Kong Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association.

Language

English

Date and Time

2024/09/13 12:00 to 14:15

Venue

Chamber Theatre, 22/F United Centre

Media

Open to media

Enquiries

Sandy Chan
Tel: 2823 1250
Email: [email protected]

Fee

HK$ 100 for Members / HK$ 200 for Non-Members (Including Lunch)

+$50 for booking offline
This event accepts Chamber Coupon (terms and conditions)

Notes

- Bookings are only confirmed upon receipt of payment, on a first come first served basis.
- Booking transfer is allowed for corporate members with advanced notice, walk-ins are normally not accepted.
- The Chamber reserves the right to decline any booking or cancel the event. In such case, a full refund of the participation fee will be issued.
- No refund will be made for last minute cancellations or no-shows. If the booking is cancelled at least 3 days before the event, and in such cases the refund will be subjected to a 10% administration fee, or HK$100 deduction, whichever is higher.
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