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The Bulletin. February 2019

PREPARING FOR THE YEAR AHEAD

Amid global uncertainty, we speak to our Committee Chairmen about their views on the outlook for their sectors and the Hong Kong economy. We also share our Budget proposals, consider the growing importance of ASEAN, and take a lighthearted look at what the Year of the Pig has in store according to the Chinese horoscope.

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This Month's Highlights

Special Features

Smarter Working: The New Competitive Advantage

Companies often face challenges when introducing major changes to the work environment, but there are ways to manage the transition

Hong Kong Is Home For Business

Three surveys from InvestHK highlight city’s attractiveness to start-ups and global corporations alike

Strengthening Hong Kong Amid Uncertainty

Ahead of the upcoming Budget, the Chamber submitted its recommendations to the Government on how Hong Kong can fine-tune regulations and tax incentives to retain our competitiveness.

Year of the Earth Pig

Choppy waters to continue for some time before calm emerges, according to the Chinese horoscope

China In Focus

Qian Song, Deputy Director General of the Overseas Investment Promotion Bureau, Qingdao West Coast New Area

Welcoming Visitors from Qingdao

Qingdao West Coast New Area is revamping policies to attract investment and talent

Lai Zehua, Secretary of the Shaoqing Party Committee, and Fan Zhongjie, Deputy Secretary of the Shaoqing Party Committee and Mayor of Shaoqing<br/>肇慶市市委書記賴澤華及副書記暨市人民政府市長范中杰

Visit by Shaoqing delegation

Representatives from Mainland city discuss further cooperation with HKGCC and ways to attract investment from Hong Kong

Chamber in Review

Celebrating Homegrown Creative Talent

Chief Executive and Chamber Chairman congratulate Hong Kong’s innovators at HKAI ceremony

Michael Spencer, Chief Economist and Head of Research, Asia Pacific at Deutsche Bank

Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself

Impact of trade war a matter for debate among economists and investors – while Hong Kong has other reasons for concern

Helping to Feed Hong Kong

YEC members learn about tackling the food waste problem while assisting the city’s needy during volunteering session

Argentina: Emerging From Turmoil

While economic setbacks have hit this Latin American nation, there are opportunities in infrastructure, tourism and technology

History and High-Tech in Legal Careers

Students learn about the life of a lawyer and how technology is having an impact on the profession

Talking Points

Cheer and Caution for the Year Ahead
By Aron Harilela
Working For All, Avoiding A Rise in Populism
By Jeffrey Lam
Time to Dip into Our War Chest?
By Shirley Yuen

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Staying the Course

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