Chamber in Review
The Bulletin. September 2023
International Connections
International Connections<br/>國際連線

Ambassador Manuel Innocencio de Lacerda Santos Jr., Consul General of Brazil, and his Consul Ivan Carlo Padre Seixas, paid a visit to the Chamber on 24 August, where they were welcomed by CEO Patrick Yeung and Americas Committee Vice Chairmen Mark Michelson and Susana Munoz Enriquez.
At the meeting, the two sides discussed a wide range of topics from trade to tourism to football. The Consul General explained that China was by far Brazil’s most important trading partner, accounting for around 26% of its exports. However, as 80% of that total is limited to a handful of commodities, he hopes to diversify exports – including to Hong Kong – by increasing awareness of the country’s diversity and expertise in various sectors. As part of this, a renowned Brazilian chef will be flying to Macao in October to showcase the country’s cuisine and produce. He also said there are plans to establish of a Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong.  

International Connections<br/>國際連線

The Asia, Africa & Middle East Committee’s new leadership held a meeting at Club Lusitano to discuss upcoming plans. They also explored the possibility of organizing a mission to the Middle East next year to help members learn more about the opportunities there. The committee will also hold informative seminars about the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Hong Kong formally applied to join the world’s largest free trade bloc in January last year.  

Americas Committee 

 

Strengthening Brazil-Hong Kong Ties 

Ambassador Manuel Innocencio de Lacerda Santos Jr., Consul General of Brazil, and his Consul Ivan Carlo Padre Seixas, paid a visit to the Chamber on 24 August, where they were welcomed by CEO Patrick Yeung and Americas Committee Vice Chairmen Mark Michelson and Susana Munoz Enriquez. 

At the meeting, the two sides discussed a wide range of topics from trade to tourism to football. The Consul General explained that China was by far Brazil’s most important trading partner, accounting for around 26% of its exports. However, as 80% of that total is limited to a handful of commodities, he hopes to diversify exports – including to Hong Kong – by increasing awareness of the country’s diversity and expertise in various sectors. As part of this, a renowned Brazilian chef will be flying to Macao in October to showcase the country’s cuisine and produce. He also said there are plans to establish of a Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong.  

 

Asia, Africa & Middle East Committee 

 

The Asia, Africa & Middle East Committee’s new leadership held a meeting at Club Lusitano to discuss upcoming plans. They also explored the possibility of organizing a mission to the Middle East next year to help members learn more about the opportunities there. The committee will also hold informative seminars about the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Hong Kong formally applied to join the world’s largest free trade bloc in January last year.  

 

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