dev - The 20th Annual Hong Kong Business Summit
Hong Kong is at a political, social, and economic crossroads, business leaders told a full house at the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce's 20th Annual Hong Kong Business Summit on November 26. To determine the best route forward, it is crucial that businesses, Government and society as a whole work together to find solutions to the problems we face, or our competitiveness could start to erode.
LUNCHEON KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Victor Fung, Fung Group Chairman
Moderator: YK Pang, Chairman, HKGCC
DIOLOGUE WITH FORMER CHAIRMEN
Andrew Brandler, Chairman, Sir Elly Kadoorie & Sons Ltd
Vincent Lo, Chairman, Shui On Group Ltd
CC Tung, Chairman, President & CEO, OOIL
Moderator: Andrew Weir, Regional Senior Partner, KPMG Hong Kong
GENERAL COMMITTEE PANEL
Benjamin Hung, Regional Chief Executive Officer, Greater China, Standard Chartered Bank (HK)
John Slosar, Chairman, Swire Pacific
Betty Yuen, Vice Chairman, CLP Power Hong Kong
Dr Allan Zeman, Chairman, Lan Kwai Fong Holdings
Moderator: Dr Aron Harilela, Chairman & CEO, Hari Harilela Ltd
HONG KONG ECONOMIC FORECAST
David O'Rear, Chief Economist, HKGCC
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dev - The 19th Annual Hong Kong Business Summit
The Chamber’s 19th Annual Hong Kong Business Summit took place at the Grand Hyatt on November 25 under the banner, “Sources of Growth in an Uncertain World.” Speakers said innovation and services are becoming more important than new products, but manpower shortages continue to create challenges for businesses to meet demand and uphold standards. View photos >>
LUNCHEON KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Norman Chan, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Moderator: C K Chow, Chairman, HKGCC; Chairman, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd
PLENARY PANEL
John Rice, Vice Chairman, GE and President & CEO, GE Global Growth and Operations
Jay Walder, CEO, MTR Corporation Ltd
Peter Wong, Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd
Moderator: Michael J Andrew, Chairman, KPMG International
GENERAL COMMITTEE PANEL
Stephen Ng, Vice Chairman, HKGCC; Deputy Chairman & Managing Director, The Wharf (Holdings) Ltd
The Hon Jeffrey Lam, Legco Representative, HKGCC; Managing Director, Forward Winsome Industries Ltd
Dr Aron Harilela, Chairman & CEO, Hari Harilela Ltd
David Lie, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Newpower International (Holdings) Co Ltd; Chairman, Hong Kong-Taiwan Business Co-operation Committee
Moderator: Anthony Wu, Director, Bauhinia Foundation Research Centre Ltd
HONG KONG ECONOMIC FORECAST
David O'Rear, Chief Economist, HKGCC
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dev - New World, New Capitalism: Rethinking the Way We Do Business Beyond 2013
The global economy in 2013 is expected to perform slightly better than in 2012, but Hong Kong will need to deal with a number of pressing issues if our economy is to capitalize on the changing tide, said speakers at the Chamber’s 18th Annual Hong Kong Business Summit, held on November 29. “If Hong Kong is to move ahead with the times, it needs to make some tough decisions,” HKSAR Chief Executive CY Leung told members. Opening Keynote Address 
C K Chow, Chairman, HKGCC; Chairman, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd
Plenary Panel Discussion 
Dr. Frank FX Gong, Managing Director; Chairman, China Diversified Industry Clients; Vice Chairman, China Investment Banking, J.P. Morgan.
Prof. Liu Mingkang, Former Chairman, China Banking Regulatory Commission Serge Pun, Founder, SPA Group; Chairman, Yoma Strategic Holdings Hong Kong Economic Forecast
David O’Rear,Chief Economist, HKGCC General Committee Panel Discussion  Y K Pang, Deputy Chairman, HKGCC; Director, Jardine Matheson Ltd Christopher Pratt, Vice Chairman, HKGCC; Chairman, John Swire & Sons (HK) Ltd Nicholas Brooke, Chairman, Professional Property Services Ltd Peter Wong, Chief Executive, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited Keynote Luncheon Address 
The Honourable Leung Chun Ying, Chief Executive, HKSAR
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dev - HKGCC Business Forum – Seeing into 2012: Global Economic Swing to Asia
The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) is proud to present the HKGCC Business Forum – Seeing into 2012: Global Economic Swing to Asia. This highly anticipated conference will feature some of the leading business minds in Hong Kong, in addition to Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government, the Hon. John Tsang, who will share their views on how their businesses are “Capitalizing on the Downturn” and how they “Manage Business in Difficult Times.”
OPENING KEYNOTE
The Hon. John Tsang, Financial Secretary of HKSAR
LUNCHEON KEYNOTE
The Hon. Ronald Arculli , Chairman, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd
Moderator: Sir C K Chow, Chief Executive Officer, MTR Corporation Ltd
PLENARY PANEL: CAPITALIZING ON THE DOWNTURN
Benjamin Hung, CEO, Standard Chartered Bank (HK) Ltd
Antony Leung, Chairman, Greater China, The Blackstone Group
James Thompson, Chairman, Crown Worldwide Group
Moderator: Tom Holland, Senior Writer, South China Morning Post
GENERAL COMMITTEE PANEL: MANAGING BUSINESS IN DIFFICULT TIMES
Anthony Wu, Chairman, HKGCC
The Hon. Jeffrey Lam, Legco Representative
Victor Li, Managing Director & Deputy Chairman, Cheung Kong (Holdings)
Dr Allan Zeman, Chairman, Lan Kwai Fong Holdings Ltd
Moderator: Mr James Riley, Group Finance Director, Jardine Matheson Ltd
HONG KONG ECONOMIC FORECAST
David O'Rear, Chief Economist. HKGCC
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dev - Strategic Positioning of Hong Kong's Financial Services Industry
Experts speaking at HKGCC's Business Summit Series on April 27 looked at the strategic positioning of Hong Kong's financial service industry, in particular potential opportunities arising from the liberalization of private investment in the Mainland. But what sort of roadmap should be drawn up to realize this strategy, and what policies should be cultivated? These were some of the key questions discussed by: Hu Shuli, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Caixin Media, Charles Li, Chief Executive of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd, and Shen Ming Gao, Greater China Chief Economist, Citigroup Global Markets Asia Limited.
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dev - Business Connect with China in a Globalising Economy: Hong Kong's Strategic Role
HKGCC's 14th Annual Hong Kong Business Summit took place in November under an expanded format. On November 5, Britain's former Prime Minister spoke at the Chamber's Business Summit Dinner, ahead of the full-day conference, which took place on November 15. HKSAR Chief Executive, The Honourable Donald Tsang, delivered the opening remarks at the conference, titled: "Business Connect with China in a Globalising Economy: Hong Kong's Strategic Role." This highly anticipated conference will examine Hong Kong’s strategic role as a crucial business platform, not only for international businesses looking to explore immense market opportunities in China, but also for Mainland companies expanding into the global arena as they seek to diversify their business operations. Our HKSAR Chief Executive, the Honourable Donald Tsang, will be giving opening keynote followed by a strong line-up of distinguished business leaders to share views and discuss the way forward in interactive sessions with the audience. Chairman’s Welcoming Remarks
Dr Lily Chiang, Chairman, HKGCC Keynote Address: Sustaining Hong Kong’s Future Economic Development
The Honourable Donald Tsang, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
*Representative, Ministry of Commerce, People’s Republic of China
Mr Rory Tapner, Chairman and CEO, Asia Pacific, UBS AG
Panel 1: Benchmarking Hong Kong’s Competitiveness
Dr Yuwa Hedrick-Wong, Economic Advisor, MasterCard Worldwide
Prof Yeung Yue Man,Director, Shanghai-Hong Kong Development Institute
Moderator: Mr Yau Shing Mu, Executive Chief Editor, Hong Kong Economic Times Panel 2: A Blueprint for Hong Kong’s Sustainable Development
Mr Andrew Brandler, Chief Executive Officer, CLP Holdings Ltd
Mr K K Yeung, Chairman, K K Yeung Management Consultants Ltd
Mr Jeffrey Lam,Managing Director, Forward Winsome Industries Ltd
Mr David Lie, Chairman, Newpower International (Holdings) Co Ltd
Mr Y K Pang, Director, Jardine Matheson Ltd
Mr Andrew Yuen, Executive Director, On Kun Hong Ltd
Moderator: Mr Alex Fong, CEO, HKGCC Luncheon Address: The Outlook for China after the 17th Party Congress and Implications for the Hong Kong Forecast
* Economist, Bank of China (Hong Kong)
Mr David O’Rear,Chief Economist, HKGCC
Moderator: Mr Peter Stein, Associate Editor, The Wall Street Journal Asia
Panel 3: Going In, Going Out – How Can Mainland Companies Make Use of Hong Kong as a Strategic Platform?
Dr Wang Jianzhou, Chairman, China Mobile Limited
Moderator: Prof Zhu Wenhui, Commentator, Phoenix Satellite Television Co Panel 4: Integrating Hong Kong and Mainland China’s Financial Markets
Mr Michael Kurtz,Senior Managing Director, Head of Asian Strategy and Economics
Bear Stearns & Co., Inc. Hong Kong
Mr Qu Hongbin, Chief China Economist, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd
Mr Sean Wallace, Senior Managing Director, Asia, Darby Overseas Investments Ltd, Hong Kong, China
Moderator: Ms Mary Kissel, Editorial Page Editor, The Wall Street Journal Asia
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dev - Hong Kong Business Summit Dinner: Dialogue with Global Leader Tony Blair
The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce hosted a special Business Summit dinner with Tony Blair, Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, on November 5. The event provided a unique opportunity for guests to meet this global leader in person, to hear his insights and to engage in useful discussions with business leaders from around the region.
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dev - Seeing into 2007: Moving into the Second Decade
The 13th Annual Hong Kong Business Summit took place on December 14 under the banner “Seeing into 2007: Moving into the Second Decade.” 2007 will be a landmark year for Hong Kong as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the HKSAR. It also coincides with a time when several major public policy initiatives affecting everyone for the long term will be debated. Opening Remarks David Eldon, Chairman, HKGCC Keynote Remarks: Seeing into 2007: Challenges and Prospects for Hong Kong Businesses The Honourable Henry Tang, Financial Secretary , Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Plenary Panel Discussion: Hong Kong's Economic Future in the Regional & International Context Ronald Arculli, Chairman,Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Henry Fan, Managing Director, CITIC Pacific Limited Hans Schuettler, Managing Director and CEO, Asia of Morgan Stanley Moderator:Peter Stein, Associate Editor of The Wall Street Journal Asia Hong Kong Economic Forecast David O'Rear, Chief Economist, HKGCC HKGCC General Committee Panel Discussion: Future of Hong Kong as a Hub for the Flow of Goods, Services, People, Information and Funds Sir C K Chow, Chief Executive Officer, MTR Corporation Ltd Dr Lily Chiang, Deputy Chairman of HKGCC, and Founder of Eco-Tek Holdings Ltd The Honourable Jeffrey Lam, Legislative Representative of HKGCC Stephen Ng, Deputy Chairman & Managing Director of The Wharf (Holdings) Ltd Dr Allan Zeman, Chairman, Lan Kwai Fong Holdings Ltd David O'Rear, Chief Economist of HKGCC Moderator:Alex Fong, CEO, HKGCC Luncheon Keynote Address: Dead City Running David Eldon,Chairman, HKGCC
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dev - The 12th Annual Hong Kong Business Summit - Heading into 2006: Hong Kong and the WTO
HKGCC, in association with The Wall Street Journal Asia, held the 12th Annual Hong Kong Business Summit on December 2, 2005. The Chief Executive, the Honorable Donald Tsang, delivered the opening remarks at this year's summit, which focused on the 6th WTO Ministerial in Hong Kong, the value of the WTO, globalization and how Hong Kong is a classic example of how free trade can benefit an economy. A lot of interest was also expressed on other business issues, especially the environment, culture and education. Opening Remarks: How Hong Kong Benefits from Globalization The Honorable Donald Tsang, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Plenary Panel Discussion: WTO at the Crossroads Denise Yue, Permanent Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology (Commerce and Industry) Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Ricardo Melendez-Ortiz, Executive Director International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development Professor Jean-Pierre Lehmann,Founding Director, The Evian Group, and Professor, International Political Economy, IMD Moderator:John Bussey, Deputy Managing Editor, The Wall Street Journal Hong Kong Business Overview David Eldon, Chairman, HKGCC Hong Kong Economic Forecast David O'Rear, Chief Economist, HKGCC HKGCC General Committee Panel Discussion: Andrew Brandler, Chief Executive Officer, CLP Holdings Ltd Sir C K Chow, Chief Executive Officer, MTR Corporation Ltd David Eldon, Chairman, HKGCC Y K Pang, Director, Jardine Matheson Ltd Anthony Wu, Chairman, Ernst & Young K K Yeung, Chairman, K K Yeung Management Consultants Ltd Dr Allan Zeman, Chairman, Lan Kwai Fong Holdings Ltd; David O’Rear, Chief Economist, HKGCC. Moderator:Dr Eden Woon, CEO, HKGCC Luncheon Keynote Address:WTO and Globalization : The Role of China Long Yongtu,Secretary General, Boao Forum for Asia
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dev - Hong Kong in 2005: Continuing the Global Outlook
HKGCC, in association with The Asian Wall Street Journal, held the 11th Annual Hong Kong Business Summit on November 25. The Financial Secretary, the Honorable Henry Tang, delivered the opening remarks at this year's summit, which focused on Hong Kong’s international value. A lot of interest was also expressed on the softer issues of business, such as arts and culture, the environment and education, all important elements in developing a well-rounded, international business hub. Opening Remarks:How Hong Kong Maintains Its International Character The Hon Henry Tang, Financial Secretary, HKSAR Distinguished Panel Session Hong Kong Position as a Preferred Procurement Center Merle Hinrichs,Chairman & CEO, Global Sources Global Strategy for a Hong Kong Multinational Company Richard Elman,CEO,Noble Group Ltd Hong Kong as an International Finance Center Richard Gnodde,President & Managing Director, Goldman Sachs Moderator: Mike Gonzalez,Editorial Page Editor, AWSJ Hong Kong Business Overview Anthony Nightingale,Chairman, HKGCC & Jardine Pacific Ltd Hong Kong Economic Forecast David O'Rear, Chief Economist, HKGCC HKGCC General Committee Panel Discussion Michael Berchtold, President, Morgan Stanley James Hughes-Hallett, Chairman, John Swire & Sons Jeffrey Lam, HKGCC Legco Representative Anthony Nightingale, HKGCC Chairman, and Chairman, Jardine Pacific Ltd Anthony Wu, Chairman-Far East, Ernst & Young Marjorie Yang, Chairman, Esquel Group of Companies David O'Rear, Chief Economist, HKGCC Moderator:Dr Eden Woon, CEO, HKGCC Luncheon Keynote Address:Hong Kong as an International Platform Dr Victor Fung,Chairman,Li & Fung Limited
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