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< Back ASIFMA Compliance Week 7 September 2021 Online This flagship event in Asia for compliance is “designed by the industry for the industry” We are delighted to announce that we are one of the endorsers supporting ASIFMA Compliance Week , to be held on 7-10 September 2021 . This flagship event in Asia for compliance is “designed by the industry for the industry” where the industry (sell-side, buy-side, regulators, law firms, consultants, and media) come together once a year to meet and discuss important issues impacting this area. Find out more about the event through their website here . Dates : Tuesday-Friday, 7-10 September 2021 Time : Day 1: 09:00-13:00 (GMT+8) Day 2: 14:00-17:50 (GMT+8) Day 3: 14:00-17:15 (GMT+8) Day 4: 09:00-12:15 (GMT+8) Members are entitled to a discounted delegate fee of USD85 per person (original at USD105) for the virtual week. Please register here , which has the PROMO CODE: ECHK4657 embedded. A confirmation email with event login details will be sent to you shortly for successful registration. Seats are served on a first-come-first-served basis. Previous Next

Welcome to The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong About Us Learn More About EuroCham Our History Learn more about our historical journey in Hong Kong since 1997, forming a liaison between businesses in Europe and Hong Kong Read More View More Our Board The Board of the European Chamber is responsible for the strategic development of the Chamber activities Read More View More Our Members We are a "Chamber of Chambers". Our membership is comprised of 15 Chambers in Hong Kong. Read More View More Our Activities 25+ Events per year Engagements with government officials 100+ Published papers 50+ Upcoming Events Read More 11th May, 2024 Europe Days | Nordic Night - Eurovision Dance Party Read More Read More 8th May, 2024 GET READY FOR THE CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING DIRECTIVE Read More Business Councils The Business Councils are the core of our Chamber’s activities Find Out More Contributors To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Stay updated by following us on Instagram @eurochamhk!

< Back Population of Hong Kong in decline for the first time since the 1960s SCMP 1 Feb 2021 Hong Kong recorded more deaths than births last year for the first time, in what experts said was a warning of an imminent decline in the city’s overall population. According to unpublished provisional figures from the Census and Statistics Department obtained by the Post , there were 43,100 newborns and 49,800 deaths in the city in 2020, resulting in a negative natural population increase of about 6,700, the first negative value since official records began in the 1960s. The negative natural population increase came earlier than the government forecast, which suggested in 2017 the phenomenon would emerge in 2026, before revising that to 2021. Read the article here . Previous Next

< Back Can we bring this online? Riding the new realities of Virtual Collaboration 8 June 2020 Online In this webinar, the EY Wavespace team will share with us their words from the field regarding best practices of collaborating wherever you are While working remotely / virtually is not new, COVID-19 made virtual collaboration a new reality that is here to stay. We believe the future is not only about mastering online tools, but identifying new ideas, attitudes, and ways of working – how do we hold ourselves together to set common goals, co-create, sustain progress, reflect and ultimately evolve as a team? In this webinar, the EY Wavespace team – who has been driving change virtually with colleagues and clients alike – will share with us their words from the field regarding best practices of collaborating wherever you are. They will take us through a range of scenarios on how to apply: Team collaboration best practice principles Facilitation methods and ideas Preparation: planning, technology, and tools For registration, please click here Fees: Free (Chamber Members) / 100 HKD (Non-members) We look forward to having your participation! Previous Next

< Back European Travel & Tourism Council (ETTC) The Travel & Tourism Council of the European Chamber of Commerce aims at establishing regular dialogue with the Hong Kong Government and relevant stakeholders to strengthen and facilitate travel & tourism for European companies in Hong Kong, its workforce and beyond, as well as to shape the recovery journey of the sector after the pandemic. Main Objectives ​ The Council focuses on several areas: Hong Kong- GBA- Mainland China Synergy: even though Hong Kong, Macao and Mainland are well connected through various infrastructures, regulations, unclarity and visa restrictions are still barriers for free and smooth travel. ETTC will work together with the Hong Kong government on solutions to these barriers. Strengthen Hong Kong’s position as an international hub: The council offers a platform to connect and develop plans to strengthen the position of the city as an international hub for travellers. Security & Travel Facilitation: The council advocates for improved visa facilitation and a safe traveller journey by using innovative technologies and strategies leading to economic growth and job creation Crisis Recovery: ETTC presents ideas and demands to the Hong Kong Government to develop together a post-pandemic travel & tourism strategy so to mitigate the impact of the crisis in the recent year(s). Sustainable Travel & Tourism: As far as possible, the Council aims at promoting sustainable travel & tourism practices to mitigate negative effects caused by the growing impact of the sector. Promotion of Hong Kong – Europe Travel and Tourism ​ ​ Among others. Governance Christoph Meyer, Co-Chairman of ETTC General Manager Hong Kong, South China and Macau, Lufthansa Alexandra Malandain, Co-Chairwoman of ETTC Managing Director, HK a la Carte Contributors To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

19 September, 2022, 5:00-8:30 PM 19/F, COFCO Tower, 262 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay Hong Kong's Got ESG Talents EuroCham Sustainable Finance Working Group Launch Event On September 19, we held a closed-door event to mark the launch of our newly founded Sustainable Finance Working Group. During the event, our notable speakers addressed the topics of ESG expertise and ESG talents in Hong Kong. Event Description In this closed-door event, we are pleased to have the Honourable Paul Chan Mo-po GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR to deliver the Opening Remarks, accompanied by Iñaki Amate, Vice-Chair of EuroCham, and Walter van Hattum, Head of the Trade Section of the EU Office to Hong Kong and Macao. ​ We aim at bringing together representatives of government and regulators, the financial industry, universities, environmental groups, and beyond to discuss how to support our joint agenda in sustainable finance. Following the introduction of the Working Group by its Co-Chairs, Yasmine and Johannes, a panel discussion will take place to exchange ideas on how to foster ESG talent in Hong Kong. Event Details Format: Panel discussion followed by networking cocktail This event is upon invitation only You may find the official press release on the event here . Speakers Paul Chan Mo-po GBM, GBS, MH, JP Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region View More Jonathan Drew Managing Director Head of Global Banking Sustainability, Asia Pacific, HSBC View More Chaoni Huang Head of Sustainable Capital Markets, Global Markets APAC, BNP Paribas View More Walter van Hattum Head of the Trade Section of the EU Office to Hong Kong and Macao View More Iñaki Amate Vice -Chair of EuroCham Hong Kong, Partner at EY View More Yasmine Djeddai Head of Sustainable Finance, Asia Pacific, Societe Generale View More Veronique Lafon-Vinais Executive Director Career Development and Corporate Outreach, HKUST View More Dr. Au King-lun, MH Executive Director of the Financial Services Development Council View More Johannes Hack Managing Director, General Manager North Asia, DZ Bank AG View More Stefan Schratz Director, ING Bank N.V. Hong Kong Branch View More Agenda 17:00-17:40 Opening and Welcome Remarks ​ Mr. Inaki Amate, Vice Chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Partner at EY The Honourable Paul Chan Mo-po GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Walter Van Hattum, Head of the Trade Section of the EU Office to Hong Kong and Macao The Sustainable Finance Working Group’s Co-Chairs, Yasmine Djeddai and Johannes Hack ​ 17:40-18:20 Panel Discussion ​ Moderator: • Jonathan Drew, Managing Director, ESG Solutions, Global Banking, HSBC Speakers: • Dr King Au - Executive Director, Financial Services Development Counci • Veronique Lafon-Vinais- Executive Director Career Development and Corporate Outreach, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) • Chaoni Huang, Head of Sustainable Capital Markets, Global Markets APAC, BNP Paribas • Stefan Schratz, Director, ING Bank N.V. Hong Kong Branch ​ 18:30- 20:30 Networking Cocktail .

< Back EuroCham Council For Sustainable Development (ECSD) EuroCham’s Council for Sustainable Development (ECSD) represents European businesses with a strong and unified voice on matters of Sustainable Development towards relevant stakeholders in Hong Kong. Mission Ensure that Sustainable Development will be a key driver of competitive advantage for European businesses in Hong Kong. ​ The Scope of Work of ECDS focuses on Climate Mitigation, Green Recovery, Circular Economy, Sustainable Energy, Green Finance, and Sustainable Mobility. ​ Main Activities To produce yearly position papers focusing on the areas within the scope of work To generate input to the yearly policy address by the Chief Executive To create a European business survey and report on Sustainable Development ​ Large, medium, and small enterprises from all business sectors and the European Member States throughout Hong Kong and Macao are welcome to join this Business Council. Contributors To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

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Signature Activities European Pavilion @ ReThink HK 2023 14 - 15 Sep, 2023 Read More EU and Hong Kong: The Green Way Forward 16 March 2023 Read More EU and Hong Kong: The Green Way 19 Sept 2021 Read More SFWG Launch event: Hong Kong's Got ESG Talents 19 Set 2022 Read More Greater Bay Area: Webinar Series From May 2022 Read More Hong Kong's Got ESG Talent - Mentoring Programme Mar - Nov 2023 Read More

EuroCham News A tale of two airports: only a trickle of travellers into Hong Kong while crowds return to no-quarantine Singapore SCMP Read More An interview for TVB Pearl Magazine with European Chamber of Commerce chairman Inaki Amate about Hong Kong and its place as an international hub. TVB Pearl Read More Business group warns Hong Kong travel curbs a 'nightmare' The Standard Read More Businesses say Hong Kong quarantine threatens financial hub status Agence France-Presse Read More Businesses say Hong Kong quarantine threatens financial hub status Yahoo News Read More COVID-19: An open letter from the European Chamber of Commerce on Hong Kong's "isolated island" under the epidemic BBC Read More Chair Amate on How to Revitalise Hong Kong's International Business Community TVB Pearl Read More Chair of EuroCham on the Business Climate Bloomberg Read More Coronavirus Hong Kong: airport to conduct rapid testing for overseas arrivals from May 9 to speed up entry procedures SCMP Read More Coronavirus: Hong Kong quarantine changes ‘a setback’ and threat to city’s financial hub status, European business chamber warns South China Morning Post Read More Curbs Leave Hong Kong Indefinitely Trapped, EU Chamber Says Bloomberg Read More Davide De Rosa talks about the recent survey on the impact of COVID-19 on the business community in Hong Kong TVB Read More