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< Back Hong Kong expands Covid vaccination programme to under 30s HKFP 15 Apr 2021 Hong Kong is expanding its Covid-19 vaccination programme to those aged under 30, the government announced on Thursday People between the ages of 16 to 29 will be able to register for a jab from next Friday onwards, Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Patrick Nip told the press. The expansion opens the vaccination programme up to 1.08 million more people. The entire vaccination programme will soon cover around 80 per cent of Hong Kong’s total population. Read the full article here . Previous Next

< Back Hong Kong scraps more virus curbs after China eases zero-COVID Nikkei Asia 13 Dec 2022 "This long-awaited news is another clear signal that we are moving in the right direction and that Hong Kong is getting ready to welcome the world," said Inaki Amate, president of the city's EU Chamber of Commerce. Amate added that he hoped to see the removal of mask-wearing mandates in public places and COVID restrictions eased at the city's schools. View Source Previous Next

< Back Weekly COVID-19 infections in Europe are now higher than the first peak in March Euronews 10 Aug 2020 Europe’s weekly COVID-19 infections are now higher than the continent’s first coronavirus peak in March, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. is sending its greatest welcome to the world with 500,000 free air tickets, as well as city-wide offers Previous Next

< Back RTHK Radio 3 Backchat: Tightening Quarantine and Vaccine Update RTHK 27 Oct 2021 On 28 October 2021, EuroCham’s Board Secretary, Jan Willem Möller spoke at RTHK Radio 3’s program, Backchat , to comment on the newly announced tightening of quarantine restrictions. Listen to the full program here . View Source Previous Next

< Back EU and Hong Kong: The Green Way 16 September 2021 The Centricity Join our Green Forum to explore the EU and Hong Kong’s current and upcoming climate agendas! Both the EU and Hong Kong have set ambitious targets to reach climate neutrality, through policies such as the European Green Deal, or Hong Kong’s pledge to increase its use of renewable energy. These initiatives are crucial in aiding in their competitiveness and trigger progressive transformations in their economies. On 16 September 2021 , EuroCham, together with the European Office to Hong Kong and Macao, welcomed notable speakers, such as Hong Kong Government and European Officials as well as industry experts in the sustainability landscape . The Green Forum was a unique opportunity to learn more and exchange ideas on sustainability in Hong Kong and Europe, embrace #TheGreenWay! Thank you for those of you who joined us online, and in person. For more details on the event outcomes, please view our press release, along with our recommendations below. TheGreenWay_pressrelease-2 .pdf Download PDF • 294KB Green-Event-Recommendations .pdf Download PDF • 102KB We are thrilled to announce we will be welcoming well-esteemed speakers, including but not limited to: Please click the image below for a full program rundown Previous Next

< Back FSBC Christmas Gathering 2019 17 December 2019 Santorini Greek Taverna Join EuroCham’s Financial Services Business Council on the 17th December 2019 for drinks and nibbles to celebrate the festive Christmas season! Join EuroCham’s Financial Services Business Council on the 17th December 2019 for drinks and nibbles to celebrate the festive Christmas season ! This is a great opportunity to network, reflect on the past year, and to wish everyone a successful 2020. All are welcome! Date: 17 Dec 2019 Time: 7pm – 10pm Venue: Santorini Greek Taverna Fee: 300 HKD (member); 350 HKD (non-member) Previous Next

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< Back China can meet carbon neutrality goals – by phasing out coal plants SCMP 26 Mar 2021 China can achieve its goal to become carbon neutral by 2060 as long as it adopts a structured approach to reducing its dependence on coal for power, according to an American study Achieving the target would require an immediate halt to the construction of new coal-fired power plants, the prompt closure of existing, inefficient facilities and the gradual phasing out of all remaining plants, the study said.The research, which was published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Communications on Tuesday, was led by a team from the Centre for Global Sustainability at the University of Maryland in the United States. SCMP Previous Next

< Back Electoral reform approved unanimously in Beijing The Standard 31 Mar 2021 The National People’s Congress Standing Committee has approved Hong Kong’s electoral system overhaul in Beijing today. The number of directly elected seats in the Legislative Council has been cut to 20 from 35. Electoral reforms were approved unanimously by the National People’s Congress Standing Committee in a vote of 167-0. Tam Yiu-Chung, Hong Kong’s sole representative to the Standing Committee of the NPC, said the amendment of Annex I and Annex II of the Basic Law was approved. Under the reforms, the Election Committee will be allowed to select 40 members to an expanded Legislative Council. Find the full article here . Previous Next

< Back Singapore starts to reopen for travel, as ‘zero covid’ clips wings of rival Hong Kong The Washington Post 20 Aug 2021 In light of recent developments in the COVID-19 situation in Hong Kong, the Government has made sudden changes to quarantine requirements for residents flying into Hong Kong. On 19 August 2021, as The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, we felt it is our obligation to express our opinions in an open letter to the Hong Kong Government. Click here to view the full letter. In response to our open letter, several media outlets have published articles covering the content of our letter. HONG KONG — Asia's two most globalized cities faced a conundrum when the coronavirus pandemic hit. Among the first to close borders to nonresidents and impose draconian quarantine rules to keep people safe, the business hubs of Singapore and Hong Kong were suddenly cut off from the international connections that underpinned their success. In an open letter Thursday to Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, Frederik Gollob, chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in the city, said the quarantine rules are “out of proportion.” “We are of the view that Hong Kong must open itself sooner rather than later or this new quarantine regime could lead many in the international community to question if they want to remain indefinitely trapped in Hong Kong when the rest of the world is moving on,” he wrote. View Source Previous Next

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< Back Hong Kong Sends its Biggest Welcome to the World: "Hello Hong Kong" Launched Today with 500,000 Free Air Tickets and City-Wide Offers Hong Kong Tourism Board 2 Feb 2023 Hong Kong is ready to welcome visitors from all around the world once again with open arms and open doors. With the launch of the global promotional campaign “Hello Hong Kong” today, Hong Kong is sending its greatest welcome to the world with 500,000 free air tickets, as well as city-wide offers covering “Hong Kong Goodies” visitor consumption vouchers, to entice travellers to come to experience Hong Kong’s diverse appeals. Dr Pang Yiu-kai, Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), said: “Hong Kong is back on the map for global travellers, with more excitement to offer than ever before. We are extending a biggest welcome to the world through the ‘Hello Hong Kong’ campaign, inviting friends from everywhere as they return to one of the world’s greatest tourism destinations. I am confident that Hong Kong’s vibrant east-meets-west culture, together with our iconic and brand-new attractions and immersive experiences will attract travellers back for an epic, unforgettable journey.” HKTB Executive Director Mr Dane Cheng presented the Board’s key strategies and initiatives in reviving tourism at the press conference today (2 Feb), including: 1. Saying Hello from Hong Kong to the World The “Hello Hong Kong” promotional campaign is being rolled out worldwide today to send the positive message that Hong Kong is back with signature and new exciting experiences awaiting visitors, in light of the lifting of all entry restrictions to Hong Kong. The campaign includes a series of vibrant promotional contents, which will be broadcast on 3,000 platforms worldwide. A series of thematic videos will feature business leaders, social influencers, Hong Kong Super Fans, and Hong Kong celebrities including Cantopop legends Aaron Kwok, Sammi Cheng and Kelly Chen, showcasing the city’s array of thrilling new experiences. Read more here . Previous Next