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< Back 24 March 2022 EuroCham Survey on the impact of Covid-19 on the business community In an effort to voice the concerns of our members, we conducted a survey on the impact of COVID-19 on the business community this February. The purpose of the survey is to examine the challenges faced by the European Chambers of Commerce members represented in EuroCham and, more broadly, by Hong Kong’s business community as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the policies of the HKSAR Government. We are now ready to present the results of this survey and hope that this information is valuable for the business community in Hong Kong. Previous Next

< Back The Voice of European Business in Hong Kong and China - How can we join forces? 22 October 2019 GCC Office Join the dialogue about the current position of European businesses in China and Hong Kong Meet the President of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC), Mr. Joerg Wuttke, and the Chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (ECC), Mr. Davide De Rosa, and join the dialogue about the current position of European businesses in China and Hong Kong. What does it mean to be squeezed in between two economic giants waging a trade war? Is the EU perceived as an economic giant in its own right? Is there a recipe to represent European business interests as a whole, or do we need to limit ourselves to the smallest common denominator? What can we expect from the EU Commission and national governments, in particular from Germany’s presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2020? Is there a realistic chance for a comprehensive EU-China investment agreement? Lots of issues to be discussed! Note: This is a member-only event! In order to register, membership of any of our national European chamber members is required. Speakers: Mr. Joerg Wuttke, President, The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China Mr. Davide De Rosa, Chairman European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Date and time: 23 October 2019, 8.30 AM – 10 AM Venue: GIC/GCC Office, 19/F, COFCO Tower, 262 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Cost:HK$200 per person (Includes light breakfast) To register please fill out the Typeform . For further inquiries contact us . Once registration is confirmed via email by our team, please settle your payment. Previous Next

< Back Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG) The Sustainable Finance Working Group is comprised of senior representatives of banks, insurers, investors and asset managers from across Europe. Key objectives identified by the Working Group include the fostering of the ESG talent pool in Hong Kong, supporting work on a global approach to taxonomies and increasing the standards for ESG disclosure, and promoting industry best practices. Governance Yasmine Djeddai – Co-Chair of Sustainable Finance Working Group Head of Sustainable Finance Asia Pacific, Société Générale Johannes Hack – Co-Chair of Sustainable Finance Working Group Managing Director, General Manager North Asia, DZ BANK AG Hong Kong Branch Contributors To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Press Releases

30 August, 2023, 6:00-8:00 PM 22/F Hong Kong Diamond Exchange Building, 8-10 Duddell Street , Central Inter-Chamber DE&I Mixer Celebrate and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace and beyond. Event Description Join us for a special and meaningful evening of networking and collaboration. We celebrate and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace and beyond with AmCham, AustCham and BritCham. We will bring together professionals from a diversified industries and backgrounds who share a commitment to creating more inclusive and equitable workplaces and communities. 📅 Wednesday, 30 August, 2023 🕰️ 6:00PM - 8:00PM 📍 The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong 22/F Hong Kong Diamond Exchange Building, 8-10 Duddell Street , Central, Hong Kong SAR (China) 🎟️ Limited spots are available. Sign up now to secure the spot! Register

< Back Covid-19 – Government suspends all BioNTech jabs over packaging fears SCMP 26 Mar 2021 The government announced on 24 March that it had temporarily stopped administering BioNTech coronavirus vaccines due to packaging problems in one of the batches, involving cracks in containers and leakage. A government statement said that although the producer did not find any safety risks associated with problems with the caps on the vials, the use of the jabs was suspended pending an investigation. Medical experts expressed concern that the abrupt halt to the BioNTech programme would hinder the city’s vaccine roll-out. Hong Kong has administered a total of 150,000 doses of the BioNTech vaccine. SCMP Previous Next

< Back 6 March 2017 EUBIP Position Papers 2017 In line with the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong’s contributions to the European Union Business Information Programme (EUBIP), the EuroCham’s Business Councils have produced Position Papers for 2017. With these Position Papers, the ECC wants to facilitate an open and constructive dialogue to make Hong Kong’s business environment more competitive, encourage more European businesses to set up and expand their operations in Hong Kong. The Business Councils bring together professionals from the 1600 European companies operating in Hong Kong. When preparing the Position Papers, the Councils consulted experts and professionals in the respective fields, as well as the EU office in Hong Kong. The Following Business Councils have produced a Position Paper for 2017: The European Automotive Council’s (EAC) aim is for this position paper to lead to overall improvements in the following target areas: Regulations Inhibiting Future Technology, Greener Transportation Including Electrical Mobility and Manpower. EUBIP EAC 2017 Position Paper The Energy and Environment Business Council (EEBC) chose to highlight areas of concern surrounding a Circular Economy, Commodity Pricing, Glass Recycling and Food Waste Management. EUBIP EEBC 2017 Position Paper The Financial Services Business Council (FSBC) selected the status and development of financial technology (FinTech) in Hong Kong. It analyses the extent to which Hong Kong is prepared to harness the new opportunities presented by this emerging economic sector. EUBIP FSBC Position Paper 2017 The Information and Communication Technology Business Council (ICTBC) Position Paper analyses: Smart Cities, ICT Infrastructure Initiatives-Public Sector Data, ICT Application Initiatives-Mobility-as-a-Service, Ramping up Mechanisms for Attracting Competences, Companies and New Technologies, Innovation Procurement and, lastly, Tech Start-Up Ecosystems. EUBIP ICTBC 2017 Position Paper The Intellectual Property Rights Business Council (IPRBC) selected to analyse the following topics: Hong Kong’s Global Role in Counterfeit Trading, IPR Protection- On the Internet, IPR Protection at the Borders, IPR Protection on Inland and, at last, Co-operation and Awareness. EUBIP IPRBC 2017 Position Paper About EUBIP The EUBIP programme has been up and running since June of 2014. Its general objective is to strengthen economic partnership and business cooperation with Hong Kong and Macau. It also attempts to ensure that a stronger and more coordinated representation of European business and its interests are present in Hong Kong and Macao. For any enquiries, please contact EuroCham’s General Manager, Núria Sau (nuria.sau@eurocham.com.hk ) Previous Next

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< Back Asian Financial Forum Online 18 January 2021 Online The AFF is uniquely positioned for examining the challenges at hand and strategising the road to recovery and beyond. 2020 has certainly been a challenging year. The COVID-19 pandemic not only posed an immense threat to the health and vitality of the global populace, it also brought about far-reaching disruptions to the global markets as well as accentuated the need for reshaping economic and social dynamics. The AFF, as Asia’s premier forum for global leaders in government, finance and business at the beginning of each year, is uniquely positioned for examining the challenges at hand and strategising the road to recovery and beyond. Visit their website here . All contacts and referrals of the EuroCham could redeem a 2-day Full Pass at a discount price, please contact us to have access to it. 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 Business group warns Hong Kong travel curbs a 'nightmare' The Standard 4 May 2022 "Hong Kong's stringent pandemic travel restrictions, including frequent flight bans, are a "nightmare" for businesses despite a recent easing of the rules, the European Chamber of Commerce has said. The business group published a letter to the city's leader on Wednesday urging her to drop the "circuit breaker" mechanism for flights, which temporarily suspends a route when an aircraft brings in too many infected passengers." The Standard has written an article based on the Chamber's ongoing efforts to provide recommendations for the government to ease COVID restrictions to better facilitate business in Hong Kong. View Source Previous Next

March-November 2023 Hong Kong's Got ESG Talent - Mentoring Programme Seen the success of its first edition, the mentoring program is coming back for the second year! Join this initiative developed together with the Chamber's Sustainable Finance Working Group. The programme is an invaluable way for participants to share knowledge, develop new skills, and learn from others. If you're looking to start or advance your career in sustainable finance, this programme is catered to you. Read on to find out more. The European Chamber of Commerce recognise that there are limited mentoring opportunities available for students & professionals to start or advance their careers in Sustainable Finance in HK, and therefore we would be delighted as Sustainable Finance Working Group to host the program: Hong Kong's Got ESG Talent. ​ We are looking for talented students or professionals looking at initiating and/or enhancing their journey into the sustainable finance arena. These individuals will be paired with a mentor from European Banks and Asset Managers based in Hong Kong over a 8-month programme, from March to November 2023. ​ Through this programme, you will be able to: Develop knowledge, skills, potential, and confidence​ Gain a better understanding of the sustainable finance field Obtain real-time experiences in the workplace ​ Build and widen your professional network Complement your formal studies and/or training in the field​ Promote career development and mobility ​ Criteria for applicants: Interested to pursue a career in Sustainable Finance and learnt from European Banks/Asset Managers best practices Open and eager to share and learn from others Eager to expand network beyond current work environment Highly motivated to engage with mentors including setting up meetings and meeting agendas Committed to the whole mentoring programme and attending programme events/ workshops ​ Have any questions? Please feel free to email us at advocacy@eurocham.com.hk. Programme Timeline Application Procedure Please reach out to advocacy@eurocham.com.hk with your CV and the filled application form. ​ Introduce yourself and explain why you'd like to take part in this mentoring program. Meet the Mentors Mentee application form Angie Low Find out more Director of Sustainable Business for CIB Sustainable Finance & Engagement APAC, BNP Paribas Olivier Ménard Find out more Head of the Green & Sustainable Hub, Asia Pacific, Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking Ronald Young Find out more Director, Sustainable Finance, Impact Structuring, Asia Pacific, Société Générale Carmen Tsang Find out more Head of Sustainable Banking, Greater China, Crédit Agricole CIB Xiaochao Luo Find out more Associate Director, Sustainable Capital Markets APAC, BNP Paribas Yasmine Djeddai Find out more Managing Director - Head of Sustainable Finance, Asia Pacific, Société Générale Johannes Hack Find out more MD, General Manager North Asia, DZ Bank AG Hong Kong Branch Amy Zhang Find out more ESG Solutions & Product Strategist, Global Markets, Asia Pacific, Société Générale Carman Mak Find out more Vice President, Sustainable Finance, Société Générale Vanessa Wong Find out more Managing Director, Head of Coverage APAC, DWS Investments Xing Lan Find out more Vice President, Green & Sustainable Hub, Asia Pacific, Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking Kristy Wong Find out more Associate Director, ESG Investment Specialist​, Amundi Antoine Rose Find out more Head of Sustainable Banking Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, Crédit Agricole CIB Crystal Cheng Find out more ESG Specialist (ESG Investment Solutions & ESG Advisory) APAC, DWS Mentoring Experiences Natixis Read More BNP Paribas Read More Intesa San Paolo Read More Sociéte Générale Read More Amundi Read More Curious to read about some on-site experiences from the first edition of the program? Read below and found out.

< Back Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 3 November 2020 Online The forum will discuss the latest tech venturing trends and outlook Cyberport Venture Capital Forum , Cyberport’s annual premier venture forum, will return on 3 – 4 November 2020 to present smart investments in digital tech innovation. The forum will discuss the latest tech venturing trends and outlook – the geopolitical impact on funding strategies, cross-border capital flow, China-US trade war reflections, Asia’s new powerhouse, and what drives the next smart deal opportunity. For more information and registration, please visit their website . Previous Next