The latest decision by the Hong Kong government to add to the list of countries which it recognises vaccination records from is met by many as good news – especially those who have been stranded outside of Hong Kong for some time now. After concluding talks with India, Malaysia, Pakistan and Thailand, the HK Government…
Data from the National Bank of Belgium showed that after reaching a record high in July, business confidence in Belgium fell to “7.6″ from “10.1″ in August. This index for business confidence is used to represent expectations and the level of optimism of firms in different sectors of the Belgian economy. The number is derived from…
Covid-19 has had many effects on foreign trade. Some changes are temporary, while other changes we have gotten more accustomed to, and which we won’t be able to phase out soon. But are some of these effects permanent – here to stay forever? Covid-19 has had a structural impact on Belgian foreign trade, and the…
Banks use to be able to fund coal mines and oil exploration ventures all they wanted. However, recent waves of criticism concerning such practices has had an impact on the way banks choose to invest in companies. Hong Kong’s banking industry in particular has been facing growing pressure to face ESG accountability, with a growing…
The latest High-Caliber Speakers Series event featuring Mayor of Antwerp Bart De Wever saw over 150 attendees. Mayor Bart De Wever introduced the Belgian city of Antwerp as a “vibrant economic community” that is open for business. He explained that despite its small size by Asian standards, Antwerp is a prime gateway to Europe for…
From 30 August 2021, foreign domestic helpers from the Philippines and Indonesia who have been fully vaccinated will be allowed to enter Hong Kong. The Hong Kong government announced that it had reached bilateral vaccination record recognition agreements with the governments of both the Philippines and Indonesia. However, helpers will still need to undergo a…
As people continue to get vaccinated, and herd immunity develops, Belgium will be relaxing social distancing restrictions in public places from the 1st of September. This will mean there will no longer be a limit on how many people can sit on the same table at restaurants, and there will also be no fixed closing…
If you ever passed by Queen’s road in Central, you would have noticed that one building in particular has been under construction for what seems like forever: the Central Market. Now, after nearly two decades and $500 million HKD, Central Market is set to re-open. The long wait brings new infrastructure which aims to enable…
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a night of drinks and fun! Yesterday, on 18 August, we hosted our Happy Hour Networking event at Grappa’s Cellar in collaboration with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. The event saw approximately 50 guests, either a member of the BLCC, DutchCham or neither, enjoying…
It is with much frustration to report the news that the HKgov has announced the withdrawal of the 7 day quarantine option for arriving travelers to Hong Kong. It was only a few days ago that we optimistically posted that Hong Kong was once again open for business…unfortunately it was short lived. Please see the…
