The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in Brussels and HKETO in Berlin are co-organising a webinar event to introduce the latest green business opportunities offered by Hong Kong to European businesses. To join the global effort to combat climate change, Hong Kong has decarbonization at the top of its agenda. To achieve carbon…
Luxembourg for Finance has released the latest edition of their magazine LEO. This edition discusses topics on sustainable investment funds, Luxembourg LP structure, private equity, and many other insightful issues. Please have a read by clicking here.
With great enthusiasm we announce the newest edition (#5) of our BLCC Digital Magazine!Filled with insightful articles and interviews about the Belgium-Luxembourg business community and Hong Kong business environments. A platform for members to share and gather information. Some key topics of this 5th Edition are: Happy CNY from Consuls-General Mr Robberecht & Mr Hieff;…
To shed some light on how Hong Kong multinationals approached the COVID-19 crisis, The Financial Times conducted a short pulse survey. It also discusses whether their resilience throughout the crisis was replicated internationally. More than 100 Hong Kong-based business leaders have responded to the survey, and here are some key conclusions from it: 45% of…
Ever since the earliest days of China’s opening up and reform, direct or indirect market access barriers for foreign investment have been ever-present, making decoupling a trend that remains relevant to almost every business sector. A recent report by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China & MERICS dives deeper into this troubling development….
News from our BeLux artist communities! David Zwirner, a gallery located at H Queen’s Central, is presenting an exhibition featuring paintings from the last 25 years of Raoul De Keyser’s five-decade career. De Keyser (1930-2012), a Belgian artist, is famous for his sophisticated and tempered paintings that subtly and evocatively explore the relationship between color…
To ensure that businesses can operate as seamlessly & successfully as possible in HK, and to secure HK’s position as the prime sourcing hub for international companies in Asia over the long run, HKgov should assign Trading as a Pillar Industry. A joint chamber initiative under the roof of the European Chamber can provide an…
On February 18, the HKgov announced the Covid-19 Vaccination Program for the city. Here are several key points of interest of the vaccination: The HKgov purchased 22 500 000 vaccine doses in total, sufficient for all people in Hong Kong. As the vaccines will arrive in batches, the HKgov decided to arrange priority vaccination for…
With 2020 being an unprecedented year, the HKSAR government has reacted promptly to implement various reliefs and measures to help businesses navigate through this tumultuous time. Further, Hong Kong’s regulatory environment and tax system have been refined with a view to diversify and revitalize the economy. The key legislative measures enacted in 2020 include: A…
The BLCC warmly congratulates our corporate member CLP on their 120th anniversary this year! On 25 January 1901, CLP was integrated in Hong Kong as China Light & Power Syndicate. As of today, CLP group powers over millions of houses and businesses all across Asia Pacific regions but continues to see Hong Kong as their…
