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HKCBA E-Bulletin - April 20, 2007HKCBA E-Bulletins are first and foremost about the HKCBA, its affiliates, and information that affect or of interest to our Members. E-Bulletins keep our Members updated about time-sensitive events, business opportunities and happenings. The HKCBA E-Bulletins are the property of The Hong Kong-Canada Business Association, Vancouver Section and cannot be replicated in any print or electronic format without the written permission of the HKCBA. While we welcome news and announcements for publishing in the E-Bulletin, postings that are only solicitations will NOT be considered. Please forward your details to vancouver@hkcba.com for consideration. | |
COMMUNITY EVENTS / NEWS(scroll down for details) 1) Asia Pacific Foundation's "Canadians Living Abroad Survey"The phenomenon of Canadians living abroad has become a hot topic of late, involving a complex range of issues such as dual citizenship, evacuation of Canadians from conflict zones, Canadian identity, transnational networks, and consular services. These issues are being debated with very little input from Canadians living overseas. The Asia Pacific Foundation is conducting a survey aims to gather views from Canadians living overseas to they can be factored into the national discussion on the role of the "Canadian Diaspora".In the first instance, we are targeting Canadians living in Asia, Australia/New Zealand, and the United States. The survey consists of 18 multiple-choice questions, and will take only 5-6 minutes to complete. The responses to this survey are strictly confidential and will only be used for research purposes at the aggregate level. Feel free also to forward this link to other Canadians living overseas so that their views can be heard, too. Click HERE to access the Survey. The deadline for responses to the survey is April 23, 2007. For further enquiries, contact Mr. Kenny Zhang, Senior Research Analyst, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada 2) Canada Export Centre Seminar: "China: Catching the Dragon" - April 24, 2007With China redefining global trade, a China strategy is no longer an option for Canadian companies: it's a necessity. This seminar will include valuable information on how to break into the world’s fastest growing consumer and industrial market without making all the same mistakes as those who have gone before you. Topics that will be discussed include: key strategies to penetrate into the Chinese market and how to complete a contract, what opportunities exist for Canadian companies, as well as an update regarding intellectual property in China. SPEAKERS: Seminar runs from 8:00 am - 10:30 am. General Admission $49 Space is filling up quickly! Contact us today to register: 3) Canadian Natural Health Products, Life Sciences & Health Care Trade Mission to Hong Kong, August 14-21, 2007The Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong, in partnership with The Hong Kong-Canada Business Association (HKCBA) and The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), would like to invite Canadian companies to join the: Canadian Natural Health Products, Life Sciences & Health Care Trade Mission to Hong Kong, August 14 - 21, 2007 Canadian companies which are involved in natural health products, life sciences, food and health care and interested in expanding their business to China and Hong Kong This Mission endeavors to help delegates to find The Programme includes: For details (and information on other trade missions to HK), please contact Constance Leung (or Jill Chien) at Tel: (416) 366-3594 or or email: jill.chien@tdc.org.hk. Application deadline is June 29, 2007. Hotel sponsorships (HK$1,500 or approx. C$220) are available on a first-come-first-served basis. 4) GLOBE 2008 Updates
Thousands of corporate executives, government decision-makers and leaders of the environmental industry will converge at GLOBE 2008 to explore the mutually inclusive goals of corporate sustainability and business growth. Plan to join them for three days of exciting and ground-breaking discussions on March 12-14, 2008 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. GLOBE 2008 will host international participants from over 70 countries. Exhibitors already on board from Canada, the US, Korea, Austria, Italy, the United Kingdom, Czech Republic, the Netherlands and France. Click here to view the GLOBE 2008 exhibitor prospectus. Book your space before June 29 to enjoy the EARLYBIRD BENEFITS:
Contact Carine Vindeirinho by phone at +1604.775.8027 or by email at carine@globe.ca to book your space or for further information and details on the GLOBE 2008 Trade Show. 5) CanCham's Upcoming Events
Highlights of Upcoming events of HKCBA’s partner organization, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 Thursday, April 26, 2007 Organic Food Talk with speakers from Canada and Hong Kong... Thursday, April 26, 2007 Retailing in China - Learning from B&Q’s Experience... Monday, April 30, 2007 Presentation Skills for Business Development Professionals. Monday, April 30, 2007 Canadian Universities in Asia - Good Friends, Great Partners... Saturday, May 12, 2007 Thursday, May 17, 2007 Taking Flight in Hong Kong - What changes in the aviation industry mean for consumers... Thursday, May 31, 2007 Beijing Mission Tuesday, June 12, 2007. Breakthrough Performance - Maintaining Commitment in the Face of Inevitable Breakdowns... Click HERE for details.6) Upcoming Events / Trade Shows in HK
Traveling to Hong Kong? Check out the trade shows and exhibitions organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council at: http://www.tdctradefairs.com/ |
HKCBA EVENTS / NEWS(scroll down for details)SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS UPCOMING HKCBA EVENTS REPORT ON RECENT EVENTS MEMBERS' NEWS SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS1) HKCBA Launched Newly Designed Website The HKCBA website is also an excellent channel to promote your business. Click HERE for web advertising rate. 2) HKCBA in Search of a New Executive Director We will be setting out to find a replacement for the role and encourage you to let us know of any individuals you think would be able to fill this challenging and interesting position (see our contact information below). Ideal candidate would be capable at community representation at a senior level, experience at growing membership within not-for-profit organizations and a strategic view of the world so he or she can help guide our association through the many changes taking place within trade organizations and networking associations. A person who has had senior to mid level management experience in other organizations would be considered favorably. Fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin and English is preferred. Supervision of staff will be necessary but this aspect of the position is not considered to be a significant requirement. Shebia's contributions will be more formally acknowledged at a future date. Please contact: UPCOMING HKCBA EVENTS(Click to view Details of Calendar of Events on HKCBA Website)1) HKCBA National Business Forum 2007 – April 23, Toronto For enquiries contact: Mr. Robert A. Brown, CEO, Special Events Management HKCBA National 2007 Canada-Hong Kong Business Forum Tel: 416-366-2642 Email: canhkforum07@hkcba.com OR contact the Vancouver Section at (604) 684-2410 2) Cathay Pacific Airways presents HKCBA Golf Classic 2007 – Sept 10 REPORT ON RECENT EVENTS"Hong Kong Connection" Annual Dinner – February 28
The HKCBA Annual Dinner 2007 was another remarkable success! Themed again “Hong Kong Connection”, this Dinner is recognized as one of Vancouver’s foremost networking events where guests intermingle with high-level government officials, senior business executives, and members of the HKCBA. The dinner also featured an exquisite exhibition of paintings by professor Yukman Lai, a boisterous lion dance by Yau Kung Mun Martial Art group, a presentation of HKCBA’s delegation to Hong Kong last November and many fabulous prizes including 2 Cathay Pacific Airways business class return tickets to New York and 2 Cathay Pacific Airways business class return tickets to Hong Kong! Click for MEMBERS’ NEWS1) Patrick Wong appointed as Special Advisor, Asia Pacific Affairs 2) Hui-Ling Lin, Most Recent HKCBA Scholarship Recipient Background information on HKCBA scholarships in UBC: In 1990, HKCBA has made two considerable endowments to the University of British Columbia to grant scholarships to assist graduate students who have an academic focus on Asia to undertake formal studies or project research in Hong Kong. Through the years, there have been about 20 HKCBA scholarship recipients. HKCBA endeavours to re-locate and keep updated with these recipients. More news to come. To add YOUR news in this E-Bulletin or the HKCBA new website, email us at vancouver@hkcba.com for consideration. |
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Everything is progressing well towards a very successful Forum next Monday.
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