HKCBA E-Bulletin - January 2008

Canadian Jewellery Buying Mission to Hong Kong, March 2008

The 25th Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will create a brilliant world of choice for buyers from March 4 to 8, 2008 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

To facilitate Canadian buyers' visit to the event, the HKTDC Toronto Office is organizing a Canadian Jewellery Buying Mission to the show.

"As a result of the efforts of the organizer and co-organizers throughout the past years, the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show has become one of the top three jewellery shows in the world," said Andrew Yui, Director, Canada of HKTDC. "It attracted 2,185 exhibitors from 41 countries and regions in 2007. In 2008, the expected number of exhibitors is 2,250 from 41 countries and regions."

Click here for further details on this show.

Click here for the official event website.

Canadian ICT Partnering Mission to Hong Kong, April 2008

The Government of Canada, in partnership with the HKTDC, would like to invite Canadian companies to participate in the International ICT Expo scheduled for April 14 to 17, 2008, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

This mission is designed for Canadian companies that are interested in expanding their business territory to Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Asian markets, focusing on the following areas (partial list):

- Network & Mobility
- Enterprise Solutions
- Digital Living & Multimedia
- Home-grown Innovations
- E-logistics & Retail Technologies
- IT Outsourcing

Click here for more details of the mission program.

Click here for the official event website.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! HAPPY 2008!

The HKCBA Vancouver Section would like to wish you and your family all the happiness and prosperity! We would also like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you in this new year at many of our upcoming events!

HKCBA Events

Thursday, February 28, 2008
"Hong Kong Connection" Annual Spring Dinner 2008

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL IS ON NOW!
Don't delay! Buy your tickets now!

It is the time of the year to celebrate the Year of the "Lucky" Rat with the HKCBA Family! This annual dinner attracts over 700 guests including high-level government officials, senior business executives, and prominent leaders. Please click here to see more details and register online!

Be our sponsors! Gold and Silver Sponsors of the HKCBA, align your brand with proven business leaders and maximize your company's visibility among the Canadian and Chinese business communities! Please click here for details of our comprehensive sponsorships package.

Advertise on our souvenir evening program too! It is an excellent marketing opportunity to enhance your company profile and maximize your company's visibility as over 1,000 copies are distributed in Vancouver alone! Please click here for details of our advertising rates.

Monday, June 2, 2008
2008 HKCBA National Canada-Hong Kong Business Forum

Please come and join us on Monday June 2, 2008 for this exciting and informative HKCBA National Canada-Hong Kong Business Forum at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. Make your plans now to profit from increasing Canada-Hong Kong-China business opportunities! Click here to see the detailed programme and click here to see our 2007 success in Toronto.

Welcome New Members!

A Warm Welcome to the following new members to the HKCBA. Click on the below links to find out more about them!

KPMG LLP
Mr. Terry Blaney, Business Consultant

Community Activities

Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) - upcoming exhibitions in Hong Kong
January 7 - 10             Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, Hong Kong International Stationery Fair
January 14 - 17           Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/ Winter, World Boutique (Hong Kong)
February 21 - 24         Education & Careers Expo
March 4 - 8                  Hong Kong International Jewellery Show
March 17 - 20             Hong Kong Film & TV Market (FILMART)
April 13 - 17                International Information & Communications Technologies (ICT) Expo
April 28 - May 1          HK Gifts & Premium Fair, Int'l Auto Parts & Accessories Fair, Int'l Printing & Packaging Fair
Click here for a comprehensive schedule and details.
To register, please contact the HKCBA Vancouver Office.

Canadian Chamber of Commerce in HK (CanCham) - upcoming events in Hong Kong
January 09                  "Future of Real-Estate Marketing"
January 11                  Luncheon with Trade Minister Emerson
January 16                  Canada/Hong Kong Expatriate Tax Presentation
Click here for a comprehensive schedule and details.
To register, please contact the HKCBA Vancouver Office.

The Hong Kong Association of Washington - Chinese New Year Celebration Gala
Details: Saturday, February 2, 2008 at Seattle Sheraton Hotel
Click here for more details on this gala.

The GLOBE 2008 Conference & Trade Fair on Business and the Environment
- Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre on March 12 to 14, 2008
GLOBE is one of the largest and most exciting business and environmental events in the world, it attracts 10,000 participants, 2,000 conference delegates, 400 exhibitors and 200 speakers from over 70 countries. This year, the conference themes include Corporate Sustainability, Climate Change and Energy, Finance and Sustainability, Building Better Cities, and the Future of the Automotive Industry.
Click here for more details on this conference.

Community News

Hong Kong's "Conduit for Capital" to assist Canadian Investors (Webcast)
Speaker: Ian Russell, President and CEO of Investment Industry Association of Canada. Click here to view the webcast interview by HKTDC.

Hong Kong and Macau Firms Allowed to Set Up Wholly-Owned Employment Agencies in Mainland China
Recently, the Ministry of Personnel, Ministry of Commerce and State Administration of Industry and Commerce jointly introduced the Supplementary Provisions to Interim Regulations for the Administration of Sino-Foreign Joint-Venture Employment Agencies. Click here to see the full article by HKTDC.

Implementation Regulations of the the People's Republic of China Enterprise Income Tax
The officials in charge of the Legislative Affairs Office of the PRC State Council, the Ministry of Finance and State Administration of Taxation responded to questions from newspaper reporters about "the Implementation Regulations of the PRC Enterprise Income Tax" on December 13, 2007. Click here to see full article by HKTDC.

HKCBA Vancouver Staff

Joyce Chung, Executive Director at joycechung@hkcba.com
Willie Yuen, Assistant Executive Director at willieyuen@hkcba.com
General Enquiries at vancouver@hkcba.com

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