TRADE MISSIONS
Canadian Natural Health Products, Life Sciences, & Health Care Trade Mission to Hong Kong, August 12 - 16, 2008
This mission is designed for participation by those Canadian companies which are involved in natural health products, life sciences, and health care and are interested in expanding their business to China and Hong Kong.
Co-organized by the Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong, the HKCBA and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), this mission is organized to help participants to find potential business and partnership opportunities, access to targeted business networks and first-hand market intelligence. This initiative is supported by the Canadian Advanced Foods and Materials Network (AFMNet), MonteJade Science & Technology Association, Western Canada and Western Canadian Functional Food & Natural Health Product Network (WCFN).
Highlights of the programmes include a special programme consisting of briefing session, roundtable discussion, pre-arranged one-on-one business meetings, site visits and networking activities on August 13, and participation in the International Conference & Exhibition of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products (ICMCM) starting on August 14.
There is NO registration fee required for joining this mission. Delegates are responsible for their respective airfares, hotel accommodation and incidental expenses. Group programmes will be sponsored. Delegates are also eligible to apply for partial hotel accommodation sponsorships.
For the full announcement and registration form of this mission, please contact Jill Chien of HKTDC Toronto Office at jill.chien@tdc.org.hk or at 416-366-3594. Registration deadline is July 4th.
Please click here to download the registration form in pdf. format.
China Business Workshops at B.C. Canada Pavilion in Beijing, September 2, 2008
The Canadian Embassy in China, in partnership with the British Columbia government, is organizing a series of Doing Business in China Workshops at the B.C. Canada Pavilion in Beijing.
Canadian company representatives are invited to participate as are regional economic development representatives that are new to the Chinese market. Speakers will be drawn from among Canadian companies and services providers that have extensive experience in China. The speakers will share their perspective on the opportunities, challenges and business and political realities in China.
Each of the workshops will be made up of four one-hour sessions: China Market Entry Strategies; The Nuts and Bolts of Doing Business in China; How to Protect Your Intellectual Property in China; and, Business Opportunities in China.
Email the HKCBA office at vancouver@hkcba.com for more details.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS IN B.C.
Golden Mountain Achievement Awards - Gala Awards Dinner
Date: Friday, August 8, 2008
Time: 6:00pm onwards Place: Fairmont Empress Hotel, 721 Government Street, Victoria, BC
Ticket: $150 per person, with a $25 tax receipt
The Victoria Chinese Commerce Association (VCCA) will host a Gala Awards Dinner to celebrate the achievements of Chinese in Canada on the 150th Anniversary of Victoria's Chinatown. The Golden Mountain Achievement Awards will be presented to recipients in 18 categories, honouring those of the Chinese ancestry, as well as Canadian, for their achievements and contributions to the Chinese Canadian community.
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2008 B.C. Innovation Council Awards, September 29, 2008
Join over 750 attendees and distinguished guests as the B.C. Innovation Council honours and celebrates B.C.'s prominent leaders who continue to drive innovation excellence in the province.
Date: Monday, September 29, 2008
Time: 5:30pm Reception; 6:30pm Seating; and 7:00pm Dinner
Venue: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver at 900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
Click here for more event details.
Click here to purchase tickets online.
"Celebrate BC Export Excellence" BC Export Awards - Seeking BC's Top 25 Exporters
The BC Export Awards are open to British Columbia companies that have produced goods and/or services that have significantly Canadian benefit; earned foreign revenue; and have been exporting for two or more years. The leadership award is open to individuals and organizations known for championing the cause of exporting in BC.
The Gala Awards Luncheon will be hosted on November 21, 2008 at 11:00am to 2:30pm at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver.
Click here to view more details.
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HKCBA UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, September 15, 2008
Cathay Pacific presents HKCBA Golf Classic 2008
Join us for the 6th Annual HKCBA Golf Classic! This great golf tournament features Deluxe Tee Gift and many chances to win fabulous prizes! Putting Contest to win TWO Cathay Pacific Round-trip Tickets to New York! And to win our Raffle Draw Grand Prize - TWO Cathay Pacific Business Class Round-trip Tickets to Hong Kong!
Only a FEW Foursomes LEFT! Don't Delay! Book now!
Date: Monday, September 15, 2008
Time: 10:30am Registration & Driving Range; 12:30pm Shotgun; 7:00pm Dinner
Place: Richmond Country Club, 9100 Steveston Highway, Richmond, B.C.
Format: Texas Scramble
**RATE: $260 per Golfer ***
Please click on the forms below for your participation:
Golfers Registration Form - reserve your foursome now and provide details of your teammates later!
Sponsorship Opportunities - enhance your exposure to the business elites!
Prize Donation Form - add to the fun & excitement!
Dinner Only Registration Form - Don't play golf? Come for the networking opportunities!
Sponsors
Title & Grand Prizes Sponsor: 
Gold Sponsors:   
Silver Sponsors:   
Putting Contest Sponsor: 
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Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Keynote Address Luncheon
Speaker: Mr. Bruce Aitken, President & CEO of Methanex Corporation
Theme: "Methanex's Asian Growth Strategy"
In his presentation to HKCBA, Bruce will share his extensive experience and provide numerous tips on how best to approach the Asia Pacific market. He will also provide insights into the success stories and future trends of Methanex's Asian Growth Strategy.
Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Time: Registration at 11:30am; Luncheon & Program at 12:15 to 1:30pm
Venue: Four Seasons Hotel, Seasons Room, 791 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
Cost: Members of HKCBA: $50 per person; Non-Member: $60 per person (NOT including GST)
Corporate Table of 10: Members at $500; Regular at $600 (NOT including GST)
Click here for more event details.
DON'T DELAY! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE NOW!
Interested to be a sponsor? Please contact the office at vancouver@hkcba.com
Gold Sponsors:  
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HKCBA PARTNER EVENTS
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Distinguished Author Series
Speaker: Ms. Rebecca Fannin, International Business Journalist
Theme: "Silicon Valley, Silicon Forest, Silicon Dragon: What's Happening with start-ups, high tech and venture capital in CHINA?"
Rebecca Fannin, author of SILICON DRAGON: How China is Winning the Tech Race, debuts her book based on inside stories on more than a dozen of China’s most successful entrepreneurs.
Fannin has covered China as a financial journalist for 15 years and has covered global trends in business, innovation and entrepreneurship. Her new book reflects interviews and research over several years with the entrepreneurs and venture capital investors for high-tech new business ventures all over China, including Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba, Robin Li, founder of Baidu, Peggy Yu Yu, co-founder of Dangdang, and others. Find out who the new innovators in China are and how they will revolutionize the future of technology.
Host: The Vancouver Board of Trade
Co-Operated: HKCBA and The Women's Leadership Circle
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008
"Celebrate Hong Kong" and its Longstanding Success in the Annual Economic Freedom of the World Rankings
Hong Kong has consistently been ranked atop the Fraser Institute's annual Economic Freedom of the World report since it began measuring economic freedom. This year, the Fraser Institute is pleased to mark the global release of the 2008 Economic Freedom of the World report in Hong Kong with three very special events - Luncheon & Press Conference, Economic Freedom Symposium, and Celebrate Hong Kong Gala Dinner.
Host: The Fraser Institute
Event Partners: HKCBA, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in HK, The Lion Rock Institute
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Venue: Conrad Hotel, Hong Kong
Click here for more event details.
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HKCBA PAST EVENTS
Keynote Address Luncheon - July 15, 2008
Theme: "China Trade - A Look to the Future"
Speakers:
Mr. Robert Armstrong, President of Supply Chain Logistics Association Canada & Armstrong Trade & Logistics Advisory Services (ATLAS);
Mr. Alex Gray, AVP of Trade Services, HSBC Bank Canada; and
Mr. Philippe Lacamp, VP (Canada), Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.
Click here to view photo gallery of this event.
Click here to download the presentations of the speakers.
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MEMBERS NEWS
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Community Activities in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) - upcoming exhibitions in Hong Kong 
July 23 - 29 Hong Kong Book Fair
August 14 - 16 Hong Kong International Wine Fair
August 14 - 18 Food Expo, HK International Medical & Health Care Fair
September 3 - 7 Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair
October 13-16 Hong Kong Electronics Fair, electronicAsia
October 27-30 Hong Kong International Lighting Fair
October 30-31 Hong Kong Forum
October 28-31 Hong Kong Int'l Building & Decoration Materials & Hardware Fair, HK Int'l Furniture Fair, Eco Expo Asia
November 6-8 Hong Kong Optical Fair
December 10-12 World SME Expo
December 10-13 Inno Design Tech Expo
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 
July 31 Olympic Special! China's Emergence on the World's Athletic Stage
August 5 Workshop for Effective Executive/Personal Assistants (PAs).
August 6 The 37th InterCham Young Professional Cocktail
August 7 Joint Chamber Event: Telephone Communication & Customer Relations
August 11 The Revolution in North America Media
Click here for a comprehensive schedule and details.
To register, please contact the HKCBA Vancouver Office.
WHAT'S NEW IN HONG KONG?
New Market Opportunities Attract More Overseas and Mainland Investors to Hong Kong
Chief Executive of HKSAR Tsang said, "Traditionally, we have marketed our city as a place to do business at four distinct levels: first, as a market in its own right; second, as a co-ordination centre for South China; third, as a base for the whole of China; and fourth, as a base for the region." "But I also wish to highlight two emerging trends." Hong Kong has become increasingly a springboard for Mainland companies out to global markets and a location where multinational companies perform global functions. Mainland companies have increasingly recognised Hong Kong's strategic role as the springboard to expand regionally and globally. Click here to view full article by InvestHK.
Canada as "Country of Honour" at China Education Expo 2008 - October 18-19, 2008 in Beijing
The Edu-Canada team at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT), in close collaboration with the Canadian Embassy in Beijing, is pleased to provide you with the opportunity to exhibit at the 2008 China Education Expo in Beijing (October 18-19) where Canada will be featured as the "Country of Honour". This year's theme is Going Global for Your Future . Click here to see full article by DFAIT.
Hong Kong's Inflation Outlook
The mounting inflationary pressure has changed the economic landscape significantly recently. Inflation in Hong Kong surged to 11-year highs, spreading beyond food to other consumer goods and services. Non-food inflation jumped from around 2% at the beginning of the year to 4.5% in June. Click here to see full article by HKTDC.
Chief Executive Donald Tsang unveils CAD $1.4B Relief Package
Chief Executive Tsang of HKSAR has unveiled a HKD$11 billion relief package to help Hong Kong people cope with inflation. The 10-measure package include: exemption of the "maid levy" for 2 years; subsidies for households on electricity bills for 6 more months; HKD$1,000 subsidies for poor students whose families are on the dole and government subsidies - from kindergarten to university; extra 2 months rent free for tenants of public housing; and extra 2 months payments for elderly people on old age allowances. Click here to view full article by The Standard.
Economic & Trade Information on Hong Kong
Hong Kong has experienced strong and broad-based economic growth in recent years. Real GDP expanded by 7.0% in 2006, 6.4% in 2007 and 7.1% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2008. Domestic demand has resumed its growth momentum, while the external sector has also performed well. Click here to view article by the HKTDC.
Hong Kong Approves First Gold Exchange - Traded Fund
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission approved the city's first gold exchange-traded fund to meet investors' demand after bullion prices climbed. Click here to view full article by The Standard.
China's Growth Rate May Dip to 9.9%
Economic growth in China is expected to hit 9.9 percent this year and 9.7 percent in 2009 while in emerging East Asia it will moderate to 7.6 percent in 2008 and 2009 from 9 percent in 2007 due to a global economic slowdown, sharp rise in food and energy prices and volatile financial markets, said a report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Click here to see full article by The China Daily.
The Chinese Government Prepares to Enforce First Anti-Monopoly Law
The long-awaited landmark antitrust legislation, proposed 15 years ago and passed only last year, takes effect from Aug 1. As the law's primary goal is to encourage fair competition, it is seen by investors and legal experts as a main component of China's market economy constitution. Three government bodies - the commerce ministry, the central planning agency National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC) - will enforce the law, according to the source close to the law - making process. Click here to view full article by The People's Daily.
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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