Earthquake in China - Donation to Relief Efforts to the Canadian Red Cross
Dear Members,
As all of you know, the earthquake in the Sichuan Province has claimed tens of thousands of lives and left many tens of thousands of people homeless. China and its people are working diligently and in many cases heroically in the relief effort. The extent of the devastation in China is difficult to comprehend. In these difficult times, the international community is working together to assist with the relief effort in China.
We urge our members to contribute to the relief efforts. Any member of the HKCBA who wishes to contribute to the relief effort may make a donation to the Canadian Red Cross.
Yours sincerely,
Bill Lau, President of the HKCBA Vancouver
Please click here to donate online to the Canadian Red Cross for the Earthquake in China.
Please click here to see how the Canadian Red Cross is helping the Earthquake in China.
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Community Events in B.C.
"Global Financial Crisis - the Perspective from Hong Kong" Luncheon featuring The Honourable Ronald J. Arculli by The Fraser Institute
Date: Friday, June 13, 2008
Time: 11:45 - 12:15pm
Place: Four Seasons Hotel, Park Ballroom, 791 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
This event is hosted by the Fraser Institute - "2008 Dr. Harold Walter Sibens AGM Lecture & Luncheon". Keynote Speaker is The Honourable Ronald J. Arculli, GBS, JP - Chairman of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Click here to view more details and download the registration form.
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.
Click here to view more details.
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WELCOME NEW BOARD 2008-2009
On May 8, 2008 the HKCBA, Vancouver Section's Annual General Meeting was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver. At the meeting, President Mr. Bill Lau presented his President's Report and Treasurer Mr. Jason Tse presented the Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2008. The reports and statements were distributed to all attendees and were approved by the attending members.
Meanwhile, warmest welcome to the New HKCBA Vancouver Board 2008-2009, and especially to the new addition of Mr. Gen Wong, CEO of Advent Wireless Inc. as a new Director of the HKCBA Vancouver, and to Mr. M. Scott Galloway, Director (Trade Development) of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, and Ms. Debra J. Finlay, Partner of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP as new Advisory Board Members.
Please click here to view the list of HKCBA Board of Directors & Advisory Board Members.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM TREASURER
Dear Valued Members,
Our Board of Directors has approved an increase in annual membership dues for the Vancouver Section effective for renewals and new memberships from July 1, 2008 for corporate members to $350 per annum from the current $200 per annum and for individuals to $130 from the current $110 per annum. To compensate for this increase we will be adding an additional complimentary member for the corporate memberships from the current 3 to 4.
This is the first membership due increase the HKCBA Vancouver has enacted this decade to offset inflation and miscellaneous costs that have increased over this period, and at the same time to offset net operating deficits incurred by the association over the last several years. Further, you will be pleased to note that we have conducted a comprehensive benchmarking analysis and are confident that the membership fees are highly competitive with other business associations.
We very much look forward to seeing your continued support firmly establishing the HKCBA as the preeminent business networking organization between Canada and Asia.
Kindest regards,
Jason Tse, Treasurer and Communications Chair of the HKCBA Vancouver
HKCBA UPCOMING EVENTS
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.
DON'T DELAY! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE NOW!
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SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, July 15, 2008
(1 Luncheon, 3 Prominent Speakers!)
Keynote Address Luncheon (more details to follow)
Theme: Trade Finance & Logistics
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.
Sponsor: 
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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!
Over 50% of Foursomes is NOW SOLD! Book now and get your Early Bird Discounts!
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
**EARLY BIRD RATE: $240 per Golfer *** (Regular $260pp)
(entry form must be received by June 30, 2008)
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!
2008 Confirmed Sponsors
Title & Grand Prizes Sponsor: 
Gold Sponsors:   
Silver Sponsors:  
 
Putting Contest Sponsor: 
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SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Keynote Address Luncheon (more details to follow)
Speaker: Mr. Bruce Aitken, President & CEO of Methanex Corporation
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PAST EVENTS
HKCBA Annual General Meeting & Keynote Address Luncheon on Thursday, May 8, 2008
Speaker: Mr. Yuen Pau Woo, President & Co-CEO of The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
Theme: "Canadian Views on Asia: Strategies of Canadian Businesses in Asia"
Click here to view photo gallery of this event.
Click here to download the Keynote Speaker's Presentation.
HKCBA Keynote Address Luncheon on Friday, May 23, 2008
Speaker: Ms. Viveca Chan, Chairman & CEO of WE Marketing Group
Theme: "Breaking the Chinese Cultural Code: Lessons Learned in Marketing in China"
Click here to view photo gallery of this event.
This Keynote Speaker's Presentation is available upon request. Please contact office directly.
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Community Activities in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) - upcoming exhibitions in Hong Kong 
July 2 - 4 Hong Kong International Licensing Show
July 2 - 5 Summer Sourcing Show for Gifts, Housewares & Toys
July 8 - 11 Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer
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
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 
May 28 "UpClose with Stephen M.R. Covey"
June 03 "On the Road in China: The Middle Kingdom Revealed."
June 05 "What I have Learned from Starting and Growing a Business in China" (2nd Part of the "How I Started: How I Made It" Discussion Panel
June 12 Second Panel: "Adapting to a Carbon-Constrained World-Transport"
Click here for a comprehensive schedule and details.
To register, please contact the HKCBA Vancouver Office.
WHAT'S NEW IN HONG KONG?
Hong Kong Economic Update
The Hong Kong SAR government is still prudent and optimistic about the prospect of Hong Kong's economy though lingering turmoil in the global financial markets will damp its growth pace. It expects GDP growth for the full year of 2008 will stay at 4% to 5%, lower than 6.4% in 2007. Click here to see full article by HKTDC.
Hong Kong's Growing HR Value during an Asian "Talent Crisis" (Webcast)
Hong Kong is an excellent venue for setting up regional head offices and has the services structure and talent in a long-term regional "talent crisis", says Tony Dickel, CEO of talent recruitment firm The MRI China Group, that's headquartered in the territory. Click here to view webcast by HKTDC.
Hong Kong Wine Trade to Uncork the Mainland Market
A customised brand strategy will be the way forward for wine marketing on the Chinese mainland, industry experts say - and that's a natural development for Hong Kong wine merchants that have the expertise and familiarity with different subsectors. Click here to see full article by HKTDC.
Consumer Inflation Jumps 8.5% in April 2008
China's consumer price index (CPI), the main gauge of inflation, rose 8.5 percent year-on-year in April 2008, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said. The figure, compared 8.3 percent in March and a nearly 12-year-high of 8.7 percent in February, was broadly in line with most forecasts. Click here to see full article by ChinaDaily.
China to Focus on Financial Safety
China will further strengthen supervision on financial innovation, shifting the emphasis from the institutions themselves to the business they are doing, to guarantee capital market's safe operation, said Shang Fulin, chairman of China's Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), the nation's stock market regulator. Click here to see full article by HKTDC.
Recognized High-Tech Enterprises Enjoy 15% Income Tax Rate
The Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Finance and State Administration of Taxation jointly issued the Administrative Measures for the Recognition of New and High-Tech Enterprises on 14 April 2008, setting out tax concessions for new and high-tech enterprises under the Enterprise Income Tax Law which went into force on 1 January 2008. 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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