New AmCham Chairman: Renewed engagement is needed for Hong Kong to re-emerge on the world stage
AmCham’s new Chairman Geoffrey Siebengartner delivered his inaugural remarks on Tuesday highlighting the Chamber’s priorities for 2023 and the importance of engagement as a critical step in reviving Hong Kong’s post-pandemic economy and maintaining a healthy US-China relationship Continue reading New AmCham Chairman: Renewed engagement is needed for Hong Kong to re-emerge on the world stage
AmCham Launches Onward Hong Kong Series to Look at the Next 25 Years of the HKSAR
In September, the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (AmCham) launches its new signature series Onward Hong Kong. As the city celebrates the 25th anniversary of the HKSAR’s establishment, it becomes even more crucial that we look ahead to what the next 25 years will hold. Continue reading AmCham Launches Onward Hong Kong Series to Look at the Next 25 Years of the HKSAR
AmCham Celebrates the Opening of its Community Hub and HKSAR 25th Anniversary of Establishment
AmCham officially opens its brand new Community Hub. With over 50 years of history in Hong Kong, AmCham remains committed to Hong Kong, an international business city that will have a growing role to play in generating business across mainland China and the Asia Pacific region. Continue reading AmCham Celebrates the Opening of its Community Hub and HKSAR 25th Anniversary of Establishment
Following Her Vision: Professor Ying Chau on Motivating Students Through Social Impact
After earning her PhD in chemical engineering from MIT in 2005, Ying Chau had looked for job opportunities in global health and even applied to help build a charter school in the US. But recruiters couldn’t see the connection between those fields and her academic training…. Continue reading Following Her Vision: Professor Ying Chau on Motivating Students Through Social Impact
Rising From the Ashes – How Rob Farrall, Winner of the Ira Dan Kaye Community Service Award, Helped the Centre for Refugees Rebuild
COVID-19 had forced Christian Action Centre —the only place in Hong Kong offering direct, drop-in assistance to refugees and asylum seekers—to curtail many of its services. Continue reading Rising From the Ashes – How Rob Farrall, Winner of the Ira Dan Kaye Community Service Award, Helped the Centre for Refugees Rebuild
The Unlikely Entrepreneur: Sharlene Jacquier of Joint Dynamics on the Dinner Party That Changed Her Life
Sharlene Jacquier isn’t a physiotherapist, trainer, or allied health provider. She’s not even the sporty one in her family. Yet she is the director and co-founder of leading Hong Kong health and wellness clinic Joint Dynamics, and AmCham Women of Influence (WOI) committee’s pick for 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year. Continue reading The Unlikely Entrepreneur: Sharlene Jacquier of Joint Dynamics on the Dinner Party That Changed Her Life
Something Good Brewing: How Breer CEO Anushka Purohit is Making a Difference
Some people work for decades toward a place in the C-Suite. At the age of 21, Anushka Purohit is a C-Suite leader two times over—and she hasn’t even graduated from university yet. Continue reading Something Good Brewing: How Breer CEO Anushka Purohit is Making a Difference
AmCham HK Releases 2022 Business Sentiment Survey Report
The survey captures both sectoral and wide ranging views on the outlook for business in Hong Kong. It also focuses on what our membership believes Hong Kong needs to do in order to maintain its competitive edge after two years of battling the COVID-19 pandemic and other developments. Continue reading AmCham HK Releases 2022 Business Sentiment Survey Report
Mastering Perfection: An Interview with Hong Kong Ballet’s Heidi Lee
By Stephanie Chan “Confidence is built upon the perfection of every detail,” says Heidi Lee, executive director of Hong Kong Ballet, who was named 2021’s Master … Continue reading Mastering Perfection: An Interview with Hong Kong Ballet’s Heidi Lee
Giving Gender Equality a Brand Makeover: An Interview with Adrian Warr, 2021 Champion for the Advancement of Women
What is the best way to get men on board with gender equality?
“Not talking about gender equality, remarkably,” says Adrian Warr, the co-founder of Male Allies Hong Kong and AmCham’s 2021 Champion for the Advancement of Women. Continue reading Giving Gender Equality a Brand Makeover: An Interview with Adrian Warr, 2021 Champion for the Advancement of Women
Shaping the Future of Work: Q&A with Logitech’s Head of Creativity and Productivity
Delphine Donné-Crock, general manager of Logitech’s Creativity and Productivity group, spoke to AmCham about their one-size-doesn’t-fit-all approach to productivity tech. Continue reading Shaping the Future of Work: Q&A with Logitech’s Head of Creativity and Productivity
Hong Kong Listings Offer Ring-Fenced Route to China
During 2020, nine China-headquartered companies listed in the US used a secondary listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange (HKEX) to raise funds for regional growth. However, other multinational corporations with head offices in the West seem to be overlooking the potential gains on offer from generating capital via this route. Continue reading Hong Kong Listings Offer Ring-Fenced Route to China
Exceptional Female Leaders and their Allies Celebrated at AmCham’s 18th annual Women of Influence Conference & Awards
Organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (“AmCham”), and the WOI committee, the 18th Annual Women of Influence (WOI) Conference & Awards was held on November 18 at Sky 100 Continue reading Exceptional Female Leaders and their Allies Celebrated at AmCham’s 18th annual Women of Influence Conference & Awards
AmCham Elects New Leadership for 2022
At today’s Extraordinary General Meeting, AmCham warmly welcomes its newly-elected Chairman, Vice Chairman and Board of Governors as the Chamber opens a new chapter in Hong Kong Continue reading AmCham Elects New Leadership for 2022
Steering a Path to Financial Success for Women
As women earn, inherit, and control more money and assets than ever before, they are emerging as the new face of wealth, on track to control approximately US$30 trillion of assets by 2030 in the US alone. Continue reading Steering a Path to Financial Success for Women
AmCham President’s Takeaways from Recent Visit to Washington, DC
When it comes to US-Hong Kong relations, the last few years have been both intense and challenging from a chamber perspective. Continue reading AmCham President’s Takeaways from Recent Visit to Washington, DC
AmCham and Facebook to launch new “Future Series” to drive digitalization of Hong Kong in the post-COVID new era
While COVID-19 is still with us, companies are adapting new strategies of doing business under the new normal; AmCham and Facebook will co-launch a series of thought leadership workshops and events in providing food for thoughts for all to plan for the future. Continue reading AmCham and Facebook to launch new “Future Series” to drive digitalization of Hong Kong in the post-COVID new era
Making the Pie Bigger: How Technology is Changing the Work of Design
We live in a world where innovative technologies are giving designers new ways to collaborate and produce engineered products that meet stringent regulatory, legal and safety measures. Continue reading Making the Pie Bigger: How Technology is Changing the Work of Design
How can companies leverage data for supply chain sustainability?
Sustainability is not just a buzzword! Brands have come under increasing pressure – from consumers, regulators and investors – to prove the origin of their products and attest to the credentials of their supply chain partners. Continue reading How can companies leverage data for supply chain sustainability?
Women in Diplomacy
On Aug 31, AmCham hosted a group of senior female diplomats from Canada, UK and US who shared their perspectives on women empowerment in the diplomatic community. Continue reading Women in Diplomacy
Workplace Transformer: Inside the Plans for AmCham’s new Community Hub
Hong Kong-based architect Gary Chang, founder and managing director of the EDGE Design Institute, will bring his distinctive approach to small spaces to AmCham’s new 1800-square-foot home in Central. Continue reading Workplace Transformer: Inside the Plans for AmCham’s new Community Hub
EDGE x Architecture Commons Awarded as AmCham Community Hub’s Designer
Hong Kong – August 24, 2021 – The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (“AmCham”) is pleased to award renowned Hong Kong architect firms EDGE and Architecture Commons to design its new office and Community Hub. The new design will uniquely embody the Chamber’s brand … Continue reading EDGE x Architecture Commons Awarded as AmCham Community Hub’s Designer
Remembering Frank Martin
Frank Martin was the ‘heart and soul’ of the American Chamber of Commerce and the American community in Hong Kong. He was wise, kind, patient and perceptive – an unusual and invaluable combination. Continue reading Remembering Frank Martin
AmCham Statement on Business Environment in Hong Kong
AmCham is well aware of an increasingly complicated geopolitical environment and its risks; particularly those which have evolved in recent years. The environment is more complex and challenging. We are here to support our members to navigate those challenges and risks while also capturing the opportunities of doing business in this region. Continue reading AmCham Statement on Business Environment in Hong Kong
AmCham Hong Kong forms partnership with The Executive Centre
AmCham has taken office space at TEC’s Two Chinachem Central CentrePartnership offers benefits to AmCham members through events and access to TEC products July 14, 2021 – Hong Kong – The Executive Centre (“TEC”), the leading premium flexible workspace provider … Continue reading AmCham Hong Kong forms partnership with The Executive Centre
Small Business, Big Impact: How Hong Kong’s Small Business Ecosystem Feeds Innovation
Hong Kong’s economy, like its skyline, may appear to be dominated by big names and multinational corporations. But its small businesses are vital, not just to the health of the local economy, but to Hong Kong’s continued status as a world-class business city. Continue reading Small Business, Big Impact: How Hong Kong’s Small Business Ecosystem Feeds Innovation
A Conversation with Steven Chan
Early this year, with the support of PayPal, AmCham launched the virtual Center of Excellence for Small Business (now renamed to AmCham Launchpad: the SMEs & … Continue reading A Conversation with Steven Chan
Ending the Stigma: Men Speak Out About Mental Health
By Stephanie Chan “I’d been to a Lunch and Learn and I’d heard all about the symptoms of depression and anxiety, and I just shrugged my … Continue reading Ending the Stigma: Men Speak Out About Mental Health
Winning in the Workplace: Succession Planning – Why Do We Need a New Mindset?
By Lelia Lim, Managing Partner, Asia Pacific, Lim-Loges & Masters We operate in a world where digital transformation is changing the competitive landscape at warped speed. To survive and thrive in this ever-evolving business environment, companies need to build and … Continue reading Winning in the Workplace: Succession Planning – Why Do We Need a New Mindset?
The Future of Education
By Mark S. Steed, Principal and CEO of Kellett School The Future of K12 Education As we are all too aware, predicting the future is fraught … Continue reading The Future of Education
A Temperature Testing Survey on the Government Quarantine of Children in Hong Kong
The international business community has undergone an unsettling weekend with children from several schools under threat of being sent to mandatory government quarantine facilities after mandatory testing due to COVID outbreaks. Continue reading A Temperature Testing Survey on the Government Quarantine of Children in Hong Kong
AmCham Chairman: Hong Kong at an inflection point with choices about how its future looks
AmCham’s new Chairman Jessica Bartlett delivered her inaugural remarks today highlighting the Chamber’s priorities for 2021 and underscoring American and multinational businesses’ presence in shaping the future of Hong Kong and the Asia region. Continue reading AmCham Chairman: Hong Kong at an inflection point with choices about how its future looks
AmCham 2021 Business Outlook Survey Released
The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong released its 2021 Business Outlook Survey today. The aim of this AmCham “temperature checking” survey is to garner a holistic view across many business sectors, and to focus on what Hong Kong needs to do to maintain its edge and renew confidence. Continue reading AmCham 2021 Business Outlook Survey Released
Notice of New Chairman & Vice Chairman
The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (AmCham) welcomes Jessica Bartlett as new Chairwoman and Joseph Armas as new Vice Chairman of its Board of Governors. Continue reading Notice of New Chairman & Vice Chairman
Navigating the New Normal: Key Takeaways for Hong Kong SMEs Post-COVID-19
For Hong Kong, the recovery path will be shaped by SMEs – the backbone of the city’s economy, representing 98 percent of Hong Kong businesses and 45 percent of the workforce. The compact, flexible structure of SMEs gives them the edge…. Continue reading Navigating the New Normal: Key Takeaways for Hong Kong SMEs Post-COVID-19
AmCham Positions Itself For The Digital Economy
We are also committed to staying in Hong Kong as we look to the future. Our plan now is to increase our digital capabilities while maintaining a physical presence with a boardroom and hub for physical activities in our office at the Bank of America Tower. Continue reading AmCham Positions Itself For The Digital Economy
Innovation & Technology Committee: Facilitating Connections Between Like Minded People
On a rainy August afternoon, I sat down with AmCham’s Innovation & Technology committee to talk about start-ups, and how they stay sane during COVID-19. Continue reading Innovation & Technology Committee: Facilitating Connections Between Like Minded People
OFAC’s Sanction on Hong Kong & National Security Law
Following the introduction of a Hong Kong National Security law by Beijing authorities, the US government has reacted strongly by passing the Hong Kong Autonomy Act and issuing Executive Order 13936. To gauge how these developments have impacted business, AmCham … Continue reading OFAC’s Sanction on Hong Kong & National Security Law
Response of AmCham HK to President Trump’s Revocation of Hong Kong’s Special Trading Status
July 17, 2020 – HONG KONG – The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (“AmCham”) has supported open and constructive dialogue between the United States and the HKSAR for more than fifty years. The Chamber remains committed to the mission … Continue reading Response of AmCham HK to President Trump’s Revocation of Hong Kong’s Special Trading Status
AmCham Temperature Survey Findings: National Security Law
The recent introduction of a Hong Kong National Security law by Beijing authorities has placed a fresh international focus on Hong Kong’s unique “One Country, Two … Continue reading AmCham Temperature Survey Findings: National Security Law
AmCham Statement on National Security Law
Chamber’s press statement on the National Security Law Continue reading AmCham Statement on National Security Law
AmCham Survey Results on National Security Law & Hong Kong’s “Special Status”
Hong Kong has been hit by a double-whammy in the past week, with China announcing a proposed national security law, while President Trump said he would begin the process of revoking the US-HK special economic status. Continue reading AmCham Survey Results on National Security Law & Hong Kong’s “Special Status”
US business wants Hong Kong to succeed, but companies need clear details about national security law to allay fears
An op-ed by AmCham President Tara Joseph Continue reading US business wants Hong Kong to succeed, but companies need clear details about national security law to allay fears
Is COVID-19 a Game Changer for Diversity in Asia’s Financial Sector?
An op-ed by ASIFMA CEO Mark Austen Continue reading Is COVID-19 a Game Changer for Diversity in Asia’s Financial Sector?
AmCham calls for clarification of Beijing’s National Security Law for Hong Kong as risk rises over the city’s future business prospects
Chamber’s press statement on the National Security Law Continue reading AmCham calls for clarification of Beijing’s National Security Law for Hong Kong as risk rises over the city’s future business prospects
Maternity Return Policies Are Vital for Retaining a Diverse Workforce
The arrival of new baby is an exciting time for any parent. For many new mothers, as the primary caregiver, balancing the joys of motherhood with the transition back to work can however be a challenging experience. Many mums want to do it all. Continue reading Maternity Return Policies Are Vital for Retaining a Diverse Workforce
Virus Protection
When SARS hit Hong Kong in February 2003, many organizations urgently started to look for ways to, temporally, allow their staff to work safely using their computers from home. At that point in time we were still over 4 years away from the launch of the Apple iPhone… Continue reading Virus Protection
Q&A with Innovation & Technology Committee Chair Jen Flowers
Find out what the committee is all about! Continue reading Q&A with Innovation & Technology Committee Chair Jen Flowers
Anxiety in the Workplace
It would be difficult to find a news forum today that is not dominated by headlines about the latest news on the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). But while Europe and North America are struggling to come to grips with quarantine measures and government emergency measures, Hongkongers are rapidly – and sadly – becoming old hands at dealing with emergencies. Continue reading Anxiety in the Workplace
Indispensable Hong Kong
Despite Hong Kong’s well-documented troubles, at this juncture, the SAR remains indispensable to Beijing as a controlled funnel for financial flows both in and out of the Mainland. Continue reading Indispensable Hong Kong
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