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Navigating the New Normal: Key Takeaways for Hong Kong SMEs Post-COVID-19

December 18, 2020February 19, 2021 AmChamHK

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

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Innovation & Technology Committee: Facilitating Connections Between Like Minded People

October 8, 2020 AmChamHK

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

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US business wants Hong Kong to succeed, but companies need clear details about national security law to allay fears

May 28, 2020July 29, 2020 AmChamHK

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

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Is COVID-19 a Game Changer for Diversity in Asia’s Financial Sector?

May 12, 2020May 13, 2020 AmChamHK

An op-ed by ASIFMA CEO Mark Austen Continue reading Is COVID-19 a Game Changer for Diversity in Asia’s Financial Sector?

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Maternity Return Policies Are Vital for Retaining a Diverse Workforce

April 24, 2020May 21, 2020 AmChamHK

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

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Virus Protection

April 21, 2020July 29, 2020 AmChamHK

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

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Anxiety in the Workplace

April 16, 2020May 14, 2020 AmChamHK

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

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Indispensable Hong Kong

April 15, 2020July 29, 2020 AmChamHK

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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Hong Kong’s Talent Challenge: Can the City Bounce Back from Crisis?

April 2, 2020July 29, 2020 AmChamHK

Months of violent anti-government protests, and now coronavirus, have significantly dented Hong Kong’s reputation as a safe and easy place to live and do business. Continue reading Hong Kong’s Talent Challenge: Can the City Bounce Back from Crisis?

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The coronavirus and protests have disrupted lives in Hong Kong. Where’s the long-term vision for this battered city?

March 7, 2020July 29, 2020 AmChamHK

An op-ed by AmCham President Tara Joseph Continue reading The coronavirus and protests have disrupted lives in Hong Kong. Where’s the long-term vision for this battered city?

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Macau: Playing in the big league

January 13, 2020May 13, 2020 AmChamHK

When it comes to the business of sports, our neighboring SAR punches way above its weight, writes Mathew Scott. Continue reading Macau: Playing in the big league

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Broadridge: low-risk bridge between fintech disruptors and incumbents

January 9, 2020May 13, 2020 AmChamHK

How to adopt new technologies without betting the bank on the wrong startup? Broadridge’s global head of strategy Michael Tae says the New York-based fintech behemoth has the solution. Continue reading Broadridge: low-risk bridge between fintech disruptors and incumbents

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Thinking outside the box: Reviving Hong Kong’s port

August 30, 2019July 29, 2020 AmChamHK

Global consolidation of shipping lines and their alliances, vast, complex supply chains, and the need to find ever-greater efficiencies have fueled the rise of such megavessels. Continue reading Thinking outside the box: Reviving Hong Kong’s port

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