As we enter into a “new normal” in trade and business, there’s no time like the present to perform a check-up on your company’s health.

Business “health checks” can help corporations to highlight possible areas of vulnerability and growth. These checks also help to uncover challenges your business is likely to face now and in the future. Given today’s constantly developing legal and regulatory environment, company health checks are an efficient and effective exercise to not only test your internal levels of compliance but to ensure your business considers the issues affecting your industry in the broader commercial context.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and Macao is therefore pleased to invite you to this webinar in collaboration with RPC. 

In this webinar, experts from RPC will examine some of the typical terms in core agreements, ranging from commercial leases and supply chain agreements to employment contracts. RPC will also highlight key contractual terms to look out for and provide  various practical tips on risk mitigation.

Don’t miss out!

  ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Ms Andrea Randall, Partner at RPC

Andrea is an employment lawyer who advises on both Hong Kong and English law. She has significant and extensive experience in high profile complex litigation, including multi-jurisdictional disputes.

Andrea is one of the very few employment lawyers in Hong Kong who is bilingual (English and Cantonese) and  acts for both employers and employees in all aspects of employment law, from essential day-to-day HR support to strategic advice on hiring employees, grievance, disciplinary action, internal investigations and terminations plus employment litigation of all types and in every forum (from Labour Tribunal to Court of Final Appeal).

Andrea is regularly ranked in all major legal directories, including Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, AsiaLaw and the Doyle’s Guide.

 

Ms Davina Turnbull, Senior Associate at RPC

Davina is a dual-qualified commercial lawyer who has been based in Hong Kong since 2012, having previously practised in England. She is a trusted business advisor to her clients, (which include international fashion houses, F&B multinationals, global insurers and Fintech companies), providing pragmatic and commercial advice to help them deliver their strategic goals. 

Davina has a breadth of corporate and commercial legal experience and is always the first port of call for her clients, irrespective of their legal concerns.  She has solid experience in drafting and negotiating standardised and bespoke commercial agreements (from shareholder agreements to franchise and distribution agreements) and managing corporate transactions (from JV’s to M&A’s). She also specialises in reviewing internal control mechanisms to identify legal and regulatory risks and provides commercial solutions and compliance guidance.  

In addition to providing in-house seminars for companies on key compliance issues, Davina has also had articles published in leading journals. She is currently nominated as a rising star in the Women In Business Law Awards 2021 Asia.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and Macao is pleased to present the first edition of ITALIA GastronoMIA, an initiative part of ITALIA MIA Festival that aims to promote the true Italian culinary culture in Hong Kong and Macao.

Through the whole month of November, join the first edition of ITALIA GastronoMIA, discover the authentic flavours of true Italian delicacies and enjoy exclusive promotions from all participating restaurants and retailers. Have a taste of Italy without ever leaving Hong Kong!

How to enjoy the exclusive offers:

1. Fill in the form here
2. Download your eCard after the registration
3. Download the eBooklet here to discover the special offers
4. Show the eCard to participating restaurants or physical retailer stores and enjoy authentic Italian products and dishes!

Please note that registration is mandatory and consumers will have to show the eCard in order to benefit from all the promotions and discounts offered by restaurants and physical retailers.

Participating Restaurants Crust Italian | Cucina | Grappa’s Cellar | Grappa’s QRE | Gustaci | Il Bel Paese | La Taverna | MoBros | Nicholini’s | Pantry Centrale | Pazta | Pirata | Sole Mio | The Italian Club | Participating Retailers Bella Ciao | Borgovivo | Castello del Vino | Dish Reserve | EcceVino | Euro Healthy Foods Corporation | Gelardini & Romani | Good Food Good Mood | Il Bel Paese | Italian Foodie Corner | Metabev | Pantry Centrale | Stecco Natura | The Italian Club | Tipico Italian Grocer | Wine Paradise |  

The Honourable Mrs Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, will deliver her Policy Address to the Legislative Council in October.

Every year, the Hong Kong business community hosts a luncheon for over 1 000 executives to hear the Chief Executive elaborate on the Policy Address. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, this is not possible this year. However, we are deeply honoured that Mrs Lam has accepted our invitation to speak to the Hong Kong business community via Zoom on December 10th. Attendees will be able to hear Mrs Lam explain the priorities of her latest Policy Address, and learn more about her initiatives to support the economy and people’s livelihoods during this challenging time.

*Please note that this event is for members only

Innovation ecosystems vary enormously from one country to another. China, after making innovation a strategic priority for its economic development, continues to open up its market and to reinforce its technological innovation capabilities through increasing investment in talents and technologies.

In Italy, COVID-19 affected its social and economic system that already suffered long-term structural problems. However, the country can count on being the world’s 7th largest manufacturing economy, with a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem mainly made by dynamic SMEs. The post-pandemic era is also offering Italy an opportunity to structurally reorient public and private investments to further drive innovation and economic growth.

During this event, we will explore some of the challenges and opportunities that China and Italy are facing in fostering research, startup creation and growth, as well as innovation.

  AGENDA:

• 17:00 – 17:05 Welcome and Event Introduction – Enrico Iaria, Vice Coordinator Innovation & Technology WG at the Italian Chamber of Commerce in China
• 17:05 – 17:15 Institutional remarks  –     Roberto Pagani, Science and Technology Counsellor at the Italian General Consulate of Shanghai
• 17:15 – 17:35 Startup and innovation ecosystem in China – Chaty Zheng, Head of International Cooperation Division at Shanghai Technology Innovation Center (STIC)
• 17:35 – 17:50 Startup and innovation ecosystem in Italy and Europe – Enrico Iaria, Vice Coordinator Innovation & Technology WG at the Italian Chamber of Commerce in China
• 17:50 – 18:10 Research and Technology Transfer – Antonino Marcianò, President of the Association of the Italian Academics in China, and Professor of Physics at Fudan University
• 18:10 – 18:25 Q&As
• 18:25 – 18:30 Closing remarks

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

• Roberto Pagani, Science and Technology Counsellor at the Italian General Consulate of Shanghai
• Chaty Zheng, Head of International Cooperation Division at Shanghai Technology Innovation Center (STIC)
• Enrico Iaria, Vice Coordinator Innovation & Technology WG at the Italian Chamber of Commerce in China
• Antonino Marcianò, President of the Association of the Italian Academics in China, and Professor of Physics at Fudan University

COVID-19 has significantly affected and shuttered the global economy in the past two years. Both China and Hong Kong have high hopes in recovering the economy by implementing different initiatives, including promoting domestic travel in China and the consumption voucher scheme in Hong Kong. As the growth rates of both industrial export and import in China are higher than the pre-pandemic level, and the economic growth in Hong Kong grew rapidly in the past quarter, the market is optimistic about the economic outlook in 2022.

In view of this, the Italian Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with The Economist, is honoured to invite you to this Afterwork Talk, an insightful occasion to learn the macro trends outlook for China and Hong Kong with the latest data and research conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and the Economist Corporate Network (ECN).

Don’t miss out on this informative after-work talk and participate in the networking session afterwards to discuss your views with others!

*Please note the event has limited seats only and requires attendance approval, thank you for your kind understanding.   ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Ms Anne Chiou, Director of The Economist Corporate Network in Hong Kong

Anne Chiou brings extensive regulatory, business and policy as well as non-profit expertise. Prior to joining the Economist Group, she was Head of Programs for Business and Policy at the Asia Society Hong Kong Center.  She also worked extensively with senior banking executives as a regulator at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong. Anne also formerly worked with multiple fintech start-ups, advising them of regulatory trends in Asia. She obtained a BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Pomona College and a Master in Public Policy at Harvard University.

Foreign companies have encountered both challenges and opportunities when it comes to setting up their own entity or expanding through acquisitions in China, but the situation has changed further as we combat COVID-19, and enter the post-COVID-19 era. In light of this, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and Macao, in collaboration with Orcom C&A is pleased to invite you to this webinar, to explore the changes and upcoming trends for the expansion strategies in China in the post-COVID era.  The webinar will be highlighting the changes in regulatory, tax and HR practices for foreign companies in China, covering different investment vehicles in China and how the Foreign Investment Law affects the regulatory and implementation framework; and explore the pros and cons of direct investment and acquisition with business case studies examples. Don’t miss out! Attend this event to apprehend valuable insights into entering the Chinese market amid COVID.   ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Mr Marco D’Amore, CEO of Orcom C&A

Marco D’Amore joined Orcom C&A as CFO in 2012 and became the CEO in 2014. He leads Orcom C&A in Asia and overviews the administration of 4 offices and 60 employees in the region, expertise in strategic advice in China implementation.

Marco is a US Certified Public Accountant (CPA), expertise in audit and advisory services in the Food & Consumer Goods, Hospitality, Healthcare and Sports Industries. With his background of working at KPMG as a Senior Manager in the Switzerland corporate department for 11 years, Marco has broad experience in specific business issues related to different accounting and reporting frameworks (US GAAP, IFRS, Swiss GAAPRPC). He obtained his Executive Master in Business Administration at IMD Business school in Switzerland with honours in 2018.

 

Mr Nicolas Coster, Managing Partner of Coster Associates

Nicolas Coster founded Coster Associates Law Firm in 2016. He is a corporate lawyer and an arbitrator with extensive experience in both China and France, where he is a member of the Paris Bar Association. Nicolas aims to enable businesses to implement successfully and thrive in China with Coster Associates. The firm practises law in both Paris and Shanghai, advising and representing clients in litigation in various areas: General Corporate Law, Government and NGO Legal Affairs, Risk Compliance Affairs, Trade Secret Protection, Information System Security, Labor Law, IP Protection and more.

The Italian Women’s Association (IWA), a charity regularly registered in Hong Kong since 1996, has been organising a charity fair at the Sandy Bay Hospital for the past 30 years.

This year the event changes location, but not the purpose!

Come join us and discover our broad variety of clothing for men, women, kids and babies, sunglasses, accessories, leather shoes, home appliances, makeup, stationery and much more! all kindly sponsored by famous Italian companies, and all at very affordable prices!

IWA’s annual market brings together both Hong Kong’s local and international communities for a special day of fun and, most importantly, support to those in need.

All the proceeds will be entirely donated to various Hong Kong registered charities.

To learn more about the event, please read the press release.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and Macao is pleased to present “Cooking Class: The Art of Pizza Making“, a special event within the ITALIA MIA Festival that will be taking place during the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World in November 2021. Guests will learn and discover more about the many varieties of Italian pizza, their ingredients, preparation, and different cooking process. Italian pizza chef Angelo d’Ambrosio will showcase how to prepare one specific type: the best one to re-create at home. During the event, 12 guests will have an exclusive opportunity to make an Italian Pizza under the guidance of chef Angelo, while using authentic Italian ingredients and having fun – just like Italians do! The event will also be live-streamed in order to reach a broader audience and share the art of pizza making in Hong Kong. Learn more about the Italia Mia Festival here​. *The event has limited seats only and is subject to registration approval, thank you for your kind understanding

*Please note that all the upcoming Chamber events will be subject to the latest Hong Kong Government safety and social distancing measures. We will keep our guests updated about the final arrangements following the indicated guidelines. Thank you for your kind understanding.

Italian design has traveled throughout the twentieth century, leaving an indelible mark on how the shape of everyday objects is perceived in contemporary industrial society.

This “Italian way” has succeeded, through a complex and hesitant process of industrial innovation and new technologies, to develop a culture of independent and multi-faceted design, combining the rich tradition of craftsmanship in the country with an aspiration often fiercely opposed to modernity.

Boffi | de Padova, in collaboration with the Italian Chamber of Commerce, presents a panel discussion with leading Italian architects and designers of Hong Kong, engaging them in a roundtable talk about the new trends in Italian design, as well as the design industry in Hong Kong.

The panel discussion will be followed by drinks and light refreshments.

  *Please note that only registered guests will be admitted to the event, all guests are asked to wear a mask inside the store during the event. *Please note that all the upcoming Chamber events will be subject to the latest Hong Kong Government safety and social distancing measures. We will keep our guests updated about the final arrangements following the indicated guidelines. Thank you for your kind understanding.