The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and Macao is pleased to present the yearly event of “The Authentic Italian Table”, a culinary initiative that began with the True Italian Taste project as part of The Extraordinary Italian Taste campaign.

The campaign is promoted and financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and implemented by Assocamerestero in collaboration with the Italian Chambers of Commerce abroad.

True Italian Taste is a global initiative whose objective is to raise awareness of the benefits derived from the use of authentic Italian agri-food products, to promote the ‘Made in Italy’ while also fighting the so-called ‘Italian Sounding’ phenomenon. This refers to the phenomenon of using words, images and geographical references that are evocative of Italy on products that have no connection to Italy.

True Italian Taste intends to spread a wider knowledge of the characteristics of typicalities, origins and other nutritional aspects which are PDO and PGI certified. 

On May 18, the Italian Chamber will be hosting a gastronomy lunch experience of Italian sustainable cuisine curated by renowned Neapolitan Chef Antimo Maria Merone at Estro.

Through this exclusive event, guests will be taken on a gastronomic journey, uncovering Chef Antimo’s Neapolitan roots while showcasing his innate creativity and progressive style while also highlighting the importance of using authentic Italian products.

Learn more about the TRUE ITALIAN TASTE project at this link.

 

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines invites you to ”Italy By Design” this coming May 19th 2022 at 2:00 PM (Hong Kong Time). This exclusive event is organised in partnership with the United Architects in the Philippines, the Infrastructure Construction Focus Group (ICFG), and the Philippine Institute of Interior Design and Design Center of the Philippines.

Italy By Design immerses you in the beauty and finesse of modern architecture, interior and furniture design as well as industrial design through a series of presentations and discussions by Italian and Filipino design professionals and industry leaders. It aims to connect the two worlds and create a permanent collaborative setting.

For more information about the program, click HERE.

Vietnam has gradually opened its border. The resumption of international flights to Vietnam after nearly 2 years of suspension contributes to the acceleration of the inflow of foreign direct investment. Moreover, the success in fighting the virus, especially with the national vaccination campaign, together with several free trade agreements made Vietnam attractive for foreign investment. More and more foreign investors, especially manufacturers, are considering Vietnam as a new potential destination to shift their production to the country.

In light of this, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and Macao, in collaboration with Fidinam (Vietnam), is delighted to invite you to this webinar.

In this webinar, experts from Fidinam will cover the following:       ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Alessandro Pedrinoni, CEO Asia Pacific & Managing Director of Fidinam (Vietnam)

Former CFO of Fidinam Group Worldwide, Alessandro is a senior executive with solid experience in positioning companies for growth and profitability. Alessandro became the CEO of Fidinam Group Worldwide APAC in July 2019. His academic credentials include an Executive MBA at Instituto de Empresa (IE).

      Phuong Thao Bui, Managing Director of Fidinam (Vietnam)   

Phuong Thao is a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association. She has years of experience practicing in corporate and investment laws. She is active in many fields such as employment, merger and acquisition, corporate compliance/ governance and investment across a wide range of industries.

                     

Terms and Conditions:

• The webinar link will be sent to the registration email by 5 PM the day before the webinar.
• Reservations in advance are required. Please consider your booking confirmed unless notified otherwise.
• Cancellations must be provided in writing to: icc@icc.org.hk at least 72 hours (3 days) prior to the event. No shows will be charged.
• This event is closed to the media.
• By attending this event, you agree to be photographed, recorded, and/or filmed and give permission to use your likeness in promotional and/or marketing materials.
• The event will be cancelled if the No.8 Typhoon Signal (or above) or the Black Rain Storm Signal is hoisted.
• For further information, please email icc@icc.org.hk

The development of ESG is shaping the international business model and leading to a greener economy and the coronavirus pandemic, in particular, has intensified discussions about the adoption of ESG criteria in the counterpart risk assessment. On the other hand, the integration of ESG into business decisions for enhancing sustainability performance has become a challenge to many enterprises.

     

In light of this, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and Macao, in collaboration with CRIF​ and Synesgy​, is pleased to invite you to a Webinar: ESG, challenges and opportunities for sustainable development.

 

• Investor Due Diligence: Compliance and regulations in the ESG landscape
• The importance of an Ecosystem in collecting and providing quality data against Greenwashing
• Synesgy, sustainability network: how Synesgy supports the ESG monitoring of Supply Chain at the Global level

   

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

  Mr Luca Bertalot, Secretary General of the European Mortgage Federation – European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC)

Luca Bertalot is Secretary General of the European Mortgage Federation – European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC), representing the interests of EU mortgage lenders and the covered bond community in discussions with the European Institutions and stakeholders in general on all issues relating to the retail and funding sides of the mortgage business. Established in 1967, the EMF is the voice of the European mortgage industry, providing data and information on European mortgage markets, which were worth over €7.8 trillion at the end of 2020 (EU27 + UK). In 2004 the EMF founded the ECBC, a platform that brings together covered bond market participants including issuers, analysts, investment bankers, rating agencies and a wide range of interested stakeholders. ECBC members represent over 95% of covered bonds outstanding, which were worth over €2.9 trillion at the end of 2020. Luca joined the EMF-ECBC in 2006, becoming Head of the ECBC in 2007 and was appointed Secretary General in 2014. Prior to this, he worked as a financial analyst in Italy and Australia. Luca holds a degree in Economics and Financial Markets from the University of Rome, Tor Vergata. He also studied at the University of Mannheim, Germany, and at the Wharton School – University of Pennsylvania, in the United States.     Ms Silvia Cappelli, Executive Director at CRIF BPO and ESG Partner Enhancement at Synesgy Silvia Cappelli, is CRIF BPO Executive Director and ESG Partner Enhancement for Synesgy, a global alliance of leading companies aimed at supporting the sustainability transition with data and information about customers and suppliers through an innovative digital platform. 

Silvia joined CRIF Company in 1999 as a Manager Strategic Business Information manages some important worldwide projects. In her 23 years of growth in the CRIF group, Silvia has joined several important roles as Director of Real Estate Services and Public Affairs.

Also, Silvia joined more association of whom ABI (Italian Banking Association) working group on the Italian property valuation standards and NPLs, European mortgage Federation as an observer member of the valuation committee, FIABCI Italia as member of the Executive Council and TEGoVA as member of the European Valuation standard Board (EVSB).

Silvia holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics at the University of Bologna and a Master’s Degree in Financial Marketing from the University of Milan furthermore, Silvia holds an Executive Master in CFMT and Negotiation and Organizational Conflict Resolution at Harvard University.  

  Mr Francesco Portioli, ESG Partner Enhancement for Synesgy

Francesco Portioli, is an ESG Partner Enhancement for Synesgy, a global alliance of leading companies aimed at supporting the sustainability transition with data and information about customers and suppliers through an innovative digital platform.

       

ReThink is Hong Kong’s best attended and most ambitious business event for sustainable development. The two-day conference and expo, which will host 3,000+ attendees in October 2022, have been designed specifically for Hong Kong business leaders, sustainability practitioners, and those responsible for researching and resourcing new sustainable strategies.