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| - Two-Day Event Attracts Nearly 380 International Business Leaders |
Hong Kong, Dec 1, 2010 - (ACN Newswire) - Nearly 380 business leaders from 24 countries are taking part in the 11th Hong Kong Forum, which opened this morning at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and continues through 2 December.
The two-day Forum is the annual flagship event of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide. Launched in 2000, the Federation is a network of 33 Hong Kong business associations counting more than 10,000 members in 34 countries and regions.
The Forum provides up-to-date business and market information on Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland and the rest of Asia and region. It also offers Federation members business opportunities and contacts through its wide-ranging programme of panel discussions, thematic workshops, networking sessions and optional visits.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, HKTDC Executive Director Fred Lam said that Hong Kong is "the world's gateway" to China, "the country that has generated the longest, highest rates of economic growth in history." He added that the Chinese mainland's 12th Five-Year Programme "underlines the Central Government's commitment to reinforcing and enhancing Hong Kong's role as an international financial, trade and shipping centre."
Star Leaders
Forum highlights today included this morning's Star Leaders Panel Discussion. Shun Tak Holdings Ltd Managing Director Pansy Ho and First Eastern Investment Group Chairman Victor Chu revealed how Hong Kong has helped them expand their business on the mainland.
Highlighting today's Outstanding Business Panel Discussion session were Alex Chu, Deputy Chairman & Executive Director, Dah Chong Hong Holdings Ltd; John Chu, Founder, Centro Digital Pictures Ltd; and Royce Yuen, Executive Director, Fantastic Natural Cosmetics Ltd.
Dr Victor Fung, Honorary Chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce, was the keynote speaker at today's Forum luncheon.
Website: www.hkfederation.org.hk/forum/forum2010
About HKTDC
A statutory body established in 1966, the HKTDC is the international marketing arm for Hong Kong-based traders, manufacturers and service providers, with more than 40 global offices, including 11 on the Chinese mainland. The HKTDC organizes trade fairs and missions to connect companies with Hong Kong and mainland opportunities and provide information via trade publications, research reports and online., Visit: www.hktdc.com . Follow us on Google+, Twitter @tathk usa, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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Dec 1, 2010
Source: HKTDC
Topic: Trade Show or Conference
Sectors: Trade Shows General
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