By Bonnie Jolie
Thanks to AsianInNY for having me as a guest press reporter to cover this event on Tuesday September 6, 2011 hosted by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office of New York, HKSAR Government, and Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Supporting Organizations are U.S. Commercial Service, Hong Kong Association of New York and Manhattan Chamber of Commerce. Media partner are Journal of Commerce.
The topic of this event is titled “Hong Kong as Regional Logistics Hub- The best Link in Your Global Supply Chain. It was located at The Harvard Club located at 35 West 44 Street between 5th and 6h Avenue. Speakers from the Hong Kong Logistics Development Council were Mr. Willy Lin, Chairman, Hong Kong Shippers’ Council and Ms Anna Lin, Chief Executive, GS1 Hong Kong. Speakers from the U.S are Mr. Howard Li, chairman and CFO, Waitex Group and Mr. Joseph Shearn Jr. Vice President, Distribution, Tiffany & Co. This was moderated by Mr. Chris J. Dombalis, Executive Vice President, Global Marketing Maher Terminals LLC. Luncheon speaker addressed by Doris Cheung, Deputy Secretary for Transport and Housing Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.
Good coverage here: http://www.hketony.gov.hk/ny/e-newsletter/11aug/EventLogistics.htm
1.) Asian Nov 25th 2011 logistic conference. www.asianlogisticsconference.com
2.) Asian Financial Forum on January 16-17, 2012. www.asianfinancialforum.com
Bonnie Jolie’s Take aways:
Hong Kong is the prefer and optimal choice to do business with. It is a convenient connection port to Asia. A common language of English is used and is also International friendly.
Imports and exports are duty free versus with Mainland China there are fees. Quote from one of the speakers, “Do business with Hong Kong, as economic grow the appetite for luxurious goods grows.” The popular Tiffany & Co. also uses Hong Kong as a portal to Asia.
Hong Kong is good connectors with Taiwan and Korea. These are the shipping cargos at Hong Kong. There are many of these!!!
Here are a few snapshots from my visit to Hong Kong during Sep 2011:
(Yummy egg tart)
Tribute to Steve Jobs. Hong Kong loves the apple!
The metrocard of Hong Kong called “Octopus”. It is used as a debit card at the local 7-eleven and many vendors. You can even pay your library fees with this card. So cool!
Only in Hong Kong local supermarket where you will find crustless bread! This is used to make scrumptious tea time sandwiches.
HSBC bank at night the red and white lights one. Hong Kong’s night is as bright as the day. No wonder Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world!
Hi Bonnie, how do I get into the Asian Finance Forum? By the way, you do look like Angelina Jolie?