HKANC Monthly SpotlightMARCH 2023 |
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HKANC is pleased to share with you our hand-picked programs, news, and resources in our monthly spotlight. Hello Hong Kong! Launched on February 2, 2023, "Hello Hong Kong", a large-scale global promotional campaign, officially announced this marvelous city's readiness to welcome worldwide visitors. On top of the 500,000 air tickets giveaway with "World of Winners", the city is offering city-wide “Hong Kong Goodies” consumption vouchers to entice travelers as a welcome gesture to visit Hong Kong’s diverse appeals. Hong Kong welcomes you! Visit Hong Kong from overseas places or Taiwan with no quarantine, no isolation, and no vaccination requirements. Normal travel between Hong Kong and the Mainland has resumed with all pre-departure testing requirements lifted. Click here for more details or read our essential travel tips for a safe and healthy trip. HKANC Welcomes New Members It is with great pleasure to introduce our newest members who have recently joined the Association! Please join us in welcoming our new members to the HKANC community. We are honored to have them as part of our association and look forward to their participation in our upcoming events and activities. Stay tuned for new member highlights! HKANC welcomes the following new Corporate Members: Lead International CPAs / Yvonne Fu, Managing Partner Lead International CPAs is a San Francisco Bay Area based Certified Public Accounting and consulting firm. We specialize in advising U.S. companies doing businesses in foreign countries and foreign companies and investors operating and investing in the United States. Our practice focuses on serving company with cross-border transactions in hi-tech, e-commerce, life science, cross-border funds and real estate industries. For more information, please reach out to Yvonne Fu at yvonne.fu@leadcpasgroup.com.
Sequoia Real Estate / Sonny Chan, Realtor SEQUOIA Real Estate started as a three person company in a shell of an office space. We laid floors, framed ceilings, installed lighting, and constructed walls. With just a couple of desks and chairs, we came together with ideas that would lay the foundation for our company, ideas that would set a new standard in the real estate industry.
HKANC welcomes the following new Individual Members: Keith Chan, Moomoo Financial Inc. Nicolas Chung, Bridge Bank SQ Mah, Google Karry Wong, Meta Reality Labs Shu Yang, Moomoo
Join or Renew HKANC Membership HKANC members are the lifeblood of our association. Please support our mission and consider joining or renewing your membership today. Expiring Individual members will receive renewal reminders from us shortly. Have any feedback or suggestions? Send us an email or just say hello. Have a wonderful day! |
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Check out other HKANC updates! |
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CNY Luncheon featuring Dr. Rosanna Wong During the 1/26 luncheon, Dr. Wong gave everyone an update on Hong Kong’s ambitious growth plans and commented on the challenges ahead, both geopolitical and cultural as Hong Kong continues to adapt to the new cultural and political environment. For part of her presentation, she discussed how local and commercial laws continue, the political scene is one of adapting to being more connected with the government in Beijing... Read More » |
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The HKANC 39th Anniversary Gala Recap The HKANC 39th Anniversary Gala successfully concluded on February 11. It was a great pleasure to have over 280 local dignitaries, community leaders, and business professionals celebrate the milestone with us. The evening was filled with live entertainment, including performances by a talented band formed by the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN) and friends. Guests were also treated to an exquisite culinary experience, with a variety of Asian-inspired dishes and a selection of exquisite wines and cocktails... Read More » |
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CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGEBy Brian Rowbotham |
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Our first Gala since 2020 was a great success with over 280 people attending the event at the Ritz Carlton, San Francisco. We want to express a special thank you to our Gala planning committee organizers that spent many hours organizing the event, including: Angela Cheung, Pillar Capital Group Cynthia Chow, KSSF Enterprises Ltd Yvonne Go, Bank of the Orient Kory Lam, HSBC Bank Alicia Loo, UBS International Yani Lee, Program Director of HKANC
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HKANC Board of Directors attended the 39th Anniversary Gala and celebrated the eventful night with the guests. |
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In addition, a heartfelt thanks to all of our sponsors, donors, supporters, and volunteers, and keynote speaker, Fiona Ma, the California State Treasurer, and Anders Fung, Councilmember of the City of Millbrae for presenting the Letter of Recognition to the Association. |
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Left to right: Kory Lam (HKANC 2021-22 Chair), Fiona Ma (the CA Treasurer) and Brian Rowbotham (HKANC Chair) |
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Left to right: Oliver Ko (HKANC Treasurer), Anne Mak (HKANC Secretary), Anders Fung (Councilmember of the City of Millbrae) and Margaret Wong (HKANC Vice Chair) |
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We are actively organizing a number of events for the coming months including professional presentations, and other venues where we can continue our journey exploring food and wines in Napa, Sacramento, and the Bay Area. Stay tuned Look for upcoming highlights of programs of interest. We’re excited about this “breakout” year as we continue to serve and support opportunities in business, and scholarships to students in Northern California and the Hong Kong community since 1984. We want to thank all our corporate sponsors listed below for their continued support this past year and look forward to providing our members with new cultural and business events that help build lasting friendships and business opportunities, locally and internationally. Warm Wishes, |
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Brian Rowbotham 2023 Chairman HKANC |
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The 2023-24 Budget in Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan began delivering his 2023 budget in the Legislative Council on February 23, 2023, the first under Chief Executive John Lee's administration.
The speech will give an insight into the state of the government's finances and the administration's economic priorities for the year ahead. Chan is also expected to deliver relief measures, as Hongkongers eye whether they will receive a new round of consumption vouchers.
The theme of this year's budget is "Leaping Forward Steadily, Together We Bolster Prosperity under Our New Vision". Read More » |
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Economic and Trade Information on Hong Kong In the fourth quarter of 2022, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) decreased by 4.2% in real terms from a year earlier. For 2022 as a whole, GDP decreased by 3.5% in real terms from 2021. The Government forecasts economic growth of 3.5% to 5.5% in real terms for 2023. Read More » |
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Now until March 22, 2023 | APA Family Support ServicesChinatown Through Children’s Lens Art Contest 2023 |
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HKANC is pleased to be one of the co-presenters of the Children’s Art Contest organized by APAFSS. This annual signature event is to promote family values, creativity, and AAPI Heritage, the focus of this year will be San Francisco Chinatown. Award winners’ artwork will become part of the San Francisco Portsmouth Square Garage photo exhibition for 2 months. |
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Starting April 1 | Coming SoonHKANC Scholarship Program 2023/2024 |
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The HKANC Scholarship Program 2023/2024 will be accepting applications starting from April 1st.
The HKANC Scholarship Program is a wonderful opportunity for deserving students who are seeking to pursue higher education and achieve their academic goals. With a focus on supporting students of Hong Kong descent, this scholarship program offers financial aid to those who demonstrate outstanding academic achievements, leadership potential, and community involvement.
See details and eligibility requirements on www.hkanc.com/scholarship-foundation. |
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Monday, July 24, 2023 | Boulder Ridge Golf ClubHKANC Scholarship Foundation Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament 2023 |
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We invite you to join us at the Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament and Dinner Celebration to raise funds for the Hong Kong talented students in Northern California. Stay tuned for more information! |
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December 5-6, 2023 | HKCECThe 24th Hong Kong Forum |
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The Hong Kong Association of Northern California (HKANC), founded in 1984, is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization for business professionals in Northern California. HKANC is devoted to fostering closer economic, cultural and academic ties between Hong Kong and Northern California and to facilitate business opportunities for individuals and corporations interested in Greater China and its neighboring region. For more information about our Membership Programs, please reply to this email. |
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SPECIAL THANKS to 2023 CORPORATE SPONSORS |
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