HKANC Monthly SpotlightDECEMBER 2022 |
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Dear HKANC Members and Friends, December is a holiday season filled with blessings and happiness - we hope you enjoy the joyous time with your loved ones, and don't forget to check out the hand-picked programs and news we prepared for you. Celebrate the Winter in Hong Kong! This winter, Hong Kong’s skyline shines even brighter with the WinterFest! A spectacular Christmas Town has taken over the harbourfront of the West Kowloon Cultural District, featuring a giant sparkling Christmas tree and the multimedia light and sound show, ‘A Symphony of Lights’, to make your holiday all the merrier. Visit here for more info Meet and Vote at 2022 AGM The 2023 - 2025 Election of the HKANC Board of Directors will take place at the Annual General Meeting. We invite all HKANC members to participate with your votes and celebrate the Holiday Season filled with delicate Cantonese dinner with us afterward! (This is a members-only event) Please note all In-person dinner tickets are gone. Consider joining our hybrid meeting or contact us for the waitlist option. HKANC Anniversary Gala is Back! HKANC 39th Anniversary Gala will be taking place on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Ritz Carlton San Francisco.
Join us in celebrating our 39 years of serving the community, and help us to raise funds to support the programs and services in the Bay Area and nationwide. The Gala will feature a cocktail reception and seated dinner, and an incredible evening program with live performances by acclaimed artists, auctions, and raffle drawings! Renew Your HKANC Individual Membership by 12/31 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 to share or just say hello. Have a wonderful day! Warm Regards, HKANC Team |
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Thursday, December 15 | 5:30 PM - 8 PM | HybridHKANC 2022 Annual General Meeting / Board Election / Yearend Holiday Dinner |
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The 2023 - 2025 Election of the HKANC Board of Directors will take place at the Annual General Meeting. We invite all HKANC members to participate with your votes and celebrate the Holiday Season filled with delicate Cantonese dinner with us afterward! (This is a members-only event) Please note all In-person dinner tickets are gone. Consider joining our hybrid meeting from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM or contact us for the waitlist option. |
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Saturday, February 11, 2023 | Ritz Carlton San FranciscoHKANC 39th Anniversary Gala |
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HKANC 39th Anniversary Gala is back on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Ritz Carlton San Francisco with more spectacular programs!
The Gala will feature a cocktail reception, an exquisite plated dinner, and an incredible evening program with live performances by acclaimed artists, auctions and raffle drawings. Join us in celebrating our 39 years of serving the community, and help us to raise funds to support the programs and services in the Bay Area and nationwide.
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2023 Time: Starting 6PM
Venue: Ritz Carlton San Francisco
Address: 600 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
We look forward to celebrating the Year of Rabbit with you and your guests! |
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January 11 & 12 | HybridAsian Financial Forum 2023 |
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AFF is Asia’s premier platform for global leaders in government, finance and business to exchange insights, intelligence as well as to explore business and investment opportunities. More than 66,700 viewers from 80 countries and regions had participated the AFF 2022 for thought leadership and business networking, and to experience the latest fintech innovations and next-generation business ideas. As a part of the forum, its Deal Flow Matchmaking Session connects sources of funds with sources of deals from around the world via one-to-one meetings. Over the years, 7,200+ meetings have been arranged for 5,500+ companies and investors, including investment project owners, private equity firms, high-net-worth individuals and senior professionals from intermediaries and professional services providers. In addition, the Fintech Showcase, FintechHK Startup Salon and InnoVenture Salon in the AFF feature a plethora of financial innovations, cutting-edge solutions and game-changing business ideas to facilitate business collaboration and empower entrepreneurs and startups. AFF 2023 will be held in Hong Kong in person and also online for those who cannot travel to Hong Kong. If you would like to participate at the Deal Flow Matchmaking Session as an investor or project owner, please make sure you check off the Deal Flow box during your registration. HKANC Member Exclusive Offer Register Here with the free code P-BR49F (original cost: $330 USD) for your standard pass (on the right). We look forward to welcoming you at AFF 2023! For questions, please contact Teresa Hung at 213-223-1638 or email teresa.m.hung@hktdc.org |
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Ongoing | Multiple ProgramsHong Kong WinterFest 2022 |
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Get ready to take your taste buds on a scrumptious journey around town! This winter, Hong Kong’s skyline shines even brighter with the WinterFest! A spectacular Christmas Town has taken over the harbourfront of the West Kowloon Cultural District, featuring a giant sparkling Christmas tree and the multimedia light and sound show, ‘A Symphony of Lights’, to make your holiday all the merrier. That’s not all: enjoy the cheery atmosphere across the city with festive activities at top attractions; prestigious offers and privileges from top-tier shopping malls and shops; exclusive menus at classy hotels and restaurants; and themed tours and itineraries. Don’t miss the Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations to ring in 2023 with your loved ones! |
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| | Christmas Town Enjoy spectacular sights of the fabulous giant Christmas tree and colourful ornaments in the West Kowloon Cultural District! |
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| | Christmas Wonderland Numerous Christmas happenings and activities await you on the East Lawn of the West Kowloon Cultural District! |
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| | New Year Countdown Celebrations The radiant Victoria Harbour is the belle of the ball for Hong Kong’s spectacular countdown on New Year’s Eve with a special edition of the multimedia light and sound show ‘A Symphony of Lights’. |
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| | Send the Warmest Seasonal Greetings Spread the joy of the holidays to your loved ones with our festive greeting video, WhatsApp and Instagram stickers, as well as Instagram filters! |
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Immersive w/ Kongkee: Warring States Cyberpunk Explore an immersive animated futurist fantasy created by an award-winning Artist from Hong Kong: Kongkee — part comic book, part motion picture — making its dazzling North American debut. Kongkee’s Warring States Cyberpunk traces the legendary Chinese poet Qu Yuan’s soul on a journey from the ancient Chu Kingdom to an imagined 21st century Asia of cyborgs, electro rock, and surprising romantic reunions. Read More » |
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Art Basel Hong Kong Set for March 2023 Hong Kong's back on the global art stage! The largest Art Basel Hong Kong in recent years is set to be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre next year (Mar 23-25), featuring 172 galleries from 32 countries/territories, including 21 first-time exhibitors. Curated by Alexie Glass-Kantor, the fair’s Encounters sector dedicated to large-scale works returns next year too. Read More » |
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Economic and Trade Information on Hong Kong Hong Kong’s economy further contracted by 4.5% year-on-year in real terms in the third quarter of 2022, after a decrease of 1.3% in the second quarter of 2022. Considering the worse-than-expected economic performance in the first three quarters and the sharp deterioration of global economic prospects, the Government adjusts Hong Kong’s real GDP growth for 2022 to contract 3.2%. Read More » |
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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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