Tuesday, July 14th, 2020
Newsletter Contents:

  • Adios John Leung
  • July 28th, 2020 Webinar - POSTPONED!!
  • Bilateral Fiscal Reports
  • HK's FTA with Indonesia: Opportunities for Canadian Businesses?
  • Opinions and Tidbits
From the Editor:
As we enjoy the warmth and beauty of our Canadian Summer indoors, many happenings are going on:

  • We bid farewell to John Leung, a long-time supporter and until recently, Board Member of the HKCBA (Toronto). We will miss his steadfast support and counsel. We know that he will continue to be committed to Hong Kong and Canada. All the best from the Board and our Members.
  • Preparing for the Toronto Section’s Webinar Series can be complicated. With that, I am announcing that the HK-Canada Tourism webinar, scheduled for July 28th, 2020, has been postponed till after August 2020.
  • At the same time, we hear from the Canadian and Hong Kong governments about their short-term financial visions. The news may be sombre, but we have more people alive and ready for the expected economic rebounds.
  • The FTA between Indonesia and Hong Kong is now active. This is a remarkable opportunity for both Hong Kong and Canada. Canada can now access the 250 million-plus people of Indonesia from the comfort of Asia’s financial capital, Hong Kong.

Read on, there are Opinions on Hong Kong as it relates to China and the world, as well as tidbits about what’s happening in Hong Kong.

Zoheir Hasanbhai
John Leung - Adios and Our Best to You

The HKCBA (Toronto) Board of Directors will miss the enthusiasm and commitment of John Leung as he steps back from the Director's responsibilities of the Association to spend more time with his family and friends.

John, before joining the Board a few years ago, was a consistent supporter of the HKCBA Chinese New Year Ball for more than a decade. He was an advisor in the Ball Organizing Committee for many years and a well-respected Board Member of the HKCBA.

Before joining the Board, John was the President of the Toronto Chinese Business Association for several terms. He is an exemplary community leader, recognized by the business community across the cultural spectrum.

As President and Founder of Prime Advertising, he excelled in connecting Canadian businesses with the Chinese and South Asian communities.

John, quoting Eagle’s great song, Hotel California, “You can check out any time you want, but you can never leave.” We look forward to continue connecting with you and meeting you at our HKCBA events.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:

WEBINAR ON HONG KONG-CANADA TOURISM POSTPONED

With recommendations from several panelists, we have decided to postpone our Hong Kong-Canada Tourism Webinar. The new date has not been confirmed yet, but will be expected after August, 2020.

The panelists are committed to the webinar which is expected to indicate to all tourism sub-sectors in Hong Kong and Canada what is happening now with Covid-19 and when will post-Covid-19 period start in both Canada and Hong Kong. With the postponement, there may be some breaking news to report, who knows?

As for the new webinar date, we are checking for a more suitable date for all panelists and special guests. At the present moment, we have the participation of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and Cathay Pacific.

Please stay tuned for updates on the new date of the webinar and on the panelists as they confirm participation.
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Economic Forecasts for Hong Kong & Canada

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2020 Mid-Year Export Review: Pandemic and Protectionism Combine to Trigger Double-Digit Decline

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Economic and Fiscal SnapShot 2020
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For Canadian Businesses, Is The Road to Bali via Hong Kong?

FTA between Hong Kong and ASEAN’s largest member takes effect.

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