The Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide

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All 12 initiatives (as shown beneath) to enhancing the profile of Hong Kong in the past year are very much appreciated. Top 6 initiatives (marked by *) are awarded a trophy each for the enormous support and enthusiasm. Among them, 1 from each region is recognised most outstanding and awarded HKD $20,000 on top of the trophy. More details of the all prize-wining initiatives can be retrieved by a click on the name of the initiative.

Asia and Australasia (6 initiatives from 4 member associations)

Grand winner: Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China- Guangdong
Initiative: Radio Interview on 'Business Talk - HK Enterprises in Guangdong'

Member Association

Name of the Initiative

Description

Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China - Guangdong

Radio Interview on 'Business Talk - HK Enterprises in Guangdong' *

-	A consecutive 9 months radio broadcasting in Guangdong Radio Station. (over 40 millions audience in PRD region)
-	One HKCCC member to be interviewed per week

Japan Hong Kong Society - Tokyo Headquarter

Cantonese Language Class

-	Introduce the language as well as historical background and culture
-	Grammars - Beginner / Advance
-	Movie classes;

Japan Hong Kong Society - Tokyo Headquarter

Workshop to HK / China Market

-	To pick up outstanding issues from Business Advisory Service users
-	Solutions from JHKS member and non-member speakers

Japan Hong Kong Society - Kansai Chapter

Chinese Management and Marketing School (CMMS) *

-	To nurture human resources with foresight for Chinese business
-	Covers total knowledge
-	Lecture organized in alliance with University of Hong Kong
-	Study tour to HK

Hong Kong Business Association, Vietnam

Charity Party - Shanghai Night

-	Charity function for scholarships to poor children and other charities
-	Participants dress up in 1930s costumes
-	Venue decorated in old style

Hong Kong Australia Business Association - South Australian Chapter

Business Awards Presentation Dinner *

-	Presented awards, e.g. Export of Goods Award, Export of Services Award, Import of Goods Award, and Entrepreneur of the Year Award
-	Sponsorship program

North America (6 initiatives from 4 member associations)

Grand winner: Hong Kong- Canada Business Association- National Office
Initiative: HKCBA National First Annual 'Canada-Hong Kong Business Forum'

Member Association

Name of the Initiative Membership Award

Description

Hong Kong-Canada Business Association - National Office

HKCBA National First Annual 'Canada-Hong Kong Business Forum' *

-	Adopted the idea from our annual Hong Kong Forum
-	Held in Ottawa
-	Theme: "Your Smart Link to China: Hong Kong"

Hong Kong Association of Hawaii

Workshops on 'Dispelling the Myths of doing business in China'

-	4 workshops
-	Speeches, Q&A, Networking & Business Matching sessions
-	Publication: "The China Book"

Hong Kong Association of Northern California

Annual Gala Event *

-	'A night in Hong Kong'
-	Diverse and sophisticated fusion of food and culture

Hong Kong Association of Northern California

Annual Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament / HKANC Scholarship Program

-	4th year for this event
-	Fundraising for the scholarship

Hong Kong Association of Northern California

Happy Hour Mixer

-	To draw new members offering membership discount
-	Introduce HKETO Director, Doris Cheung
-	A complimentary cocktail reception

Hong Kong Association of Southern California

Delegation to HK - Bridging the Gap: An Appreciation of the Independence of the Legal System of HK and its Impact on Doing Business in HK & China *

-	Delegation to HK leading by tem leader John M. Coleman consisting of leading judges and trial lawyers from Southern California
-	Meeting with members of the highest levels of the Hong Kong Judiciary and Bar Associations
-	A series of programs at breakfast briefings with members from Southern California Judiciary
-	Luncheon and evening function with an objective to appreciate independence of the legal system of HK and its impact on doing business in HK and China