Programme
Date: 20 September 2018 (Thursday)
Venue: GEM Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- 08:00-09:30
- Registration
- 09:30-10:00
- "In Style • Hong Kong" Opening Session
- Mr Vincent H S Lo, GBM, GBS, JP
Chairman, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
- The Hon Paul Chan Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP
Financial Secretary, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
- Mr Vincent H S Lo, GBM, GBS, JP
- 10:00–11:00
- Main Symposium
Hong Kong- Vietnam: Partnering for Prosperity
The connection between Hong Kong and Vietnam has always been strong. The completion of the newly signed Free Trade Agreement has further boost the momentum for cross-border collaboration and connectivity which will be creating new business opportunities and further enhancing trade between the two countries.
This main symposium has engaged a panel of Hong Kong business leaders, representing a wide perspective of various businesses. These speakers will share their first-hand experience and practical insights in the region and how Hong Kong service companies could collaborate with Vietnam companies to stay competitive and expand their global businesses together.
Speaker(s):
- Mr Nicholas Kwan
Director of Research, Hong Kong Trade Development Council - Dr Jonathan K. S. Choi, GBS, BBS, JP
Chairman, Sunwah Group - Mr John Cheh
Vice Chairman and CEO, Esquel Group
- Mr Wallace Lam
Managing Director, Co-Head of Global Banking, Hong Kong HSBC
Q&A Session - Mr Nicholas Kwan
- 11:00–11:15
- Coffee Break
- 11:15–12:45
- Thematic Session:
Cross-border Logistics: Navigating the Future of Retail
E-commerce is experiencing explosive growth in Asia, generating great opportunities and challenges on the retail industry, notably delivery channels and cashless trading. This session will highlight the growing trends of e-tailing, cross-border transaction and mobile payment as well as their impact on the supply-chain management and logistics.
Renowned speakers will share their experience and insights on how Vietnamese e-tailers can leverage Hong Kong’s logistics services to expand their online businesses to the global market.
Welcome Remarks:
- Mr Stephen Liang
Assistant Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Moderator:
- Mr Brian Wu
Chairman, Hongkong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics (HAFFA)
Speaker(s):
- Dr Anthony Lau
Chairman, Pacific Air (HK) Limited - Dr Gary Chan
Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, Giordano International Limited - Ms Carol Wan
Vice President, Sales & Business Development for South Pacific Region, PCCW Global Limited
Panel Discussion and Q&A Session
- Mr Stephen Liang
- 12:45–14:00
- Networking Luncheon
- 14:00 – 15:30
- Thematic Session:
Creative Branding & Design: From Ideas to Business
This session will explore the latest design trends in business application of creative and innovative branding, interior design and licensing solutions. Renowned Hong Kong speakers with expertise will share their experience and insights on how creative design, branding strategy and licensing solutions can upgrade enterprises’ business in Asia.
Hong Kong is Asia’s lifestyle trendsetter with a long history of cross-cultural dynamics, which has nurtured a pool of creative professionals and business consultants well versed in both Western and Asian cultures together with business best practices. The steady rapid growth of the economies in Asia, particularly the China consumer market, offers Vietnamese companies a promising prospect for new business opportunities.
Speaker(s):
- Mrs March Richardson
Group Director, Sedgwick Richardson (Hong Kong) Limited - Mr David Lo
Creative Director, LOMATTERS Creative Studio - Mr Steve Leung
Founder, Steve Leung Design Group Ltd - Mr Eddie Hui
Managing Director & CEO, Semk Products Limited
Panel Discussion and Q&A Session
- Mrs March Richardson
*The programme is subject to further change without prior notice.
