The Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Limited

In our event series "Invest in..." we offer the opportunity to delve deeper into various, not quite everyday investment opportunities. Yesterday we ventured a deep dive into "Invest in... Cigars" together with CIGRAAL LTD. Eric Piras and Antoine Riberet gave insights into the world of tobacco trade and consumption and showed some possibilities of how the market could develop in the future. 👏🏻✨ Of course, with a topic like this, neither a good cigar nor a good glass of whiskey could be missing. 🥃 Many thanks to CIGRAAL LTD and Bertie for making this event possible. Our "Invest in..." series continues. Stay tuned! 🥂💫

We are pleased to welcome Ravenscroft & Schmierer as a Corporate member to the Swiss Chamber Community! We look forward to collaborating with their team in our efforts to strengthen the Swiss business network.   About Ravenscroft & Schmierer Ravenscroft & Schmierer is a law firm with a strong focus on international clients. Our lawyers originate and are qualified in multiple jurisdictions assisting clients all over the world. Whether you reside in Hong Kong or conduct business here, you can rest assured with a knowledgeable legal team by your side. Our partners' decades of experience in advising clients enables us to provide a problem-solving approach to our clients' global activities. Our firm is ranked in asialaw 2023 and Benchmark Ligitation Asia-Pacific 2024.   We understand that each matter is different and requires tailor made solutions and prompt, clear and hard-headed advice. Through our networks, such as ADWA (Alliance of German Business Lawyers in Asia) and CBBL (Cross Border Business Lawyers) we can quickly and seamlessly offer you support in more than 50 countries worldwide. We are proud of of our position as trusted lawyer for the German and Austrian Consulates and the Austrian Trade Commission. We are excited to extend our network into the Swiss community through SwissCham and we stand by to be of service.

The Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong extends a cordial invitation to all members of the Swiss community and friends of Switzerland to join us in commemorating Swiss National Day 2024 at this special event, where we will come together to honor the rich cultural legacy and vibrant spirit of our beloved Swiss homeland. 🇨🇭 The Swiss National Day Celebration 2024 is co-organised by the Swiss Association of Hong Kong and the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong with the support of the Consulate General of Switzerland in Hong Kong. We would love to have you for a merry evening filled with Swiss food, wine, music and entertainment. RSVP link: https://lnkd.in/gZ4Tc3hY *Deadline 25 July 2024 12.00 PM Programme 6.00PM | Registration and arrival of guests Enjoy an aperitif courtesy of the Consulate General of Switzerland. 7.00PM | Official opening Welcome remarks by the President of the Swiss Association of Hong Kong, Doris von Niederhaeusern Bertoli, and the Co-President of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Benno Jaeggi. Followed by the Acting Consul General's speech Francoise Killias Zillweger. Further an audio address by the President of the Swiss Confederation and rounded off with the observance of the Swiss National Anthem. 7.30PM | Dinner & Entertainment Swiss Delicacies from the buffet (including Hot Food Live Stations 'Raclette', 'Fleischkaese' and 'Steinpilz Risotto') accompanied by an entertainment programme and lucky draw. All proceeds of the raffle ticket sales will be donated to a local charity. ATTENTION: This year, raffle tickets will be sold in advance and you can draw your raffles on that day. More information will be provided after the sign up. by 11.00PM | The End 📆 Thursday, 1 August 2024 🕛 18:00 📍The Hong Kong Jockey Club, One Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong Entrance: Home Straight, Members Box 3/F, Members Stand II, Entrance E, Members Main Entrance Cost: SwissChamHK Member HKD 880 SAHK Member HKD880 Non-member HKD1100 5 to 12 years: SAHK Member children FREE | Non Member children HKD600 (SAHK Member children are subsidised by the SAHK) Dress code: Smart casual in Swiss National colours

We are excited to welcome Asia Frontier Capital Ltd. (AFC) as a valued Corporate member to the Swiss Chamber Community! We look forward to the insights and contributions AFC will bring as we continue to build connections and drive success for the Swiss business ecosystem.   About Asia Frontier Capital Ltd. Asia Frontier Capital Ltd. is a pioneering fund management company based in Hong Kong that specializes in investing in high-growth Asian frontier economies by managing the AFC Asia Frontier Fund, AFC Iraq Fund, AFC Uzbekistan Fund, and the AFC Vietnam Fund. Its fully owned subsidiary Asia Frontier Investments Limited is licensed by SFC, Hong Kong for Type 4 (Advising on securities) and Type 9 (Asset management) regulated activities.

We are pleased to announce that The Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is supporting the European Pavilion at ReThink HK 2024 - Hong Kong’s best attended and most ambitious business event for sustainable development to be hosted on 12 & 13 September 2024 at HKCEC. 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻! Showcase your innovations, business transformation services and ESG solutions plus present your sustainability ambitions and initiatives on the European Stage. Attracting over 8,000 attendees; these are a professional audience of business and sustainability leaders looking for solutions to their ESG problems! Gain visibility, connect with industry leaders, and enjoy exclusive access to the European Networking Lounge. Chamber Members can enjoy special Pavilion packages up until the 11th July deadline. 📅12-13 Sep 2024 | Hall 1, HKCEC 🚨 Showcase Expo & Sponsorship enquiry: https://lnkd.in/g6q7wiet Please contact ReThink HK on [email protected] for details of the exclusive offer. #OnlyWayForward #RTHK24 #ReThinkHK24

As announced by the Hong Kong Government on 1 July: "Non-Chinese Hong Kong permanent residents will soon be eligible for a card-type document (Mainland Travel Permits for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (non-Chinese Citizens)) to enhance convenience of clearance at control points of the Mainland, facilitating their visit to the Mainland for business, travelling, and visiting relatives. The Exit and Entry Administration of the country will start issuing the card on July 10.” For further information: https://lnkd.in/gUnYqSgg Yesterday's excellent news is supported by SwissCham. We and other organizations have been asking for this for a long time and are therefore all the more pleased that the government has now implemented this step. Simplifying travel for non-Chinese Hong Kong permanent residents will further simplify economic relations between Switzerland, Hong Kong and China and should therefore be seen as a big step in the right direction. As the SwissChamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, we will continue to do everything we can to place the interests of our community in the right places.

The "Cyber Resilience: Safeguarding your Business in the Digital Age" held yesterday, in collaboration with Zurich Insurance (Hong Kong), was a great success. 👏🏻 🥳The panelists provided valuable insights into the current cyber threat landscape in Hong Kong. Our guests learned about the essential tools and strategies needed to fortify their businesses against potential cyber threats. 💻🔒 After the informative sharing session, attendees had the opportunity to network and exchange views. A special thanks to The Swiss Wine Store(Damien Fleury) for providing the delightful Swiss wines, which helped create a pleasant atmosphere during the networking portion of the event. 🥂✨ #SwissChamHK #PanelDiscussion #Cybersecurity #Networking

Welcome to Hong Kong, Partners Group! Last Friday, Partners Group's Grand Opening of their new office in Hong Kong took place at Mandarin Oriental. As one of the leaders in the private markets industry, the Zug-based company is opening its 21st office worldwide and its seventh in Asia. We are very proud that another important Swiss company has found its way to Hong Kong and are delighted to welcome Partners Group as a new member of the Swiss business community. 🤝 🇨🇭 Henry Chui, CFA, Head of Private Wealth APAC, aptly summed up the importance of Hong Kong as a location for Partners Group in an interview with the South China Morning Post: “Given that Hong Kong is one of the largest global financial centres in the world, opening an office is a great way for us to develop our business further in the region by tapping the talent pool here.” The picture shows (from left to right): Benno Jaeggi (Co-President, Swiss Chamber HK), Kevin Lu (Chairman of Asia, Partners Group), Henry Chui, CFA (Head of Private Wealth APAC, Partners Group), Christopher Hui (Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Hong Kong), Steffen Meister (Executive Chairman, Partners Group), Francoise Killias Zillweger (Deputy Consule General of Switzerland), Alpha Lau (Director-General at InvestHK), King Leung (Global Head of Financial Service and Fintech at InvestHK), Vicky Y.ick (Partners Group Head of Private Wealth Greater China)

🎉 Oᴜʀ Aɴɴᴜᴀʟ Gᴇɴᴇʀᴀʟ Mᴇᴇᴛɪɴɢ ᴏɴ 19 Jᴜɴᴇ ᴡᴀꜱ ᴀ ᴛʀᴇᴍᴇɴᴅᴏᴜꜱ ꜱᴜᴄᴄᴇꜱꜱ! 🎉 We are deeply grateful for the continued trust our members have placed in our Board of Directors, reaffirming all Directors in their roles. 🥂🥳 Congratulations to our re-elected Co-Presidents Benno Jaeggi and 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗴, who will once again be supported by Charles-Henry Dubey as Vice-President. We are grateful to Michael Benz for continuing his role as Treasurer in the coming year. With the Directors Bassam Salem (Chairman Finance Council), Carson Chan (Chairman Luxury & Lifestyle Council), William Pang (Chairman Education & Hospitality Council) and Hugo Reyes (Chairman Healthcare & Insurance Council), our Business Councils will again be led by absolute experts in the coming year. Their goal is to allow these Councils to continue to grow and thus generate even more value for the Swiss Chamber community. 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗬 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻, Joseph Leung and Frédéric Rolli will also support the board as Directors in the coming year. Carla Martinesi (she/her), as Chair of the Young Professionals, will remain a permanent member of the Board of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. This trust and consistency will guide us confidently into the coming year at Swiss Chamber. 👏🏻🇨🇭 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supports us! With your engagement and backing, we look forward to an impactful year ahead as we build our achievements and navigate the path forward together. 🤝✨

On Wednesday, our members came together for the Annual General Meeting of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Limited. 💫🎊 It was a productive and insightful gathering, where we reviewed the chamber's key accomplishments over the past year and outlined our strategic priorities going forward. 🎉🇨🇭👏🏻 Attendees had the opportunity to engage in open discussions and provide valuable feedback - helping to shape the future direction of our organization. The event also featured a well-attended networking reception, allowing members to connect with one another. 🍾🥂 We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to our generous event partners. Julius Baer kindly provided the cozy and fancy venue for our guests 🤩 Nestlé Nespresso SA tailored the welcome drinks exclusively for the occasion ☕ The Swiss Wine Store(Damien Fleury) continued their support by supplying the Swiss wines 🍷 NOCINO delighted attendees with their delicious Swiss canapés throughout the evening 🍴 All guests had a truly wonderful time, thanks to the exceptional hospitality and support of these valued partners. We are grateful for their contributions in making this event a resounding success. Thank you again for all the supports and we look forward to hosting and serving you in the upcoming year! 🤝✨ Check out the photos to relive the highlights of this important annual event. #SwissChamHK #SwissChamAGM #MemberEngagement