Our Corporate Member & Silver Sponsor KBC Bank published a new edition of the KBC Economic Perspectives – Asia edition. Highlights of the report are: Maintained cautious outlook on global economy due to Covid-19; China’s impressive post-Covid-19 path: developments in manufacturing and recovery of domestic demand; Mixed results in other Asian economies, slow recovery underway; Stronger-than-expected rebound […]
In response to COVID-19, the HKgov has introduced additional health related immigration requirements for passengers who are ending their journey in Hong Kong & have visited or transited through certain countries in the 14 days prior to arriving. Anyone who has visited or transited through Bangladesh, Belgium (effective 3 November 2020, 0:00 Hong Kong time), […]
Dear BLCC community, The European Comission has launched a public consultation in order to gather information on the state of intellectual property protection and enforcement in third countries. They are requesting your help to identify countries in which the state of IPR protection gives rise to worries and welcome you to share your thoughts. The […]
The Asia Pacific Regional Forum of the International Bar Association created a guidebook on business regulations in the APAC region. It is jointly composed by a consortium of law firms and covers the main topics for eleven jurisdictions in the region. As from page 104, a whole section is dedicated to Hong Kong. Thirteen chapters […]
Our corporate member The Park Lane Hong Kong, A Pullman Hotel is currently offering a collaboration together with the popular beauty brand GLAMGLOW. Together they offer a MASK-CATION, which includes enjoying a host of exclusive activities, pampering yourself with GLAMGLOW products and afterwards showing off your glow at the SKYE rooftop bar. From HK$1988 per room per night, includes HK$800 […]
Our corporate member Liege Airport has become the new European Hub of AirBridgeCargo. This concentration is coupled with running a large warehouse for fast and efficient throughput and handling services. The facility, a cornerstone in ABC’s EU strategy, went online 1 September, following tests lasting several months. Next, the number of freighter services will […]
Our corporate member Asia-Euro Consultancy acted as advisor in a recently concluded Series C investment agreement CR-CP Life Science Fund in ReViral Ltd. Asia-Euro Consultancy was elemental in providing guidance to the joint sponsors in the fund, China Resources Group (the CR part in the fund name) and Charoen Pokphand Group (CP). The Fund invests […]
BLCC Gold Sponsor & member Ageas has announced that it has concluded an agreement with China Taiping Insurance Holdings (CTIH) to subscribe to a capital increase of its wholly controlled subsidiary Taiping Reinsurance Co. Ltd. (TPRe) for a total consideration of HKD 3,100 million (around €340 million). With this transaction, Ageas reinforces its strong long-term […]
In the continued fight against Covid-19, Hong Kong’s Universal Community Testing Programme will start tomorrow 1 September. Would you like to get tested? That’s possible, simply go to the designated website (click) to register yourself and/or your family using your HKID numbers. The service is free but one-off.
Our BLCC Corporate Member PALO IT, a global innovation consultancy and Agile software development company, has announced it’s become a certified B Corporation. As the first technology company in Hong Kong to attain certification, the achievement marks a milestone for the industry in the region. Certified B Corporations are leaders of a global movement of […]