Current & Former HKTDC Chairmen Share Business Insights
16 September 2016 － Promoting the development of start-ups has been one of the core objectives of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) throughout its 50-year history. Advocating the spirit of entrepreneurship, the HKTDC’s 50th anniversary programme kicked off at Entrepreneur Day (13-14 May), where additional prizes were awarded to winners of the Entrepreneur Arena start-up pitching competition. Co-organised with the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, this business pitching competition for start-ups awarded three winners with the Entrepreneur Day Outstanding Start-up Award as well as cash prizes. The winners were also invited for a one-on-one “Power Lunch” in July and August with either current HKTDC Chairman Vincent HS Lo, or former chairmen Victor Fung or Jack So. Through this unique opportunity for exchange, the winners gained valuable insights and obtained advice from the business leaders.
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Felix Wong, Founder of Acquaintance Enterprises (right), who created a new platform 36Link to facilitate the logistics industry, attends a luncheon with Dr Victor Fung, former chairman of HKTDC. With Dr Fung’s expertise in supply chain management, he was able to better understand the operations of the logistics industry |
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Twiggy Chan (left) and Odilia Kan (right), Founders of Boaz International Education Institute, created special courses for children with dyslexia. They met HKTDC Chairman Vincent HS Lo (center), during the “Power Lunch”. Mr Lo shared a myriad of valuable experience and encouraged them to set clear missions and goals for their start-up |
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During a “Power Lunch” with former HKTDC Chairman Jack So (center), Trevor So (right), Founder of Handlebook Education Solutions said it was inspiring and important for him to learn more about business promotion from an expert in the field |
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The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is the international marketing arm for Hong Kong-based traders, manufacturers and services providers. With more than 40 offices globally, including 13 on the Chinese mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a platform for doing business with China and throughout Asia. The HKTDC also organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to provide companies, particularly SMEs, with business opportunities on the mainland and in overseas markets, while providing information via trade publications, research reports and digital channels including the media room. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.