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The Belt and Road Initiative will open a new window for performing arts at Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District, says Executive Director Louis Yu. M+ museum Executive Director Suhanya Raffel sees the new centre for visual culture as reflecting Hong Kong’s “voice” for the future while CEO Duncan Pescod says the Cultural District will provide new, creative and original artistic offerings encompassing Belt and Road countries.
Speakers:
Duncan Pescod, Chief Executive Officer, West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
Louis Yu, Executive Director, Performing Arts, WKCDA
Suhanya Raffel, Executive Director, M+, WKCDA
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Hong Kong Trade Development Council
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HKTDC Belt and Road Portal
http://beltandroad.hktdc.com/en/
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By encouraging local and international talent, the rising West Kowloon Cultural District aims to take full advantage of connections that the Belt and Road Initiative offers, says the Authority’s CEO. Duncan Pescod says the cultural, artistic and environmental differences of Belt and Road countries provide “a fantastic opportunity” to make Hong Kong a centre for art and culture.
Speakers:
Duncan Pescod, Chief Executive Officer, West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
Louis Yu, Executive Director, Performing Arts, WKCDA
Suhanya Raffel, Executive Director, M+, WKCDA
Related Links:
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
http://www.hktdc.com
HKTDC Belt and Road Portal
http://beltandroad.hktdc.com/en/
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A combination of Hong Kong’s multi-modal transportation model and IT solutions advantage allows On Time Express to cut freight transit times by up to 50 per cent. The Hong Kong-based logistics firm’s Spencer Lam says China’s Belt and Road Initiative also creates many new opportunities for traditional freight forwarding across the more than 60 countries under the Initiative.
Speaker:
Spencer Lam, Managing Director, On Time Express Limited
Related Links:
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
http://www.hktdc.com
HKTDC Belt and Road Portal
http://beltandroad.hktdc.com/en/
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The Hong Kong Mass Transit Railway Corporation’s MTR Academy offers the railway’s best experiences and practices for supporting Belt and Road rail developments, says Academy President Morris Cheung. The MTR has a literal and figurative “track record” says Valentin Reyes of Manila’s Light Rail, while Hungary’s MAV learns from MTR’s financial sustainability and service.
Speakers:
Valentin Reyes, HSEQ Director, Light Rail Manila Corp
Morris Cheung, President, MTR Academy
Ilona David, President and CEO, MAV Zrt
Related Links:
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
http://www.hktdc.com
HKTDC Belt and Road Portal
http://beltandroad.hktdc.com/en/
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China’s Belt and Road Initiative provides countries with lagging technology the opportunities to install state-of-the-art systems, says Michael Gazeley of Hong Kong-based Network Box. With dangers to cyber security lurking across the Internet, Hong Kong has the environment to nurture talent locally and from around the world to keep systems safe. See Part 1 for comment on Hong Kong’s “dream” connection for technology.
Speaker:
Michael Gazeley, Managing Director, Network Box Corporation Limited
Related Links:
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
http://www.hktdc.com/
HKTDC Belt and Road Portal
http://beltandroad.hktdc.com/en/
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Hong Kong has an online environment that other countries can “only dream about”, says Michael Gazeley of locally-based but global cyber security firm, Network Box. He says China’s Belt and Road Initiative consists of online (as well as land and sea) trading links and Hong Kong can rely on its fast, stable Internet and world class infrastructure to safely connect up the cyber Belt and Road. Catch Part 2 on Hong Kong’s expertise in cyber security.
Speaker:
Michael Gazeley, Managing Director, Network Box Corporation Limited
Related Links:
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
http://www.hktdc.com/
HKTDC Belt and Road Portal
http://beltandroad.hktdc.com/en/
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Hutchison Ports regards its Hong Kong headquarters as the right place to run its global network – including connecting people, cultures and systems across the Belt and Road, according to Group Managing Director Eric Ip. Particularly relevant is Hutchison Ports’ award-winning nGen high technology operations system, which was developed in Hong Kong.
Speaker:
Eric Ip, Group Managing Director, Hutchison Ports
Related Links:
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
https://www.hktdc.com/
HKTDC Belt and Road Portal
https://beltandroad.hktdc.com/en/
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A new Hong Kong online platform connects jobseekers and employers across Asia’s multi-faceted hospitality sector. At the HKTDC Education & Careers Expo 2017, May Chan of AsiaHospitalityCareers.com says China’s Belt and Road Initiative will have a positive effect while Co-Founder Danny Li aims to establish a “digital connector”. Bangladesh and Cambodian exhibitors also expect to leverage on Belt and Road education and careers opportunities.
Speakers:
- May Chan, Co-Founder, AsiaHospitalityCareers.com
- Danny Li, Co-Founder, AsiaHospitalityCareers.com
- Mirana Mahrukh, Consul, Bangladesh Consulate General, Hong Kong
- Mao Veasna, Chief of Bureau, Overseas Exhibition and Trade Affairs, Cambodia
Related Links:
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
http://www.hktdc.com
Belt and Road Portal
http://beltandroad.hktdc.com/en/
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Belt and Road: Turkey’s Logistics Link with Hong Kong
Turkey-based Barsan Global Logistics is using its Belt and Road connections to reduce cargo transit times from Hong Kong to Turkey by more than half, according to Director Ebru Busra Tunca. It’s 35 global branches keep integrated operations running smoothly while Hong Kong acts a super connector for Asia.
Speaker:
Ebru Busra Tunca, Director, Barsan Global Logistics (HK) Ltd
Related Links:
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
http://www.hktdc.com
HKTDC Belt and Road Portal
http://beltandroad.hktdc.com/en/
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Founded by entrepreneur Charles Chan and his wife in 1995, Tunbow Group Ltd now ranks among the world’s top five original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for electric irons. Dubbed the “King of Irons”, the group achieved success with their breakthrough OEM business model and commitment to high-quality production. In recent years, Tunbow focussed on expanding its business network to emerging markets and has established production facilities in India to assemble and sell its products there.
Originally trained in procurement, Dr Chan joined the OEM industry as an “outsider”, enabling him to view the traditional manufacturing industry from a different perspective. “Traditional manufacturers were not concerned about design or quality,” said Dr Chan, “so I decided to invest in 3D design software and printers to produce more delicate designs, and this helped shorten the development period from 18 months to eight months.”
Although this new approach increased production costs and hence the product’s selling price, European customers were willing to pay a higher price because of their appreciation of an iron’s quality and effectiveness. This saw Tunbow export 70 per cent of its products to Europe.
Dr Chan later developed an electric iron coated in plastic with an in-house developed temperature control system. Tunbow sold more than 700,000 units in a year, cementing its market share in Europe and allowing the company to extend its product line to other small domestic appliances.
Tunbow has participated in the Spring and Autumn editions of the HKTDC’s Hong Kong Electronics Fair for many years. The fairs have helped the company reach global buyers and expand its operations overseas. Dr Chan has taken part in HKTDC missions to Indonesia, Nigeria and Kenya to explore more business opportunities.
In 2010, Dr Chan took part in the HKTDC’s Lifestyle Expo in Mumbai, India, to promote Tunbow’s products to local buyers. In 2012 and 2014, he also joined HKTDC trade fairs in India to identify local business partners there. Today, Tunbow has an assembly plant in India and has successfully tapped into the local market.