團結香港基金 Our Hong Kong Foundation

團結香港基金 Our Hong Kong Foundation wishes you and yours a warm and blessed winter solstice. May this time of light return and new beginnings bring blessings and brightness to you all.

Ryan Ip, CFA, MRICS, Vice President of 團結香港基金 Our Hong Kong Foundation (OHKF) cum Co-Head of Public Policy Institute, Jason Leung, Head of Land & Housing of OHKF, and Alvin Chiu, Assistant Researcher of OHKF, wrote a commentary, in Hong Kong Economic Journal, regarding the development of green maritime fuels. The three highlighted the future rapid transformation of the maritime industry and suggested the Government step up efforts to promote related initiatives. In response to the future green development, they proposed a three-phase approach on the basis of the Action Plan on Green Maritime Fuel Bunkering to support the deployment of diverse marine fuels, including biodiesel, liquefied natural gas, and methanol, in short, medium, and long term. Read more: https://bit.ly/3DtFl3D

Ryan Ip, CFA, MRICS, Vice President of 團結香港基金 Our Hong Kong Foundation (OHKF) cum Co-Head of Public Policy Institute, and Andy Wong, Senior Manager of Advocacy of OHKF, considered transport infrastructure to be the most fundamental component of the development of the Northern Metropolis. They suggested that it would facilitate the exchange of innovative and technology talent between Hong Kong and the Mainland. How could the Government plan for the transport in the Northern Metropolis to best support the development of a smart city with smart mobility? Could green transport and low-altitude economy be viable options for facilitating talent exchange and freight there? Read more: https://bit.ly/4ggAcdP

Ryan Ip, CFA, MRICS, Vice President of 團結香港基金 Our Hong Kong Foundation cum Co-Head of Public Policy Institute, responded to the Government's announcement of the Green Transformation Roadmap of Public Buses and Taxis. His response was reported and forwarded by 14 media. Ryan endorsed the Government subsidising the industry at the present stage to promote the green transformation of vehicles. He projected that the total subsidies would be around 500 to 600 million. In the long term, the development of electric vehicles in the Mainland will reach a technological maturity, enabling a reduction in purchase prices. Ryan suggested the Government provide more charging facilities in convenient locations to encourage the industry and the public in the green transformation of vehicles. Read more: Hong Kong Economic Journal: https://bit.ly/4ixaC5O am730: https://bit.ly/4iuBlA4 Hong Kong Commercial Daily: https://bit.ly/3VyDotf

It is not always necessary to refer a dispute to litigation. Alternatively, arbitration, mediation and other methods can be employed, particularly in the case of commercial disputes. Hong Kong has been actively complementing national policies to establish itself as a leading centre for international legal and dispute resolution services in the Asia-Pacific region. What measures can be taken to position Hong Kong as the preferred destination for international dispute resolution? 團結香港基金 Our Hong Kong Foundation has produced a special programme, “Konnecting the World”, on its 10th anniversary to explore new positions of Hong Kong in today’s new era with leaders from all walks of life. From Hong Kong, connecting the world. #KonnectingtheWorld #ConnectingtheWorld #聯通世界 #HongKong #香港 #Legal #法律 #Meditation #調解 #CommercialDisputeResolution #商業仲裁 #DepartmentofJustice #DOJ #律政司 法治建設辦公室 Legal Enhancement and Development Office (LEAD Office) #LegalEnhancementandDevelopmentOffice #LEADOffice

Kenny Shui, Vice President of 團結香港基金 Our Hong Kong Foundation cum Co-Head of Public Policy Institute, responded to the Central Government's resumption of the multiple-entry Individual Visit Scheme (IVS) for Shenzhen. His response was reported and forwarded by 21 media. Kenny said the scheme will attract more tourists, stimulate local economic growth, and promote the recovery of the tourism industry. He mentioned that, given the city is playing host to an increasing number of mega cultural and sports events, the relaxation of the immigration policy will encourage travellers from Shenzhen to visit Hong Kong more frequently for these events, thus enhancing the attractiveness of mega-event tourism. Read more: RTHK: https://bit.ly/3B3Bt8V Hong Kong Economic Journal: https://bit.ly/41cCh5O Hong Kong Economic Times: https://bit.ly/4fcV3xD Xinhua Finance: https://bit.ly/4fOUUkQ

As our country is further deepening reform and advancing Chinese modernisation, how could Hong Kong proactively integrate into the overall development of the country? In the light of the accelerated growth of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Belt and Road Initiative, how could Hong Kong, as a “super-connector”, leverage the emerging opportunities? Given the 14th Five-Year Plan has supported the development of Hong Kong in eight key areas, how could Hong Kong reinforce its international positioning? 團結香港基金 Our Hong Kong Foundation has produced a special programme, “Konnecting the World”, on its 10th anniversary to explore new positions of Hong Kong in today’s new era with leaders from all walks of life. Connecting the world from Hong Kong. Stay tuned!

Ryan Ip, CFA, MRICS, Vice President of 團結香港基金 Our Hong Kong Foundation (OHKF) cum Co-Head of Public Policy Institute; Dicky Chow, Head of Healthcare & Social Innovation of OHKF; Dorothy Yeung, MPH, Assistant Researcher of OHKF; and Katherine Mok, Assistant Researcher of OHKF, urged the provision of comprehensive life-and-death education and the facilitation of open discussions about end-of-life care. Life education in local schools widely focuses on valuing life with limited attention to death. How can Hong Kong develop a multifaceted curriculum on life and death? Since death remains a sensitive subject, how can the Government promote public education about life and death? Read more: South China Morning Post: https://bit.ly/4fgn6Mh HK01: https://bit.ly/4fi4onv Ming Pao: https://bit.ly/4iwhKzt Adding Life to Years: Comprehensive End-of-Life Care for All Full Report: https://bit.ly/4cN1pCM  Press Release: https://bit.ly/4cnp3WI

“The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurs Forum 2024: Hong Kong’s Role in the New Era” (The Forum) presented by The Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong 90th Anniversary was jointly organised by 團結香港基金 Our Hong Kong Foundation (OHKF), The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shenzhen Finance Institute, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Business School and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area Entrepreneurs Alliance on 6 November. Ryan Ip, CFA, MRICS, Vice President of OHKF cum Co-Head of Public Policy Institute, mentioned that the GBA had the immense potential, particularly in leveraging Hong Kong’s unique position as a bridge between China and the global market. He also concluded that the collaborative spirit demonstrated throughout the forum underscores the importance of partnerships and knowledge sharing in unlocking the full potential of the GBA. #OurHongKongFoundation #TheChineseUniversityofHongKongShenzhen #ShenzhenFinanceInstitute #TheChineseUniversityofHongKongBusinessSchool #GuangdongHongKongMacaoBayAreaEntrepreneursAlliance #GreaterBayAreaEntrepreneursForum2024 #GBA

團結香港基金 Our Hong Kong Foundation and the Center for China and Globalization co-organised the “Rethink Hong Kong Forum: Hong Kong’s New Role as an International City under the New Normal” (the Forum) on 2 December. In today's rapidly changing global arena, there are multifaceted challenges and opportunities. Hong Kong, as a "super-connector" and "super value-adder", has unique advantages and roles in many aspects, including systems, environments, and talent. The aims of the Forum were to identify strategies for achieving breakthroughs in a complex environment, to promote continuous exchange and collaboration between the East and the West, and to explore new opportunities under the policy framework of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, ASEAN, and all countries and regions along the Belt and Road. 何力治 Nicholas Ho Lik-chi, Commissioner for Belt and Road Office, HKSAR Government, mentioned that the threshold for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and private sector to go abroad must be lowered. He indicated that the Government has different schemes, such as Dedicated Fund on Branding, Upgrading and Domestic Sales (BUD), SME Export Marketing Fund (EMF), Trade and Industrial Organisation Support Fund (TSF), among others support schemes, to help SMEs to access these new markets. #HongKong #Positioning #Role #BeltandRoadInitiative #BRI #ASEAN #Internationalisation #Globalisation #Geopolitics #Geoeconomics