Latest COVID Updates
Last month, the international business community welcomed highly anticipated updates from the Health Minister on plans to reopen Hong Kong.
In an exclusive interview with the South Morning China Post, Health Minister, Lo Chung-mau confirmed that Hong Kong does not need to adhere to China’s COVID-19 policies. He forecasted that quarantine-free arrivals with conditions attached could be introduced by this November.
Upcoming Commercial Service Events
Hong Kong Franchise Market Overview, Best Prospects for U.S. Franchisors
 The Global Franchising Team is organizing a webinar to help U.S. franchisors get a market update on Hong Kong. Jones Lang LaSalle will share updates on the real estate market and trends in Hong Kong’s leasing landscape. Two successful Hong Kong franchisors The Maxim’s Group which has licenses for Starbucks, Shake Shack Cheesecake Factory and Snap Fitness, a rapidly expanding U.S. fitness franchise will share best practices on how they have capitalized on opportunities during the pandemic and offer their on-the-ground perspectives on operating successful franchise concepts in Hong Kong. Lastly, Law firm, Ellalan will provide an overview of Hong Kong franchising law.
Please join us to learn more about Hong Kong franchising opportunities
Date: Thursday, September 1, 2022/ Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Time: 8.30- 10.00 am Hong Kong time/8.30-10.00 pm EST time
Virtual Education Fair- Study and Live in New Jersey
 The CS Hong Kong team is partnering with CS New Jersey to organize a Virtual Education Fair to focus on higher education in the United States. The program will cover topics such as the U.S. university admission process, how to apply for scholarships among other timely topics. This program is open to both U.S. universities and community colleges. The target for the Virtual Education Fair is Hong Kong-based education agents and education counselors. To date, 25 have confirmed their participation.
The event details are as follows:
Date: Thursday, September 7, 2022/ Wednesday, September 6,2022
Time: 9 - 10.30am HKT/ 9 -10.30pm EST time
For more information, please contact Joanna Lam at Joanna.Lam@trade.gov
Shipping Industry Social Mixer
Calling all shipping professionals! We are organizing a social mixer for the logistics industry at the American Club this September 15. For more information, please contact Natalie Tong at Natalie.Tong@trade.gov
Recent Industry Events
SelectUSA Investment Summit
 After a two-year hiatus, the 2022 SelectUSA Investment Summit was back as an in-person event last month. It was the largest Investment Summit to date, with record levels of participation from over 3,600 attendees from 70+ international markets and 51 states and territories.
The Hong Kong Commercial Service team led a delegate of 30+ attendees from Hong Kong and China. During the four-day event, the team helped the companies build meaningful connections and helped them explore their U.S. expansion plans.
Next year’s summit has been confirmed for May 1-4, 2023. If you are interested in participating in our SelectUSA program, please contact Boris Meyer at Boris.Meyer@trade.gov
Business Environment Council – Enviro Series Conference
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