June-July 2021
Dear Reader,
In Hong Kong, public transport accounts for around 90% of all passenger movements each day. Through various initiatives and strategies, the city aims to implement an intelligent transport and traffic management system over the coming years, with smart data and sustainability as key priorities. Read more about how Hong Kong is tackling the challenges of future mobility below.
Other topics include Covid-related updates, the new German supply chain legislation, as well as the latest economic indicators for Hong Kong.
As always, we thank you for your continuing support and look forward to your feedback.
Enjoy the read and stay healthy,
Your GIC/GCC Team |
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| The Road to Sustainable Transport in Hong Kong |
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Hong Kong is home to one of the densest and most heavily used road networks in the world. As of June 2020, the Highways Department reported some 787,000 licensed vehicles on nearly 2,130 km of roads across the territory – more than 370 per kilometre on average. City planners and developers have therefore increased their efforts in recent years to reduce traffic congestion and road risks by shifting their strategy towards an increasingly data-driven, efficient, and environmentally friendly urban transport system. |
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| Starting from 30 June, compulsory quarantine will be shortened to 7 days for fully vaccinated Hong Kong residents arriving from Germany (and other specified countries in Group B or C, as well as Taiwan), who can provide valid proof of a positive serology antibody test result. In addition, the Hong Kong Government plans to relax entry restrictions for fully vaccinated non-Hong Kong residents within July. |
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| Against the backdrop of the recently-adopted German supply chain law (Act on Corporate Due Diligence in Supply Chains), the German Chamber of Commerce in China has created a “Code of Conduct for Sustainable Supply Chains in China” as a template for German companies and their suppliers in the China market. The Code can be adapted to the specificities of certain industries and business fields. |
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| The series Wirtschaftsdaten kompakt, updated twice per year by our partner Germany Trade & Invest, compiles key statistics and indicators including population, economic performance, employment, foreign trade, main imported and exported goods, and foreign trade with Germany and the EU. The latest set of data on Hong Kong in German language is available for download. |
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GCC Sustainability Series |
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Our new series of monthly hybrid seminars under the motto "Green Solutions from Germany" aims to promote the concept of responsible use of resources in every aspect of our daily lives, both as an integral part of our business philosophy and as global citizens. |
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On 14 July, we will examine the concept and value of sustainable business strategy. Sustainable development is not just about taking responsibility, it also means setting the right strategy to create long-term benefits for shareholders, society and the environment. Ms. Melissa Fung, Partner Risk Advisory at Deloitte, will introduce some common sustainability frameworks, such as the Sustainable Development Goals, which can be embedded into a company's strategy development. | Register here |
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| A.W. Faber-Castell (HK) Ltd. is a subsidiary of Faber-Castell (Nuremberg, Germany). Founded in 1761, Faber-Castell is a family-owned company and the world's leading and oldest manufacturer of wooden-cased pencils. |
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CLP Holdings Ltd. is the holding company for the CLP Group, one of the largest investor-owned power businesses in Asia-Pacific with investments spanning across Hong Kong, Mainland China, India, Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Australia. |
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Deutsche Telekom Global Business Solutions Schweiz AG provides secure software-defined networking solutions, unified communication & collaboration services and global connectivity to internationally operating business customers. |
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mm1 Consulting & Management is the leading management consultancy for connected business. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, with additional offices in Switzerland and Austria. |
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TITUS is a modern independent law firm in Hong Kong. The firm offers professional legal services to an extensive clientele comprising of both international and local businesses, and is regularly engaged by private and public companies, institutions and individuals. |
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New Primary Corporate Representatives
- Hong Kong Baptist University / GIS European Studies – Mr. Fabian Raetzer, European Studies (German) Programme Coordinator
- Kerry Logistics Network Ltd. – Mr. Andre Zaeh, Business Excellence Director – IFF
- Worms Safety – Mrs. Fei Feng, Vice President Business Development, SgT Group
Find a list of all 2020-21 representative changes here. |
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| ... football has a long history in Hong Kong? |
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With the Euro 2020 tournament currently underway, what better time for a few fun facts about competitive football in Hong Kong! It all began in 1886 with the foundation of Hong Kong Football Club, representing both association and rugby football. One of the oldest clubs in Asia, its home pitch (pictured) and training grounds are located inside the oval of the Happy Valley Racecourse. In recent years, the HKFC men’s football team has been competing in the First Division where it just finished the 2020-21 season unbeaten in first place.
Established in 1908, the Hong Kong First Division League is the oldest football league in Asia. South China AA are currently the most successful club in league history with 41 titles between 1924 and 2013. Following the introduction of the Hong Kong Premier League in 2014, the First Division is now paradoxically the second-highest league in Hong Kong. The 2020-21 Premier League season wrapped up in May with defending champion Kitchee SC securing back-to-back titles as well as a spot in the group stage of the Asian Champions League.
Hong Kong is also represented in international football. The Hong Kong Football Association has been the sport's official governing body since 1914, and a member of FIFA and the newly-founded AFC since 1954 – the year of Germany's first World Cup title. Two years later, Hong Kong hosted the first ever Asian Cup, finishing third. As of June 2021, the Hong Kong Men’s and Women’s teams are ranked 144th and 76th, respectively, in the FIFA world rankings. |
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