Hong Kong – DSJ promotes Hong Kong’s legal and dispute resolution services in Geneva (with photos)
DSJ promotes Hong Kong’s legal and dispute resolution services in Geneva (with photos)
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The Deputy Secretary for Justice, Mr Cheung Kwok-kwan, arrived at Geneva, Switzerland, on March 8 (Geneva time), the third stop of his Europe visit, to strengthen co-operation between the Department of Justice (DoJ) and international organisations and to promote Hong Kong’s robust legal system to the political and business communities.
Mr Cheung attended a reception hosted by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Geneva for exchanges with representatives to the World Trade Organization (WTO) from different countries and economies as well as business and industry leaders in Europe, with focus on how Hong Kong leverages on its strengths to contribute to the rules-based multilateral trading system.
Speaking at the reception, he reiterated that Hong Kong, China has always been a staunch supporter of rules-based international trading system. It has participated in a number of disputes brought by different WTO members, including the complaint against the duties and related measures imposed by the United States (US) on steel and aluminium imports, which has helped in clarifying important legal principles of the WTO law and enhancing members’ understanding of international trade law.
He particularly mentioned that in the case brought by Hong Kong, China against the US in relation to the origin marking requirement imposed on Hong Kong products by the US, the Panel established under the WTO Dispute Settlement Body has ruled that such requirement is inconsistent with the most-favoured-nation treatment requirement under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994. The Panel also completely refuted the US’ invocation of security exception. This ruling has fully affirmed the status of Hong Kong, China as a separate customs territory within the WTO.
In addition to promoting Hong Kong’s legal and dispute resolution services, Mr Cheung said that following the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, Hong Kong’s investment and business environment has become stable and more vibrant. He encouraged enterprises and organisations to set up offices in Hong Kong to take full advantages of the unique strengths and opportunities offered by Hong Kong as the only common law jurisdiction within China under “one country, two systems”.
Before the reception, Mr Cheung visited the Advisory Centre on World Trade Organization Law (ACWL), and met with the Executive Director of the ACWL, Mr Niall Meagher, and other members of the senior management of the ACWL. They exchanged views on strengthening co-operation between the DoJ and the ACWL.
Mr Cheung then called on the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representative of the People’s Republic of China to the WTO, Mr Li Chenggang, and said that Hong Kong would proactively create strong impetus for the overseas development of its diversified legal and dispute resolution services, consolidating the city’s status as the centre for international legal and dispute resolution services in the Asia-Pacific region.
Mr Cheung will continue his visit in Geneva today (March 9, Geneva time) before departing for The Hague, the Netherlands, this afternoon.
London ETO promotes professional opportunities arising from Hong Kong’s infrastructure development to UK students and graduates (with photos)
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The President of the HKIE, Mr Aaron Bok, who was having an official visit in the UK, introduced to the participants Hong Kong’s major infrastructure projects and development blueprints, including the Northern Metropolis, housing development projects and Hong Kong I&T Development Blueprint, so as to illustrate the Hong Kong’s engineering industry is full of opportunities.
WEBWIRE – Thursday, December 8, 2022 Vox Media announced promotions to SVP for Ray Chao and Nishat Kurwa. As SVP and general manager of audio and digital video, Chao is expanding his scope to lead Vox Medias audio and digital video businesses. As SVP and executive producer of audio, Kurwa will continue to oversee programming and new show development for the Vox Media Podcast Network. Both promotions are effective immediately.
Ray and Nishat have played a key role in growing the Vox Media Podcast Network into one of the largest podcast publishers, says Vox Media Studios president Marty Moe. I couldnt be more excited to announce their new roles, and look forward to working with them as we continue to produce unrivaled programming with some of the best voices in the business.
Chao joined Vox Media as general manager of audio in 2021 to lead the podcast business for the company. In his tenure so far, hes helped establish the Vox Media Podcast Network as the top home for high-quality shows, hosts, and creators. He led the acquisitions of Criminal Productions (home to Criminal, one of the largest podcasts in the world) and Cafe Studios (home to Preet Bharara, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York), and new partnerships with Gastropod, Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast, Longform, and The Pitch. Chao also expanded existing Vox Media podcast franchises into video, subscriptions, and terrestrial radio, and negotiated talent deals for shows hosted by Kara Swisher, Noel King, Sam Sanders, and Ariel Helwani. He was recently named to The Hollywood Reporters inaugural list of podcast power players and to Forbess annual list of 30 Under 30, and serves on the board of directors of Science Friday. Prior to joining Vox Media, he led corporate strategy at New York Public Radio and was a management consultant at Oliver Wyman.
Kurwa joined Vox Media in 2017 as the Vox Media Podcast Networks first executive producer to oversee programming strategy, production operations, and new show development. As the networks executive producer, shes collaborated with the companys editorial brands to develop a slate that includes acclaimed podcasts like daily news show Today, Explained and culture podcast Into It, and has led the development and production of shows for partners including Apple, Spotify, and Audible. Shes also launched and helped grow franchises around award-winning podcasts like tech and business show Pivot, and Land of the Giants, VMPNs narrative series about the five major technology giants, which was adapted into a CNN+ and Vice TV series earlier this year. Named to The Hollywood Reporters inaugural list of podcast power players, she previously led the digital publishing team at American Public Medias Marketplace and spent more than a decade as Senior Producer and News Director at the Peabody Award-winning independent production company Youth Radio.
GST Manufacturing, a leading regional metal fabrication company based in Haltom City, Texas, recently promoted Juan Diego to General Manager of its Clay Avenue facility. The Clay Avenue facility, which was purchased from Powdertek, Inc. in 2014, has capabilities including powder coating, painting, welding, forming and assembly. Juan began his career with GST as a CDL truck driver and was quickly promoted to Safety Director. His skill at adaptation and team building were soon recognized and he was tasked to coordinate all recruiting to staff GST with expert level project administrators, welders, fabricators, machinists, painters and assemblers. Diego was previously with Caliber Communications, where he managed five different locations across five different distinct marketplaces. “With GST’s increased commitment to volume fabrication, coating and assembly, it makes sense to use all of the potential of the Clay Avenue facility, including the automated powder coating line, welding areas and assembly space,” Juan Diego commented. Tye Lamberth, one of the principals of GST added, “Juan has the leadership experience and drive that will be transformational for GST. We are eager to expand into the next phase of operations for the Clay Avenue facility and are actively searching for new opportunities every day. We are proud of Juan and his trajectory with our company.” About GST Manufacturing Since 1933, GST Manufacturing has delivered unrivaled quality, experience, dependability, and service to customers ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to small businesses and contractors. Over the past decade, GST has grown its capabilities to include design, laser, water jet, plasma, punching, forming, welding, CNC machining, powder coating, painting, assembly, and on-site installation. GST works with steel, aluminum and stainless steel sheet metal, plate and structural steel. GST Manufacturing Categories NaXum continues to live out its Promote From Within Core Value with another internal “jump” promotion recently. This time, it has selected Rhena May Salinas and Crismarie Lopez as its new Technical Production Managers (TPM) of Client Support and Design, respectively. Originally an accountancy graduate, Salinas found a home for her gifts in serving others as a Customer Support Representative. She worked in the BPO Industry for 8 years before joining NaXum as a Client Champion in 2020. It has always been Salinas’ passion to deliver excellence and exceed what’s expected from her. According to her team bio on the company website, she is a strong advocate of development and growth. With this, she constantly seeks new learnings and welcomes new challenges —an attribute she applied in her June 2022 TPM Promotion. Lopez, on the other hand, is an IT Graduate who has been a long-time employee of the software provider. She entered the company as a Client Champ too and went on to “jump” as a UI Designer and then UX Designer. Lopez describes herself on NaXum’s website as a driven person, always leaning in and stepping out of her comfort zone. The TPM seat is now her fourth role since boarding the company. In her new role, Lopez serves as assistant to the Vice President of Design and owns managing the assembly line of NaXum’s Design team. Salinas shares the same accountability as Lopez, only she is assigned to serve the Client Support Team. Salinas and Lopez are just two of the many products of NaXum’s Promote From Within core value. In its culture, NaXum allows team members to journey around the different areas of its operations from different seats. This is to protect its employees from stagnation and help them find their true tech gifts. To get to know the rest of NaXum’s core values, visit its company website at https://naxum.com/core-value.php NaXum Categories
Hong Kong – London ETO promotes professional opportunities arising from Hong Kong’s infrastructure development to UK students and graduates (with photos)
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) co-organised a seminar with the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) at Imperial College London on December 9 (London Time), to promote engineering career prospects in Hong Kong in relation to its various development projects to the United Kingdom (UK) engineering students and graduates.
During his speech at the seminar, the Director-General of the London ETO, Mr Gilford Law, said, “In coming years, the Government annual capital works expenditure is expected to exceed 100 billion Hong Kong Dollars (10 billion British pounds), showing that Hong Kong invests heavily and steadily in infrastructure and other capital works.” He mentioned that, Hong Kong has sophisticated East-meets-West culture and adopts a simple tax system with low tax rates; professional and talents could experience a kaleidoscope of arts and culture, sports and entertainment while developing their career in the city. Mr Law also highlighted the talent attraction measures announced in the Chief Executive’s 2022 Policy Address, including the Top Talent Pass Scheme.
Over 100 participants joined the seminar.
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