HKTDC: Hong Kong ready for business; Delegation arrives in Riyadh

Feb 7, 2023 | Business

A delegation of business leaders from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), led by the city’s Chief Executive Mr John Lee and principal government officials, has arrived in Riyadh to explore collaboration opportunities with the business community of Saudi Arabia.
Over the past two days, the delegation discussed with Saudi government and industry leaders how Hong Kong can facilitate the Kingdom’s strategic development via its role as a global financial hub and China’s international gateway. The 30-strong delegation includes senior executives from Hong Kong’s financial institutions and regulator as well as major players in innovation and technology (I&T), sustainability and smart city solutions. Riyadh is the first of three stops on this week-long mission to the Middle East, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

At a press conference followed by an Investment Forum and dinner officiated by the Saudi Minister of Investment H.E. Khalid Al-Falih and attended by some 300 Saudi Arabian guests yesterday, Chief Executive Mr John Lee, said, “Saudi Arabia is a strong economy of the Gulf region and a growing source of foreign direct investment. Driven by Vision 2030, the dynamic blueprint for the future, Saudi Arabia is destined to take its place as an economic powerhouse built on diversity, sustainability, and innovation and technology. Hong Kong has long been the Asia-Pacific region’s multi-level bridge for foreign and Mainland Chinese businesses and investors. As integration with the Mainland continues to deepen, so too do opportunities for Hong Kong, and the economies and companies that work with Hong Kong.”

Mr Lee was joined by Deputy Secretary of Justice Mr Horace Cheung, Secretary for Financial Services and Treasury Mr Christopher Hui, and Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Mr Algernon Yau. Other business leaders from Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia also exchanged views at the investment forum yesterday.

At the forum, H.E. Khalid A Alfalih said: “This visit comes on the heels of numerous historic visits between our two countries starting with the visit of President Xi in 2016 following which the ties between the two countries deepened. Through this collaboration we aim at further developing various sectors whether it be asset management, private equity, wealth management – or in fintech, which saw an exponential growth of 79 per cent between 2021 and 2022.”

He added:” Saudi Arabia has the largest regulated capital markets in the region, with the largest stock exchange in the MENA region. Due to evolving trends we are also making efforts to strengthen global supply chains and have launched a dedicated global supply chain resilience initiative. This will be a great opportunity for China and Hong Kong-based companies to use the KSA as a platform for adding value to products customised for the Middle East region and beyond.”

Several Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) were signed at the Investment Forum. These include:
– Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) and Saudi Tadawul Group Holding Company
– SenseTime and King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) (Letter of Intent)
– Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) and Riyadh Chamber
– Templewater Ltd, Bravo Transport Services Ltd and Wisdom Motors (Hong Kong) Ltd and Nesma Holding Ltd
– SenseTime and Sela Company (Letter of Intent)
– Hutchison and King Salman Energy Park (SPARK)

HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam said, “Saudi Arabia has an important role to play in the global economy, similar to China. And as a global financial hub, China’s international gateway and a commercial hub for the Belt and Road Initiative, Hong Kong can facilitate opportunities to help drive development initiatives around the world. We are pleased to organise this delegation to come and discuss collaboration opportunities, not only in our traditional sectors of finance and trade, but also in new areas in tech and innovation, smart city and sustainability solutions. Creating opportunities has been the work of the HKTDC for over 55 years, and I am hopeful that we can continue to help Hong Kong businesses play a part in the exciting growth of Saudi Arabia and the regional overall.”

The delegation has met with key enterprises in Riyadh to exchange ideas and learn more about Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. They visited major institutions, such as the Saudi Stock Exchange and the NEOM exhibition. This evening, the delegation will travel to Abu Dhabi and then onwards to Dubai, to meet with senior government and business leaders of the United Arab Emirates.

As a two-way platform between China and the world and as one of the world’s top financial centres, Hong Kong has been supporting businesses and investors worldwide to tap into the vast China and Asia market and has been playing a major role in the global financial system with its unique connectivity to China’s market. As part of China, but operating under an international system, Hong Kong provides special access to and from the mainland in the flow of capital, goods, technology and people, as defined in the country’s national 14th Five-Year plan.

Hong Kong is also a commercial hub for the Belt and Road Initiative, a global development plan initiated by China, and part of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) – an area in Southern China earmarked by the Chinese government to become a powerhouse of capital, I&T and cultural exchange driving the country’s development. With its common law system, low tax regime, advanced infrastructure and connectivity and as a its world-renowned global trade and business hub, Hong Kong is well-placed to support businesses from all over the world to invest and grow.

Find out more about Hong Kong:

– Hong Kong: general facts https://tinyurl.com/Asias-world-city
– Hong Kong as a global financial centre https://tinyurl.com/Financial-Centre
– Hong Kong’s tech and innovation https://tinyurl.com/Tech-Innovation
– Hong Kong as the commercial hub for the Belt and Road Initiative https://tinyurl.com/Belt-and-Road
– Hong Kong as part of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area https://tinyurl.com/Greater-Bay-Area

About HKTDC

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. Please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn

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Hassane Ghanem, Tel: +966 598606946, Email: hassane.ghanem@orientplanet.com

HKTDC:
Niveen Faris, Tel: +966 11 4169713, Email: niveen.faris@hktdc.org
Sunny Ng, Tel: +852 2584 4357, Email: sunny.sl.ng@hktdc.org
Sam Ho, Tel: +852 2584 4569, Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.org


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Lynn Miller-Takacs’ Book Ready to Light Up at East Coast’s Largest State Library Association Conference

Nov 20, 2022 | Business

Lynn Miller-Takacs’ book inspires artists as it shares his artistic adventures


WEBWIRE –

Catch Lynn Miller-Takacs’ book display at NYLA 2022 Annual Conference and Trade Show.



The fascinating art book, What Makes My Heart Sing: An Artist’s Journey by Lynn Miller-Takacs, is all set for display by ReadersMagnet at the New York Library Association 2022 Annual Conference and Trade Show on November 3–4, 2022, at Saratoga Springs City Center at 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.


What Makes My Heart Sing is a story about the adventures, travels, insights, and reflections of the author. It will take readers along on her journey as an artist, music lover, entrepreneur, writer, and face painter. Lynn was a shy and quiet child growing up who wanted to be an artist but always doubted herself because she thought artists should be held to a higher standard.


Her book explores an artist’s emotional and physical manifestations, as well as the bond between music and visual creation.


Artistic author Lynn Miller-Takacs shares her struggles with and eventual triumph over self-doubt and limiting beliefs. Her story will inspire readers to follow their own artistic dreams and help them realize that they, too, have a special talent that should be shared with the world.


Experience the beautiful adventures of art and get a copy of Lynn Miller-Takacs’ book What Makes My Heart Sing: An Artist’s Journey. Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Also, visit the author’s website at https://lynntakacs.com/.


Title | What Makes My Heart Sing: An Artist’s Journey


Author | Lynn Miller-Takacs


Genre | Art


Publisher | Outskirts Press, Inc.


Published date | May 18, 2022



Author


Music, art, and writing have always been Lynn’s passions. She is a native of Northern California and resides in Modesto. She studied fine arts and graphic design in college, has taken many workshops in painting and drawing and has exhibited her work in a number of art shows, including solo exhibits. Lynn has been a member of various art leagues and associations and has had the pleasure of leading a few of the popular painting nights. In 2016, her Healing Hearts Tree painting was used for the front cover of a booklet for grieving children.


Select gift shops along the Pacific Coast Highway in Northern California sell postcards of her Redwood trees sketches. She credits her Humboldt County collection to the local photographers for her inspiration.


Lynn established a face painting business in 2009, and works at corporate events, grand openings, birthday parties, weddings, baptisms, as well as, onboard cruise ships touring the Caribbean islands.


She is the newly-published author of the book What Makes My Heart Sing: An Artist’s Journey and is inspired to write more in the near future. She says: I paint because it makes my heart sing.


Get Ready for Halloween with Spirit of Wales Distillery

Oct 22, 2022 | Business

 Spirit of Wales Distillery in Newport, South Wales are once again hosting visitors at their distillery for special Halloween guided tours, Spooky Tasting nights and gin or rum making classes all with a special game of bewitching music bingo.

The Spirit of Wales Distillery Halloween celebrations run from 26th to 29th of October 2022 with various options to trick, but mostly treat adults this Halloween or Nos Calan Gaeaf which is celebrated on the last day of October each year. A special time for the young distillery, as it marks the date when founder Daniel Dyer and the head distiller, James Gibbons decided to join forces and produce handcrafted spirits in Newport, South Wales.

Halloween Music Bingo with Drinks

Using WSET (Wine Spirit Education Trust) methods, Spirit of Wales Distillery presents its special edition Halloween music bingo and drinks on Friday 28th, and Saturday, 29th of October 2022, from 7pm to 9pm. Tickets are limited and cost 22.50 per adult and can be booked directly through the Spirit of Wales Distillery website.

Spooky Guided Distillery Tour

During the tours, trick, or treaters are welcomed with a spooky drink and 3 tasters on the tour followed by a game of bewitching music bingo. Book a ticket for the Spirit of Wales Halloween Tour for 22.50 per person aged 18 years or older.

Halloween distillery tour dates and times:

Wednesday: 26 October 2022, 3pm

Thursday: 27 October 2022, 3pm and 7pm

Friday: 28 October 2022, 2pm and 4pm

Saturday, 29 October 2022, 2pm and 4pm

Gin or Rum making Potion using a copper cauldron

A fun activity where adults can get into the Halloween spirit and make a witches or wizards potion on a copper still. Includes a welcome drink, brief guided tour with tasters, and a bottle of gin or rum to take home.

Make your own gin or rum potion dates and times:

Wednesday: 26 October 2022, 3pm.

Thursday: 27 October 2022, 3pm and 7pm

Friday: 28 October 2022, 2pm and 4pm

Saturday, 29 October 2022, 2pm and 4pm

Tickets for this experience are available from 26th to the 28th of October 2022 and can be booked via the experience page. To find out more about the distilleries offerings over Halloween or to book for a group, get in touch with events manager, Beth Hibbert from Spirit of Wales Distillery.

Note to Editors:

To learn more about the Spirit of Wales Distillery and award-winning Welsh Rum, please visit the online store or find them on social media.

About the Spirit of Wales Distillery

Opened in 2021, the Spirit of Wales Distillery is a no-nonsense Welsh spirits producer based in South Wales. Inspired by Welsh passion and the dramatic Welsh heritage and environment, the Spirit of Wales range includes the award-winning forged gins, sparked vodkas, and curiosity Welsh rums. Visit the Newport distillery for a guided tour and tasting experience to find the perfect pairing with Fever-Tree Mixers and Tonics and the Spirit of Wales chocolate range. Celebrate all things Welsh with The Spirit of Wales Distillery and Drink Welsh.

For more press information, please contact:

Daniel Dyer, from “The Spirit of Wales Distillery”: 01633 965035 or email Claudette de Chermont at marketing@spiritofwales.com

Spirit of Wales Ltd.

Daniel Dyer

+44 7535000991

spiritofwales.com

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Book of Pam Weinreis Ready to be Featured at NYLA 2022 Annual Conference and Trade Show

Sep 10, 2022 | Business

Pam Weinreis’ Christian life book “Well Worth MY Soul” sets to inspire and motivate readers.

San Diego, California, USA – WEBWIRE –

This book shows that it is never too late to get to know God.



ReadersMagnet is ready to display Pam Weinreis’ book “Well Worth MY Soul: Let’s refresh our soul together” at New York Library Association 2022 Annual Conference and Trade Show on November 3 – 4, 2022 at Saratoga Springs, NY.



“Well Worth MY Soul” is a guidebook for spiritual development that emphasizes developing a stronger relationship with God. Pam Weinreis, an author who has inspired many, understands what it takes to keep the faith and follow the Holy Spirit.



In this devotional, she contemplates the teachings of the Bible and how to place her hope on God rather than on the things of this world. Weinreis uses carefully selected scripture and reflective dialogue to challenge the factors that lead people away from God.



Weinreis reflects: “When we feel inadequate for the task, remember God has given us everything we need to be strong in Him.”



Frequently putting off spending quality time in prayer because there are more important things to do? Feel like running out of time while yearning for inner peace? If so, this book can help.



Get a copy of “Well Worth MY Soul: Let’s refresh our soul together” by Pam Weinreis on Amazon. Visit the upcoming NYLA 2022 Annual Conference and Tradeshow.



More so, check out the author’s website at https://wellworthmysoul.com/.



“Well Worth MY Soul: Let’s refresh our soul together”

Author | Pam Weinreis

Genre | Christian Life

Publisher | Xulon Press

Published date | August 22, 2022



Author

As a rancher’s wife, Pam Weinreis is very busy. She’s a mother of four grown children and grandmother of seven beautiful little ones. Pam teaches Sunday school and oversees the department. She enjoys being busy, and she loves life.

Ready to Race: Nico Hülkenberg on the Qatar GP

Nov 22, 2021 | Business

Every lap matters, and you soon start learning. It’s by driving, obviously, that you get the answers.
Nico Hülkenberg
Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team Reserve Driver

The Losail International Circuit may be a new venue on the F1 calendar, but for Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team Reserve Driver, Nico Hülkenberg, it’s familiar territory.

Ahead of the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix, we caught up with Nico to hear his memories of racing at this fast, flowing track and pick up a few pointers for the weekend.

The Qatar Grand Prix weekend promises to be interesting for everybody, as the Losail International Circuit is new for all the F1 teams.

I’m one of the few drivers who has raced there, in the GP2 Asia Series back in February 2009. I was racing in the Formula 3 Euroseries the year before, so it was my first experience of GP2.

I did two rounds with the ART team, in Bahrain and Qatar. I took pole for both races and won the feature race in Qatar, finishing third in the sprint race the next day.

Sergio Pérez [former Team Silverstone driver] won the sprint race. Apparently, he’s the only driver on the current F1 grid who has raced there!

I remember it was still the older GP2 car, and I was too tall for it. I was sitting with my head in front of the airbox and out of the car. The buffeting was crazy, so on every straight I had to grab my helmet so I didn’t lose my head!

For those two events, I had a big problem. Fortunately, the next year they introduced the new chassis, the new generation of cars. That was better, as I was able to sit lower.

My memories of the Losail circuit from that weekend are good. I remember it’s quite a flowing track and it’s basically medium speed. I recall that it’s very flat, with no elevation changes at all. It’s just like glass!

I think it was maybe a bit tricky for overtaking, but I liked the track at the time, I remember that much. I also remember there being good hotels and good food in Qatar.

For the teams and drivers, learning a new track is always a challenge, although there have been quite a few in the last couple of seasons with the calendar changes.

A new track is generally exciting for a driver because it’s not a place that you know so well from 10 or 15 years of experience.

So, you have to learn with every run you do, with low fuel, high fuel, old tyres, new tyres. Everything is for the first time, and you have to learn quickly, adjust and adapt, so that always adds an extra kind of spice.