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8 | The Japan Times | Monday, July 2, 2018 (Sponsored content) A special feature produced by: Synergy Media Specialists Hong Kong / SONGQUAN DENG 123RF.COM www.synergymediaspecialists.com The best is yet to come Jones Day: Delivering responsive and dedicated client service ith the Stock Ex- “One firm worldwide” ap- A message from Mrs. Carrie Lam, GBM, GBS change of Hong proach gives clients seam- Kong Ltd.’s recent less access to substantial Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Wgreen light to list new econ- legal resources. omy enterprises (including Nearly half of the Fortune s Hong Kong cel- Hong Kong, with nearly Kong” campaign. pre-revenue biotech com- 500, Fortune Global 500 and ebrates the 21st an- half of them using Hong Our strong people-to-peo- panies and those with dual Financial Times Global 500 niversary of the es- Kong as their regional ple bond is reflected in the or weighted voting struc- consistently come to Jones Atablishment of the Hong headquarters or regional large number of Hong Kong tures), Hong Kong is widely Day for advice. In 2018, Kong Special Administra- office. We remain the No. people visiting Japan, at a expected to take center the firm ranked number tive Region of the People’s 1 destination for Japanese record breaking 2.23 mil- stage as a global initial pub- one in the Client Service Republic of China, I am food exports. With a strong lion in 2017 and a further lic offering destination. A-Team report published delighted that our bilateral economy and plentiful op- year-on-year increase of “The new regime in Hong by BTI Consulting Group relations with Japan con- portunities arising from the 4 percent in the first two Kong favors innovation and and, in the process, became tinue to grow from strength Guangdong-Hong Kong- months of 2018. growth,” said Joelle Lau, the only firm to date to be to strength. Macau Bay Area, I am sure I am confident that the partner-in-charge of Jones awarded “Best of the Best” Last year, Japan was our these positive trends will best is yet to come for Hong Day’s Hong Kong office. © JONES DAY status in consecutive years. fourth-largest trading part- continue, propelled not Kong and for our relation- “We are seeing a surge of Joelle Lau, Partner-in-Charge of Jones Day’s Hong Kong office In North Asia, Jones Day ner globally and there were least by the return to Tokyo ship with Japan. interest and Japanese com- has offices in Tokyo, Hong more than 1,300 Japanese in November of our mega www.ceo.gov.hk/eng panies looking to raise cap- Precision Tsugami China As one of the world’s larg- Kong, Beijing, Shanghai © CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S OFFICE companies operating in “Think Global, Think Hong www.gov.hk ital may wish to consider Corp. This was achieved est and most geographical- and Taipei. Jones Day is Hong Kong.” through a spinoff of the ly diverse law firms, Jones passionate about its work Jones Day has unique ex- entire Chinese-based op- Day believes in responsive and looks forward to as- pertise in this area and is erations of its parent com- and dedicated client ser- sisting clients across the ready to help. Last year, the pany, renowned machine vice. With over 2,500 law- region. The heart of the Asian business community firm successfully complet- tools manufacturer Tsuga- yers and 43 offices on five www.jonesday.com ed the Hong Kong IPO of mi Corp. continents, Jones Day’s www.jonesday.com/hongkong / he Hong Kong Special merce - Hong Kong. and language-learning ini- economic success. The Chi- Administrative Region The economic relationship tiatives, we have helped to nese government’s Greater is one of Asia’s most between Hong Kong and Ja- bring Hong Kong and Ja- Bay Area initiative will unite importantT business locations. pan continues to flourish. pan closer together,” said the regions of Guangdong, The world’s largest business organization “With its rule of law, open “Hong Kong is an important Frankie Wu, chairman of Hong Kong and Macau, en- economic policies and a high- partner for Japan in the areas The Japan Society of Hong couraging further eco nomic he Interna- Hong Kong representative solutions destination.” a mediation setting and level of trust throughout the of tourism, trade, investment Kong. “China and Japan have growth. tional Chamber body of the ICC. In October this year, will be judged and guided corporate community, Hong and education and we play strong historical ties and we “Hong Kong is set to ben- of Commerce “Japan is considered to ICCHK will host the ICC by professional mediators Kong offers a welcoming a key role in facilitating ex- will continue to build on the efit from this initiative Hong“T Kong continues to be one of the best part- International Commercial under the ICC mediation business environment,” said changes between Hong Kong successes we have achieved through the flow of people, see international and local ners for Hong Kong as we Mediation Competition rules, competing for the Secretary General of the Ja- and Japan,” said Kuninori to create a stronger partner- goods and information,” said Hong Kong-based compa- have worked very closely Hong Kong. top place in this presti- pan Chamber of Commerce Matsuda, ambassador and ship.” Japan Hong Kong So- Fu Yuning, China Resourc- nies come together,” said together over the years,” “This is the first ICC gious competition.” and Industry Masakazu Ya- consulate-general of Japan in ciety President David Mong es Group chairman. “Hong J.P. Lee, ICCHK chairman. said Lee. “We expect the competition in Hong gyu. Hong Kong. shared, “Our society’s efforts Kong remains an attractive The International Cham- relationship to flourish in Kong to focus on interna- “Global companies are com- The Japan Hong Kong So- to facilitate educational ex- investment destination in its ber of Commerce (ICC) the future across all key tional commercial media- ing to Hong Kong in order to ciety helps promote mutual changes and cross-border in- own right and continues to focuses on policy advo- sectors of Hong Kong’s tion,” said Lee. “Over four position themselves within understanding and friend- teractions have contributed strengthen its economic po- cacy, rule-setting and dis- economy and in the legal days, university students the heart of the Asian busi- ship between Hong Kong to this increasingly impor- sition within the region.” pute resolution to support services sector, ICCHK has in Hong Kong and across ness community,” said Jark and Japan through cultural tant relationship.” www.hk.emb-japan.go.jp international businesses. expanded our services to the Asia-Pacific region www.iccwbo.org Pui Lee, chairman of the In- cooperation. Cross-border trade lies at www.hkjcci-new.com ICCHK was inaugurated support Hong Kong’s role will be competing using www.icchkcbc.org ternational Chamber of Com- “Through our education the heart of Hong Kong’s www.japansociety.org.hk in December 1998 as the as a key regional dispute their advocacy skills in www.iccmediationcomp.com Building communities, connecting people and transforming lives Asia’s pioneer of innovative living t is a very exciting Japan and Hong Kong rank demand for quality health and development and time for Hong Kong,” among the highest in the care is on the rise,” said spur business opportunities space celebrates 40 years of success said Dr. Stephen Ri- world. However, with aging Dr. Riady. across the region.” ady,“I President of The Lippo populations and a rising de- “We are bringing our With a proven track re- KR International Ltd. are to distribute our busi- Group of Companies. mand for health care services, strengths to this sector in cord and extensive expertise, is building on its repu- ness equally across three “With the Government of ‘life-sciences’ have become high-potential, emerging Lippo Group will continue tation as an innova- geographical areas — Hong China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’ an increasingly important markets across the region.” to look for areas which pres- Htive property developer with Kong, mainland China and initiative driving regional area of cooperation. With businesses focused on ent long-term, value-creation diversified interests across the rest of Asia, while main- connectivity, Hong Kong is in Intending to become a lead- real estate and infrastructure, opportunities. the Asian region. The group’s taining a balanced income an enviable position to capi- ing Asia health care group, in mineral exploration, food, “The Lippo brand repre- flagship Hong Kong develop- from our different business talize on its rich experiences 2017 Lippo Group acquired retail, e-commerce, telecom- sents quality, high standards, ment, Discovery Bay, is a fully segments, especially prop- in international trade, ship- two Singapore-listed health munications and finance and reliability and consistency; integrated resort-styled resi- erty development and invest- ping, logistics and profes- care companies. Healthway financial technology (fin- attributes which are required dential project with approxi- ment. Our business in Japan sional services.” Medical Corporation Lim- tech), Lippo Group is well to build trust,” concluded mately 19,000 residents. With is a perfect fit into these two © HKRI The Special Administra- © LIPPO ited manages over 90 clinics positioned to seize cross-in- Dr. Riady. HKRI Taikoo Hui in Shang- main strategies and we will tive Region’s (SAR) role as an Dr. Stephen Riady, President of and medical centers in Singa- dustry investment opportu- “We are constantly working hai, Sukhothai Residences in Victor Cha, Managing continue to look for suitable international financial hub the Lippo Group of Companies pore and OUE Lippo Health- nities.