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Check out Our 30 Years Anniversary Magazine LIMITED EDITION 05 Welcome & Greetings S 15 Business 45 Economy 53 Industry 85 Living 93 About Us ONTENT C . Irresistibly Smooth Editor: Bianca Zee-Geissler Graphic Designer: Tsang Ho Yin (Kevin) Photos: Erwin Lüthi (except page 101) Published by: Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2524 0590 Website: http://www.swisschamhk.org Email: [email protected] Printed by: N-Card in Hong Kong Limited Edition: 1,000 copies, October 2012 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any way or by any means, electronic, mechnical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. For more information about Lindt, please visit us at www.lindt.com Client: Lindt Descriptions: Print Ad Trim Size: 21cm x 21cm Color Specifications: Job Number: 610712 Layout Version: 03 Bleed Size: 22cm x 22cm www.novasdesign.com Producer: Kei Date: 27/7/2012 Remark: C M Y K WELCOME & GREETINGS E OF R RC plunged. Now, Hong Kong has one of the highest have come to fruition. Appreciation must also be property prices in the world and its population extended to the past and present boards and fellow ONG SS is growing. Hong Kong enjoys the best of both Chamber members for their energy, ideas and worlds—the infrastructure of the Western world sharing of experiences. Many thanks must go to our H SUSANNE SAHLI and the financial and economic strength of China. Secretary General for her continued work in the ONG past 17 years. In addition, we are most grateful for SWI CHAMBE COMME IN K PRESIDENT Hong Kong has also established itself as the Asian all the support from the Swiss Consulate General as financial centre and has a flourishing banking industry. well as the Swiss Association of Hong Kong. We have now come to the 30th anniversary of address was at the offices of Ciba-Geigy Hong With the massive increase in wealth in Hong Kong the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Kong Ltd. in Central. A few years later, one part time and China over the last 15 years, such wealth With this book, the Swiss Chamber of Commerce – according to the human growth cycle, we are staff was hired with a desk at the offices of Credit requires prudent and diligent management. People in Hong Kong hopes to continue to tell the story entering adulthood. There have been many successes Suisse to handle the daily operation for less than continue to turn to the Swiss banking industry of ‘Swissness in Hong Kong’ and how the past and challenges and with the experience gained, we 50 members. At that time we were known as the which has successfully risen to these challenges. experiences and success stories can help to shape are able to stride forward with confidence for the Swiss Business Council. Today, in contrast, we have an even more successful future. next 30 years! The most recent 15 years have been grown our membership to over 200 members and The increased international flavor of Hong Kong with Hong Kong as a Special Administration Region have established a thriving Swiss Young Professionals and its reputation as the gourmet centre of the of China and this has been smooth and successful as section. Furthermore, we have 10 sub-committees world has also increased the demand for a high a whole for the region and for the Swiss community devoted to furthering the interests of the Swiss standard of hospitality and services. Again, the Swiss, here. Hong Kong has firmly maintained and community in areas such as company visits, net- with their long tradition in this sector are playing a improved its identity and its way of life. working opportunities, co-operation with our central role. Chambers in China, University alumni activities Looking back through the 20th Anniversary and representing the interests of the SMEs, the Hong Kong and neighbouring Macau have also Commemorative Book, I cannot help but notice latter being the backbone of Hong Kong’s and become the prime entertainment and shopping how much has changed over the last ten years. The Switzerland’s economy. Our strong association with destinations for Mainland Chinese residents. With whole global business setting has shifted dramatically. our Consulate is essential and much appreciated the reduction of visa restrictions for Mainlanders, China and Hong Kong’s outlook is now more in helping us to gain a voice and influence in the these industries are prospering. The Swiss watch cautious after a boom period which calls for our governments both here and back home. and luxury goods industries are benefitting well Swiss community to apply their resourcefulness from this boom. and business acumen in order to navigate through It is fascinating to reflect on how the Chamber’s this period safely. history is linked to the history of Hong Kong. 30 On behalf of the Swiss business community, I would years ago, concerns over the future of British rule like to extend my thanks to the contributors and How has the Chamber changed in the past 30 resulted in an exodus of talent and capital. Simply editorial team for their dedication in creating this years? When we first started in 1982, the registered put, the place was in turmoil and property prices book. Without their support, this book would not 6 Welcome & Greetings Welcome7 & Greetings C ONG NMENT K TMENT AL CaRRIE LAM R RS DEA R R E THE MARIE-GABRIELLE CHIEF V ONOMI R epa ONG O ffai INEICHEN-FLEISCH SECRetaRY FOR A EDE OF H F D OF EC A G State SECRetaRY ADMINISTRation S I am delighted to congratulate the Swiss Chamber opportunities brought about by our various bilateral 2012 is an auspicious year and provides reason for Finally, the present opening of the Swiss Business Hub of Commerce in Hong Kong (SCCHK) on its 30th and multilateral agreements. celebrating aplenty. in Hong Kong is another milestone for Switzerland Anniversary, and to wish the new Swiss Business and Hong Kong. The new office will focus on trade Hub Hong Kong every success in our city. I am confident that, with the experience and I single out three events that are from a Swiss and commerce but will also promote investment in dedication of the SCCHK and the Swiss Business perspective of high significance in our bilateral Switzerland and guide Swiss investors to the right This anniversary book documents the many stories Hub extending its network to our city, we can look relations with the Hong Kong Special Administrative partners in Hong Kong. of Swiss entrepreneurship in Hong Kong and the ahead to even stronger links between Switzerland Region. valuable contributions Swiss business people have and Hong Kong in the future. I wish the Swiss Chamber of Commerce continuous made to our community over the past three Firstly, the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Hong success and the Swiss Business Hub a smooth start. I decades. Kong was founded 30 years ago with the aim of am convinced that Switzerland and Hong Kong will fostering and expanding trade between Hong continue to expand their friendly relations and will The SCCHK, formerly known as the Swiss Business Kong and Switzerland. This platform represents cooperate to promote their common interests and Council, has been an important partner in promoting the cumulative point of the long presence of Swiss goals. strong trade, financial and investment links between business in Hong Kong and has proven instrumental Switzerland and Hong Kong since its inception in in serving Swiss and Hong Kong businesses to this 1982. With close to 200 Swiss companies operating day. in Hong Kong, our bilateral trade relations continue to grow and prosper, propelled by our shared Secondly, the double taxation agreement between commitment to promoting free market principles with a focus on transparency, quality and fair play. Switzerland and Hong Kong and the free trade agreement between the European Free Trade This year also marks the inauguration of the fourth Association EFTA and Hong Kong has just entered term HKSAR Government. We look forward to into force, further facilitating and deepening bilateral conveying to the Swiss community via the Chamber trade between Switzerland and Hong Kong. our new initiatives for enhancing Hong Kong’s competitive business-friendly environment, including 8 Welcome & Greetings Welcome9 & Greetings OF ONG AL Rita K ulate R S HÄMMERLI- C SS WESCHKE E ENE ONG CONSUL GENERAL DANIEL KÜNG SWI CON G H OF SWITZERLAND CEO OS I am honored to be taking part in the celebration open another Swiss Business Hub in the region. Firstly, I would like to congratulate the Swiss the Swiss imports in Hong Kong are then exported of the 30th anniversary of the Swiss Chamber of After Tokyo, Singapore, Mumbai, Seoul and Beijing, Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong on its 30th to China, where they meet a great demand from Commerce which the Swiss Consulate General has it will be the 6th outpost in the region. It will be birthday. This year’s anniversary demonstrates the the local consumers. Apart from export promotion, regular contacts and exchanges, not only with board another pearl in the string of trade offices with the importance of trade between Hong Kong and the Swiss Business hub will further raise awareness members, but with the Swiss business community aim to assist and support Swiss SMEs to open new Switzerland. Today, after China and Japan, Hong amongst business decision-makers in Hong Kong at large in Hong Kong. Therefore, I wish to thank markets. The Swiss Business Hub Hong Kong will Kong is Switzerland’s third most important trading and China of Switzerland as an attractive business you all for the excellent cooperation with the Swiss also promote Switzerland as a premium European partner in Asia.
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