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High Technology Development Corporation* (HTDC*) in conjunction with Punahou, Iolani, Kamehameha and Mid-Pacific Institute are again facilitating the Holiday Tech Fair. We feel that this is a worthwhile event that showcases Hawaii's technology industry and its dedication to the growth of technology here in Hawaii. This event will provide returning alumni and the community information and opportunities for their future development.
As always, our goal is to generate and continue the
momentum of awareness of Hawaii's high technology industry. It is also an
opportunity to help inform our youth on the need of a skilled workforce. With
your commitment and dedication, we would like to once again facilitate the 2002
Holiday Tech Fair. *HKCHcc Collaboration Partner
STUDY MISSION TO SHANGHAI AND ZHEJIANG PROVINCE December 4 - 10, 2002 Sponsored by HKGCC* Shanghai has attracted worldwide attention with its rapid economic growth and urban renewal in the past decade. With China's WTO accession, Shanghai is expecting its economy to accelerate to become China's undisputed economic, finance and trade center. Zhejiang Province has one of the highest growth rates and most exuberant economy in China, ranking fourth in aggregate economic strength. Strong growth in its private sector has no doubt been an important contributor to its economic success. In order to study new economic developments and explore new investment opportunities, as well as strengthen government and business contacts in these regions, a HKGCC Mission to Shanghai and Zhejiang Province will be organized on 4-10 December, 2002. Program Highlights
Participation Fee
To Sign Up: Contact HKCHcc at 222-8183 or by email info@hkchcc.org by Thursday, November 28th *HKCHcc Collaboration Partner
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS with The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii and the Affiliate Chamber of Commerce*
Tuesday, December 3, 2002 - 6:15 PM TO
8:15 PM To Sign Up: Contact HKCHcc at 222-8183 or by email info@hkchcc.org by Thursday, November 28th *HKCHcc Collaboration Partner
Shanghai International Industry Fair 2002
Yangtze Investment
Project Expo 2002 Shanghai International Industry Fair 2002 will be held at Shanghai International Expo Center during Nov. 22nd - 27th, with an exhibition area of 61,000sqm (2700 booths). In line with its four key functions of exhibiting, trading, evaluation and forum, SIF 2002 will be held in 9 professional halls featuring electronic information and network, electrical and mechanical equipment, industrial automation, bio-engineering and medicine, environmental protection and energy, automobile and components, new materials, household electronic appliances and scientific and technological innovations, presenting thousands of projects of investment, property right and high-tech achievements respectively. Contact: HKCHcc at 222-8183 or by email info@hkchcc.org if you are interested to participate or have questions.
An Event Jointly Sponsored by the Korean*, Hispanic*, and Okinawan* Chambers of Commerce
DATE: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 RSVP: HKCHcc at 222-8183 or by email info@hkchcc.org by Monday, November 25th *HKCHcc Collaboration Partner
PACIFIC AND ASIAN AFFAIRS COUNCIL*, EAST WEST CENTER, HAWAII PACIFIC UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO ATTEND A LUNCHEON/BOOK SIGNING WITH IVAN HALL Bamboozled: How America Loses the Intellectual Game with Japan and its Implications for our Future in Asia
DATE: November 22, 2002 FRIDAY *HKCHcc Collaboration Partner
Chris Resich, Chairman of the Board, and Harry
Saunders, Government Affairs Council Chairman, invite you join them at The
Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii*
MEMBERSHIP CONVENTION
Thursday, November 21, 2002 *HKCHcc Collaboration Partner
Rule of Law in China The U. S. Consulate in Shanghai would like to invite you and your colleagues to attend an event on the Rule of Law in China with Ira Belkin who is currently the Legal Advisor at the U. S. Embassy in Beijing. As a former prosecutor who has lectured extensively on both the U. S. and China judicial system, Mr. Belkin will have many interesting things to say about current trends in China's judicial reforms and on what the U. S. is doing to promote and support them. Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2002 Time: 4:00 - 5:00pm Venue: Room 504, East Tower, Shanghai Tower Address: 1376 Nanjing West Road Cost: Free RSVP: If you are planning to attend, please email David Hillon at hilloncd@state.gov Contact HKCHcc at 222-8183 or by email info@hkchcc.org if you have further questions
Phoenix Dance Chamber 2002 Luncheon Gala and
Silent Auction
The Hawaii Foundation for Chinese Culture and Arts is happy to announce
its 2002 Annual Luncheon Gala on For more information phone 988-2009 (Chinese), 550 0509 (English) or contact HKCHcc at 222-8183 or by email info@hkchcc.org if you have questions.
"Opportunities in the Pacific Century - Are we Ready?" by Johnson W. K. Choi, MBA, RFC., President & Executive Director, Hong Kong China Hawaii Chamber of Commerce (HKCHcc) and Director, Treasurer & Past President of University of Hawaii, Travel Industry Management Alumni Association The Meeting will be held in HONG KONG Sponsored by the Hong Kong China Hawaii Chamber of Commerce (HKCHcc), Hong Kong UH-Travel Industry Management (TIM) Alumni Association, University of Hawaii Alumni Hong Kong, Hong Kong Ohana Club and Friends of Hong Kong Invitation is being extended to HKCHcc members and collaboration partners in Hong Kong for business networking and for a formal/informal discussion on how various organizations could work together to promote trade/business/education/high-tech/film between Hong Kong, China, Hawaii and United States.
Date: November 14, 2002, Thursday, 7:00pm
Celebrating a Legacy in Tourism
TIM
International, Inc., the TIM Advisory Board, Friends of TIM and the TIM School will Honor The event is sponsored by TIM International and proceeds from the event went to the TIM School and to the TIM International Scholarship Program. Tuesday, November 12, 2002, Hawaii Ballroom, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii, 5:30pm No-host Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction, 6:30pm Dinner & Program, Business/Aloha Attire Ticket price starts at $125/person Call Raina Matsui, Alumni Coordinator, School of Travel Industry Management, University of Hawaii at 956-4885 or email her at rainam@hawaii.edu or contact HKCHcc at 222-8183 or by email info@hkchcc.org if you have questions.
Pacific and Asian Affairs Council*,
College of International Studies of the Hawaii Pacific University and Pacific
Forum CSIS
invite you to a Forum to discuss "U.S. & ASIA RELATIONS IN A POST 9-11 WORLD"
When: Thursday, November 7th, 3:30 - 5:00p.m.
*HKCHcc Collaboration Partner **HKCHcc Business Member
Prepaid Health Care Act -
Sponsored by the Chamber of
Commerce of Hawaii
PANELISTS:
With the passage of the Prepaid
Health Care Act (PHCA) in 1974, Hawaii led the nation in its commitment to
health care for its employees and citizens. It is the cornerstone of Hawaii's
health care reform system. Health care premiums are now one of businesses
largest expense. Smaller employers with fewer than 50 workers are having trouble
keeping up with their premiums. How do we find a balance of our quality of life
for employees while surviving in the global economy?
4:00 - 4:15pm:
“The origins and history of employment based health insurance in Hawaii.”
Presented by Chris Pablo
DATE: WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 30,
2002 RSVP to HKCHcc at 222-8183 or by email info@hkchcc.org if you have questions. *HKCHcc Collaboration Partner
Open House - University of Hawaii New Downtown
Campus at the Pioneer Plaza
Members of the Hong Kong China Hawaii Chamber of Commerce (HKCHcc) are
invited to the open house
When: Wednesday, October 23rd, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Election Year Candidates
Series....presented by the China Club* -
Charles Djou, City Council Candidate
Charles was born in Shanghai and is third generation Chinese. He will
represent the districts of Hawaii Kai, Waikiki, and Ala Moana, where most
businesses are located
Charles Kong Djou is running for the Honolulu City Council. Charles currently
represents the 47th District in the House of Representatives. In the Legislature
he serves as the House Minority Floor Leader and is a member of the Finance
Committee. Charles has spent most of his life in Hawaii. Charles graduated from
Punahou and earned both a B.A. in Political Science and a B.S. in Economics from
the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Finance and Commerce,
graduating magna cum laude with distinction. Charles earned his law degree from
the University of Southern California law school.
DATE: October 22, 2002, Tuesday
*HKCHcc Collaboration Partner
Pacific and Asian Affairs Council*
and Hawaii National Bank Ambassador Salmon will be speaking on East Timor, Indonesia and Malaysia: Impact of 9/11. He will be giving impressions from a September visit sponsored by the U.S. Department of State
Please RSVP by Tuesday October 15. *HKCHcc Collaboration Partner **HKCHcc Business Member
The Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship and
E-Business presents "Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship," a special
one-day workshop celebrating entrepreneurship in Hawaii -
Yes, the conference focuses on women entrepreneurs, but the content is relevant
for everyone.
DATE: October 10, 2002 Thursday
By Invitation Only -
This will be a special opportunity for AmCham-Hong Kong* members to see the much talked about Cyberport. While several sections are still under construction, this visit will give you a preview of what to expect of a technology-themed project. These world-class facilities set within a campus-like environment will undoubtedly put Hong Kong on the map as the leading digital city in Asia.
DATE: October 8, 2002, Tuesday (RSVP is required - NO Cost of HKCHcc Members) *HKCHcc Collaboration Partner
THE 9TH ANNUAL HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL Sponsored by the Hawaii Hispanic Chamber of Commerce* Kapiolani Park Bandstand
DATE: October 5, 2002, Saturday *HKCHcc Collaboration Partner
Mr. Antony Leung, Finance Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Government (HKSARG) sponsored by the Hong Kong Association of Northern California, HKETO in SF and HKTDC in LA On Friday, September 27, 2002, Mr. Antony Leung will be in San Francisco on his first official visit since assuming the post of Financial Secretary. He will take this opportunity to address the Bay Area audience at a luncheon with an update on Hong Kong's economic prospects and future direction in the context of the global economic downturn. He will also share his views on Hong Kong's role as the Mainland of China enacts reforms to adopt the WTO's standards, how Hong Kong can maintain its competitive edge through greater economic integration with the Mainland, and what opportunities this poses for U. S. Companies. DATE: September 27, 2002, Friday Hong Kong: Your Premier Business Platform for Post-WTO China, Sponsored by Hong Kong Trade Development Council Speakers, Moderators and Penalists: Jose DueOas, CE) and President, Bay Area World Trade Center; Ms. Wilma Chan, Chair, Select Committee on Asian Trade California State Assembly; Mr. Robin Chiu, Regional Director, the Americas Hong Kong Trade Development Council; Mr. Frank Kiang, President of the Board of Port Commissioners Port of Oakland; Ms. Francine Brevetti, Business Reporter, Oakland Tribune; Mr. M. K. Wong, Director of Marketing, OOCL (USA) Inc; Mr. Bret iBuzzi Chandler, President, ASEAN Corporation; Mr. Mike Ferren, Director of Operations, Hooked on Phonics, Mr. David Lei, President, International Sources and Mr. Anthony Wong, Director, Los Angels, Hong Kong Trade Development Council. DATE: September 24, 2002, Tuesday
PACIFIC AND ASIAN AFFAIRS COUNCIL *, JAPAN-AMERICA SOCIETY OF HAWAII, JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZEN’S LEAGUE CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO ATTEND A LUNCHEON/BOOK SIGNING WITHRichard Halloran Sparky: Warrior, Peacemaker, Poet & Patriot Richard Halloran is the author of five books, including most recently Sparky: Warrior, Peacemaker, Poet, Patriot, which chronicles the life of the late Senator Spark M. Matsunaga as a boy from a ramshackle Hawaiian plantation camp who rose from his humble beginnings to help lead Congress through a pivotal era in American History. Halloran also writes a weekly column entitled “The Rising East” about Asia, America’s relations with Asia, particularly in security, and articles on Asia for American and Asian publications. His career can be divided into thirds: Writing about Asia, covering national security, and reporting on economic, energy, and investigative issues. He was with The New York Times from 1969–1990, mostly as a foreign correspondent in Asia and military correspondent in Washington, D.C. Earlier, he wrote for the Washington Post and Business Week. After taking early retirement from the Times, Halloran was Director of Communications and Journalism in the East–West Center in Honolulu, wrote freelance articles, and was editorial director of the Honolulu Star–Bulletin, responsible for the editorial and commentary pages and the Sunday “Insight” section of analysis.Halloran has won the George Polk Award for National Reporting, the Gerald R. Ford Award for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense, and the U.S. Army’s Medal for Outstanding Civilian Service. He has been awarded Japan’s Order of the Sacred Treasure (Gold Rays with Rosette), a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Pacific and Asian Affairs Council, and is an honorary member of the 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Association. Halloran graduated with distinction from Dartmouth in 1951 with an A.B. in government and international relations, earned an M.A. in Asian studies at the University of Michigan in 1957, and studied at Columbia’s East Asian Institute in 1964–1965 on a Ford Foundation Fellowship. He enlisted in the Army in 1952, was commissioned in the infantry in 1953, and was a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. Halloran served in Korea, Japan, Okinawa, Taiwan, and Vietnam and was honorably discharged in 1955.
DATE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2002 FRIDAY *HKCHcc Collaboration Partner
Mid-Autumn Festival Sponsored by the Hawaii Chinese Association ...Karaoke...Dancing...Drinks...Food & Fun Fun Fun.... DATE: September 15, 2002, Sunday **HKCHcc Business Member will receive 1 FREE ticket for every 1 paid ticket for the first 3 attendees (FREE tickets are provided and paid for by Johnson Choi)
Patriot Day - A Statewide Moment of Silence to Pay Tribute to Those Who Lost Their Lives on September 11, 2001. On September 11, 2002 we invite you to honor the victims of this National tragedy, and the families and friends they left behind. If you can, please step outside your home, school or workplace and join hands with your friends, families and co-workers. Or if you prefer, you might choose to reflect on your own. Together, we can observe this moment of silence in a show of support and unity. 10:05am Statewide Bell Ringing 10:06am Moment of Silence
The American
community in Hong Kong cordially invites you to an International Memorial
for Peace to commemorate the anniversary of September 11 and the
continued hope for world peace.
Developing E-CRM (Customer Relationship Management) Dr. Hong-Mei Chen, University of Hawaii, Associate Professor MIS, College of Business Administration e-CRM refers to how organizations through the use of tools such as help-desk software, e-mail organizers and web applications can personalize their customer's online experience. CRM or Customer Relation Management entails all aspects of interaction a company has with its customer, whether it be sales or service related. Computerization has changed the way organizations are approaching their CRM strategies because it has also changed their customer purchasing behavior. With each new advance in technology, especially the proliferation of self-service channels like the Web and WAP phones, more of the relationship is being managed electronically. Dr Hong-Mei Chen will discuss the security and database management aspects of developing eCRM applications. She will also be demonstrating some eCRM application functionality and how they can be applied towards finance and accounting, IT security, and audit purposes. Dr Chen is currently an Associate Professor of Management Information Systems in the Department of Information Technology Management at the College of Business Administration. She specializes in the design and development of distributed, multimedia database systems for medical, engineering, tourism, and education (Virtual University or e-learning) applications involving e-commerce technology as well as high performance computing and communication technology. Her work in high-performance tele-medicine has won recognition by the International GII Society in the Third Annual Global Information Infrastructure Healthcare Award. Her love for teaching has garnered her the Presidential Citation for Meritorious Teaching Award, the Dennis Ching Outstanding Teaching Excellence Award, and the College of Business Administration Teaching Excellence Award. DATE: September 9, 2002, Monday
Celebrate America, Celebrate Aloha on Sept 7, 2002, Saturday at the Waikiki Shell 6:00pm: Local entertainment includes: The Sounds of Aloha Barbershop Chorus; the Keiki Lilo & Stitch Medley, a keiki chorus from Princess Kaiulani Elementary School, Yvonne Elliman, Makaha Sons, and more........ 8:00pm: The COMMODORES, bring their "Heroes" show to the stage in their ONLY Honolulu appearance As a proud member of the Metropolitan Rotary Club of Honolulu, I would like to invite you as our special guest for a special fee: $50.00 Dinner, auction (start at 4:00pm sharp) and concert package for our guests. The package includes reserved $35 concert seats (from the 11th row - first come first serve - reserve your seats early). Lucky Number Drawings ($25 for 10 tickets) for a chance to win a one-carat, marguise-cut diamond donated by Ben Bridge Jewelers and a Vacation Package to the Manele Bay Hotel on Lanai Check payable to HKCHcc, 55 Merchant St, Suite 1813, Box C127, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, please contact HKCHcc at 222-8183 or by email info@hkchcc.org if you have questions.
Mr. Daniel P.
Riley, Bank of America, President of Global Treasury Services Mr. Daniel P. Riley is President of
Global Treasury Services. In this role, he is responsible for the development,
marketing, sales and support of treasury and trade finance products for
corporate clients, as well as for the operations, systems and related support
for these functions.
Government Speaker Forum - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai, China, Sponsored by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai* China is bidding for World Expo 2010. Is Shanghai ready to take the challenge of this US$3 billion project? What economic impact will this event have on the city and what opportunities will this bring to your business? Can its infrastructure handle the expected 50-60 million people during the 6 months of the fair? What would this mean to us who work and live here? Come and hear from Mr. Xianjin Chen, Vice Director of World Expo Shanghai Bidding Office on how the Expo would change the city into a global community and bring a better life for the people of Shanghai. Tuesday, August 27, 2002 Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fu Cheng Road (corner of
Lu Jia Zui Road), Please contact HKCHcc at 222-8183 or by email info@hkchcc.org if you are planning to attend or have questions. *HKCHcc Collaboration Partner
Election Year Candidates Series....Meet Dalton Tanonaka, Candidate for Lieutenant Governor. DATE: August 23, 2002, Friday
Please join Hong Kong China Hawaii Chamber of Commerce (HKCHcc) and The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii* at our next Business After Hours at Dave & Buster's on August 22, 2002!! DATE: August 22, 2002, Thursday *HKCHcc Collaboration Partner
Senior Policy Seminar 2002 Diplomats' Panel - The East-West Center, Friends of the East-West Center* and the Pacific and Asian Affairs Council* Thomas C. Hubbard - U. S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Alok Prasad - Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India, Washington, D. C., former Joint Secretary (Americas) in the Ministry of External Affairs in charge of all aspects of India-U.S. relations Wiryono Sastrohandoyo - Senior Fellow, CSIS, Jakarta and Indonesian's chief negotiator in the peace talks with the Free Aceh Movement Yue Xiaoyong - Counsellor and Head of Political Office, Embassy of the Peopl's Republic of China, Washington, D. C. DATE: August 7, 2002, Wednesday RSVP Deadline July 31, 2002 *HKCHcc Collaboration Partner
Election Year Candidates Series....presented by the Hawaii Chinese Tourism Association (HCTA*) - Linda Lingle, Candidate for Governor.
Topic:
Linda Lingle Issues Detailed Governor Campaign Agenda DATE: July 29, 2002, Monday *HKCHcc Collaboration Partner
Invitation Mayor’s Dinner Reception* Thursday, July 25th , 2002., 7: 00 pm Hilton Hawaiian Village, South Pacific Suites RSVP Required by Monday, July 21st , 2002 Mayor’s Office of Economic Development*** (808) 547- 7878 - Julie * Table of 8 - $400, or Individual - $50 ............................................................ You are cordially invited to attend as our special VIP guest to the following events: Presentation on ‘Economy & Trade Partnerships Between Cities’ Thursday, July 25th , 2002 – 9: 00 am Kapolei Hale – Conference Room RSVP Required by Tuesday, July 22nd , 2002 Mayor’s Office of Economic Development Please call (808) 547- 7878 - Julie ***HKCHcc Collaboration Partner
PAAC* INTERNATIONAL GOLF CLASSIC - 48th Anniversary Tournament - Friday, July 19, 2002 - Leilehua Golf Course The Pacific and Asian Affairs Council (PAAC) is a private, non-profit educational organization formed in 1954, funded by individual and corporate memberships and contributions, and the Hawai'i State Legislature. PAAC's mission is to promote a greater awareness and understanding of foreign affairs and Hawaii's role in the Asia/Pacific region. Its educational programs reach public and private secondary school students, community college students, as well as business people, educators, and government and community leaders. I would like to support PAAC as a: ¨ Gold Sponsor ($1,500) Includes two foursomes ¨ Silver Sponsor ($1,000) Includes one foursome ¨ Bronze Sponsor ($600) Includes one twosome ¨ Donor (monetary or prize) Company/Individual Name: _______________________________ Address:_______________________________________________ PH:_______________________________________Zip: _________ Make checks payable to: PAAC 1601 East-West Road, 4th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96848-1601 *HKCHcc Collaboration Partner
July 16, 2002 - Dr. Evan Dobelle, President, University of Hawaii will be the keynote speaker at The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii* 152nd Annual Membership Meeting At last year's Chamber annual luncheon, President Dobelle spoke of his vision for the University and detailed 11 things he wanted to accomplish ASAP. This year, The Chamber invites President Dobelle to return and give members a progress report. We will also hear remarks by the outgoing Chairman Lily Yao and incoming Chairman Chris Resich DATE: July 16, 2002, Tuesday
RSVP Deadline July 12, 2002 *HKCHcc Collaboration Partner
China Hawaii Investment Corporation & LWK Enterprises LLC In cooperation with Hawaii Chinese Tourism Association* Cordially invites you to hear Madame Shen Huirong Director General, International Liaison, China National Tourism Administration & Mr. Shen Jianxiang, Executive General Manager, China Merchants International Travel Co. (Former Director of CNTA Hong Kong Office) to Discuss "What the Hawaii Tourism Industry Should Expect from Mainland China Tourists”
DATE: July 11, 2002, Thursday *HKCHcc Collaboration Partner
Hawaii Sister State/Counties Summit 2002 - July 8 - 12, 2002 - Hawaii Convention Center (HCC) Visiting delegates will spend July 11-12 with their sister state/county on Oahu and the Neighbor Islands continuing business, matchmaking meetings and site visits. Governor Benjamin J. Cayetano, and Mayors Jeremy Harris, James "Kimo" Apana, Harry Kim and Maryanne Kusaka have invited representatives from their 70 "sister" states, cities and counties to meet with Hawaii's companies to discuss business opportunities at this important, first-ever conference! This is your chance to network with decision-makers from China, Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan and around the world for:
-Joint ventures -Critical contacts
-Opportunities for international cooperation
-Strategic alliances -Learning about new projects overseas -Business matchmaking Registration fee of $125 includes three days at the HCC (July 8-10), with conference materials, a welcoming reception, three Continental breakfasts, and two lunches. If you would like to rent a table to present information on your company, there will be an additional $25 charge Download Registration Form in pdf Format For further information, please give us a call at 808-222-8183 or email us at info@hkchcc.org
Meeting with Chinese Business Delegation to Exchange Business Ideas and Networking - They are NOT part of the Hawaii Sister State/Counties Summit 2002 - July 8 - 12, 2002 - This may be the only opportunity to meet with them There is NO cost for current due paying Corporate and Business members attending this luncheon. Mr. Li Feng, Section Chief, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Jiaxing Branch Mr. Zhao Yongming, General Manager, Haiyan County Import and Export Co. Ltd. Mr. Chen Yunlong, Managing Director, Haiyan County Yunlong Transportation Inc. Ms. Chen Jianling, Assistant Manager, Haiyan County Import & Export Co., Ltd. Mr. Gu Jinming, Assistant Manager, Haiyan County Wuyuan Industrial Development Park Co. Ltd. Mr. Sheng Wanlin, Department Manager, Bank of China Jiaxing Branch Mr. Zhang Qingyong, Deputy General Director, Haining Rural Enterprises Bureau Ms. Shen Yujuan, Vice President, China Chamber of International Commerce, Haining Branch
DATE: July 10, 2002, Wednesday
June 19, 2002 - Banking on Japan: Resolving the Financial Question The Japan-America Society of Hawaii is presenting a lunch program with Professor Thomas Cargill, Professor of Financial and Monetary Economics at the University of Nevada at Reno, on Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at the Hale Koa Hotel, Laulima Ballroom, Honolulu, Hawaii. The program, entitled "Banking on Japan: Resolving the Financial Question" will address Japan's current financial situation -- "What are the problems encountered by tackle issues surrounding Japan's banking industry?; Are Japan's major banks effectively bankrupt?; Are the mergers of banks part of the solution?" are some of the questions Professor Cargill will address. The cost to attend is $20 for members and $25 for non members with a choice between 1) Grilled Flank Steak and Broiled Mahimahi or 2) Vegetarian. Registration is at 11:30 a.m., followed by Lunch at 12:00 Noon. All interested individuals should contact the Society at 524-4450 by Monday, June 17th. For further information, please give us a call at 808-222-8183 or email us at info@hkchcc.org
Business
Trade Mission to Shanghai & Beijing Scheduled to Depart Honolulu on June 20th Hong
Kong China Hawaii Chamber of Commerce (HKCHcc) will be leading a “members
only” delegation visiting Shanghai and Beijing, scheduled to depart Honolulu
on June 20th and returning on June 30th. The 10 days
mission will be funded entirely by private sectors. HKCHcc will be working
closely with our collaboration partners in the United States and aboard. Our delegates will be meeting and exploring business opportunities in the following areas:
Areas
of interest will include exploring the opportunities and helping Chinese
Companies to expand
their business outside of China. We may be local, but our vision is global. For membership opportunities, further information, please give us a call at 808-222-8183 or email us at info@hkchcc.org
Luncheon – Featuring Ambassador William Bodde, Jr - "Foreign Policy Under the Bush Administration, Post 9/11" William Bodde Jr. was born in Brooklyn, New York on 11-27-1931. He holds B.A. degrees in History and Political Science from Hofstra College and an M.P.P.A. degree from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. Bodde served in U. S. Army from 1951 - 1954. His career as a Foreign Service Officer spanned over 30 years. He was the first Director of Pacific Islands Affairs in the U. S. State Department (1978 - 1980) and was appointed by President Carter to serve as Ambassador to Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Minister to Kiribati in 1980. In 1982, Bodde became the first Diplomat in Residence at the East-West Center. During the Reagan Administration, Bodde served as Consul General in Frankfurt, Germany and as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Canadian Affairs. In 1990, President Bush appointed him Ambassador to the Republic of Marshall Islands. In 1993, Ambassador Bodde was sent by the Clinton Administration to Singapore to set up the Secretariat of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) organization. Since retiring from government service in 1994, Ambassador Bodde has been busy as a consultant, writer, and lecturer as well as a college teacher at the University of Hawaii and Johns Hopkins University. Ambassador Bodde will also comment on recent developments in Fiji. DATE: June 28, 2002, Friday COST: $30/person by June 25, 2002, check payable to PAAC (Pacific and Asian Affairs Council)***, 1601 East-West Road, 4th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96848 or call 944-7780. *** PAAC is one of the HKCHcc Collaboration Partners
Hong Kong International Symposium on Sustainable Development - June 10 - 11, 2002 - Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The Hong Kong Government's
Sustainable Development Unit (SDU) organizes the International Symposium on
Sustainable Development on June 10 and 11, 2002 at the Hong Kong Convention and
Exhibition Centre. In attendance will be key stakeholders and experts from
diverse industries, including government officials, non-governmental
organizations, notable business sector, academics and researchers from all
countries. HKCHcc will pay for the Symposium registration fee based on membership status: 100% of the fee for Corporate Members, 40% of the fee for Business Members and 20% of the fee for Individual Members. Give us a call at 222-8183 or email us at info@hkchcc.org if you are planning to attend.
Network with Hawaii Hispanic Chamber of Commerce*** Place:
Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant
55 Merchant Street, Suite 111
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813Phone Number 533-0129
Time:
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Candidate
Series Election 2002
Guest Speakers:Mazie Hirono – Candidate for Mayor Keith Kaneshiro –
Candidate for Mayor
Please join us and find out for yourself about the candidates who will be leading the Future of Hawaii. Limited seating RSVP by calling 545-4344 or email us at info@hkchcc.org *** Hawaii Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is one of the HKCHcc Collaboration Partners
Dinner – Featuring Raymond F. Burghardt, Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam - "The U.S. and Vietnam: Views of the American Ambassador" Ambassador Raymond F. Burghardt was nominated as Ambassador to Vietnam on September 4, 2001, and confirmed by the Senate on November 15, 2001. Amb. Burghardt began his Foreign Service career in Vietnam where he first worked for the Agency for International Development (AID) as Refugee Affairs Officer in Gia Dinh Province from 1970-1971 and then as a Political Officer at the American Embassy in Saigon from 1971-1973. He later was responsible for Vietnamese refugee issues in Hong Kong during his assignment there from 1977-80. Amb. Burghardt was Deputy Director of the State Department’s Office of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia Affairs from 1980-1982. In March 1982, he represented the State Department in the first U.S. Government delegation to Hanoi to negotiate resolution of the issue of American servicemen missing in action (MIAs). His most previous post was as the Director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) from 1999-2001. Prior to that, he served as the American Consul General in Shanghai from 1997-1999. His other positions have included an assignment on the national Security Council staff as Special Assistant to President Reagan and Senior Director of Latin American Affairs. He also served at the U.S. Embassies in Honduras and Guatemala. Amb. Burghardt received a B.A. from Columbia College in 1967 and did graduate study at Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs. He speaks Vietnamese, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. DATE: May 24, 2002, Friday
COST: $35/person by May 22, 2002, check payable to PAAC (Pacific and Asian Affairs Council)***, 1601 East-West Road, 4th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96848 or call 944-7780. You may also contact HKCHcc at 222-8183 or by email info@hkchcc.org if you have questions. *** PAAC is one of the HKCHcc Collaboration Partners
Luncheon with the Jefferson Fellows – The Jefferson Fellowship Program offers journalist from the United States, Asia and the Pacific an opportunity for intensive study, cultural and professional exchange and travel, more than 350 journalists have participated in the 35 year old program. This spring the 14 fellows from 9 countries are: We Ke, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Business Weekly, China Daily News Group, Beijing Sun Yu Hong, Deputy Director, Special Page Dept, Yang Cheng Evening News Group, Guangzhou Lam Kit Yin, Producer, Radio Television, Hong Kong Vinay Kumar, Special Correspondent, The Hindu, New Delhi Sory Ersya Siregar, Senior Journalist, Rajawali Citra Televisi Indonesia, Jakarta Badrul Azhar Abdul Rahman, Foreign Editor, Utusan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur Imran Bashir Kahn, Reporter, Pakistan Television Corp, Islamabad Mary Christine Ong, Anchor-Writer-Producer-Reporter, National Broadcasting Network, Manila Thi Ngoc Tran Hue, Page Editor, The Saigon Times Daily, Ho Chi Min City Eugene Paul Bloch, Assignment Manager, CNN Business News, New York Florangela Davila, Reporter, The Seattle Times, Seattle Jane Jennifer Hirt, Foreign-National News Editor, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Karen Leslie Lowe, Foreign Editor, Marketplace Productions, Los Angels Jesie Riogelon Mangaliman, Asian Affairs Writer, San Jose Mercury News, San Jose DATE: May 23, 2002, Thursday
COST: $30/person by May 20, 2002, check payable to Friends of East-West Center, 1601 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96848 or call 944-7691. You may also contact HKCHcc at 222-8183 or by email info@hkchcc.org if you have questions. *** HKCHcc Collaboration Partners
Air Force Research Workshop The US Air Force For Small Businesses And Minority Colleges/Universities Program is sponsoring a workshop on pursuing research opportunities with the Air Force. Topics include the Air Force Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, and a discussion of the Air Force needs. The workshop targets participation by small business and colleges/universities. There is no fee for this event.
Date: Monday, May 13, 2002 RSVP & INQUIRY: Janice Kato (808) 539-3814 or email janicek@htdc.org ***HTDC is one of the HKCHcc Collaboration Partners
U. S. China Infrastructure Development Meetings Shanghai - Independent Power Producers Forum (IPPF) HKCHcc is a member of IPPF, we are offering special arrangements for our members at the 35th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank in Shanghai, PRC, May 8 - 12, 2002 Download Registration Form in pdf Format & return to HKCHcc by March 12, 2002 Early commitment for the above is imperative should you wish to enjoy the important added perk of being accredited and badged to attend the main event, all plenary, panels, workshops and social functions of the 35th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank. The very cooperative FCS / ADB Liaison Office has graciously offered to assist our members to become accredited ADB attendees if they are coming to the Shanghai conference as "members" of the "IPPF". There is, however, one limitation. As our group registration and accreditation will be through the coordinating office of the "U.S.-China Infrastructure Development Meetings". The FCS / ADB Liaison Office can only accept representatives of "U.S." companies. IPPF, however, has been granted special "NGO" status as we will be assisting in providing important content for the ‘U.S.-China Infrastructure Development Meetings". We apologize for this possible inconvenience to our members who run or represent European or Asian firms. This is not our doing, it’s the way the host country (China) is organizing the ADB accreditation procedures within the context of ADB’s structure. These ADB annual gatherings are always at a Country-to-Country level usually with very tight attendance control with participants mainly from the upper ranks of each country’s major ministries, (Finance, Foreign, Interior, etc.) from Cabinet level down. There cannot be a 100% guarantee that registering for the "U.S.-China Infrastructure Development Meetings" will automatically confer ADB delegate / attendee status. There is still another ADB registration procedure that must be undertaken separately through and / or with the FCS / ADB Liaison Office. Each applicant will be scrutinized by the "host" country authorities (China) who are sticking to the most minute procedures of protocol. Honolulu (the last ADB) was a casual picnic, the host country being the U.S. (pre 9-11 of course) with a very laid back "Hawaiian Tourism Association" in charge of registration details. This years ADB in Shanghai will probably be the strictest in the organization’s history.
DATE: DATE: May 8 - 12, 2002 Shanghai China
The Kipapa i ke Ala Lecture Series: Venture Law Panel featuring Craig Johnson, chairman and co-founder of Venture Law Group (VLG), Silicon Valley, and other new venture attorneys
DATE: April 25, 2002 (Thursday) To help us understand how our state may benefit from the fast-paced changes in the world-wide marketplace, the University of Hawaii's College of Business Administration along with the Emmett R. Quady Foundation has created the Kipapa i ke Ala Lecture Series. Kipapa (which means 'Paving the Way' in Hawaiian) aims to bring the best and brightest from the world of international business to share their knowledge with students, faculty alumni and members of the greater Hawaii community. Participants in this series of six panel discussions and talks will include top venture capitalists, intellectual property attorneys, CEOs, academics and high-tech visionaries.
11th Annual Spring Concert Hawaii Foundation for Chinese Culture
and Arts (HFCCA) will be hosting their 11th Annual Spring Concert at the
McKinley High School Auditorium. How do you combine an atmosphere of
elegance, and an array of culture and arts into one event? Come and find
this out at our Spring Concert that is being meticulously planned for your
enjoyment. Robert Lees’ talk will cover his reflections on the region’s political and economic situation and how it affects Hawaii’s position and its economic future. DATE: April 21, 2002, 2002 (Sunday)
Business Forum - Business Opportunities in Canton, China & How to Get the Most Out of it When Attending the "China Export Commodities Fair", also called Canton Fair – Presented in Mandarin only! Download Registration Form in pdf Format Breaking News - Pacific Business News Direct Link - Feb 12, 2002 Chinese Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Keynote Speakers: Fu Lang Deputy Director General, Foreign Affairs Office, Guangdong Provincial People’s
Government, and, Hu Zhusheng Deputy Chief, Doctor of Economics, Senior Economist, Shenzhen Municipal Government Economic Reform Commission, PRC. Wang Yu President, Asia Pacific Trading Group Inc
DATE: March 22, 2002 (Friday)
Asia’s Leading Graduate School Business Plan Competition to be Held in Honolulu for the First Time March 13-15, 2002 Sponsored by the University of Hawaii, College of Business Administration The 2002 Asia Moot Corp will be hosted by the University of Hawaii College of Business Administration following several years in Hong Kong. Teams representing 14 of the best business schools in Asia, including the two top schools in India, Fudan University from Shanghai China, Chulalonghorn in Thailand, Waseda University in Japan, as well as schools from Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore will be flying to Hawaii for the contest. A team representing the University of Hawaii will also be competing. The event helps to position Hawaii as a place where entrepreneurs and new startups from throughout the Asia Pacific region gather to showcase their business ideas, meet venture capitalists, and network with each other. The winner of the Asia Moot Corp is eligible to compete in the super bowl of business plan competitions at the Austin Moot Corp in Texas in May at the University of Texas at Austin. Prizes range from the first prize of $5,000 to $1,000 for each of the finalists. You are invited to attend the competition for this very special world class event on March 14 and 15. Thursday, March 14, 2002 8:45 - 11:45 am Divisional Competition East-West Center, Burns Hall 4th Floor, Parking available in UH main parking area near Stan Sheriff Center for $3 Friday, March 15, 2002 2:00 – 5:30 pm Finals Competition UH School of Architecture Auditorium, room 205, Parking available in UH main parking, same as Thursday for $3 Reservations not required
Business Networking - Cocktail Pupus Mixer
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