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Launch of the 2012 Hays Salary Guide
07 Feb 2012 - 8:00 - 9:15
Nigel Heap, Managing Director, Hays Asia Pacific & Kelvin Lau, Senior Economist, Asia, Standard Chartered Bank
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Breakfast briefing
How to know someone better than they know themselves in 10 minutes – Techniques for Interviewing and Management
07 Feb 2012 - 12:30 - 14:00
Neil Orvay, Founder, Evolution-U Limited

The study of verbal and non-verbal communication patterns, rapport techniques and  ‘Complex Meta Programs’ offer a detailed profile of an individual. These can be used to improve communication with that person, predict how they will perform in given circumstances, what types of...

management, NLP, Recruitment, SME, Seminar, Small & Medium Enterprise Group
2012 - A Year of Certain Uncertainty
08 Feb 2012 - 8:00 - 9:15
Nicholas Kwan, Honorary Economist of the British Chamber, Regional Head of Research, Standard Chartered Bank

As 2012 unfolds, one thing certain about the world economy is that it is full of uncertainty. So, do not be surprised by anything, and do not underestimate anything. This uncertainty may contribute to volatility and risk aversion early in 2012 before the markets return their focus to the growth...

Breakfast briefing
Taking Business to New Heights with ICT
09 Feb 2012 - 8:00 - 9:15
Herman Lam, Chief Executive Officer of Cyberport Management Co. Ltd.

It is predicted that Hong Kong’s Internet economy will grow by seven percent per year -- faster than the forecasted GDP growth rate of four percent -- and will reach HK$146 billion by 2015.

Cyberport was established for facilitating the growth of local and regional ICT industry....

Breakfast briefing, IT Committee
Protecting your Online Identity
09 Feb 2012 - 18:30 - 20:30
Phil Rodrigues, Information Security Officer, BT Hong Kong
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BT, Evening Seminar, Marketing Seminar, Seminar
“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” – Options for Food Waste Management in Hong Kong
15 Feb 2012 - 16:00 - 18:00
Rita Poon, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong; Martin Putnam, Hong Kong Airport Authority; Gabrielle Kirsten, Feeding Hong Kong; Mr WP Yu from EPD; Dr. Andrew L. Thomson

Is Hong Kong too crowded for proper recycling? Is it too hot to collect food? What are myths and what are real challenges towards a more sustainable future for food waste management? What could be drivers for the industry (food retailers, hospitality sector, etc.) to improve their food waste...

food bank, Food waste management, recyling, waste management, Educational, Environment Committee, Seminar
The 49th InterCham Young Professionals Cocktail Valentines Day
15 Feb 2012 - 18:30 - 21:30

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49th InterCham, Valentines Day, Networking
Will The Dragon Breathe New Life Into The Property Market in 2012
16 Feb 2012 - 8:00 - 9:15
Anne Marie Sage, Regional Director, Head of Residential Leasing & Relocation & Gavin Morgan, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Leasing, Jones Lang LaSalle

 

With an increasingly uncertain economic environment and declining markets in Hong Kong, will the city continue to buck global trends and outperform, or are we destined to be tarnished by the economic travails of Europe and the Americas.

Anne Marie Sage,...

Breakfast briefing, Real Estate Committee
Top Tips for Wine Investment
16 Feb 2012 - 18:30 - 20:30
Jason Chow, The Wall Street Journal Online; Gregory Brossard, Goedhuis & Co; Greg De'Eb, Crown Wine Cellars; Simon Tam, Christie's

Time to start investing in wine? Many increasingly regard wine investment as a safe haven during difficult times. Whether you are looking to start an investment portfolio or are a wine enthusiasts wanting to expand your fine wine collection - come and...

Evening Seminar, Wine Investment, Seminar
Global Infrastructure Themes - Moving from an Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) model to an Integrated Investment Model
17 Feb 2012 - 8:00 - 9:15
James Stewart, Chairman, Global Infrastructure Practice, KPMG

 

James Stewart is Chairman of KPMG’s Global Infrastructure practice responsible for providing advice to Governments and private sector companies across the infrastructure spectrum. In the last six months James has visited some 25 countries to discuss their infrastructure...

Breakfast briefing, Construction Industry Group