That first work week of 2025 went by quickly - wrapping up 2024 and beginning a brand new year. New beginnings, new opportunities, and new challenges. It is always exciting to begin a new year, and 2025 promises to be a very interesting year for global business.

At the Danish Chamber, we have our first board meeting on Monday. We will then sign off on the plans for 2025, and hopefully, with the support of our members, we can make them all happen. If you have any special wishes, please let us know before Monday so we can include them in our plans.

Our New Year resolutions are:

Getting fitter: Join the very first DCC | Danish Open Padel Tournament. We will get a one-hour introduction to the fastest-growing racket game globally and then try our new skills in a mini-tournament. Sign up below.

Having more fun: Besides the padel-fun, let's support our fellow Dane, Christopher, a Danish singer and music writer.

Stay curious and keep Learning: We believe there is essential information for European companies in Hong Kong at the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) 2.0 briefing. Worth sending a company representative to learn more.

Wishing you all a healthy and happy New Year!

Yours,

Anita

Chairman

anita@dcc.hk

On December 1st. all existing Corporate and Individual members received an email with the link to renew their 2025 membership. If you have not received the mail, please reach out to us: dcc@dcc.hk

Although our expenses are increasing in the coming budget year, you will notice that we have decided to keep the current fees the same in appreciation of all the support we had in 2024.

We look forward to welcoming you back in 2025, which promises to be an eventful year.

If you are not yet a member, we would like to welcome you to the chamber. See membership options here: https://dcc.hk/membership-types

Thanks again for your support!

January 14: One-day Inspection Tour of Huangmaohai Bridge and Jiangmen City

January 16, 3PM: CEPA Master Class

February 9, 2-5PM: DCC/YP Padel Open Day at Sai Kung. Sign up below - it will be fun!

February 12, 8:30PM, Danish music: pop star, Christopher livet at the Big Top, AIA Festival.

March 21: AGM. Date March 21st. More info to follow soon.

April: Easter Lunch. Date April 12th. More info to follow soon.

Sign up on the links below.

Christopher, Live at the Big Top on February 12.

Multi-platinum artist Christopher Nissen, known by his stage name 'Christopher' is one of the biggest pop stars to emerge from Denmark in recent years with over 3.5 billion streams, he has since gained an enormous following in Korea & China. Amassing over half a billionstreams in Korea alone and topping QQ Music charts in China multiple times.

In the past years, he has collaborated with artists such as CHUNG HA, Lee Young-Ji and Griff. In 2023 he starred and composed the music for a Netflix movie called "A Beautiful Life" after its release it immediately became the #1 film on the platform, earning critical acclaim and charting worldwide.

Book your tickets on below link.

This exclusive master class will explore the significant opportunities that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) 2.0 offers to EU businesses in Hong Kong and Mainland China. The session will be led by Mr. Arthur Char, Acting Assistant Director-General of Trade and Industry (Mainland), who will provide invaluable insights on how CEPA 2.0 simplifies market access to Mainland China, particularly within key sectors like construction, telecommunications, film, tourism, and finance.

To register your interest, please visit HERE by 13 January, 2025. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Participation will be confirmed upon receipt of our confirmation email.

For any enquiries, please email to ccrsvp@investhk.gov.hk or contact Ms. Winnie Chan at +852 9212 2390 or Ms. Christine Chu at +852 9876 8827.

Huangmaohai Sea-Crossing Passage, which connects Zhuhai and Jiangmen in Guangdong Province. Officially opened to traffic on 11 December, this bridge enhances travel across the Greater Bay Area and offers exciting prospects for business and tourism. The Hong Kong Office of the Department of Guangdong Province will organize the “One-day Inspection Tour of Huangmaohai Bridge and Jiangmen City".

Event Details:

Itinerary

8:00 Meet up and departure from Wanchai by coach.

Meeting point:

Main entrance of China Resources Building

(No.26 Harbour Road, Wan Chai)

08:00-10:30 Traveling across the Huangmaohai Bridge to Jiangmen City

10:30-11:30 On-site tour of Guanghai Bay Port Industry

11:30-13:30 Lunch

13:30-15:00 Visit to Sino-Europe (Jiangmen) SME International Cooperation Zone

15:00-16:00 Visit to foreign-invested enterprises

16:00-17:00 Meeting with Jiangmen Government

17:00-19:00 Dinner

19:00-22:00 Returning to Hong Kong

Important Note:

Participants must have a valid visa to travel to Mainland China (Visa on Arrival is also valid).

This is a fantastic chance for your members to gain firsthand insights into the infrastructure and economic opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.

Don't miss this exclusive event designed to enrich your understanding and connections in the region. We look forward to seeing your members there!

Organized by the Hong Kong Office of the Department of Guangdong Province.

The Competition Commission has published its Annual Report 2023/2024 and a summary highlighting the key points of the Report. Please see below the links to the publications:

Summary: please click HERE

Full Annual Report: please click HERE

Opportunity for Tech Startup company to exhibit at the Hong Kong Electronics fair.

TheHong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) is renowned as the world’s leading electronics marketplaces. In 2024, the Fair featured 2,525 exhibitors which showcased a wide array of innovative electronics and technological solutions. Together with InnoEX (concurrent fair by HKTDC), the two spring tech fairs attracted some 88,000 buyers from local and worldwide.

The Startup Zone, a highlight of the fair, offers a dynamic platform for tech startups to showcase their innovations to a global audience of buyers, suppliers, entrepreneurs, and investors. It presents a prime opportunity for startups to enhance their brand visibility, connect with key stakeholders in the industry, and tap into the international market including the market of Mainland China with enormous potential. In addition to the exhibition, we will organize a series of startup events across the 4-day fair. These included a pitching competition, investment matchmaking sessions, 1-on-1 mentoring, product demonstrations, and many more. Attached more details of the fair and our proposal for your information.

We are pleased to offer a special discount for startups joining the Fair via the Danish Chamber of Commerce at HK$4,460/US$834.9 per 4 sqm startup booth (Original Price: HK$7,325 / US$1,303).

For more info please check LINK1 and LINK2

Please contact Office Manager Steen Olsen at dcc@dcc.hk if interested to exhibit at the Startup Zone.