| Greetings from the Chairman |
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Hello everyone!
And welcome to March! Q1 is almost over, and everyone is most likely busy executing the plans that were budgeted and agreed upon in Q4 2024.
A lot has changed since Q4, and if business was not already complex, the political debate has made it to the boardroom agenda, where everyone is trying to guess where we will end up and how it will impact the various business sectors.
For the past two weeks, I have been attending global tradeshows in Germany and the UAE, and the geopolitical landscape has been a hot topic. Meeting people from all over the world at these tradeshows is always a very pleasant exchange as we all follow the same ingrained value set - no matter where we come from: kindness, respect, honesty, integrity, equality, accountability, hard work, and perseverance. It is so refreshing, and it makes me hopeful that we all have more in common than what divides us.
March is International Women's Month; we recommend you sign up for the networking workshop below on March 6.
Also, keep your calendar handy. Below are the dates for our AGM, Padel Event #2, and Easter Lunch with a special guest from Denmark.
Have a great month of March - we hope to see you.
On behalf of the Danish Chamber of Commerce,
Yours.
Anita Chairman anita@dcc.hk |
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| A warm welcome to the new members that have joined DCC in February 2025:
Individual members: Christian Vogel
If you were member in 2024 and still haven't renewed your membership, you can still do it. Please contact Office Manager Steen Olsen on dcc@dcc.hk if you have lost the emails about renewing your DCC membership for 2025 |
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| Upcoming Events | Mark your calendars! |
| March 6: International Womens Day
📅 Date: March 6, 2025 📍 Location: Net-Work,18F, Standard Chartered Building, Central, Hong Kong ⏰ Time: 6:00 – 8:30 PM 💰 Price: HKD 290
March 21: AGM. Venue: Savvy Prince hotel. ONLY for DCC members. Sign up below. The menu include many delicious Danish dishes like "karbonader, frikadeller, tarteletter", heering, shrimps, beef tartar and "Brunsviger". See full menu upon registration.
March 23 2-5PM: Padel Day @Sai Kung Upon popular request. DCC/YP Padel Open Day at Sai Kung. Sign up below - it will be fun!
April 12: Easter Lunch and performance by special guest from Denmark. Venue: Savvy Prince hotel. Sign up below. The menu include delicious Danish Easter dishes like "Sild med karry salat, fiskefillet med remoulade, rejer med mayonaise, leverpostej med bacon og skinke med flødekartofler". See full menu upon registration.
November 29: Christmas party and live music. Venue: Restaurant Cucina, Marco Polo Hotels. Mark your calendar. |
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| AGM 2025 | 
| Mar 21, 2025
(6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) (GMT+8) |
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| SAVVY Bar Lounge Restaurant
Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong Island, ... |
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| International Womens Day - Stories we tell |
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📅 Date: March 6, 2025 📍 Location: Net-Work,18F, Standard Chartered Building, Central, Hong Kong ⏰ Time: 6:00 – 8:30 PM 💰 Price: HKD 290
The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA Network), with the support of The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and the EWMD Network, invites you to a thought-provoking evening under the hashtag
This initiative fosters dialogue on the power of language in shaping business environments and inclusion. With engagement from various professional communities, the series brings together diverse voices to challenge existing narratives, break barriers, and contribute to a workplace culture where everyone belongs.
Event Focus: ‘Stories We Tell: “Don’t think of an elephant” and “Have You Had Your Lunch?' Language matters. The words we choose shape our reality, influence our impact, and define who is heard. In business and leadership, framing is everything—yet real meaning operates at a subconscious level. What are the dominant narratives in today’s corporate world, and who controls them? How do cultural and gender perspectives shape the way we communicate?
Why Attend? 🔹 Explore how language and framing affect leadership, decision-making, and inclusion. 🔹 Understand how cross-cultural narratives influence workplace dynamics and communication. 🔹 Engage in an interactive dialogue on how to redefine stories for greater impact and elevate diverse voices.
Featured Speaker:
CEO, Mind Box – High Performance Leadership & Innovation Consultant Contemporary Chinese Calligraphy Artist With a career spanning Private & Investment Banking, Management Consulting, across Asia and Europe and as an Oxford Said Business School alumni, Hilde Mertens brings unique insights into leadership, mediation, and negotiation. Fluent in five languages, including Mandarin, she navigates cross-cultural complexities with expertise. Beyond business, Hilde is also a contemporary Chinese calligraphy artist, inspired by 3,000 years of Chinese storytelling and symbolism.
With Contributions From:
Join Us Be part of a transformative discussion on how the narratives we use influence the workplace, leadership opportunities, and social impact. Let’s reframe the conversation and change the game.
Everyone is welcome! |
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| Pictures from last padel event on February 9th |
| Some pictures from our last padel event held on February 9th in fantastic sunshine. |
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| We are delighted to share that we can offer a 40% discount on the admission fee for the upcoming HKTDC MarketingPulse & eTailingPulse conferences on March 19th 2025.
Please use the promotional code CHTP4PJ04 with them for online registration at below link. |
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Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Office, inviting to the Conference on Climate Change and International Trade Law (“Conference”), which will be held on 14 March 2025 (Friday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with live broadcast.
The Conference, co-organised by the Department of Justice, the Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy and United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), will bring together government officials, legal practitioners, academics, and other professionals from various jurisdictions to discuss topical legal issues relating to climate change and international trade law. Building on the exploratory work of UNCITRAL and recent UNCITRAL colloquiums on climate change, the Conference will discuss how international trade law can effectively support the achievement of climate action goals set by the international community, the scope and value of legal harmonization, and the need for international guidance for legislators, policymakers, courts and dispute resolution bodies. Please refer to the e-flyer and tentative programme of the Conference attached for more details.
You are cordially invited to the Conference by registering at below link. |
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| Ready to advance your skills and excel in today’s dynamic business landscape? Discover how the HKU Part-time MBA programme is designed to empower working professionals like you to achieve your career goals while maintaining a work-study-life balance.
Join the Part-time Info Session as our Senior Executive Director shares insights on the curriculum, application process, scholarships, and networking opportunities.
And there’s more! You’ll also have the chance to meet our alumni from diverse backgrounds and industries, and hear their firsthand experiences.
Date: 8 March 2025 Time: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Venue: Two Exchange Square, Central
Don’t miss out on this opportunity—register now! |
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| Invitation to 10th Edition of Art Central 26 - 30 March 2025 |
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Art Central extends a special invitation to theDanish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. Art Central, a cornerstone event of Hong Kong Art Week, will return to the iconic Central Harbourfront for its 10th edition from 26 to 30 March. This 10th edition features an ambitious and diverse creative programme, showcasing the work of innovative artists shaping contemporary art today. With the participation of over 100 galleries from Asia Pacific and beyond, the convergence of artistic talent promises to be unique.
Night Central is a vibrant event on 26 March from 5 to 9 pm, offering a creative atmosphere with a DJ and live performances, in addition to a great selection of food and drinks on offer from our partners at Black Sheep Restaurants and Soho House. We would be delighted to have you and your guests join us for this exciting evening.
We would like to extend 10Night Central invitations to the Danish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong for your members and guests.
If you have interest to get an invitation to the Night Central please send email to Office Manager Steen Olsen on dcc@dcc.hk. Invitations are on First Come, First serve basis. |
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| Christopher concert in Hong Kong |
| Danish Pop singer Christopher was in Hong Kong on February 12th and gave an energetic and good concert.
Below some pictures from DCC members that went to enjoy the concert.
Thanks to Warner Music Hong Kong. |
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