2006 - 2010

Since its inception in 2006, the Heart of Gold Awards honors annually Hong Kong artists and corporations that have made worthy contributions to sustainable developments in the community. The Better Hong Kong Foundation, Ming Pao Weekly and the Peace and Development Foundation are the three founding organizers. The presentation ceremony of this year’s Awards was successfully held on 15 November 2010 at the Happy Valley Raceourse. Recipients of this year’s Awards are: – Artist or Artistic Group                   Ms. Sammi Cheng Sau-Man – Corporation & Business Entities      Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (L to R) Mr. C K Yeung (General Manager Corporate Communication of Cathy Pacific), Ms. Karen Tang (Executive Director of the Foundation), Ms. Elsa Leung (Corp Comm Manager – Public Relations of Cathy Pacific), Mr. Tang Rui (Spokesman of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of PRC in HK), Ms. Kathy Chiu and Ms. Betty da Silva (Directors of Peace and Development Foundation) and Dr. Roy Chung (Council Member of the Foundation) The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang presenting the award to Mr. Wallace Kwok (Ms. Sammi Cheng’s agent), on the left is Ms. Betty da Silva (Director of PFD) Ms. Quince Chong, Director Corporate Affairs of Cathy Pacific receiving the award from Mr. Terence Tung, Chief Executive Officer of One Media Group (left) and Dr. Roy Chung, Council Member of the Foundation

Organised by the South China Media Ltd’s CAPITAL Magazine, the CAPITAL Outstanding Green Excellence Awards 2010 was to recognize the achievements of Hong Kong corporate on green management and served as benchmarks for other corporate in their continuous pursuit for the best environmental achievement in the coming years. The Better Hong Kong Foundation was the supporting organization of the award. The Awards Presentation Ceremony was successfully held on 9 November 2010. The Foundation’s Council Member Dr. Roy Chung was one of the award presenters. The Foundation’s Council Member Dr. Roy Chung (right) presenting the award Group photo of guests and award recipients

The Press Conference of 2010 China Urban Competitiveness Report (Hong Kong) was held in Hong Kong on 27 April 2010. It is organized by the Better Hong Kong Foundation and co-organized by Center for City and Competitiveness, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, the Chinese University of Hong Kong. “The 2010 China Urban Competitiveness Report” project is led by Prof. Pengfei Ni in the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. The urban competitiveness of 294 cities in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau in 2009 is analyzed. The top 10 cities in overall urban competitiveness are: Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing, Taipei, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Kaohsiung, Dalian and Qingdao. Hong Kong is also ranked the 1st in the scale competitiveness, economic efficiency, industrial competitiveness and income competitiveness. Comparing with previous year, Hong Kong moved from the 2nd position to the top position in the scale competitiveness, economic efficiency and industrial competitiveness while income competitiveness remained at the top position. Hong Kong is ranked 4th in the development cost competitiveness, down from the top position in previous year. Comparing with rapidly growing cities in the mainland, Hong Kong is ranked 289th in the growth competitiveness, down from 288th in previous year. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms Karen Tang commented that “As a global city, Hong Kong will develop into a world class metropolis in the future. Hong Kong will grow by capitalizing the opportunities in the mainland China and beyond. It will also provide advanced services to Asian and the world. It will be the place hosting the headquarters of transnational corporations from Asia and the world. Hence, to realise the recommendations of improving the living environment, developing Hong Kong as an education hub, providing an effective industrial development strategy, being included in the 12th FYP as a world–class city in China, cooperating and coordinating with the Mainland cities, etc are the key to keeping Hong Kong as the forerunner in the globe.” (Please click here to download the ppt presentation of the report (Chinese only)) (L to R) Prof. Yue-man Yeung (Chinese University of Hong Kong), Ms. Karen Tang (the Foundation’s Executive Director), Prof. Pengfei Ni (Chinese Academy of Social Sciences) and Prof. Jianfa Shen (Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, CUHK) giving a brief introduction of the report to the media

Sponsored by the Better Hong Kong Foundation and organized by the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association, the 44th Hong Kong Brands & Products Expo Photography Competition was successfully concluded. The photography competition aims to encourage people to portray the future of Hong Kong from their perspective and arouse their awareness on the importance of local brands towards the future development of Hong Kong as well as to enhance their sense of belonging to the city. The prize presentation ceremony was held on 6 February 2010 at the secretariat of the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms Karen Tang was one of the judges of the competition. On behalf of the Foundation, Communications Manager Ms. Jimmie Chow (back row, 2nd right) attending the prize presentation ceremony of the 44th Hong Kong Brands & Products Expo Photography Competition and presenting the awards

To celebrate the Year of Tiger with the Foundation’s members and to strengthen our communication with our media friends, the Better Hong Kong Foundation held its annual spring luncheon and media gathering at the Dynasty Club on 2 February 2010.  The event was hosted by the Foundation’s Advisory Council Chairman Dr. Henry Cheng and chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan. Members of the Foundation including Trustees Mr. W F Leung, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu and Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon’s representative Ms. Li Xuhua; Council Members Dr. Choi Lung-wai, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Eric Leung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Dato’ Dr. S J Wong, Ms. Winnie Ng, Ms. Judy Yu, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. David Fong, Mr. Tony Choi and Mr. Albert Ip; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang joined the luncheon where they exchanged views on the future development of the Foundation as well as to welcome its new members. The media gathering that followed was well attended by some 40 journalists. The Foundation’s members and friends from the media enjoyed the sharing and good wishes for prosperity for 2010. Members attending the media gathering included:   Trustees –  Mr. Ronnie Chan                      Chairman, Hang Lung Group Ltd –  Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu          Chief Executive Officer, Far East Consortium International Ltd Council Members –  Dr. Roy Chung                          Vice Chairman & Executive Director, Techtronic Industries Co Ltd –  Mr. Eric Leung                          Chief Executive Officer, Tao Heung Group Ltd –  Mr. Thomas Woo                     Executive Managing Director & General Manager, Hsin Kuang Restaurant (Holdings) Ltd –  Dato’ Dr. S J Wong                  Founder, SBI E2-Capital Asia Ltd                 –  Ms. Winnie Ng                          Director, The Kowloon Motor Bus Co Ltd –  Ms. Judy Yu                             President, Carsac Ltd –  Mr. Joseph Yu                          Chairman, Roseville Group of Companies –  Mr. Tony Choi                          Executive Director, Hong Kong Garment Mfg Co Ltd –  Mr. Albert Ip                             Managing Director of Investments, Merrill Lynch (Pacific Asia) Ltd –  Ms. Karen Tang                         Executive Director, The Better Hong Kong Foundation Members of the Better Hong Kong Foundation send Chinese New Year greetings to people of Hong Kong: (front row, L to R) Mr. Eric Leung, Ms. Judy Yu, Dr. Choi Lung-wai, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Dr. Henry Cheng, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. David Fong, Mr. Thomas Woo and Ms. Karen Tang; (back row, L to R) Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. W F Leung, Mr. Albert Ip, Mr. Tony Choi, Ms. Winnie Ng, Ms. Li Xuhua and Dato’ Dr. S J Wong

Jointly organized by the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the InnoAsia 09 was successfully held on 1 – 2 December 2009. The Better Hong Kong Foundation was one of the supporting organizations. The theme of this year’s conference focused on the sustainable innovation and technology. Topics related to sustainable city, building energy efficiency and alternative energy for transportation were discussed. The Foundation’s Council Members Mr. Albert Ip and Mr. Tony Choi, also the Park’s Board Member, and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang attended the event. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang meeting with Prof. Timothy Tong (middle), President of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University at the conference The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang receiving the souvenir from Mr. Anthony Tan, CEO of HKSTP (right) and Prof. Alex Wai, Associate Vice President of PolyU

Since its inception in 2006, the Heart of Gold Awards honors annually Hong Kong artists and corporations that have made worthy contributions to sustainable developments in the community. The Better Hong Kong Foundation, Ming Pao Weekly and the Peace and Development Foundation are the three founding organizers. The presentation ceremony of this year’s Awards was successfully held on 17 November 2009 at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Hotel. Recipients of this year’s Awards are: – Artist or Artistic Group                   Ms. Meg Lam Kin-Ming – Corporation & Business Entities      Peter KK Lee Care for Life Foundation Ms. Karen Tang (left), Executive Director of the Foundation and Mr. Terence Tung (right), Chief Executive Officer of One Media Group presenting the award to Mr. Andrew Wong on behalf of Mr. Peter Lee, Founder of the Peter KK Lee Care for Life Foundation Mr. Charles Brown, Co-Chair & Foundation Secretary of the Peace and Development Foundation presenting the award to Ms. Meg Lam The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang and Council Members Mr. Thomas Woo (middle), Dr. Roy Chung (3rd right) and Mr. Albert Ip (1st right); Prof. Paul Yip (2nd left) of University of Hong Kong, Mr. Andrew Wong (3rd left) and Mr. K C Lung (2nd left), Chief Editor of Mingpao Weekly The Foundation’s Council Members (L to R) Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Albert Ip, Mr. Joseph Yu and Ms. Winnie Ng (2nd left), and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and Mr. K C Lung (1st right)

Organised by the South China Media Ltd’s CAPITAL Magazine, the CAPITAL Outstanding Green Excellence Awards 2009 was to recognize the achievements of Hong Kong corporate on green management and served as benchmarks for other corporate in their continuous pursuit for the best environmental achievement in the coming years. The Better Hong Kong Foundation was the supporting organization of the award. The Awards Presentation Ceremony was successfully held on 16 October 2009. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang was one of the award presenters. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang presenting the award Group photo of guests and award recipients

Jointly organized by Prime Communications Ltd and the Hong Kong Institute of Directors, the Prime Awards for Corporate Social Responsibility 2009 was established in recognition for companies’ efforts and involvement in taking up corporate social responsibility. The Better Hong Kong Foundation was the supporting organization and Ms. Karen Tang, Executive Director of the Foundation was a member of the panel of judges. Results of this year’s awards were announced at its presentation ceremony held on 29 October 2009. Council Member Ms. Winnie Ng represented the Foundation to present the award. And this year’s beneficiary organizations of the event were Agency for Volunteer Service, Against Child Abuse Ltd, the Hong Kong Association of Senior Citizen, Hong Kong Blind Union and Partners Education Foundation. The Foundation’s Council Member Ms. Winnie Ng (L) presenting the award The Foundation’s Council Member Ms. Winnie Ng (1st right, back row) attending the event on behalf of the Foundation

Please refer to the Chinese version. (L to R) The Foundation’s Council Member Mr. Thomas Woo, Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang, Chia Tai Group’s Special Assistant Ms. Li Xuhua, Deputy Commissioner of the Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR Mr. Zhan Yongxin, the Foundation’s Council Members Ms. Judy Yu, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Tony Choi and Mr. Albert Ip

Sponsored by the Better Hong Kong Foundation and organized by the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association, the 43rd Hong Kong Brands & Products Expo Photography Competition has been successfully concluded. The photography competition aimed to encourage people to portray the future of Hong Kong industry from their perspective and arouse their awareness on the importance of local brands towards the future development of Hong Kong as well as to enhance their sense of belonging to the city. The prize presentation ceremony was held on 14 February 2009 at the secretariat of the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association. The judges, including the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang, selected 5 winning entries out of over 400 entries in total. The judges were impressed by both the number and quality of the entries which captured the spirit of the Expo as well as the aspirations of the contestants towards Hong Kong’s future. Group photo of the judges and the awardees

Please refer to the Chinese version. Members of the Better Hong Kong Foundation send Chinese New Year greetings to people of Hong Kong: (front row, R to L) Ms. Judy Yu, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Dr. Henry Cheng and Mr. Victor Cha; (back row, R to L) Dr. Roy Chung, Ms. Karen Tang, Ms. Li Xuhua, Mr. Eric Leung, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Albert Yip, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Tony Choi and Mr. David Fong

Since its inception in 2006, the Heart of Gold Awards honors annually Hong Kong artists and corporations that have made worthy contributions to sustainable developments to the community. The Better Hong Kong Foundation, Ming Pao Weekly and the Peace and Development Foundation are the three founding organizers. The presentation ceremony of the Awards was successfully held on 12 November 2008 at the Grand Ballroom at the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. Mr. C Y Leung, Convenor of the Executive Council was the award presenter this year. Recipients of this year’s Awards are: – Artist or Artistic Group                 Hong Kong Performing Artistes Guild – Corporation & Business Entities    Hang Seng Bank   Mr. C Y Leung (left) presenting the Heart of Gold Awards 2008 to Hong Kong Performing Artistes Guild under the category of Artist or Artistic Group Mr. C Y Leung (left) presenting the Heart of Gold Awards 2008 to Hang Seng Bank under the category of Corporation & Business Entities Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang (3rd left) taking a group photo with awardees of the Heart of Gold Awards 2008 (Left to right) Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang, Convenor of Executive Council Mr. C Y Leung, Ming Pao Ms. Lee Yin-king and recipient of Heart of Gold Awards 2006 Ms. Winnie Ng of the KMB Co Ltd (Left to right) Mr. C Y Leung, Spokesman of the Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong Mr. Song Ronghua, Ms. Karen Tang and recipient of Heart of Gold Awards 2007 Ms. Teresa Au of HSBC (Left to right) Mr. Alex Law, Foundation’s Council Member Ms. Judy Yu, Chief Editor of Mingpao Weekly Mr. Lung King-cheong, Ms. Karen Tang and Ms. Mable Cheung

Jointly organized by Prime Communications Ltd and the Hong Kong Institute of Directors, the Prime Awards for Corporate Social Responsibility 2008 was established in recognition for companies’ efforts and involvement in taking up corporate social responsibility. Ms. Karen Tang, Executive Director of the Better Hong Kong Foundation was invited to be a member of the panel of judges and award presenter. Results of this year’s awards were announced at its presentation ceremony held on 30 October 2008. And this year’s beneficiary organization of the event was Agency for Volunteer Service.

Brands Original from Hong Kong Awards 2008      On 6 October 2008, Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang was invited as prize presenter at the prize presentation ceremony of Brands Original from Hong Kong Awards 2008. The award was launched by the business magazine Capital Entrepreneur for the first time to recognize successful brands originating from Hong Kong. Corporations were judged by five criteria, namely innovation, market position, entrepreneurship, reputation, and familiarity among people in Hong Kong. 16 outstanding corporations were awarded. Ms. Karen Tang (3rd left) officiating the prize presentation ceremony together with Miss Jessica Ng, CEO of South China Media Group and other guests

The death toll rose to 32 thousand as of 2:00 p.m. 18 May 2008 while the number of the injured reached 220 thousand from the powerful 8 magnitude earthquake in Sichuan May 12, 2008. A condolence book has been opened in The Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong SAR starting from 19 May 2008 (Monday) 10:30 a.m. – noon; 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m to mourn those who died in the earthquake. Members of the public are invited to sign the condolence book to express their sorrow. The Better Hong Kong Foundation has expressed its deepest condolence to the victims in this catastrophe by signing the condolence book. Foundation members took action today include: the Foundation’s Trustee: Special Assistant of Chia Tai Group Li Xu-Hua; Council Members: Vice Chairman of Techtronic Industries Co Ltd Roy C.P. Chung, Executive Director of Kowloon and Motor Bus Winnie Ng, Chairman of Roseville Group Joseph Yu, Deputy Managing Director of Hip Shing Hong Mr David Fong, Executive Managing Director & General Manager of Hsin Kuang Restaurant (Holdings) Ltd. Mr Woo Chu, Thomas, as well as Executive Director Karen Tang and Manager Ms Brenda Wong of the Foundation.

Members and guests of the Better Hong Kong Foundation joined the annual dinner of the Hong Kong News Executives’ Association. Members made use of the chance to meet with old friends from the local media and enjoyed a pleasant evening. Members and guests attending the dinner included, The Foundation’s Trustee Tan Sri Dato’David Chiu The Foundation’s Trustee Mr. Leung Wai Fung The Foundation’s Council Member Dr. Roy Chung The Foundation’s Council Member Mr. Woo Chu Convenor of the HKSAR Executive Council Hon. C.Y. Leung Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong Prof. Tsui Lap Chee Executive Director of the Carsac Limited Mrs. Judy Hong Chief Editor of Mingpao Weekly Mr. K.C. Lung Senior Producer of RTHK Ms. Clara Choi Spokesman of the Commissioner’s Office of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC in the HKSAR Mr. Song Ronghua The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang Members and guests of the Foundation sang a song. (From Left, rear row)Ms. Clara Choi,Mr. Song Ronghua,Mr. Woo Chu,Mrs. Judy Hong,Mr. K.C. Lung,Mr. Leung Wai Fung and Ms. Karen Tang (From left, front row)Prof. Tsui Lap Chee, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Hon. C.Y. Leung and Dr. Roy Chung

The Better Hong Kong Foundation is pleased to be one of the founding organizers of the Heart of Gold Awards which were launched last year. These awards are an annual salute to Hong Kong artistes and businesses that have made worthy contributions to sustainable development.   This year’s award ceremony was held on 15th November 2007, and award receipients include Ms. Gigi Leung and the HSBC. Both of the award receivers have made notable contributions to our society. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang, Vice-Chairman of One Media Group Mr. KC Cheung, Chairman of Peace and Development Foundation Ms. Kathy Chiu and member Ms. Betty Silva conferred awards to Ms. Gigi Leung and representative of HSBC at the ceremony. Other founding organizers of the Awards include Ming Pao Weekly, the United Nations Development Programme and the Peace and Development Foundation. (From left)The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang, Council Member Mr. Woo Chu and Mr. Kam Kwok Leung. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang, the Vice-Commissioner of China’s Foreign Ministry in HKSAR Mr. Yang Zigang (2nd from left), and Spokesman Mr. Song Ronghua (1st from right) The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang (2nd from right)and Vice-Chairman of One Media Group Mr. K C Cheung (1st from right),Chairman of Peace and Development Foundation Ms. Kathy Chiu and member Ms. Betty Silva (1st and 2nd from left) conferred awards to Ms. Gigi Leung and representative of HSBC (3rd and 4th from left). (From right) The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang and Chairman of the Peace and Development Foundation Ms. Kathy Chiu conferred the award to Ms. Gigi Leung.

The Better Hong Kong Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang was pleased to be invited as one of the panel of judges of the Prime Adwards for Corporate Social Responsibilty 2007. Ms. Tang attended the award presentation ceremony and was also one of the guests to present the awards. The Prime Adwards for Corporate Social Responsibilty 2007 is a recognition to those corporations which arew willing to shoulder the corporate social responsibilty by different kinds of contributions to the community. The organizing committee will choose a beneficiary organization every yaer, and this year Po Leung Kuk was selected. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang with officiating guest Hon. Alan Leong and Chairman of Po Leung Kuk Mrs. Lau Chan Siu Bo Guests proposed a toast at the ceremony. (2nd from right, the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang) The Foundation’s Eexecutive Director Ms. Karen Tang presented souvenir to awarding company

To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China, the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Better Hong Kong Foundation and the LCSD jointly presented “Postal Items Exhibition on Hong Kong’s Return to the Motherland and China’s Diplomacy”, to display various postal items on Hong Kong’s return to China and China’s diplomacy. The valuable exhibits include commemorative postal items on Hong Kong’s return to China, congratulatory letters and telegrams from various countries sent in 1997, special first day covers of diplomatic series of China, commemorative covers for the 600th anniversary of Zheng He’s Voyages to the West, as well as postal items for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.     These invaluable postal items are not only witness to the historic moment of Hong Kong’s return to China, but also testimony to the friendly relations between China and countries all over the world. The exhibition ran at the Heritage Discovery Centre from July 6 to August 5 2007. The opening ceremony was held on 05.07.2007, and has invited Mr. Lu Xinhua, the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the HKSAR, Mr. Tsang Tak-sing, JP, Secretary for Home Affairs of the HKSAR, Ms Karen Tang Shuk-tak, the Executive Director of the Better Hong Kong Foundation, Mr. Guo Chongli, the Chief Archivist of the Bureau of Archives, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Sun Qishun, the Chairman of the Staff Union, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Thomas Chow, JP, the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services and Mr. Tam Wing-pong, JP, the Postmaster General. Members of the Foundation Mr. Leung Wai Fung, Miss Winnie Ng and Mr. Woo Chu has also attended the ceremony. Council Member of the Foundation Mr. Oscar Chow’s company “Pacific Coffee” sponsored the refreshments and beverages of the opening ceremony. Another Council Member Miss Winnie Ng also helped to promote the exhibition with her company “Road Show”. Officiating Guests: (From left) Mr. Thomas Chow, JP, the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mr. Guo Chongli, the Chief Archivist of the Bureau of Archives, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Tsang Tak-sing, JP, Secretary for Home Affairs of the HKSAR, Mr. Lu Xinhua, the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the HKSAR, Ms Karen Tang Shuk-tak, the Executive Director of the Better Hong Kong Foundation, , Mr. Sun Qishun, the Chairman of the Staff Union, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, and Mr. Tam Wing-pong, JP, the Postmaster General. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang spoke at the opening ceremony Mr. Lu Xinhua, the Commissioner of MFA of PRC in HKSAR spoke at the opening ceremony Mr. Tsang Tak-sing, JP, Secretary for Home Affairs of the HKSAR spoke at the opening ceremony The officiating guests presided at the ribbon-cutting ceremony The guests appreciated the exihibits Guests took photo at the ceremony venue (from left: the Foundation’s Executive Director, Ms. Karen Tang, the Commissioner of MFA of PRC in HKSAR, Mr. Lu Xinhua, the Foundation’s Council Member, Ms. Winnie Ng and Trustee, Mr. Leung Wai Fung) Guests asked the officiating guests for signature at the ceremony, The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang (2nd from left) and the Commissioner of MFA of PRC in HKSAR, Mr. Lu Xinhua (2nd from right) were signing on the first-day covers

The Better Hong Kong Foundation is pleased to be a co-organizing party of the Top Ten News Election in Celebration of Hong Kong’s Reunification with China which is organized by Wen Wei Po together with other major media in Hong Kong. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang was also one of the guests to officiate at the lucky draw ceremony. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang officiated at the lucky draw ceremony The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang (first from right, front row)was one of the guests to officiated at the lunky draw ceremony

To commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Reunification of HKSAR and the Motherland, Roadshow has organized a large scaled concert at the Hong Kong Convention Centre. The Better Hong Kong Foundation is pleased to be one of the supporting party of the concert. Group photo of Council Member Ms. Winnie Ng (1st from left), Chairman of Advisory Committee Dr. Hanry Cheng (2nd from left), Trustee Mr. Peter Lam (1st from right), Convenor of the Executive Council of HKSAR The Honourable Mr. CY Leung and other guests (From left) Group photo of Trustee Mr. Peter Lam, Council Member Ms. Winnie Ng, Chairman of Advisory Committee Dr. Hanry Cheng and Convenor of the Executive Council of HKSAR The Honourable Mr. CY Leung

The Better Hong Kong Foundation held a briefing session to announce the results of the 2006 annual study Hong Kong-Shanghai Metropolis (International City) Competitiveness Study. The study has been conducted annually for six years, by the research team from the Faculty of Business Administration, the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong & Macau Studies Centre, Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences. It comprises of a 32-item survey results of 210 CEOs of multinational corporations based in Hong Kong and Shanghai, and a subject analysis of the survey results. The study shows that Hong Kong is still ahead of Shanghai in terms of all composite competitiveness indicators in 2006, and remains an international business hub.  However, the international city competitiveness scores of the two cities are narrowing in the past 6 years. The survey findings include: On International City Competitiveness, the highest average competitiveness score is 5, Hong Kong’s score is 4.08, whereas Shanghai’s is 3.21; the difference is 0.87 Hong Kong’s score is still ahead that of Shanghai, but the difference is narrowing, a consistent behavior observed during the past five years Hong Kong consistently scored higher in competitiveness over Shanghai in all the three PCC dimensions: – Base for Sustainable Economic Growth: Hong Kong’s score for sustainable economic growth is 4.02 and Shanghai is 3.05, the difference is 0.79. – Investment Environment: Hong Kong’s score is 4.13 and Shanghai is 3.05, the difference is 1.08. – Image of Globalization: Hong Kong’s score is 4.30 and Shanghai is 3.63, the difference is 0.67. Professor Tuan Chyau and Professor Linda Ng pointed out that, compared to last year, the investment environment of Hong Kong is still seen as the most significant dimension over Shanghai, but the gap between Hong Kong and Shanghai is narrowing in image of globalization. The difference in the scores of the three dimensions is also decreasing, this is due to the higher scores given to Shanghai by MNCs (especially in investment development), and no increase in the scores given to Hong Kong. The survey results show that Hong Kong still has a proper platform for market economy and well established financial system, which will help Hong Kong to remain as an international hub. Ms. Karen Tang, the Executive Director of the Better Hong Kong Foundation reflected that the study is very useful for Hong Kong’s policy makers to consider and formulate Hong Kong’s economic and financial polices. The survey result clearly points out that Hong Kong still excels Shanghai in a large extent in investment environment, the policy makers must endeavour to continue to provide an investment-friendly system to maintain Hong Kong’s competitiveness. Metropolises like Hong Kong and Shanghai are facing challenges of globalization. Both cities should capitalize their resourceful and productive hinterland, and act as the gateway to the World for China, to strengthen their bases for sustainable economic growth. The Better Hong Kong Foundation believes that through developing economic ties, the two cities will be able to enhance both their international competitiveness. The Foundation will explore with the research team and other related organizations in Mainland and overseas to promote interaction and more collaboration between the two cities. For more details of the report, please click here Guest Speakers at the Briefing Session: (From left)Prof Anshan You,Director, Hongkong & Macau Studies Centre, Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences; Prof Xuejin Zuo, Executive Vice President, Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences & Director, Institute of Economics, Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences; Ms. Karen Tang, Executive Director, The Better Hong Kong Foundation; Prof. Chyau Tuan, Faculty of Business Administration, CUHK, and Prof. Linda Ng, Faculty of Business Administration, CUHK Ms. Karen Tang (Central) Executive Director of the Better Hong Kong Foundation introduced the guest speakers The Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences Hong Kong Macau Research Centre invites Ms. Karen Tang as its Council Member. Prof. Zuo (left) presented the appointment certificate to Ms. Karen Tang (right).

The Better Hong Kong Foundation’s trustee Mr. Leung Wai Fung, Council Member Mr. Woo Chu and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang attended the annual dinner organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade. Foundation trustee Mr. Leung Wai Fung (2nd from right) and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang (1st from right ) with Mr. Wang Hui, Deputy Director-General of EAD, Head of Commercial Office, Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in HKSAR Council member Mr. Woo Chu (1st from ) with Mr. Zhao Huitian, Chief Representative, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade HK & Macau Representative Office (middle) and other guests Foundation trustee Mr. Leung Wai Fung (2nd from right) and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang (1st from right ) with Mr. Chen Mingde, Vice Mayor of Guangzhou

The Chairman of the Better Hong Kong Foundation’s Advisory Committee, Dr. Henry Cheng, hosted a lunch to welcome the Foundation’s two new Council Members, Miss Winnie Ng and Dr. Gerald Chow. Miss Ng is Executive Director of the Kowloon Motor Bus (1933) Ltd., and Dr. Chow is Executive Director of the Chow Sang Sang Group. Dr. Cheng believed that the expertise and experience Miss Ng and Dr. Chow brought to the Foundation would enable it to attain even higher achievements.  Dr. Cheng also thanked members of the Foundation, especially the Chairman of the Executive Committee, Dr. Ronnie Chan, whose long-term and unfailing support have helped the Foundation to realize its goals and missions. Dr. Cheng also commended Ms. Karen Tang, Executive Director of the Foundation, for her efforts in leading the Foundation secretariat in organizing many meaningful activities that were very well received by different parties in the past year. He encouraged the team to continue to work closely with the Trustees and Council Members to build a better Hong Kong.

The Better Hong Kong Foundation invited the local media to a New Year Reception to bid farewell to the Year of the Dog and welcome the Year of the Boar. During the reception, the Chairman of the Foundation’s Advisory Committee, Dr. Henry Cheng, and the Chairman of the Executive Committee, Dr. Ronnie Chan, thanked the media for their support of the Foundation’s activities and looked forward to seeing this continue. The Foundation’s Executive Director also took the opportunity to outline its coming events in the Year of the Boar. More than 40 members of the local media attended the reception. Dr. Henry Cheng delivered Lunar New Year message Dr. Ronnie Chan delivered Lunar New Year message Kung Hei Fat Choy! Members of the Better Hong Kong Foundation wishes you a fruitful, healthy and happy year of the pig. (Front from left) Dr. Roy Chung, Ms. Winnie Ng, Dr. Ronnie Chan, Dr. Henry Cheng, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Ms. Li Xu Hua, Ms. Karen Tang (Back from left) Dr. Gerald Chow, Mr. W.F. Leung, Dato’ SJ Wong, Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Alice Mak

The Better Hong Kong Foundation is pleased to be one of the founding organizers of the Heart of Gold Awards.  These awards are an annual salute to Hong Kong artists and businesses that have made worthy contributions to sustainable development, with nominations from the Hong Kong Community. This year’s award recipients include Ms. Josephine Siao Fong-Fong, Mr. Leon Lai and The Kowloon Motor Busy.  Ms. Josephine Siao has made significant contributions to promote children protection and fighting against child sexual abuse programmes in Hong Kong. Mr. Leon Lai is not only an ambassador of Hong Kong Unicef, but also a keen supporter of the Community Chest, and has organized several meaningful events to raise funds for the Community Chest.  The Kowloon Motor Bus has actively involved in Hong Kong’s charity services.  Apart from sponsoring a lot of community educational, cultural and sports activities, KMB has also formed “Friends of KMB” to recruit volunteers to serve the deprived of the community.  The award receivers have all made notable contributions to our society. This year’s award ceremony was held on 17th November 2006, Professor Lap-chee Tsui, Vice Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong and Mr. John Chan, Managing Director of KMB conferred the awards to the recipients.  Executive Director of KMB, represented KMB to receive the award. Other founding organizers of the Awards include Ming Pao Weekly, the United Nations Development Programme and the Peace and Development Foundation.   (From left)Trustee’s representative Ms. Li Xu Hua, Council Members Mr. Yeung Koon Yat and Ms. Winnie Ng with our Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang at the ceremony with award recipients and representatives of other organizing parties (From left: Ms. Josie Chau, Ms. Karen Tang, Prof. Lap-chee Tsui, Ms. Winnie Ng, Mr. Clarence Chang, Mr. John Chan, Ms. Kathy Chiu & Mr. K.C. Lung) Professor Lap-chee Tsui (left) presented the award to KMB’s Executive Director Ms Winnie Ng and Chairman Mr. John Chan Mr. Clarence Chang (left) represented his wife Ms. Josephine Sao to receive the award from Mr. John Chan Mr. Leon Lai (left) received the award from Mr. John Chan

The Better Hong Kong Foundation marked a change in leadership in June 2006. To bid the outgoing Chief Executive Mr. George Yuen a fond farewell, and to welcome the new Executive Director Miss Karen Tang, a special dinner was held at the Hang Lung Group headquarters. The event was hosted by Dr. Ronnie Chan, Chairman of the Foundation’s Executive Committee, and joined by Trustees and Council Members of the Foundation.   Dr. Chan commended Mr. Yuen for his long-term service to the Foundation and for having paved the way for the Foundation’s future development. He also shared his appreciation for Miss Tang’s experience in the field of media and communications, as well as his expectations for the Foundation. Trustees and Council Members pledged to fully support Miss Tang, whom they believed would lead the Foundation to even greater achievements in the near future. (Front from left) Ms. Li Xu Hua, Ms. Karen Tang, Dr. Ronnie Chan, Mr. George Yuen, Mr. Bunny Chan (Back from left) Alice Mak, Mr. Oscar Chow, Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Ben Wong, Mr. Ng Wai Hung, Mr. Wong Kin Yip, Mr. Thomas Tang, Dr. Choi Lung Wai, Mr. Woo Chu (From left) Ms. Karen Tang, Dr. Ronnie Chan, Mr. George Yuen

Members of the Better Hong Kong Foundation participated in the first Open Day of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Hong Kong Office, which included a presentation to help the participants understand more about the Ministry and its work. Some local newspapers reported the event a success and that “the veil of the Ministry was taken off” through this event. (From left) Ms. Alice Mak, Mr. Denny Chan, Ms. Karen Tang, Commissioner Lu Xinhua, Mr. Robert Chan, Mr. Vincent Woo, Ms. Li Xu Hua Members of the Foundation listened to the presentation by Deputy Commissioner Mr. Xie Xiaoyan