2011 - 2015

As one of the sponsors of the JCI Hong Kong Business Academy 2015, the Better Hong Kong Foundation hosted a luncheon for delegates of the Business Academy on 14 August 2015. Organised by the JCI Hong Kong, the Business Academy was an international event for entrepreneurs and young leaders around the world for business and cultural exchange. It was a 4-day event and targeted for around 100 participants. The theme of this year’s Business Academy was “Innovation & Start-up”. Mr. Ronnie Chan gives an opening remark   On behalf of the Foundation, Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan gave an opening remark at the luncheon. Invited by the Foundation, Mr. Kwok Kwok-chuen, Hon Senior Research Fellow of School of Economics & Finance of the University of Hong Kong and former Government Economist shared his thoughts on the startup ecosystem in Hong Kong with participants. Council Members Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Diana Chou and Mr. Dominic Pang; Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang; and guests Mr. Alex Yip, Mr. Allen Fung and Mr. Stephen Wong also joined the luncheon to share and exchange views with delegates.   (L to R) Mr. Allen Fung, Mr. Dominic Pang, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Mr. Anthony Leung, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Kwok Kwok-chuen, Mr. Alex Yip and Mr. Stephen Wong

The press conference of 2015 China Urban Competitiveness Report (Hong Kong) was held in Hong Kong on 18 May 2015. It was organized by the Better Hong Kong Foundation and co-organized by Center for City and Competitiveness of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Led by Prof. Ni Pengfei of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the theme of the 2015 Report is “Giant hand: lift the new map of Chinese cities”, indicating that the integration among cities and regions under the new trend of socio-economic development is going to sustain the future of China. The press conference was chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang where Prof. Ni gave a presentation on the report and further explained the overall competitiveness of Hong Kong and Prof. Shen Jianfa from the Chinese University of Hong Kong commented on the findings about Hong Kong. (L to R) Prof. Ni Pengfei, Ms. Karen Tang and Prof. Shen Jianfa briefed local media about the highlights of the report According to the Comprehensive Economic Competitiveness Index in 2014, the top ten cities in are Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taipei, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Suzhou, Beijing, Macao, and Wuxi. Hong Kong is surpassed by Shenzhen in comprehensive economic competitiveness and is ranked second. The condition of “managing the city without sufficient innovation” does not change. Hong Kong is still over-dependent on trade, financial sector, shipping, tourism, and professional services, while the attention to small-scale, emerging, and potential industries is not enough. There is no new industry to support and lead Hong Kong’s development in long term. Hong Kong leads in sustainable competitiveness but the sub-index of knowledge-based city is weakening. Hong Kong is ranked first with the index of 1. Hong Kong is also ranked first in the sub-indices of harmonious city and urban-rural integrated city. Hong Kong tops the eco-city sub-index, benefiting from the achievement of a series of environmental protection and energy policies. The city is ranked second and third in cultural city and info-city sub-indices respectively. Nevertheless, the city is ranked 19th in knowledge-based city sub-index, fell by 14 places from last year. Although it is still in a leading position, and there are increases in R&D expenditure and number of R&D personnel, the Hong Kong government does not provide sufficient support to innovation and science & technology development. Hong Kong is also lack of bold plans and effective incentive system for technological innovation. Concluding the press conference, Ms. Karen Tang, Executive Director of the Better Hong Kong Foundation commented that “Though Hong Kong still tops other cities in the Sustainable Competitiveness Index, it is not easy for Hong Kong, as a mature economy, to maintain its leading position in the Comprehensive Economic Competitiveness index amidst the enormous growing power in the cities in the Mainland. It is a signal for Hong Kong to speed up, to innovate and to reinvent itself with some new driving engines. Hong Kong shall make use of its competitive edges especially its world class services in Finance to ride on and to facilitate China’s new grand plan of “One Belt, One Road”. In the past three years, we have been advocating the Government to map out its long-term development plan for innovation and technology and new emerging industries. However, the establishment of the Innovation and Technology Bureau is delayed. Good opportunities lay ahead of us but we have to seize them. They will not wait for us neither will our competitors”. Before the press conference, the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman chaired a luncheon discussion where members of the Foundation and invited guests exchanged and shared their views on the report. Please refer to the PowerPoint presentation of the press conference for highlights of the report. A discussion luncheon chaired by the Foundation’s Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan (middle) was held before the press conference

On 10 February 2015, the Foundation held its annual spring luncheon with members and media gathering to celebrate the Year of the Goat with members and to strengthen our communication with media friends. The luncheon was hosted by the Foundation’s Advisory Council Chairman Dr. Henry Cheng and the media gathering was chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan. Members of the Foundation send Chinese New Year greetings to people of Hong Kong: (Front Row, L to R) Dr. Roy Chung, Dr. Peter Lam, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Dr. Henry Cheng, Ms. Juliana Lam, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Karen Tang and Ms. Li Xuhua; (Back Row, L to R) Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Kin Yeung, Mr. Samson Chan, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Peter Lo, Dr. Choi Lung-wai, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Leung Wai-fung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Andrew Yu and Mr. John Lee Members joining the luncheon included: Trustees – Dr. Henry Cheng            Advisory Council Chairman, BHKF / Chairman, New World Development Co Ltd – Mr. Ronnie Chan            Executive Committee Chairman, BHKF / Chairman, Hang Lung Properties Ltd – Mr. Peter Lam                Chairman, Lai Sun Group – Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu Chairman, Fast East Consortium International Ltd – Ms. Li Xuhua                  Rep of Trustee Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon / Special Assistant, Chia Tai Group Council Members – Dr. Choi Lung-wai          President, Goodway Electrical Enterprise Ltd – Dr. Roy Chung               Co-founder & Non-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 – Ms. Winnie Ng               Director, The Kowloon Motor Bus Co Ltd – Mr. Joseph Yu                Chairman, Roseville Group of Companies – Mr. Philip Ma                  Chairman, The Sincere Co Ltd – Mr. Sebastian Man         Chairman & CEO, Chung Mei International Holdings Ltd – Ms. Juliana Lam             Managing Director, AML Group Holdings Ltd – Mr. Leung Wai-fung       Director, Artemis Digital Ltd – Dr. Raymond Leung       Honorary Chairman, SAE Magnetics (Hong Kong) Ltd – Mr. Samson Chan          Chairman & CEO, Manley Toys Ltd – Mr. Frankie Yeung          Senior District Director, American International Assurance Co (Bermuda) Ltd – Mr. Peter Lo                   Chief Country Officer, Hong Kong, Deutsche Bank – Mr. John Lee                  Managing Director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch – Mr. Kin Yeung                Director/Founder, Blanc de Chine – Mr. Andrew Yu               Director, Yue Hwa Chinese Products Emporium Ltd – Ms. Karen Tang              Executive Director, The Better Hong Kong Foundation Over 30 journalists attended the media gathering and enjoyed sharing with the Foundation’s members their good wishes for prosperity in 2015. Members joining the media gathering included Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan; Council Members Mr. Eric Leung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. John Lee, Mr. Kin Yeung and Mr. Andrew Yu. Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan introduced the Foundation’s activities of the last year to media at the media gathering

Sponsored by the Better Hong Kong Foundation and organized by the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association, the 49th Hong Kong Brands & Products Expo Photography Competition was held from 13 December 2014 to 5 January 2015. People were encouraged to express their wishes on quality-of-life and the future of Hong Kong through their photos. The prize presentation ceremony was held on 7 February 2015 at the secretariat of the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association. Gold Award

Organized by the Junior Chamber International Hong Kong and supported by the Foundation, the forum aimed at motivating and inspiring young people to pursue their dreams and turn them into reality. Successful leaders were invited to share their experiences with young people at the forum. Council Member Mr. John Lee attended the forum on behalf of the Foundation. Council Member Mr. John Lee (4th right) attending the forum on behalf of the Foundation

The press conference of 2014 China Urban Competitiveness Report (Hong Kong) was held in Hong Kong on 29 May 2014. It was organized by the Better Hong Kong Foundation and co-organized by Center for City and Competitiveness of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Led by Prof. Ni Pengfei of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the theme of the 2014 Report is “YRD: the emerging global mega economic region”. For Hong Kong, the key suggestion is “promoting research and innovation, developing a knowledge-based economy”. Through strengthening the research and innovation and making it a new driving force for the development of Hong Kong, Hong Kong can alleviate the risks and challenges and release the potential of innovation to further enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness. The press conference was chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang where Prof. Ni gave a presentation on the report and further explained the overall competitiveness of Hong Kong. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang (right) and Prof. Ni Pengfei presenting the report to Hong Kong media  The top ten cities in the Comprehensive Economic Competitiveness Index in 2013 are Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Taipei, Guangzhou, Beijing, Suzhou, Tianjin, Foshan and Macao. Hong Kong keeps the top position in comprehensive economic competitiveness but the speed of growth is slowing down. The sub-index of overall efficiency competitiveness is ranked third after Taipei and Macao. Hong Kong has a significant advantage in GDP per unit of land, thanks to its dense population and commercial activities, a high degree of agglomeration, streamlined business regulations, a clean government, good supporting facilities and efficient services. However, the sub-index of overall incremental competitiveness is ranked eighteenth, fell by ten places from last year. Hong Kong is suffering from the gradual weakening of the advantages in talent, software and hardware facilities. There is no significant enhancement of the atmosphere of innovation and entrepreneurship. Land shortage-induced high rents hinder the development of small and medium-sized enterprises. Hong Kong is also over-dependent on financial and real estate sectors and lacks stable sectors for growth.  Hong Kong also has a top position in sustainable competitiveness but the sub-index of knowledge-based city and the sub-index of info-city are weakening. Its index in knowledge-based city is ranked fourth after Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. Hong Kong’s R&D expenditure, in terms of the percentage of GDP, is much lower than the one in Japan, South Korea, Singapore and the Mainland. Hong Kong also lacks effective incentive system for technological innovation, along with the weak atmosphere of innovation and ability of knowledge transfer. All these are the major problems in Hong Kong.  Concluding the press conference, Ms. Karen Tang, Executive Director of the Foundation commented that “Hong Kong ranks the 1st in both Comprehensive Economic Competitiveness and Sustainable Competitiveness. Hong Kong performs well in many aspects. To maintain our advantage in competitiveness and create a win-win situation, Hong Kong needs long-term plans for policies such as population and land use, should focus on nurturing research and innovation, and must play the role of ‘super connector’ well with its positioning in China in the context of ‘going-out, bringing-in’ policy.”  Before the press conference, the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman chaired a luncheon discussion where members of the Foundation and invited guests exchanged and shared their views on the report. Please refer to the PowerPoint presentation of the press conference for highlights of the report.

The Active Citizen Forum was organised by the Junior Chamber International Hong Kong (JCIHK) and the Foundation was its Gold Sponsor. Focused on education and youth competitiveness, the Forum was successfully held on 5 May 2014, aiming to encourage more young people to care and participate in the social affairs. Speakers from business and education fields including Secretary for Education Mr. Eddie Ng shared their experiences and views with over 700 participants. The Foundation’s Council Members Mr. Thomas Woo and Mr. Leung Wai-fung also joined the event. Council Member Mr. Leung Wai-fung (middle) receiving the token of appreciation on behalf of the Foundation

Supported by the Better Hong Kong Foundation, the awards were presented by MetroBox magazine, aiming to honor the business contribution to the society and promote corporate social responsibility to more companies. The awards presentation ceremony was successfully held on 10 April 2014.

Sponsored by the Better Hong Kong Foundation and organized by the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association, the 48th Hong Kong Brands & Products Expo Photography Competition was held from 14 December 2013 to 6 January 2014. People were encouraged to express their wishes on quality-of-life and the future of Hong Kong through their photos. The prize presentation ceremony was held on 8 February 2014 at the secretariat of the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association. Gold Award

Co-organized by the Better Hong Kong Foundation, the public is encouraged to select ten of the HKSAR’s policies it is most concerned with, and which ones it feels are the most influential in the 2013 in the election. It offers the government a reference on the public sentiment over public policies. The election’s result for the Year 2013 was announced on 23 January 2014. Please refer to its official website for more details.

On 21 January 2014, the Foundation held its annual spring luncheon with members and media gathering to celebrate the Year of the Horse with members and to strengthen our communication with media friends. The luncheon was hosted by the Foundation’s Advisory Committee Chairman Dr. Henry Cheng and the media gathering was chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan. Members joining the luncheon included: Trustees –  Dr. Henry Cheng              Advisory Council Chairman, BHKF / Chairman, New World Development Co Ltd –  Mr. Ronnie Chan              Executive Committee Chairman, BHKF / Chairman, Hang Lung Properties Ltd –  Mr. Victor Cha                  Deputy Chairman & Managing Director, HKR International Ltd –  Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu   Chairman, Fast East Consortium International Ltd –  Ms. Vivien Chen               Chairman & Managing Director, Nan Fung Development Ltd –  Ms. Li Xuhua                    Rep of Trustee Dr. Sumet Jiaravanon / Special Assistant, Chia Tai Group Council Members –  Dr. Choi Lung-wai             President, Goodway Electrical Enterprise Ltd –  Dr. Roy Chung                 Co-founder & Non-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 –  Ms. Winnie Ng                  Director, The Kowloon Motor Bus Co Ltd –  Ms. Diana Chou                Managing Director, Sino Private Aviation (HK) Ltd –  Ms. Juliana Lam               Managing Director, AML Group Holdings Ltd –  Mr. Leung Wai-fung          Director, Artemis Digital Ltd –  Dr. Raymond Leung          Chairman & CEO, TDK China Co Ltd –  Mr. Samson Chan             Chairman & CEO, Manley Toys Ltd –  Mr. Chan Yim-kwong         Regional Director-Agency, AXA China Region Insurance Co Ltd –  Mr. Frankie Yeung            Senior District Director, American International Assurance Co (Bermuda) Ltd –  Mr. Kin Yeung                  Director/Founder, Blanc de Chine –  Mr. Lee Yuen-hong           Chairman, Tsui Wah Holdings Ltd –  Mr. Anson Chan                Chairman & CEO, Bonds Group of Companies –  Mr. Tommy Hui                 Executive Director, Hengan International Group Co Ltd –  Mr. Bryant Lu                   Vice Chairman, Ronald Lu & Partners (Hong Kong) Ltd –  Mr. Dominic Pang             Chairman, Chun Wo Development Holdings Ltd –  Mr. Andrew Yu                  Director, Yue Hwa Chinese Products Emporium Ltd –  Mr. Dario Pong                 Managing Director, Ferro Resources Ltd –  Ms. Karen Cheung            Executive Assistant to Chairman, Nan Fung China Development Ltd –  Ms. Karen Tang                Executive Director, The Better Hong Kong Foundation Members of the Foundation send Chinese New Year greetings to people of Hong Kong: (Front Row, L to R) Ms. Li Xuhua, Ms. Diana Chou, Mr. Victor Cha, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Dr. Henry Cheng, Ms. Vivien Chen, Ms. Winnie Ng and Ms. Juliana Lam; (Back Row, L to R) Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Dario Pong, Dr. Raymond Leung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Andrew Yu, Mr. Eric Leung, Mr. Tommy Hui, Mr. Leung Wai-fung, Mr. Frankie Yeung, Dr. Choi Lung-wai, Mr. Bryant Lu, Mr. Thomas Woo, Ms. Karen Cheung, Mr. Dominic Pang, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong and Mr. Lee Yuen-hong Over 30 journalists attended the media gathering and enjoyed sharing with the Foundation’s members their good wishes for prosperity in 2013. Members joining the media gathering included Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan; Council Members Mr. Eric Leung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Leung Wai-fung, Mr. Frankie Yeung, Mr. Kin Yeung, Mr. Leung Yuen-hong and Mr. Anson Chan; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang. The Foundation’s Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan (2nd left) introducing our members to media at the media gathering

The Foundation has been working closely with the Commissioner’s Office on various projects. The Commissioner’s Office hosted members of the Foundation a social gathering at its office on 20 December 2013 to show its gratitude to the Foundation and to strengthen the friendship. The Foundation’s members enjoyed a relaxing evening with colleagues of the Commissioner’s Office. Deputy Commissioners Hong Xiaoyong, Li Yuanming and Jiang Yu jointly hosted a dinner for the group. Members participated in the gathering included Trustee Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu; Council Members Dr. Roy Chung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Philip Ma, Ms. Juliana Lam, Mr. Leung Wai-fung, Mr. John Lee and Mr. Anson Chan; and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang. Dr. Roy Chung (left) vs Deputy Commissioner Hong Xiaoyong Enjoying an relaxing evening together: (L to R) Mr. John Lee, Mr. Philip Ma, Mr. Li Yuanming, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Mr. Hong Xiaoyong, Dr. Roy Chung, Ms. Jiang Yu, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Leung Wai-fung and Ms. Juliana Lam

Organised by the South China Media Ltd’s CAPITAL Magazine, the CAPITAL Outstanding Green Excellence Awards 2013 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 12 December 2013. The Foundation’s Council Member Ms. Winnie Ng was one of the award presenters.

Supported by the Better Hong Kong Foundation, CAPITAL Entrepreneur Green Enterprise Awards are to recognize enterprises that contribute to the development of environment protection, and to honor corporations who over the years have undertaken this social responsibility as one of their core corporate commitment. On 5 September 2013, Council Member Ms. Winnie Ng attended the prize presentation ceremony as one of the award presenters on behalf of the Foundation.  On behalf the Foundation, Council Member Ms. Winnie Ng presenting the award

Organized by the Junior Chamber International Hong Kong, celebrities and successful leaders were invited to share with young people how they turned their dreams into reality so that the youngsters could learn from their experiences. The Foundation was one of the supporting organizations. 

From 27 May to 7 June 2013, ten graduate students of the USC Price School of Public Policy participating in the Price China Lab spent two weeks in Hong Kong, meeting with experts and practitioners, doing site visits and working collaboratively on the project. The Lab is designed to provide participants with consulting-type experience, applying classroom knowledge in a real world professional context outside the United States. The focus of this Lab is Hong Kong and the heavily urbanized Pearl River Delta region of China and on six areas namely economic, social services, crime, transportation, housing and environment. On 7 June 2013, the final day of the Lab, the Foundation hosted a luncheon presentation where students showed the documentary on their research and findings to our members and guests who served as their “clients” to comment on the presentation. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang and Council Members Mr. Sebastian Man and Mr. Tommy Hui together with invited guest Mr. Franklin Lam shared and discussed their views and comments with the students. The Foundation hosted a luncheon presentation for the Lab

Organized by the Junior Chamber International Victoria and supported by the Foundation, successful business people from different fields will be invited to share their experiences in promoting their brands through social media, and successful stories of corporations and SMEs on using social media will be showcased. The activity was officially launched on 1 June 2013.

With the support of the Better Hong Kong Foundation, the Mansfield Foundation in cooperation with New York University, the University of Hong Kong and Sun Yat-sen University hosted the Rule of Law Program 2013 conference in Hong Kong and Guangzhou from 28 – 31 May 2013. Participants sought to better understand the international best practices pertaining to the rule of law and economic and trade concerns, and in particular the relation of the rule of law to land use and land reform in contemporary China. On 29 May 2013, the Foundation sponsored an evening reception for the conference participants at the University of Hong Kong. By the invitation of the Foundation, Mr. Daniel Fung, former Solicitor General gave a keynote at the reception.  Rule of Law in Asia Program 2013 Conference at the University of Hong Kong  Mr. Daniel Fung is one of the speakers

On 23 May 2013, over 600 representatives from 20 young people organizations participated in the Youth Housing Forum. Organized by the JCI Hong Kong and sponsored by the Better Hong Kong Foundation, the Forum has invited the Chief Executive Mr. Leung Chun-ying to speak and have direct communications and in-depth discussion with participants from different age groups on current housing policy. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang and Council Members Mr. John Lee and Mr. Andrew Yu also joined the forum. On behalf of the Foundation, Council Member Mr. Andrew Yu (1st right) having a group photo with the Chief Executive Mr. Leung Chun-ying (8th right) and other guests on stage

The press conference of 2013 China Urban Competitiveness Report (Hong Kong) was successfully held in Hong Kong on 20 May 2013. It was organized by the Better Hong Kong Foundation and co-organized by Center for City and Competitiveness of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Led by Prof. Ni Pengfei of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the theme of this year’s report is “New Standards: Ideal City of Sustainable Competitiveness”. The press conference was chaired by the Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang where Prof. Ni gave a presentation on the report and further explained the overall competitiveness of Hong Kong. The top ten cities in the Comprehensive Economic Competitiveness Index in 2012 are Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Taipei, Guangzhou, Beijing, Suzhou, Foshan, Tianjin and Macao. Hong Kong keeps the top position in comprehensive economic competitiveness but the speed of growth is slowing down. Hong Kong also has a top position in sustainable competitiveness but is weak in the sub-index of knowledge-based city. Concluding the press conference, Ms. Karen Tang, Executive Director of the Foundation commented that “Hong Kong is a developed city and the overall performances on various areas are satisfactory. However, the financial crisis is still deepening, and the world economy is facing downturn while the international trade protectionism is arising. Nevertheless, the Asia-pacific region maintains a relatively rapid growth and China becomes the driving force for development. Urbanisation in the Mainland China is fast and with improvements. Hong Kong should assess the environment carefully so as to map out long-term strategies and short-term measures to cope with global changes as well as to seize every opportunity.”  Please refer to the PowerPoint presentation of the press conference for highlights of the report. The Foundation’s Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang (right) and Prof. Ni Pengfei presenting the report to Hong Kong media

Supported by the Better Hong Kong Foundation, the awards were presented by MetroBox magazine, aiming to honor the business contribution to the society and promote corporate social responsibility to more companies. The awards presentation ceremony was successfully held on 28 February 2013.

Co-organized by the Better Hong Kong Foundation, the public is encouraged to select ten of the HKSAR’s policies it is most concerned with, and which ones it feels are the most influential in the 2012 in the election. It offers the government a reference on the public sentiment over public policies. The election’s result for the Year 2012 was announced on 28 February 2013. Please refer to the official website for more details.

Please refer to the Chinese report. Members of the Foundation send Chinese New Year greetings to people of Hong Kong: (Front Row, L to R) Ms. Li Xuhua, Ms. Winnie Ng, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Dr. Henry Cheng, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Mr. Peter Lam, Ms. Diana Chou and Ms. Juliana Lam; (Back Row, L to R) Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Eric Leung, Mr. Ma Ching-nam, Mr. Chan Yim-kwong, Mr. Frankie Yeung, Ms. Karen Tang, Mr. Leung Wai-fung, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Billy Yung, Mr. Samson Chan, Mr. Sebastian Man, Mr. Lee Yuen-hong, Dr. Roy Chung and Mr. Peter Lo

Sponsored by the Better Hong Kong Foundation and organized by the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association, the 47th Hong Kong Brands & Products Expo Photography Competition was held from 15 December 2012 to 7 January 2013. People were encouraged to express their wishes on quality-of-life and the future of Hong Kong through their photos. The prize presentation ceremony was held on 2 February 2013 at the secretariat of the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association. On behalf of the Foundation, Communications Manager Ms. Jimmie Chow (back row, 8th left) attending the prize presentation ceremony and presenting the awards Gold Award

The Press Conference of 2012 China Urban Competitiveness Report (Hong Kong) was successfully held in Hong Kong on 23 May 2012. It was 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 2012 China Urban Competitiveness Report” project was led by Prof. Pengfei Ni in the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. In addition to the presentation by Prof. Ni at the press conference, the Foundation was also pleased to have invited Prof. Jeff Lin, Professor of Economics and Associate Dean of Institute for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences of the National Taiwan University; Prof. Liu Chengkun, Associate Professor of Faculty of Management & Administration of the Macau University of Science & Technology; and Prof. Shen Jianfa, Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies of the Chinese University of Hong Kong to share their views and comments on the report. The top ten cities in 2011 are Hong Kong, Taipei, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Hangzhou, Qingdao and Changsha. Comparing with the ranking result in 2010, the overall gap is narrowed with great changes in the ranking of some cities. Qingdao becomes one of the top ten cities, replacing Dalian. Taipei rises to no. 2. Beijing overtakes Shanghai which becomes no. 4. Concluding the press conference, Ms. Karen Tang, Executive Director of the Better Hong Kong Foundation commented that “The competitive edges, such as strong global control functions and services sectors, will enable Hong Kong to occupy the higher end of the value chain, fortifying her role as gateway connecting China and Asia with the world. It should be recognized that all these competitive edges will, in turn, fortify the status of world city.” (L to R) Prof. Shen Jianfa, Prof. Ni Pengfei, Ms. Karen Tang, Prof. Jeff Lin and Prof. Liu Chengkun

Sponsored by the Better Hong Kong Foundation and organized by the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association, the 46th Hong Kong Brands & Products Expo Photography Competition was successfully organised. People were encouraged to express their wishes about quality of life and the future of Hong Kong through their photos. The prize presentation ceremony was held on 11 February 2012 at the secretariat of the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association. On behalf of the Foundation, Communications Manager Ms. Jimmie Chow (back row, 3rd right) attending the prize presentation ceremony and presenting the awards

Co-organised by the Better Hong Kong Foundation, the public was encouraged to select 10 of the most concerned and influential policies of the HKSAR in 2011 in the election. The result of the election was announced on 6 February 2012.  For details of the election, please visit its official website.

Please refer to the Chinese report. Members of the Better Hong Kong Foundation send Chinese New Year greetings to people of Hong Kong: (front row, L to R) Ms. Karen Tang, Ms. Li Xuhua, Ms. Judy Yu, Mr. Ronnie Chan, Dr. Henry Cheng, Ms. Winnie Ng, Ms. Juliana Lam and Ms. Diana Chou; (back row, L to R)Mr. Eric Leung, Mr. Albert Ip, Mr. Thomas Woo, Mr. Joseph Yu, Mr. Tony Choi and Mr. Philip Ma

Jointly organized by the Better Hong Kong Foundation and Ming Pao Weekly, the Heart of Gold Awards honors Hong Kong artists that have made contributions to sustainable development in Hong Kong. This year’s award went to Ms. Denise Ho Wan-see. On behalf of the Foundation, Council Member Dr. Roy Chung and Executive Director Ms. Karen Tang (right) presenting this year’s Heart of Gold Award to Ms. Denise Ho

ponsored by the Better Hong Kong Foundation and organized by the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association, the 45th Hong Kong Brands & Products Expo Photography Competition was successfully organised. The theme of this year’s photography competition was “quality life”. People were encouraged to express their wishes on quality life and the future of Hong Kong through their photos. The prize presentation ceremony was held on 13 February 2011 at the secretariat of the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association. On behalf of the Foundation, Communications Manager Ms. Jimmie Chow (back row, 8th left) attending the prize presentation ceremony of the 45th Hong Kong Brands & Products Expo Photography Competition and presenting the awards

Please refer to the Chinese announcement.