AmCham HK

🌟 Member Spotlight: Welcome Dr. Jørn Slot Jørgensen!

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Jørn Slot Jørgensen as a new member of AmCham HK.

Dr. Jørgensen is the Founder, Chairman, Executive Director and CEO, as well as Medical Director of the EuroEyes Group. A highly respected Eye Surgeon and Specialist in Ophthalmology, he is regarded as one of the leading authorities in refractive surgery worldwide. His organization, the EuroEyes Group, is a pioneer in advanced vision correction, delivering life-changing ophthalmic procedures across Europe and Asia.

EuroEyes Hong Kong, as part of EuroEyes’ international network, is committed to delivering high-quality care and vision correction procedures to help patients achieve clearer sight.

We are excited to have Dr. Jørgensen join our community and look forward to meaningful collaboration in healthcare and innovation in Hong Kong.

🚀 New AmCham HK Edition Out Now!
From global power shifts to breakthroughs in AI, space, and US-China relations — this edition is packed with sharp insights from some of the best minds in our community.

What’s inside:
- Kishore Mahbubani on Global Geopolitics: Who’s winning and who’s losing in the Asian Century?
- Joanne Hon (she/her) Hon, Managing Director Hong Kong, Equinix on leadership, coaching high-performing teams, and record results
- Uber’s epic journey in Hong Kong and beyond
- Hong Kong’s Moonshot – With Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO valued at USD 1.7 trillion, is Hong Kong ready for the new space economy? Featuring expert insights from Adam Janikowski, PhD, & Quentin Parker (The University of Hong Kong).
- Katie de Tilly of 10 Chancery Lane Gallery on why Hong Kong has become a global art powerhouse
- De Kai (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology) — one of the founding fellows of the Association for Computational Linguistics (the computing world’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize) — on raising AI and his own remarkable journey
- Zheng Yu 'Z' Huang challenges assumptions in US-China relations and calls for evidence-based thinking in his new book Rethinking China
- Tracking this record year of US-China presidential summits
- Dr. Eden Woon – President’s Message

A big thank you to all our contributors and speakers for sharing their expertise.

Last Tuesday, AmCham Future Leaders 2026 had the privilege of hearing from Reggie Martin, Regional Director of VIP/Celebrity Relations at The Venetian Macao (Sands China), globally recognized as “A Black Man in Macau” and the self-described “most known unknown person in the world.”

With millions of followers and decades of experience at the intersection of hospitality, celebrity culture, and digital storytelling, Reggie shared candid and practical wisdom on building a purposeful online presence in today’s hyper-connected world.

A huge thank you to Reggie Martin for his generosity, openness, and inspiring example of building a magnetic yet mindful digital identity.

Corporate sponsors: Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Budweiser Brewing Company APAC | DFI Retail Group | Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated
Knowledge Partners: The Asia Group | Atlas Air | Hong Kong Disneyland | Centre for Civil Society and Governance (CCSG), HKU | Leo Wealth Global | Reggie Martin | Frank Wong | Felicity McRobb and more...

Can Hong Kong adopt a Five-Year Plan?
Professor Wang Xiangwei explains why a Chinese-style five-year planning approach — now far removed from its Soviet prototype — could help Hong Kong move beyond its short-term, one-year policy cycle and better align with national objectives.

A compelling read on the future of Hong Kong’s economic governance.
👉 Read the full article: https://amchamhk.online/can-hong-kong-adopt-a-five-year-plan/

AmChamHK e-magazine - Can Hong Kong adopt a Five-Year Plan? By Wang Xiangwei

🇨🇳 The China market is in transition.

Dr. Mark Michelson, Chairman of IMA Asia (Hong Kong), shares sharp insights on navigating today’s complex business environment in China.

With decades of on-the-ground intelligence and CEO peer forums, he offers a clear-eyed view of where the world’s second-largest economy is heading.

Read the full article 👇
https://amchamhk.online/the-china-market-in-transition/

AmChamHK e-magazine - The China market in transition By Dr. Mark Michelson

We are thrilled to announce the AmCham Future Leaders Class of 2026 cohort!
This year, a select group of outstanding young executives was chosen from a highly competitive applicant pool. Over the next 8 months, they will engage directly with senior leaders from corporate, government, and non-profit sectors — gaining insights into new industries, leadership excellence, and how to navigate real-world challenges.

A big thank you to our sponsors for making this program possible:
Corporate sponsors: Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Budweiser Brewing Company APAC | DFI Retail Group | Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated
Knowledge Partners: The Asia Group | Atlas Air | Hong Kong Disneyland | Centre for Civil Society and Governance (CCSG), HKU | Leo Wealth Global | Reggie Martin | Frank Wong | Felicity McRobb and more...

From third-generation textile manufacturer to fashion visionary.
Bosco Law, Deputy Chairman and CEO of LAWSGROUP, is re-inventing Hong Kong as a fashion capital — going far beyond traditional manufacturing.

How one family business is helping shape the city’s future in fashion.
Read the full story 👇
https://amchamhk.online/fashion-forward/

AmChamHK e-magazine - Fashion forward How a third-generation textile manufacturer is re-inventing Hong Kong as a fashion capital

AmCham successfully hosted an impactful Future Leaders workshop last Saturday, diving deep into the dynamics of leadership styles with Prof. Steven Dekrey, Senior Advisor to the Dean and Adjunct Professor of Management at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. 🎓

Future Leaders explored key leadership qualities including adaptability, cultural intelligence, and learning agility. Through interactive discussions and hands-on activities, the cohort gained valuable insights into how various leadership approaches can thrive and complement one another. 🌍🔑

A heartfelt thank you to Prof. Dekrey for generously sharing his expertise and practical wisdom — his session greatly strengthened our Future Leaders’ understanding of what it takes to lead effectively.

We’re also grateful to our generous supporters —
Corporate sponsors: Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Budweiser Brewing Company APAC | DFI Retail Group | Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated
Knowledge Partners: The Asia Group | Atlas Air | Hong Kong Disneyland | Centre for Civil Society and Governance (CCSG), HKU | Leo Wealth | Reggie Martin | Frank Wong | Felicity McRobb and more...

🎭 Behind the scenes at the 54th Hong Kong Arts Festival Society Ltd.
Proudly international yet unmistakably local — this year’s festival delivered an epic season with 1,100 artists, 45 programs, over 180 performances, and nearly 300 community & education events.

Go backstage and discover what made the 2026 edition so special.
Read the full story 👇
https://amchamhk.online/behind-the-scenes-at-the-hong-kong-arts-festival/

AmChamHK e-magazine - Behind the scenes at the Hong Kong Arts Festival “Proudly international yet unmistakably local”

This morning, our Apparel, Footwear & Supply Chain (AFS) Committee gathered at Hasbro’s Hong Kong offices for an insightful session.

Paul Voets, Managing Director of Hasbro Far East Ltd, shared valuable perspectives on the current trade environment and Hasbro’s hard goods business. Nikki Duplessis, MBA, MA, Sr. Director of Global Supply Chain Sustainability, discussed Hasbro’s key sustainability and technology initiatives across the region.

Sally Peng, Vice Chairman of AmCham HK, also provided a timely update on tariffs and what to expect from the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting.

A productive morning of sharing, networking, and discussion with industry peers. Thank you to Hasbro for hosting!

Ready to connect with key decision-makers and stay ahead of tariff developments? Reach out to us now to join the AFS Committee and start building meaningful industry relationships.