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Tim Drew, Partner and Co-Head of Corporate at Tanner De Witt, shares his perspective from over 30 years in Hong Kong law. He discusses navigating the city's complex legal landscape by combining the firm's deep local expertise with a truly international outlook—including tackling regulatory challenges in fintech, a surge in restructuring work, the growing demand for bilingual lawyers, and the...

Jan Jansen, General Manager of Conrad Hong Kong, shares his unique journey as a seventh-generation hotelier. He discusses navigating Hong Kong's competitive landscape by combining the unparalleled dedication of his long-serving team with forward-thinking initiatives—including AI to reduce food waste, a unique program for time-pressed travelers, and a special Silk Road-themed culinary event with...

Maaike Steinebach, founder of FemTech Future, is on a mission to close the gender health gap through technology. In our interview, she explains how FemTech can leapfrog outdated, male-centric healthcare systems to make women's health more accessible, particularly in Asia. Maaike shares her inpiring vision of uniting startups, insurers, and corporations to transform individual innovations into a...

Bas Fransen, CEO and Founder of EcoMatcher, left his corporate career to fix the frustrating "black box" of traditional tree-planting. With EcoMatcher, he built a platform that turns an abstract donation into a tangible experience—where you can gift a tree and then virtually visit it in 3D. Discover how he’s turning sustainability from a cost into a powerful driver for real impact and genuine...

Thomas van Duinen, Managing Director of Trimex, details his company's strategic role in pioneering the Digital Product Passport (DPP), a key tool for navigating the EU's Green Deal. Through its innovative software, Trimex assists companies by using AI to automatically generate a compliant DPP from their existing documents. His key message is clear: get your product compliance in order to...

SK Monde has designed Kagea, the AI agent for the Dutch Chamber's website, to serve as a 24/7 support tool. For visitors, it provides instant answers to common questions by drawing from the website's own knowledge. For our internal team, it reduces workload by handling repetitive queries and provides valuable insights into visitor needs. Kai tells us more about SK Monde's journey in developing AI...

I am Martin Li, the CFO of Hengan. My vision for our new membership is to embed ourselves in the Dutch business community to learn and build the connections vital for our European expansion. I believe our success stems from a consistent commitment to quality and a culture that welcomes external expertise and innovation. I see the Netherlands as our gateway to Europe, and I am excited to contribute...

I’m Fiona Ngan, Head of Occupier Services at Colliers in Hong Kong. I lead a passionate team dedicated to helping businesses find the perfect real estate solutions. From office and industrial leasing to retail, project management, and enterprise client services, we tailor our approach to fit each client’s needs.

In this interview, we're speaking with Bart, Managing Director of Luxury for Greater China at Marriott International. With over 24 years with the company, he oversees nearly 80 luxury hotels and resorts, focusing on growth, operational excellence, and building a strong culture for his teams.

Survey to gain insights into the activities, economic interests, and business sentiment of Dutch companies operating in Hong Kong. The survey also assessed their outlook on the region’s business climate in the coming years.