Welcome to the November edition of the HKABA Vic Newsletter.

On behalf of the HKABA, we thank our members, friends

and special guests for joining us at the 2015 HKABA (VIC)

Business Awards Gala dinner. We also thank our sponsors and

acknowledge the significant contribution by the HKABA events

subcommittee in making the event a successful one. It was a

great occasion for us to come together to formally recognise the

outstanding achievements of companies which have contributed

significantly to trade and investments between Hong Kong SAR/

China and Victoria.

Also, to enhance the pertinence of our newsletter to our

members, we have introduced a new section dedicated to

sharing business insights with our members. Here, we share

with you articles on topics which may be of interest to you. We

If you need to get in touch with us, please contact us at:

Address:          361/299 Spring St Melbourne Vic 3000

Phone:             1300 322 072

Fax:                 (03) 96540701

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For further information, please click to download a PDF version of the November 2014 newsletter.

Welcome to the August edition of the HKABA Vic Newsletter.

We were pleased to see our members, friends, colleagues and people with shared interests coming together, enjoying themselves and making connections at our recent food and wine appreciation dinner.  We received very positive feedback in relation to the event, and we thank you for participating.

It is through your support that the HKABA events are made possible.

The prestigious HKABA (VIC) Business Awards Gala dinner is coming up and the event will be held at Crown Palladium. We look forward to seeing you at the dinner where we will recognise the outstanding achievements of companies which have made significant contributions to trade and investments between Hong Kong SAR/China and Victoria. More details of the event together with the RSVP download link are contained in this newsletter.

If you need to get in touch with us, please contact us at:

Address:          361/299 Spring St Melbourne Vic 3000

Phone:             1300 322 072

Fax:                 (03) 96540701

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For further information, please click to download a PDF version of the August 2015 newsletter.

Welcome to the April edition of the HKABA Vic Newsletter.

Prime Minister Abbott and President Xi announced the conclusion of negotiations for the ChinaAustralia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) on 17 November 2014. The ChAFTA presents significant opportunities to Australian businesses. We hope to bring to you an educational seminar on the ChAFTA in the near future.

We thank everyone that joined us in the recent HKABA Chinese New Year celebration. Your presence at the event, made it that little bit more joyous and special.

In this Newsletter, we:

-          Update you on upcoming events

-          Cover the recent HKABA Chinese New Year celebration

-          Share with you our interview with some of our new HKABA (VIC) members

If you need to get in touch with us, please contact us at:

Address:          361/299 Spring St Melbourne Vic 3000

Phone:             1300 322 072

Fax:                 (03) 96540701

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For further information, please click to download a PDF version of the April 2015 newsletter.

Welcome to the November edition of the HKABA Vic Newsletter.

As we come into Spring, we can look forward to warmer and sunny weather ahead. This is the Editor’s favourite season. During this period, the days are longer and the rise in air, water and ground temperatures prompts the onset of renewed floral growth. This is the season when nature fully demonstrates it beauty. Hopefully this season will encourage you to head out to re­new your business contacts and to develop new ones, which you can do at our upcoming HKABA events. Keep a look out for upcoming events on our website (http://www.hkaba-vic.com.au/).

We thank everyone who joined us in the recent HKABA Business Awards dinner. Your presence at the event, made it that little bit more special.

In this Newsletter, we:

• Introduce our new 2015 HKABA (VIC) Committee members

• Report on the HKABA VIC Business Awards Night

• Reminisce about the Food and Wine Appreciation dinner where we shared laughter, fine

wine and cuisine together; and

• Shine the spotlight on the Young Professionals Event;

If you need to get in touch with us, please contact us at:

Address:          361/299 Spring St Melbourne Vic 3000

Phone:             1300 322 072

Fax:                 (03) 96540701

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For further information, please click to download a PDF version of the November 2014 newsletter.

10 June 2014          2014 HKABA National / Cathay Pacific Business Awards

13 June 2014          Food and Wine Appreciation Dinner

June & Sept 2014   Young Professionals Event

July 2014                Yum Cha Networking Function

August 2014            Annual Business Awards Gala Dinner

October 2014          Annual General Meeting

December 2014      Hong Kong Forum

Date: Friday 13th June 2014, 6:00pm

Venue: Gold Leaf Restaurant @ Docklands, Level 1, Shop 10-11, Star Circus, Harbour Town, Docklands VIC 3008

Dress : Lounge suit

Details can be view by clicking HERE

Please R.S.V.P. with Reply Slip by 6th June 2014

Welcome to the April edition of the HKABA Vic Newsletter.

Activities have been on the rise since the New year. Whilst it is tempting to remain in the office; head down and chained to our chairs, we all recognise the importance of networking to build new relationships and refresh old ones. Our aim is to keep you informed of the activities that we run, emerging issues that may be of interest to you and upcoming events.

In this Newsletter we:

- Shine the spotlight on the Chinese New Year Reception where we rode steadily into and celebrated the Chinese New Year of the Horse;

- Report on the recent Hong Kong Foods and related technologies business mission from Hong Kong to Australia;

- Introduce you to our new and exciting Initiative - the HKABA Club; and

- Keep you abreast of upcoming events.

If you need to get in touch with us, please contact us at:

Address:          361/299 Spring St Melbourne Vic 3000

Phone:             1300 322 072

Fax:                 (03) 96540701

Email:               This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For further information, please click to download a PDF version of the April 2014 newsletter.

Welcome to the January edition of the HKABA Vic Newsletter.

Welcome back everyone. We wish all our members and friends a Happy New Year. We trust that all of you had a wonderful season holiday and is back fully refreshed to taken on all the exciting opportunities and challenges that 2014 brings.

In this Newsletter, we will reminisce on some of the wonderful events we ran in 2013. We will also give you advance notice of our planned events for 2014. Don't forget to mark these events in your calender.

Keep a look out on our website for registration details for the 2014 Chinese New year reception to be held at the Windsor Hotel on 18 February.

If you need to get in touch with us, please contact us at:

Address:          361/299 Spring St Melbourne Vic 3000

Phone:             1300 322 072

Fax:                 (03) 96540701

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For further information, please click to download a PDF version of the January 2014 newsletter.

Date and time: Thursday, 28th November 2013, 3pm

Venue: Bourke Room, Windsor Hotel, 111 Spring Street, Melbourne

Photos can be view at : http://wp.me/p18pnm-Ry

Date and time: Thursday, 18th October 2013, 12pm

Venue: Shark Fin House, 131 Little Bourke Street, China Town

Photos can be view at : http://tsanganson.wordpress.com/2013/10/18/victoria-yum-cha-networking-lunchen/

Welcome to the June edition of the HKABA Vic Newsletter.

In this Newsletter, we:

- Bring you up to date with the upcoming events

- Shine the spotlight on the HKABA National / Cathay Pacific Business Awards

- Keep you in the know about the next coming Young Professionals Group Networking Event

- Provide you with news and updates on Hong Kong and other relevant changes

If you need to get in touch with us, please contact us at:

Address:          361/299 Spring St Melbourne Vic 3000

Phone:             1300 322 072

Fax:                 (03) 96540701

Email:               This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For further information, please click to download a PDF version of the August 2013 newsletter.

Date: Friday 23rd August 2013, 6:30pm

Venue: Palladium, Level 1, Crown Casino, Southbank

Photos can be view at http://tsanganson.wordpress.com/2013/08/24/2013-victoria-business-awards-gala-dinner/

Welcome to the June edition of the HKABA Vic Newsletter.

In this Newsletter, we:

- Bring you up to date with the upcoming events

- Shine the spotlight on the HKABA National / Cathay Pacific Business Awards

- Keep you in the know about the next coming Young Professionals Group Networking Event

- Provide you with news and updates on Hong Kong and other relevant changes

If you need to get in touch with us, please contact us at:

Address:          361/299 Spring St Melbourne Vic 3000

Phone:             1300 322 072

Fax:                 (03) 96540701

Email:               This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For further information, please click to download a PDF version of the June 2013 newsletter.

A wonderful event base around a 7 course dinner

Each delicious Asian cuisine will be accompanied by a specially chosen Australian wine

An entertaining and fun filled night for all

Date: Friday 10th May 2013, 6:00pm

Venue: River's Edge Events, World Trade Center, 18-38 Siddeley Street, Melbourne 3005

Invitation and Reply Slip can be download at http://wp.me/p18pnm-Fk

Welcome to the March edition of the HKABA Vic Newsletter.

Since our last Newsletter, we have successfully co-hosted the Chinese New Year reception and gathered the young professionals at Little Red Pocket for our regular Young Professionals Group get together. This string of popular events will continue throughout 2013.

In this Newsletter, we:

- Bring you up to date with the upcoming events

- Shine the spotlight on the Chinese New Year reception

- Keep you in the know about the happenings at the recently held Young Professionals Group Networking Event

- Provide you with news and updates on Hong Kong and other relevant changes

If you need to get in touch with us, please contact us at:

Address:          361/299 Spring St Melbourne Vic 3000

Phone:             1300 322 072

Fax:                 (03) 96540701

Email:               This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For further information, please click to download a PDF version of the March 2013 newsletter.

Chinese New Year Reception

Date: Wednesday 27 February 2013, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Venue: Maia, Shed 14, Central Pier, 161 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands, VIC 3008

Photos can view at http://wp.me/p18pnm-BX

Welcome to the December edition of the HKABA Vic Newsletter.

The holiday and festive season has come around very quickly.  We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  We hope that 2013 will bring great success to all our members and friends. We also welcome you to the Final Edition of our HKABA VIC Chapter Newsletter for 2012.

In this Newsletter, we:

- Highlight some of the events planned for 2013

- Introduce you to the new Committee of the HKABA Vic Chapter for 2013

- Shine the spotlight on recent events including the Young Professionals MidAutumn Festival networking event and the Yum Cha networking function

- Bring you a message from the Chairperson of our Young Professionals

- Share with you an interview with Jonathan Wang, Head of Asian Banking, National Australia Bank

- Provide you with news and updates on Hong Kong

If you need to get in touch with us, please contact us at:

Address:          361/299 Spring St Melbourne Vic 3000

Phone:             1300 322 072

Fax:                 (03) 96540701

Email:               This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For further information, please click to download a PDF version of the Dec 2012 newsletter.

Welcome to the October edition of the HKABA Vic Newsletter.

In this Newsletter, we:

- Keep you informed of our upcoming events

- Remind members to attend the Annual General Meeting to be held on 10 October 2012

- Bring to your attention the upcoming Young Professionals Event, Yum Cha networking function and the Hong Kong Forum

- Provide you with news and updates on Hong Kong

If you need to get in touch with us, please contact us at:

Address:          361/299 Spring St Melbourne Vic 3000

Phone:             1300 322 072

Fax:                 (03) 96540701

Email:               This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Keep an eye on our upcoming newsletters for dates and details. The following is a snapshot of the planned events for 2012.

• Yum Cha Networking function October 2012

• HK Forum November-December 2012

For further information, please click to download a PDF version of the Oct 2012 newsletter.

Date and time: Thursday, 18th October 2012, 12pm

Venue: Shark Fin House, 131 Little Bourke Street, China Town

RSVP by Wednesday 10th October 2012

Forms : http://tsanganson.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/hkaba-2012-yum-cha-networking-session-invitation.pdf

Mid-Autumn Festival Networking Drinks

Date and time: Wednesday, 3rd October 2012, 5:30pm

Venue: Mai Tar Bar, 234A Russell Street, Melbourne (CNR of Lonsdale and Russell Street)

2012 HKABA Vic Business Awards Dinner

Date: Friday, 31st August 2012

Venue: Polladium, Crown Casino, South Bank

Photos can be view at: http://wp.me/p18pnm-vH

Welcome to the June edition of the HKABA Vic Newsletter.

In this Newsletter, we:

- Keep you informed of our upcoming events

- Shine the spotlight on our younger members and friends attending the HKABA Young Professional Event

- Provide you with news and updates on Hong Kong

If you need to get in touch with us, please contact us at:

Address:          361/299 Spring St Melbourne Vic 3000

Phone:             1300 322 072

Fax:                 (03) 96540701

Email:               This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Keep an eye on our upcoming newsletters for dates and details. The following is a snapshot of the planned events for 2012.

• HKTDC Wine Seminar 27 July 2012

• 15th anniversary of HK returning to China July 2012

• Official Launch of HK Forum July 2012

• Annual Business Awards Gala Dinner 31 August 2012

• Young Professionals Event September 2012

• Annual General meeting October 2012

• Yum Cha Networking function November 2012

• HK Forum November-December 2012

For further information, please click to download a PDF version of the June 2012 newsletter.

2012 Food and Wine Appreciation Dinner

Date: Friday, 22nd June 2012

Venue: Shark Finn House, 131 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne CBD

Photos can be view at http://tsanganson.wordpress.com/2012/06/23/photo-album-of-2012-food-wine-appreciation-dinner/#

2012 Young Professional Networking Event

Date: Tuesday, 8th May 2012

Venue: Regents Club, Level 3, 206 Bourke Street, Melbourne CBD

Photos can be view at http://wp.me/p18pnm-r2

Welcome to the April edition of the HKABA Vic Newsletter.

In this Newsletter, we:

- Keep you informed of our upcoming events

- Shine the spotlight on the inaugural National HKABA-Cathay Pacific Asia Business Awards dinner

- Share with you the insights from the Victorian Hong Kong Budget Briefing

- Provide you with news and updates on Hong Kong

If you need to get in touch with us, please contact us at:

Address:          361/299 Spring St Melbourne Vic 3000

Phone:             1300 322 072

Fax:                 (03) 96540701

Email:              This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Keep an eye on our upcoming newsletters for dates and details. The following is a snapshot of the planned events for 2012.

• Food and Wine Appreciation Dinner June 2012

• 15th anniversary of HK returning to China July 2012

• Official Launch of HK Forum July 2012

• Annual Business Awards Gala Dinner 31 August 2012

• Annual General meeting October 2012

• Yum Cha Networking function November 2012

• HK Forum November-December 2012

• Young Professionals Event April 2012 and September 2012

For further information, please click to download a PDF version of the April 2012 newsletter.