AmCham Podcast

We caught up with female founder Fioni Fong on her food tech startup business journey and her company’s aspiration toward reducing food waste.   Background music by fiftysounds

In June, AmCham’s China Business Committee Co-Chair, Matthew Hosford, joined a high-level delegation to Henan and Shaanxi organized by The Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in HKSAR. We sat down with him to hear his key takeaways and the business opportunities on the ground.  Background music by fiftysounds

The young generation is the key to the future development of Hong Kong. Yet, many young people feel anxious about their future. Jason Yip, CEO of MWYO, a Hong Kong youth development think tank, shared his observation and advice to the youth: be open-minded and be patient.  Background music by fiftysounds

Companies are shifting to cloud as part of a broader IT modernization journey. Yet, the complexity of designing, deploying and managing enterprise cloud can be daunting. How can companies navigate these challenges and maximize value creation? Vincent Leung from Kyndryl shared how enterprises can fast track cloud transformation to realize their growth aspirations.  Background music by fiftysounds

Consumers have become more conscious of sustainable fashion in recent years. As a new generation of consumers take center stage reshaping the fashion industry, companies should adapt to this new environment. Jeanie Lau, Founder and CEO of ÀLA.HAUSSE shared the motivation behind establishing her start-up and the outlook of sustainable fashion.  Background music by fiftysounds

Former US Consul General to Hong Kong & Macau, Kurt Tong, who now serves as Managing Partner, The Asia Group, discussed President Biden’s recent trip to Asia and the newly launched Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). An expert on the Indo-Pacific affairs, Kurt believes that the IPEF is a step in the right direction for the US to engage with allies in the region. The framework also provides the opportunity for both the public and private sectors to address supply chain issues in a collaborative manner. Background music by fiftysounds

As we continue to bring awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) issues to the workplace, we caught up with Rui Ma, Writer & Co-Host at Tech Buzz China, on ways in which individuals and organizations  can take to bridge the gender gap in tech. Rui has lived and worked in China and the US as a tech investor; she also shared her tips to anyone who wishes to venture into the tech industry. Background music by fiftysounds

Mr Joseph Armas, Managing Director, Otis, takes the helm as AmCham's 2022 Chairman. He shared with us some of the key priorities for the Chamber and vision for Hong Kong. Topics include his career in the US Army, AmCham's role in navigating through uncertainties, and the future of Hong Kong in the next 25 years. Background music by fiftysounds

On Jan 18, 2022, Colliers released a timely report on the Hong Kong property market outlook for 2022. We sat down with Rosanna Tang, Head of Research, Hong Kong SAR and GBA, Colliers to discuss some of the challenges and opportunities in the Hong Kong real estate market, and the future development of the Northern Metropolis.   Background music by fiftysounds

On the occasion of the 10th edition of Santa Fe Relocation’s Global Mobility Survey, we caught up with John Rason, Group Head of Consulting, Santa Fe Relocation, on the evolution of the global mobility sector in the last decade and especially since COVID-19. His piece of advice: think like a business leader and act like a global mobility professional. Background music by fiftysounds