HONG KONG means BUSINESS

26 JUNE 2019

MARKET SPOTLIGHT Middle East, North Africa present attractive markets Much of the original Silk Road ran through this region, which is rapidly making a comeback. The dynamic and rapidly growing Middle East-North Africa (MENA) region constitutes a vital component of the Belt and Road Initiative, reviving the ancient Silk Road trade route. More US Trade US tariffs on goods from Mainland China rise to 25% The Office of the United States Trade Representative has issued an official notice increasing the additional tariff currently in place on US$200 billion worth of goods imported from Mainland China (List 3 goods) from 10% to 25%, with effect from 10 May. FIRST PERSON Canvassing for members Lifestyle brand Canvas offers members access to Asian resorts, cultural and wellness initiatives, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded people. INSIDE CHINA Greater Bay Area start-up corridor beckons HK entrepreneurs Innovation and technology forms a key component of the Greater Bay Area development plan. HEADS-UP Greater Bay Area opportunities – understanding tax incentives A streamlined taxation regime offers clear advantages but investors and businesses need to be aware of potential pitfalls. VENTURE HONG KONG Staking a digital marketplace claim Setting up an online shop is no easy task; start small and with a plan were two of the key takeaways from an HKTDC seminar advising SMEs on how to launch their own digital stalls. LIFE & STYLE Whey to improve health Start-up Protelicious is repositioning whey protein powder, usually sold as a gym supplement, for the lifestyle market. UPCOMING EVENTS 30 June-3 July Outdoor by ISPO, Munich, Germany 8-10 July Hong Kong Smart Manufacturing Partnership and Investment Mission to Bangkok... 8-11 July HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2019 FIND AN EVENT   MULTIMEDIA SEE THIS Tech Innovation Focus at Medical Fair 2019 HEAR THIS 2019 Mid-Year Export Review: Escalating Trade Tensions Undermine Growth Prospects MORE MULTIMEDIA   RESEARCH Delivering High-End Hong Kong Workspace Solutions in the Emerging Markets Hong Kong as the Major Service Platform for “Going-out” Enterprises: 2019... The Greater Bay Area: Capitalising on Semiconductor Opportunities MORE RESEARCH

AHEPA Family Attends Enthronement of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America

AHEPA Family Attends Enthronement of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Supreme President Loucas provides greetings at the Enthronement Luncheon.  (Photo credit: Dimitrios S. Panagos) Supreme President George E. Loucas had the honor to provide greetings on behalf of the AHEPA family at the Enthronement Luncheon for His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, June 22. Supreme President Loucas recollected the first time he met Archbishop Elpidophoros during his time as Metropolitan of Bursa and Abbot of the Theological School of Halki. Loucas added AHEPA's appreciation for the value Archbishop Elpidophoros places on the importance of service. "As each of our institutions approaches a landmark 100 years of service in our own distinct ways, you have our unwavering commitment to ensure this noble ideal of service endures for generations to come," Loucas said. "And we will be elated to mark this unique moment in time with you. Axios!" His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros Enthronement Luncheon Remarks (Third row, at right): Supreme President Loucas and Chairman of the Board Karacostas at the Enthronement Ceremony. Photo credit: Dimitrios S. Panagos/GOA Supreme President Loucas, Grand President Demi Thomas, Chairman of the Board Nicholas Karacostas, PSP; Supreme Secretary George Horiates, Executive Director Basil Mossaidis, and several AHEPA past supreme presidents attended Saturday morning's Enthronement Ceremony. We Cannot Wait! | 2019 Supreme Convention Chicago hosts the 97th AHEPA Family Supreme Convention, July 1 to 6, 2019. The Palmer House Hilton Hotel is the venue.  Updated! Convention Event Schedule & Info Flyer The Pappas Post: AHEPA to Honor Pappas Post Publisher Gregory Pappas Got a team that can ball? There's no "bubble" to play in the 2019 AHEPA National Basketball Tournament | Details here Fore! Hit the links for a round of golf, July 2 | Details here Sons & Maids Reunion Weekend, July 5-7 | Details here AHEPA on Twitter | Order's Sentiments Conveyed  This week on Twitter, AHEPA expressed joy and heartfelt congratulations to two-time AHEPA-Harry Agganis Award winner, Giannis Antetokounmpo of the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, for earning league MVP honors...AHEPA also congratulated Ekrem İmamoğlu upon his Istanbul mayoral election and unifying victory speech...and AHEPA conveyed its condolences to the government and people of Cyprus upon the sad news of the passing of former President Demetris Christofias. Notice of Funding Availability for New Construction of HUD 202 Affordable Elderly Housing    Has your chapter been interested to provide dignified, affordable housing to our nation's low-income elderly through the AHEPA National Housing program? Then now might be a good time. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a round of funding availability (NOFA) for the construction of new Section 202 affordable housing for the elderly--the first such announcement in several years. If interested, AHEPA Management Company has outlined what your chapter needs to know about how to proceed, including who to contact. The deadline to apply is August 28, 2019. Learn More: NOFA Fact Sheet from AHEPA Management Company  Don't forget to follow AHEPA on social media:

Join AHEPA Today! In Our Own Words. What AHEPA means to us. Join AHEPA Now Upcoming Events & Deadlines   July 1 - 6 | 97th Annual AHEPA Family Supreme Convention, Chicago 5 - 6 | AHEPA National Basketball Tournament, Chicago 5 - 7 | Sons & Maids Reunion Weekend, Chicago Greek American News Digest   Editor's Note: Editorials, commentaries, opinion pieces, and articles are shared for information purposes only and do not necessarily reflect the views or policy positions of the Order of AHEPA, its affiliated organizations, and members.   Greek Orthodox church in US gets 1st new leader in 20 years Associated Press (June 22)   The Greek Orthodox church of the United States, a far-flung denomination of 1.5-million members, on Saturday installed its first new leader in 20 years - a lifelong European whose top priority is completing construction of a shrine in New York City linked to the Sept. 11 attacks.  read more The Enthronement of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America A Tearful Giannis Antetokounmpo Earns Most Valuable Player Honors at the NBA Awards TIME (June 25) The Milwaukee Bucks fell two games short of the NBA Finals. They won big at the NBA Awards. A tearful Giannis Antetokounmpo earned Most Valuable Player honors...Antetokounmpo, a 24-year-old forward from Greece, beat out Paul George of Oklahoma City and James Harden of Houston, who won last year.  read more | Pappas Post: Giannis Antetokounmpo's Jacket is All the (Greek) Rage at NBA Gala Giannis Antetokounmpo Gets Emotional While Delivering Powerful NBA MVP Speech EastMed gas: Paving the way for a new geopolitical era? Deutsche Welle (June 24) The East Mediterranean gas project is often described as an explosive geopolitical initiative that's not without a number of hidden agendas. Sergio Matalucci looks at what's behind the current debates in the region. read more Dimitris Christofias, 72, Cyprus President for One Ill-Fated Term, DiesNew York Times (June 23) Dimitris Christofias, a Communist whose disastrous term as president of Cyprus was marked by financial crisis, dashed hopes of reconciling the divided island, and a freak explosion that knocked out the country's main power supply, died on Friday in Nicosia. He was 72.  read more An Ancient Greek Philosopher Was Exiled for Claiming the Moon Was a Rock, Not a God Smithsonian (June 20)   2,500 years ago, Anaxagoras correctly determined that the rocky moon reflects light from the sun, allowing him to explain lunar phases and eclipses. read more Study: Lethal plastic trash now common in Greece's whales Associated Press (June 21) A study of whales and dolphins that have washed up dead in Greece over a 20-year period has found alarmingly high levels of plastic trash - mostly bags - in the animals' stomachs, which can condemn them to a slow and painful death.  read more

World Microbiome Day 2019

World Microbiome Day 2019 Tomorrow is World Microbiome Day! Celebrate all things microbes EUFIC is proud to collaborate with APC Microbiome Ireland for the 2nd edition of #WorldMicrobiomeDay. We believe that the diverse world of microbiomes deserves more recognition due to its effect on human, animal and environmental health! Join us in raising the profile of microbiomes and their wonders, and communicating the effects of antibiotics on the microbiome. SPREAD THE WORD TAKE THE QUIZZES COMPETE TO WIN TELL YOUR STORY   European Food Information Council Rue des Deux Eglises 14 (3rd floor) Brussels 1000 Belgium