• China exceeds eight pct growth by end-Sept: official
• Hong Kong overtakes New York, London as largest wine market
• Hong Kong's luxury living draws mainland Chinese
• China factories short of workers in Christmas run-up
• IMF ups pressure on China to let currency rise
• China govt PMI shows recovery on track: govt

• Retrospective of the photographic works of Virgile Simon Bertrand: 21 Oct - 18 Nov
• Team of Paris-AXA racing at Macau Grand Prix: 21 Nov 2009
• Orange Business Services and SITA conclude US $2 billion deal for communication services to air transport industry
• French property specialist IFL settles in Hong Kong
• Gide Loyrette Nouel bolsters Vietnam practice with the relocation of partner
• BSO Network Solutions chooses Hong Kong as its centre of new strategic development in Asia Pacific
• HSBC to sell New York headquarters for 330 mln dlrs
• Private Destination Clubs (PDC), a new luxury concept explained by Guardian Trust Company's CEO

• French Toast - when existing members meet new members
• Monthly SME Committee Lunch
• Welcome on board

• Climate change and business... Global policy explained

• The French Chamber submitted its primary recommendations for the Chief Executive's 2009-2010 Policy Address
• Do not miss this training: Key Success Factors for Women Leaders on 15 October
• Part-time interpreters wanted: French - Mandarin - English

• Click here to see our new members

• ElectronicAsia 2009
• Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition)
• China Sourcing Fair: Security Products
• China Sourcing Fair: Electronics & Components

• Key Success Factors for Women Leaders

• Executive Committee meeting on October 16, 2009 at 04:00 pm
• Luxury & Retail Committee meeting on 22 October at 08:30 am

Tuesday, 13 October 2009
Time: 7:00 -10:00 PM
Location: UNO MAS, 2/F, 54-62 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Fee: Free of charge for NEW members - HKD100 member - HKD120 non member (Price includes 1 drink & tapas)

New and existing members are welcome to mingle and exchange contacts: learn more about the Chamber and what we can do for you; learn more about our committees and meet committee leaders; meet fellow new members, French Chamber leaders and staff. All new members since 1st November 2008 are invited by the Chamber.

Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Time: 12:30 - 2:00 PM

Location: Chez Patrick, G/F, 26 Peel Street, Central

Thursday, 22 October 2009
Time: Board at 8:00pm sharp – return at 10:30pm. Assembly at Central Pier 9 at 7:40pm
Location: Hong Kong Bay
Fee: $200 members; $220 non members
A funny, relaxing and friendly networking on a Junk.
With a surprising demonstration and trial of body painting with a professional. Sharp your painting talent!
Friends, Harbour view, beers, wine, charcuterie platter, cheese and delicious Foie Gras are waiting for you on board

Wednesday, 21 October 2009
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 AM
Location: Oasis Room, 8/F The Renaissance Hotel, Harbour Road, Wanchai

The Business Development department is looking for part-time interpreters that are fluent in French, Mandarin and English. 

Date: 13-16 October 2009 
Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
http://www.electronicasia.net

Entrepreneur Member Jacques Hatterer from Advanced Electronic Technology (www.aetpcb.com) will be exhibiting at this trade show (Booth 5GF15). His company specializes in high-quality printed circuit boards.

Date: 13-16 October 2009 
Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
http://hkelectronicsfairae.hktdc.com/

Date: October 12-15, 2009
Venue: Hong AsiaWorld-Expo

Trade show official website

Date: October 12-15, 2009
Venue: Hong AsiaWorld-Expo

Trade show official website