The French Chamber responds to the COVID-19 crisis
Hong Kong is currently facing unprecedented challenges as it deals with the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. This is against the backdrop of a bleak global economic outlook and following an extended period of city-wide protests which had already impacted many sectors.
“As a Chamber with over 30 years of history supporting and safeguarding its members interests, we are here to ensure your needs are looked after as part of our strong business community in Hong Kong.”
| Rebecca Silli President French Chamber in Hong Kong | Sophie Leconte Executive Director French Chamber in Hong Kong |
What initiatives have we already undertaken?
To continue bringing leading insights
 | Members-only webinars We have been delivering an ongoing series of webinars covering multiple aspects of the crisis from economic implications and business continuity to medical expertise. |
To share up-to-date information
 | A curated COVID-19 newsletter for our members Our fortnightly dedicated newsletter is a platform for members to showcase their company's expertise and initiatives relating to the crisis, while receiving the latest news and advice from public authorities. |
To represent at an institutional level
 | Industry-wide surveys We've led surveys on the retail and F&B sectors to gather the views of industry players and subsequently relay their concerns. Full results of these surveys to be released shortly. In collaboration with the Italian Chamber. |
| Voicing concerns on the impact felt by international schools We communicated with the HKSAR Government about the the impact felt by the city’s ecosystem of international schools and the need to consider international schools’ special operating constraints to ensure Hong Kong remains an attractive international business centre. In collaboration with the British Chamber. |
To support our hard-hit members
 | Showcasing our members' offers We have been putting the spotlight on our members' latest offers via our French Shopping & Dining Guide and our Members Privileges Programme. We encourage you to make the most of the member-to-member privileges and support the other members of this vibrant community. |
Our current major priority? An SME-dedicated assistance programme.
As the small business sector continues to feel the impacts of the ongoing crisis, we've put together a targeted series of seminars to assist our SME members.
Topics we've covered in recent weeks:
- 16 April – HR crisis management experience sharing with Crédit Agricole CIB: staffing, labour laws, and more.
- 21 April – Bank of China on its SME support measures
- 22 April – HK Tourism Board’s (HKTB) Executive Director on their strategic framework for the recovery of the tourism industry
- For members of the Luxury and Retail Committee or the Food and Beverage Club only
- 23 April –Overview and update on Government Funding Schemes by the Hong Kong Productivity Council
Stay up to date with the latest webinars and insights
Make sure to check our blog for all the latest COVID-19 advice and news from our members, and our calendar for upcoming webinars on topics relevant to the ongoing crisis.
We're here to help
We invite you to get in touch with us in order to let us know your needs or concerns so that we can provide the best help possible.
Most importantly, stay safe!
