SUCCESS Activities

In view of the latest development of the epidemic situation, the counter service of SUCCESS has been resumed. Meanwhile, webinars, Customer Hotline (Tel.: (852) 2398 5133) and Email Enquiry (success@tid.gov.hk) continue to be operated as usual. On the other hand, in order to reduce the risk of the spread of the novel coronavirus in the community, SUCCESS will not provide "Video Show of SME Seminars" for the public until further notice.

SUCCESS Seminar

Webinar: "Guide on Doing Business in Thailand"
(This webinar will be live-streamed on 27 September 2021)

Located at the heart of Southeast Asia, Thailand is not merely a popular tourist spots. As the ASEAN’s second largest economy, many enterprises consider Thailand the entry point to the ASEAN market. In this seminar, an expert will give an overview on the Thailand market, including the investment climate and issues to watch out for when starting business there. An enterprise representative will also be invited to share the practical experience, challenges he encountered and tips on doing business in Thailand. (This webinar will be conducted in Cantonese and English.)

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Activities of the SME Service Centres

SME Service Centres' "4-in-1" Seminar Series - Theme : Exploring Overseas Market

The Government has consolidated the services of the four SME Centres (SUCCESS of the Trade and Industry Department, the SME Centre of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, SME One of the Hong Kong Productivity Council and TecONE of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation) to provide “4-in-1” integrated services.  The four Centres are co-organising another round of “4-in-1” seminar series in September and October to share insights and tips on exploring overseas market through four webinars.  Interested persons are welcome to register at the links below.  Admission is Free.

  I. Guide on Doing Business in Thailand (see the SUCCESS Seminar above)
    (To be held by SUCCESS of the Trade and Industry Department)

  II. T-box Workshop on “Support Measures by HKECIC and Economic Overview of ASEAN”
    (To be held by SME Centre of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council)

  Date: 7 October 2021 (Thu)
  Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  Languate: Cantonese
  
The COVID-19 epidemic has significantly affected Hong Kong’s exports over the past two years. Exploring new markets is an important expansion strategy of an enterprise. ASEAN is a fast expanding trade bloc in Asia with a growing economic clout. In 2020, ASEAN was Hong Kong’s second largest trading partner and export market. Representatives from the Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation (HKECIC), HKTDC T-box’s partner, will share economic overview of the ASEAN market and introduce the services of the HKECIC, including the extension of its “10 Enhanced Measures” until mid-2022 with a view to providing continued support to SMEs in exploring export trade markets amidst the volatile trading environment, and regaining market share under the “new normal”.

Please click here for details and registration.

The other two webinars of this seminar series will be held by SME One of the Hong Kong Productivity Council and TecONE of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation. Details are to be announced later.

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Trade and Industry Department / SUCCESS-supported Activities

Webinar: "What is Google AI?"
(This webinar will be live-streamed on 8 October 2021)

This webinar is organised by the Hong Kong Productivity Council. SUCCESS is one of the supporting organisations. In this webinar, experts will share how to run AI workloads on Google Cloud Platform. Speakers will also introduce the latest Google Cloud AI platform - Vertex AI with demonstration and case studies. (This webinar will be conducted in Cantonese.)

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“Executive Certificate on Virtual KOL Creation and Practical Applications”

(This course will be held on 11, 18, 25 October, 1 and 8 November 2021 at Hong Kong Productivity Council.)

This course is organised by the Hong Kong Productivity Council. SUCCESS is one of the supporting organisations. This course will introduce the basic knowledge of Virtual KOL, and how to promote brand through Virtual KOL, illustrated with real-life examples. (Admission fee is required. This course will be conducted in Cantonese.)

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“Tech THURSDAY Lunch &Learn” Seminar Series
(This seminar series will be live-streamed on 30 September, 7, 21 and 28 October, 4 and 18 November, 2 and 16 December 2021)

This seminar series is organised by the Hong Kong Productivity Council. SUCCESS is one of the supporting organisations. Speakers will introduce emerging technologies including Agile/Scrum, Low Code Apps development, Cloud Strategy, Machines Learning and AI etc., and explain how companies can utilise these technologies to implement digital transformation. (This seminar series will be conducted in Cantonese.)

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Employment Guidelines on Wage Reductions and Retrenchments

Amid economic downturn, organisations may need to implement cost cutting measures to tide over the difficult situation. The Labour Department has issued the leaflets and booklets on wage reductions and retrenchments for reference of employers and employees. Employers are also reminded of their obligations under the Employment Ordinance.

Guidelines on What to do if Wage Reductions and Retrenchments are Unavoidable
Do's and Don'ts - When Wage Reductions and Retrenchments are Unavoidable
 

Webinar on "The Personal Information Protection Law of the Mainland" Organised by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data

In view of the cash-flow pressure of SMEs, SUCCESS has compiled a summary of support measures relating to liquidity.

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SME ReachOut

Dedicated Fund on Branding, Upgrading and Domestic Sales (BUD Fund)

The Trade and Industry Department (TID) has rolled out enhancement measures on the BUD Fund to strengthen support to Hong Kong enterprises in exploring new markets and new business opportunities.

Starting from 30 July 2021, the geographical scope under the BUD Fund has been extended to Japan and Korea, with which Hong Kong has signed Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements (IPPAs).  In addition, the cumulative funding ceiling per enterprise has been increased from $4 million to $6 million.

The geographical scope of the BUD Fund will be further extended by phases to cover all economies with which Hong Kong has signed Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and/or IPPAs.  The implementation timetable is as below:

Upcoming event for September 2021 is as follows:

Date	Theme of Seminar
27 September 2021	BUD Fund (Enhanced Mainland + FTA/ IPPA Programmes)  – Promotion Webinar on Application /Implementation (More Details( in Chinese only))

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