Monthly Archives: May 2020

Webinar: Hong Kong’sEconomic Response to COVID19

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Event: Hong Kong’sEconomic Response to COVID19

Date: Monday 1 June 2020

Time: 3:00 – 4:00pm

Speaker: Andrew Work

Mr. Work has over 30 years of experience working in politics, media, events, and community building. This has led to his founding and stewardship of prestigious organisations through senior leadership and general management roles over the last decade. Mr Work is currently the Executive Director of the Self Storage Association Asia, representing and connecting this growing and thriving sector leading the real estate industry by providing lifestyle and business solutions for the 21st century. He is sought after for commentary in business, economics, technology, innovation and politics on matters concerning Hong Kong, Canada, and, more broadly, Asia. His recent work in fintech, blockchain, cryptocurrency and an integrated approach to all the above sectors sees him asked to present in media, in written commentary and on-stage wherever insight is needed.

 

Details: In this workshop, Mr. Work will talk about the impacts and response on Hong Kong Economy brought by the COVID-19.

Webinar: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) Workshop

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Kent Summer of Law Webinars

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Webinar: Is a legal career right for you?

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Please find the sign-up for the session with the legal firm Oldham, Li and Nie at the link below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSep5mBiDp3FKzpF1dkDsSDkiU3n-V3DNKZfDSwgbjCNuXeqwA/viewform?usp=sf_link

The panel will be

Jay Tai

Jay qualified in Hong Kong in 2013 and New South Wales, Australia in 2014.  He obtained his LL.B. degree (Hons) from the University of Hong Kong.

Jay specialises in cross-border corporate and commercial transactions involving HKEx listed companies, including general offers and whitewash waiver applications under the Takeovers Code, major transactions and connected transactions under the Listing Rules, and VIE structures for enterprises investing in prohibited / restricted sectors in the PRC.  He also advised listed companies on general Listing Rules compliance matters and financial reports.

In terms of banking and finance, Jay regularly advised investment banks, private equity funds, securities brokers and licensed money lenders on a wide range of loan and debt financing transactions, including syndicated loans, securities margin financing, exempt and non-exempt loans, and corporate note issues.  Jay also regularly handled structured finance transactions including special purpose offshore fund structures, ISDA derivatives, and QDII-related notes.

Jay has also advised on the set-up, operations and exit of a number of open- and closed-end offshore funds.

Jay is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Yvonne Kong

Yvonne graduated from the University of Hong Kong in 2011 with an LLB degree and her Postgraduate Certificate in Law.  She joined Oldham Li & Nie as a trainee in November 2011, where she specialized at the firm’s Matrimonial and Family Law Department. After her training at Oldham Li & Nie, she qualified as a solicitor in November 2013 and joined the firm’s Matrimonial and Family Law Department as an Associate.

Yvonne has worked with local and expatriate clients on applications for divorce, children matters including relocation, custody, care and control and access, ancillary relief matters, as well as pre-nuptial and post nuptial agreements.

Yvonne also has experience with helping clients obtain adoption orders, maintenance orders for children born out of wedlock and applications for interim financial orders against deceased persons’ Estates. She has also recently had experience in working on local and overseas probate and trust matters.

Yvonne is a member of the Hong Kong Family Law Association and speaks fluent English, Cantonese and Mandarin. Her colleagues say she very much enjoys her job and is patient, good attributes to have for a matrimonial and family lawyer!

Eunice Chiu

Eunice is a partner with the firm’s Dispute Resolution Group.  She is qualified to practise in both Hong Kong and Canada with extensive experience advising financial institutions, corporations and high net-worth individuals in multi-jurisdictional disputes including bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings and related litigation arising from such proceedings, multi-party and cross-border shareholders’ disputes, derivative actions, contractual disputes, white collar crime including financial regulatory investigations and related judicial review proceedings, internet fraud and money-laundering, trademark disputes, defamation and breach of privacy claims, land disputes and trust and estate disputes for private clients

Prior to joining OLN, Eunice was a member of the litigation teams of international and PRC-based law firms and a prosecutor for the Canadian government.  Eunice holds a BA in Philosophy from the University of Toronto, and an LL.B from the University of British Columbia.

Eunice speaks fluent English, Cantonese, Mandarin and a bit of French.

UHK Summer Institute | Registration open NOW!

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The CUHK Summer Institute scheduled for 3–14 August 2020 is now open for application.  We have had great success in previous years in which many of your former students enrolled.

This year, participants will join online live lessons that are credit-bearing (i.e. may count towards undergraduate studies at CUHK in the future).  Some quick facts are listed out here, with further details in the ***Information Package*** enclosed after this message.

• Target: students applying to universities for entry in 2021

• Course details: available here (http://www.summer.cuhk.edu.hk/si-programme/courses/).

• Application: https://webapp.summer.cuhk.edu.hk/apply/public/SIMemberLogin.aspx

• Application Deadline:

o   Early-bird: 10 June 2020 (for Early-bird discount, Merit Award and Financial Assistance)

o   Regular: 10 July 2020 (for Regular Fees and Financial Assistance)

• Enquiries: (852)3943-1827 or si@cuhk.edu.hk

2. Live Chat for non-JUPAS local applicants

Our Live Chat will continue to open every weekday from next week onwards for applicants.  Students may refer to this page for the latest updates http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/nonjupas/guide/ .

EduCanada Virtual Fair: (Wednesday) 3 June, 6-10pm

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Dear all:

 

I am pleased to share with you that Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong and Macao is proudly co-hosting the first EduCanada Virtual Fair Asia, on June 3, 6-10pm (Hong Kong time)!  Representatives from over 80 Canadian K-12 schools, colleges and universities will be present.  You can also live chat with officials from Consulate General of Canada to get answers about studying in Canada, how to apply for a Canadian study permit, work as well as opportunities to stay/work in Canada after graduation.  This is a unique opportunity to get first-hand information about Canadian education.

 

Virtual fairs function just like in-person fairs, where participating schools and universities have virtual stands that you can visit online, get detailed information such as programs, courses, pricing, accommodation options, campus and more.  The best part is that you can participate completely online, without leaving your home!

 

To participate in the upcoming EduCanada Virtual Fair Asia is very simple! Just click the “REGISTER FREE” button in the link below and make your free online registration. See you there!

 

Free registration: https://educanadavirtualasia.edufindme.com/

 

Please feel free to share the event information with your students, parents and membership database.

Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) Remote Program

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Centre College is an original member of Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL), a group of schools committed to the ideal that both the college search process and the undergraduate adventure should be deeply personal and intentionally student-centered.

CTCL has partnered with our friends at StriveScan to put on a multi-day, fully virtual, interactive college program that will allow folks to learn more about CTCL and its member institutions. As your own academic year is winding down and you’re looking ahead to advising college searches in a new way, it’s my hope that you’ll be able to join me and some of my awesome colleagues across cyberspace for a session or two (or more!).

Below is the link that will lead you to the registration page and the sessions we’d be happy for you to join:
– Counselor Registration Form
– Session descriptions have been housed on the student registration page

Tuesday, May 26:
– CTCL and the Liberal Arts at 9am CT
– CTCL and the Liberal Arts at 4pm CT
– Centre College Session at 8pm CT

Wednesday, May 27
– CTCL Presentation for Counselors at 9am CT

Thursday, May 28:
– CTCL International at 9am CT
– Centre College Session at 5pm CT

Three important notes about these sessions:
1. You must register separately for each session you’d like to attend.
2. Sessions with the same name are identical in content – you don’t need to attend both, but you are of course welcome to!
3. All sessions are listed and conducted on Central Time (CT)!

In the meantime, here’s a handy link to some ways to get to know Centre College remotely! There are lots of resources on the page, and we hope it captures just a bit of the magic that makes Centre such a special place.

Intern Opportunities: MeeOpp

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Update: Cambridge University

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Sciences Po: The Sciences Po Summer School is moving online

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Each summer, Sciences Po opens its doors to high school students from around the world for the Sciences Po Summer School. The Summer School offers two programmes: the Pre-College Programme, open to students who are not in their final year of school, and the University Programme, open to students in their final year who will begin university studies in the Fall. After careful consideration of the global health situation, the Sciences Po Summer School has decided to cancel the first session of the Pre-College Programme and move the second session online for Summer 2020. While we are not able to welcome students on campus, we are committed to providing a safe and enriching academic experience that maintains Sciences Po’s rigorous academic standards. We would be excited to welcome some of your students to our online global community this summer! The Pre-College Programme will be held in a remote format from July 20th to July 31st Discover the 2020 Pre-College Programme

Academic Programme The Pre-College Programme gives high school students a taste of university academics through rigorous coursework in the social sciences, which introduces them to the key disciplines and methodologies of a Sciences Po education. Participants explore current international issues from an interdisciplinary perspective through thematic master classes taught entirely in English by Sciences Po professors. Interactive tutorials reinforce learning, while preparing students for university studies through an emphasis on academic methodology. Elective classes, taught in English or French, allow students to focus on one of Sciences Po’s core disciplines (such as international relations, political science, or sociology). All courses will take place via Zoom in a live, synchronous format to allow for maximum interaction. You can find course overviews for Master Classes and electives, as well as class schedules, on the Summer School website.

Modification of fees To reflect the online format, the Summer School will reduce the portion of its fees that are related to physically hosting students on Sciences Po’s campus, accommodation, meals and supervision of the group. The tuition fees for the Pre-College programme have been reduced from 4670 € to 2300 €.

How to apply The Summer School is open to high school students from across the world. The eligibility criteria and application procedure are detailed on the Summer School website. The application deadline for the 2020 Online Pre-College Programme is 19 June 2020. We sincerely hope that some of your students will be able to join us digitally this summer. We are currently working with our faculty to transform their courses to offer an exceptional online learning experience, and we are also creating a virtual social and cultural programme to recreate the multicultural social environment of the Summer School. We hope that you remain safe and healthy, and that we will have the opportunity to welcome your students to Sciences Po soon!