“New Asia College Cultural Talks” is jointly organized by New Asia College and the New Asia College Alumni Association, co-organized by New Asia Middle School. There are two to three talks in each academic year. The first talk will be held on 16 November 2024. It is our honor to invite Prof. Terence Chong Tai-leung, Associate Head of New Asia College, Executive Director of Lau Chor Tak Institute of Global Economics, Finance, and Co-Director of Global Economics and Finance Program, as our speaker.

Details are as follows:

Topic: Hong Kong as an International Financial Centre
Speaker: Prof. Terence Chong Tai-leung (Associate Head of New Asia College, Executive Director of Lau Chor Tak Institute of Global Economics, Finance, and Co-Director of Global Economics and Finance Program)
Moderator: Mr. Yeung Kai-chiu
Date: 16 November 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 4:00pm
Venue: School hall, New Asia Middle School (through the school entrance at Hop Yat Road), 6 Farm Road, Tokwawan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Deadline: 13 November,2024 (Wed)

Online Application: https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13694306

Abstract:

How did Hong Kong evolve from a small fishing village into an international financial center? In this lecture, Prof. Chong will share his views on the past and current status of Hong Kong’s financial industry and the direction of its future development.

All secondary school students attending the seminar will receive a “Certificate of Attendance,” issued by New Asia College, Chinese University of Hong Kong, on the day of the talks. Students are required to present the valid identification (e.g. student handbook or student ID) for verification after the talks.

Lecture will be conducted in Cantonese.

All are welcome, free Admission.

Participants are welcome to attend in person/ online via Zoom.

Enquiries: New Asia College Office (Tel.: 3943-7609)
Email: nac@cuhk.edu.hk