Guangzhou office

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce is glad to invite you to the following event. Registration is mandatory, please send an e-mail to infoguangdong@cameraitacina.com 

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to a guided tour of our member and world leader in high performance rubber soles Vibram, one of the most successful manufacturers and innovators in the Guangdong province. The event is the fourth stage of a CICC initiative to show Italian excellences in the local context, in order to foster a new way of sharing and debating on different business experiences in the Chinese ever-growing market. Vibram is the world leader in high performance rubber soles. For more than 70 years, the famous yellow octagon that identifies our brand has been synonymous with quality, performance, safety, innovation and design. As a symbol of Vibram’s commitment in research and innovation, the Vibram China Technological Center is setting up new market standard of innovation and quality control for the whole shoe industry. Empowered by avant-garde structure and outstanding Performance Test Center, equipped with the latest research instruments for new products to be developed and tested, the center carries its mission of expanding the range of Vibram technologies. Venue Departure by shuttle bus from The Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu, Guangzhou  花园酒店广州市越秀区环市东路368号 Agenda 9:00 departure from The Garden Hotel Guangzhou by shuttle bus 10:00 arrival at Vibram - 广州花都新华镇汽车城风神大道257号 10:10 presentation of Vibram experience in China 10:45 factory guided tour 11:30 Q&A session & networking 12:00 transfer to The Garden Hotel Price CICC Members: RMB 100/pax CICC Non-Members: RMB 200/pax Limited tickets availability, priority will be given to CICC Members (maximum 2 pax each company) Seats will be assigned on a “first come best served” basis For reservation & information, please contact us at infoguangdong@cameraitacina.com Best Regards CICC Guangzhou  

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce is glad to invite you to the following workshop “Can You Keep a Secret? Using Trade Secrets to Protect Your Business in China” Event description During this workshop you will: - Gain insight in the meaning of `trade secrets` and learn how they can be used within your organisation and in external relations - Learn why trade secrets are important to protect your business` valuable information - Learn how non-disclosure and non-competition agreements can be used to protect your intellectual property - Get the opportunity to discuss your specific issues with our qualified IP expert during a one-on-one IPR consultation session This workshop is designed to be relevant for all staff from all industries including executives, managers, HR, IT, security, marketing and administrations taff, to ensure your whole team is committed to protecting your business` confidential information.   Agenda 09.30 - 10.00 Registration 10.00 - 10.15 Introduction to the China IPR SME Helpdesk services                          Judith van de Bovenkamp, Project Officer, China IPR SME Helpdesk 10.15- 10.45 How to use trade secrets to protect your business in China                          Beata Suwala, IP Expert, China IPR SME Helpdesk 10.45 - 11.15 Interactive Group Exercise 11.15 - 11.45 Q&A Session 11.45 - 12.00 IPR one-on-one consultation sessions (optional) Admission Free to attend but only open to European SMEs and intermediary organizations. Venue The St. Regis Shenzhen, No. 5016 Shennan Road East, Luohu District, Shenzhen 深圳瑞吉酒店, 中国广东深圳, 罗湖区深南东路5016号 Registration is mandatory. In order to register please send an e-mail to rsvp-china@china-iprhelpdesk.eu with infoguangdong@cameraitacina.com in cc Best regards CICC Guangdong 

The Comparison of the Three Asian Dragons: China, Singapore & Hong Kong and the future developments with the Double Taxation agreements Date: June 26th Time: 18:00-21:00 Venue: The Canton Residence T9 2nd floor, N. 48 Haifeng Street, Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou 广州珠江新城海风路48号广粤天地广粤公馆T9栋二层 Price: free of charge for Members; RMB 100/pax for Non-Members Maximum 2 pax from each company Join us at the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce, to learn about the differences on how to do business in the three most important countries in Asia. The seminar will analyze and compare will focus on how to do business in the three most important countries in Asia. The seminar will analyze and compare China, Singapore and Hong Kong, based on various business aspects such as business start-ups, personnel & salaries, corporate profit tax and more. Culture and macroeconomics also play a huge role in investment and company strategies. Last but not least, on the taxation side, the seminar shall also focus on the recently signed Double Taxation Agreements between Italy and both Hong Kong and Singapore.   Seminar rundown 1) Introduction - Discover the opportunities of Hong Kong and Singapore, comparison with Greater China and major changes after the "Double Taxation Agreement" between Hong Kong/Italy as well as Singapore/Italy. 2) Hong Kong - Jurisdiction brief up and major facts -  Corporate and personal taxation - Major advantages and role in Greater China. CEPA and major benefits - Banking system and offshore platform - Comparison with China and opportunities 3) Singapore - Jurisdiction brief up and major facts - Corporate and personal taxation - Major advantages and role in South East Asia. ASEAN and major benefits - Banking system and offshore platform 4) Double taxation agreement between Hong Kong/Italy & Singapore/Italy. What will be really changing? 5) Q/A   To confirm your attendance, please send an email to infoguangdong@cameraitacina.com