Professor TAM Kar Yan, Dean of HKUST Business School, has been appointed by the HKSAR Government as the new chairman of the Hong Kong Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation (HKCPEC), which coordinates Hong Kong, China’s participation in the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC), a regional organization with 22 member economies dedicated to promoting economic development in the Asia-Pacific region. The appointment is for a two-year term from April 2022.
Edward YAU, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, noted that with his rich experience and expertise, Professor Tam is well-suited as the Chairman of HKCPEC to effectively promote regional economic cooperation.
Over the years, apart from contributing actively to the discussion at PECC front, the HKCPEC has also been promoting locally the importance of regional trade and economic cooperation through a series of internship and youth programs.
Congratulations Dean Tam!
