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HONG KONG, May 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- RICS Hong Kong Annual Conference, in its 4th year, was held today at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The theme this year is "Building towards 2021 -- Vision for Hong Kong as a World City". The conference has invited high profile international speakers to address on topics relating to developing the infrastructure for economic growth and quality city and quality life.
Mr Edward Au, Vice Chairman of RICS Hong Kong Board, welcomed all members and stakeholders who attended the conference and thanked all speakers for their sharing at the beginning of the conference. Focusing on issues relating to development of Hong Kong as a world city, speakers of the conference shared their insight on how to strengthen Hong Kong's competitiveness through quality of living, culture and heritage, revitalising the industrial environment and the business needs of corporate real estates.
Mr Nicholas Brooke, RICS Past President, Chairman of Professional Property Services Group, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation and Hong Kong Harbourfront Commission, said at his opening keynote speech, "Hong King is at a critical juncture, both in terms of its future direction and the design, delivery and management of its built environment. Population policy, which is driving land supply, projections as well as the current revenue model underlying land use and development need to be reviewed to return Hong Kong 'World City' status. RICS, with its cross-disciplinary membership, is well placed to contribute solutions as the new administration addresses these and other property related issues."
Mr Nigel Smith, Chairman of Organising Committee, said, "The conference has been well received by the audiences who felt that the conference has addressed the topics concerned most Hong Kong people and most of the participants found it inspiring and interesting. Thanks to the invaluable advice from experts from Hong Kong and overseas, this conference has gathered views and opinions that offer important references for real estate profession and relevant government departments. I would like to thank all the speakers for joining us and make this event a remarkable one."
About RICS & RICS Asia
RICS is the world's leading qualification when it comes to professional standards in land, property and construction. In a world where more and more people, governments, banks and commercial organisations demand greater certainty of professional standards and ethics, attaining RICS status is the recognised mark of property professionalism.
Over 100,000 property professionals working in the major established and emerging economies of the world have already recognised the importance of securing RICS status by becoming members.
RICS is an independent professional body that since 1868, has been committed to setting and upholding the highest standards of excellence and integrity -- providing impartial, authoritative advice on key issues affecting businesses and society. RICS is a regulator of both its individual members and firms enabling it to maintain the highest standards and providing the basis for unparalleled client confidence in the sector.
The RICS Asia supports a network of over 11,000 individual professionals across the Asia Pacific region with an objective to help develop the property and construction markets in these countries, by introducing professional standards, best practice and international experience. It promotes RICS and its members as the natural advisors on all property matters. It also ensures that services and career development opportunities are provided to members.
The RICS Asia region covers national associations and local groups locating in Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, The People's Republic of China and the SAR Hong Kong. It also has members working across the region such as Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma/Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Laos PDR, Macao, Mongolia, Nepal, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, The Maldives, The Philippines, Timor East and Vietnam. For more information, please visit: www.ricsasia.org
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RICS Asia Public Relations Representative
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Tel: +852-2372-0090
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