Raphael is a French expat and AI entrepreneur based in Hong Kong, specializing in Agentic AI and data strategy. With over three decades in the field, he was recently ranked among the world’s top 100 most influential people in AI. A proponent of building in public, he leverages his unique East-West vantage point to advise…
Jean-Pierre Palier: A French Entrepreneur Thriving in Chengdu Away from the frenetic metropolises of China’s east coast, one Frenchman has chosen to write a peaceful and fruitful chapter of his life in Sichuan. Jean-Pierre Palier, settled with his family in Chengdu since 2011, embodies this successful expatriate journey where quality of life and entrepreneurial ambition…
1) Bonjour Stéphane, comment allez-vous et comment se passe la vie à Siem Reap ? Bonjour Marc.Je suis arrivé à Siem Reap en avril 2025 et je travaille depuis mon domicile, comme je le faisais depuis 2009 en France.Je vais très bien, notamment depuis que je vis dans un pays chaud et que je peux…
Throwback to a recent and very special event organised by our new partner, Spirited. Q: Can you tell us a bit about Spirited and what makes your business unique? A: At Spirited, we believe that investing in Scotch whisky casks should be as enriching as it is rewarding. Based in Hong Kong, our brokerage is…
Meet with Elaine, from Hong Kong and the UK to France, and back to Hong Kong! 1) Please tell us about your story.Where are you from, and what made you learn French and move to France? I’m half-British, half-Hong Kong Chinese — I grew up in Hong Kong until I was 12, then moved to…
1) Who are you, and what are you doing at Revolut Business? My name is Clément Trichard, and I am Account Executive at Revolut Business. In my role, I am responsible for developing strategic partnerships with French companies, expanding our presence in the French market, and supporting our business customers’ international growth.I am very curious…
(English version below) Qui es-tu, d’où viens-tu ? Je m’appelle Simon Vesperini et je viens de France, plus précisément de Corse, où je suis né à Bastia dans les années 1980. Je suis entrepreneur depuis une quinzaine d’années. À l’origine, j’étais agent immobilier, puis directeur de ma propre agence immobilière. En 2020, j’ai opéré une…
Meet with Clement Fanara, winemaker from Saint Emilion, in Japan! He will be there from April 10th until April 16th, including Shibuya 11-13rd April for « THE BORDEAUX EXPERIENCE », a three-day event where you can discover, taste, purchase, and learn about Bordeaux wines. This event brings together tradition and innovation, offering wines that excel…
1) D’où venez-vous et pourquoi avez-vous choisi de vivre au Vietnam ? Bonjour à tous, chers lecteurs et membres du CFI. Je suis M. Van Thanh, originaire de l’est de la France, j’ai décidé de vivre au Vietnam. Mon choix a été motivé par un désir profond de retrouver mes racines et de découvrir mes origines….
More and more young Frenchmen decide to start a new life abroad and share their expertise with the world. Let’s meet with Clement Niel Chocolatier Bangkok! 1) Where are you from, and why did you choose to move to Thailand and start your business in Bangkok? I am originally from Lyon in France. I chose…
Some of our members have attended a French Tech dinner in Shenzhen on Tuesday 18 February 2025. What an amazing networking opportunity! We are always impressed by the French Tech HK-SZ team. Good job guys! Check their intro speech video here: https://youtu.be/du2j2NXan-w Hardware manager / industrialization leader dinner with French Tech guest Vincent Despatin –…
Good to know: Le Bottin Mondial Le Bottin Mondial is a directory of companies and professionals abroad that works on the principle of the yellow pages in France. Innovative in its concept, it offers free access to all visitors. Each professional who registers has an account that is permanently accessible for a subscription of $12…
