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The French International Internship Programme (VIE or Volontariat International en Entreprise), enables students and young graduates seeking employment, an internship opportunity at a French-based company overseas, for a period of six to 24 months.

To take part in the VIE Grand Prix Hong Kong 2016, candidates had to produce a written document or video, showing their involvement in the company and illustrating what the programme represents to them, both personally and professionally. They also had to answer the following question: “How should the image of France in Hong Kong be effectively promoted, especially in one of these five priority subject areas: health, sustainable city, food processing, new technologies and tourism?” Four prizes were given including: SMEs, Major Groups, Bank and Finance Sector, and the Coup de cœur (Judges’ Choice) award.

AGS Movers Hong Kong participated in this event both as an official sponsor, offering an air parcel service coupon up to HK$ 1500 to each one of the four winners, and as an organiser. Grégory Seitz, AGS Hong Kong Branch Manager and French Foreign Trade Advisor, was also a judge on the selection panel. Appointed as a French Foreign Trade Advisor in 2013, Grégory Seitz is involved in numerous activities concerning French economic interests internationally.

“I’m always eager to bring my expertise of international relocation and logistics to the French business community in Hong Kong,” Gregory said.

It was this natural for Gregory to actively engage in the Grand Prix which seeks to reward young talent.

“With AGS being a company that gives interns opportunities within its own network, it was important to me to play an active role in the organisation of this event. Being on the judging panel enabled me to realise the potential of young French people.”

This international event offered an exceptional opportunity to meet influential personalities from large companies and the business world in general, and allowed young graduates the chance to develop a network of useful contacts as they begin their professional careers. We hope that the four winners will take full advantage of it.

– The SME Prize went to Christophe Castallino from Bon Colac.
– Major Groups Prize rewarded Grégoire Xerri from Bouygues Dragages.
– The Bank and Finance Sector Prize was awarded to Nassima Benziane, from Natixis
– And Fanny Radrigan de la Fuente received the “Coup de Coeur” Prize.

AGS wishes the winners all the best to achieve their dreams!

Organised by the FC Group, the awards ceremony was hosted at Beijing’s exclusive Capital Club on September 19.

Factors recognised by the Editorial Board of the Mediazone Group (MZG) included AGS’ quality certifications; contributions to Hong Kong and China over the last eight years; overall quality and value of services; and devotion to quality in staff training.

“The AGS Hong Kong team is very honoured to receive this award,”

said AGS Hong Kong Branch Manager Gregory Seitz upon receiving the award.

“We aim to achieve full customer satisfaction at every move thanks to our quality systems and our certifications. I would like to thank the organisers for this special event and for selecting AGS in the category ‘Relocation Services’.”

According to figures released by MZG, they annually invest in excess of $5 million into research and analysis. Regular internet-based polls include more than 30 mainstream industries, providing accurate data for use by HKMVC.

CAPTION: AGS Hong Kong’s Branch Manager, Gregory Seitz and Trainee Manager, Elliot McMahon, receive the award for ‘Most Reliable Relocation Service Provider 2014’ in the ‘Most Valuable Service Awards 2014’.

This charity event took place Friday, 8 June 2012. Amongst the hundreds of guests, Gregory Seitz, Managing Director of AGS Movers Hong Kong and member of UFE, and Agnès Humruzian, General Consul Deputy in Hong Kong were present.

During the gala, funds were raised with a raffle for the ‘Fond Associatif de Solidarité’ which gives financial assistance to French people and their dependents in need, who are living or travelling in Hong Kong.

This evening was a wwwament to the growing support within the strong expatriate community of 15 000 people in Hong Kong.

AGS Movers Hong Kong was pleased to contribute to the development of this project and already has plans to support the UFE in its upcoming events.

Inspired by the African model, this tournament aims to promote soccer and enhance links and partnerships between French schools in Asia.

This year, more than 160 budding footballers gathered in Shanghai from eight different French high schools (Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Phnom Penh and Tokyo).

All participants were able to discover Shanghai during this sunny weekend and make new friends around the game of football.

The tournament host, Shanghai High School, won the tournament.

AGS International Movers also supported the 1st Asian Cup event as a sponsor last year in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The 3rd Asian French high school soccer tournament will take place in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam next year.

As one of the longest standing managers in the network, with a career spanning over 20 years in international removals, he has already demonstrated outstanding management skills and achieved some of the best results for the Asian network.

Known for his keen eye for detail and demands for the highest quality services, he implemented the FAIM quality standard at AGS Movers Hong Kong.

The fundraising event was hosted by Hopeful Hearts, a charity that supports children in need of heart surgery in China. AGS Movers Chengdu not only transported the artwork to the event, but also helped out on the day.

In a letter to AGS Movers Chengdu, Carrie Howe of Hopeful Hearts wrote:

“Without your support we would not have been able to raise the funds necessary to help the children.”

The money raised is used for the much needed medical treatment and care, which offers a future for these children.

Well done to AGS Movers Chengdu for paving the way to a brighter future.

During a mission to the region, which was devastated by an earthquake in May 2008, the British Columbia First Nations Forestry Council leaders decided to donate a totem pole as a symbol of unity and hope for reconstruction and renewal.

The planning of this operation started in mid June and every step was taken into careful consideration, starting with the logistics at the airport, the type of truck to be used and a crane for unloading at the Museum, including the choice of fabric colour for the unveiling of the totem pole.

The totem pole operation began with the unloading and collection from Chengdu Airport, and delivery to the Sichuan Museum for the donation ceremony the next day. The momentous ceremonial event on 4 July was attended by the Governor General of Canada.

The very next day, the totem pole was safely delivered to Beichuan (200km from Chengdu) where it was erected at the location of the new Canadian-funded schools in Sichuan province.

Keith Ellis, Country Manager of AGS Movers China, commented:

“It is not every day in our business that we come across an opportunity to be involved in something this special, and I am proud that our Chengdu office has been able to participate in an event that may not happen again in China. This was truly memorable and we look forward to the development of the new schools.”

AGS supports the fight against cancer at the “Everyone Sings Against Cancer” concert in Paris

A special concert was held at the Theatre Mogador in Paris, on 22 March, 2010, in support of the “Everyone Sings Against Cancer” association. More than 50 celebrities were on stage for the good cause.

From pop stars to television stars, one after another gave their voices for the fifth consecutive year, on the Mogador stage. Among the artists the audience was treated to were Chimene Badi, Amel Bent, Helene Segara, Gilbert Montagné, Helmut Fritz, Julien Courbet, Nikos Aliagas, Laurence Boccolini, Frederic Lopez, Jean-Pierre Pernaut, Sandrine Quétier, Corinne Touzet, Buno Guillon and Bruce Toussaint.

AGS invited more than 100 people to the occasion, mainly customers and their families, as well as staff, to participate in the prestigious event which raised more than 150,000 Euros.

The funds raised from the evening will be used to implement special projects to assist cancer patients and their families.

AGS is proud to have participated in the event to support this worthy cause.

AGS Movers China Supports Communities

It was plain sailing at this year’s International Boat Show Charity Regatta in April, when AGS Movers Shanghai sponsored autistic children at the worthy event.

The branch provided tents and candy floss for the kids, and free short-term storage for the Silent Angel Kindergarten for Autistic Children.

Meanwhile, newly-opened AGS Movers Wuhan supported renowned Chinese photographer, Qi Hong, by sponsoring his “In Time” photographic exhibition. The exhibition took place from 15 – 30 May this year in Wuhan Tiandi. The branch also championed the cause of children from Hong An Village by helping to raise funds at a charity dinner on 15 May. Proceeds from the evening allowed the children to enjoy a much needed day of fun at the Wuhan Amusement Park.

And AGS Movers Chengdu reached its sponsorship goal by financially supporting the city’s expat football team. The Chengdu Expat Football Team are first division players in the Chengdu City league.