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A Hong Kong Consumer Brand’s Organic Expansion into the ASEAN Market

26 January 2022

Opal Cosmetics Group Limited, a Hong Kong manufacturer of personal care and beauty products, has expanded its operation from producing its own branded goods to providing one-stop OEM solutions and services. As a leading company in the industry, it is gradually shifting its focus to Southeast Asia, exploring the possibilities of introducing its brand to the international arena. More

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Post-Covid Prospects: Sweden

01 December 2021

The Swedish economy has bounced back more rapidly than many others in Europe, with activity returning to pre-Covid-19 levels as early as Q2 2021. This interview discovers how the Nordic region’s largest economy and its businesses are promoting a more sustainable recovery worldwide in partnership with their Hong Kong counterparts. More

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Trade and Investment between GBA and ASEAN and the Roles of Hong Kong (Executive Summary)

29 November 2021

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is made up of 10 Southeast Asian economies, namely Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar. The huge population and the increasingly favourable business environment in the region have proven to be a magnate to foreign investment. More

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China Releases New National Standards for Consumer Goods and Manufacturing

08 March 2021

The Standardisation Administration of China recently released a number of important national standards for consumer goods. More

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China Strengthens Regulation of Recalls on Consumer Goods Sold Online

29 January 2021

A recent announcement by the State Administration for Market Regulation strengthens regulation of recalls on consumer goods sold online (No. 61 [2020]). More

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The Greater Bay Area: Hitting the Sweet Spot

09 December 2020

With a Hong Kong base that has been operational for almost a decade, Brazilian food producer and sugar distributor Red Wings & Ba Hong Lung Group prides itself on quality coupled with a clear-headed strategic approach to business. So, having studied the Pearl River Delta market in detail over a 10-year period, the company is well-placed to benefit from and contribute to the Greater Bay Area initiative. More

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INDONESIA: Trainers, Bicycles and Air Conditioning Equipment Face Stricter Import Controls

10 September 2020

Prior approval in the form of official permits (Persetujuan Impor/PI) will now be required for the import of a number of consumer items, including sports footwear, bicycles, and air conditioning equipment. More

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The Greater Bay Area: An Appetite for Success

29 July 2020

Launched in 2011, Diverxu is one of Hong Kong’s premier brands of gourmet Spanish food and is about to embark on an exciting new chapter in its business story. Following the recent signing of a landmark agreement between Spain and mainland China on the importation of Iberian ham – the company’s signature product – Diverxu is now ready to expand into the mainland market and believes that the Greater Bay Area can spearhead that push. More

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The Greater Bay Area: Boosting the ‘Bay’

13 May 2020

Havaianas, the 58-year-old footwear maker, which took flip-flops global, opened its first Hong Kong office in May last year. Now, after building up a worldwide reputation, which sees 240 million pairs of Havaianas sold in more than 100 countries each year, the Brazilian brand – owned by the Sao-Paulo-based footwear company, Alpargatas – is putting its best foot forward in a bid to make its rubber flip-flops a must-have lifestyle accessory throughout the Greater Bay Area. More

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The Greater Bay Area: Pitching for the Beautiful Game

04 March 2020

As arguably the world’s most famous football club, with global stars such as Lionel Messi among its ranks, FC Barcelona has no problem with brand recognition. But while the historic club is known the planet over for its sporting prowess and community values, it knows that in today's world, money matters. Barca’s business managers hope a successful Greater Bay Area (GBA) initiative can help drive off-field revenues and fund continued success on the pitch. More

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