EXPORTS

MALAYSIA: Flower and Food Exporters Freed From Prior License Requirement

13 August 2020

Food and cut-flower exporters are among the many businesses that no longer require a permit from the Malaysia Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS) when sending goods abroad. In total, such restrictions have been lifted on goods listed under 524 different HS Codes as part of the moves by the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) to support the MalaysiaMudah programme, a government initiative designed to reduce bureaucracy in the business sector. More

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Guangzhou Gives Further Support to Small Businesses

31 July 2020

Guangzhou has announced a raft of measures to support micro, small and medium-sized businesses in their response to the adverse impacts of Covid-19 and in maintaining steady and healthy development. More

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Kenya: The Key Economic Hub in East Africa

16 December 2019

Kenya has emerged in recent years as one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Given the strategic importance its coastal city Mombasa plays and the favourable regional trade memberships, Kenya has often been referred to as the key economic and commercial hub of East Africa. More

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Practical Tips for Manufacturing in Myanmar

20 May 2019

Fuelled by the influx of foreign investment, Myanmar’s manufacturing industry has grown rapidly in recent years. Hong Kong manufacturers looking to invest in the country should be aware of issues relating to human resources, electricity and logistics. Despite the operational challenges, Myanmar is an ideal destination for labour-intensive production. More

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Iran Unbound: Retail and Consumer Goods Opportunities

23 September 2016

As the second-most-populous Middle East country, Iran has a huge consumer base with strong buying potential. Following the removal of international sanctions in early 2016, Iran’s retail landscape looks set to experience rapid changes along with the unleashing of pent-up demand for imported goods, especially branded products. Ample business opportunities will surface in Iran’s retail market for Hong Kong companies selling a wide range of quality consumer products. More

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Modern Consumerism in ASEAN: An Ever Evolving Retail Landscape

21 September 2016

Retail sales in major ASEAN countries are expected to rise along with rapid economic growth. Brick-and-mortar shops will remain the dominant distribution channel in ASEAN countries. However e-commerce has huge growth potential as this form of business is especially suitable for ASEAN island countries. More

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Myanmar Rising: Industrial and Special Economic Zones

16 August 2016

When choosing a location in Myanmar to set up production plants, Hong Kong manufacturers have a range of industrial zones and special economic zones in which to locate. When choosing, they must take into account the differences between thee zones in terms of infrastructure support and investment benefits. More

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Iran Unbound: Balancing Opportunities with Practical Business Risks

08 August 2016

The removal of many international sanctions on Iran in early 2016 looks certain to boost the country’s economic prospects. Enhancement of the investment climate in the medium-term notwithstanding, Hong Kong companies should take note of many western companies’ lingering concerns over the persisting “primary sanctions”, and the practical difficulties of doing business in the post-sanctions era. More

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Myanmar Rising: The Mandalay Opportunity

14 July 2016

Mandalay is Myanmar’s second-most populous city, after Yangon, and a main economic centre in the upper part of the country. While having strong potential to develop itself into a key logistics hub in the region, Mandalay also faces considerable challenges in enhancing its economic prospects. Investors seeking to tap into opportunities in Mandalay have to carefully weigh up the benefits of, and challenges in, making an early entry there. More

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Sri Lanka’s Apparel Sector: Hong Kong Opportunities

30 April 2015

Sri Lanka exports a relatively small amount of apparel compared to countries such as China or Bangladesh. Despite this, Sri Lanka has become renowned for its high value-added, efficiency and ethical social compliance when it comes to garment manufacturing. In light of the rising costs in China, Hong Kong apparel companies may want to take advantage of Sri Lanka’s thriving manufacturing sector and diversify production to this island nation, conveniently set on a key East-West trade route. More