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UAE: Dubai Launches the Al Quoz Creative District

21 April 2021

Dubai has launched a new hub for artists, designers and other players in the creative industries. Opened on 6 April 2021, the Al Quoz Creative District will serve as a one-stop shop and free zone area for creative-related services, and as a centre for issuing relevant business permits and visas. More

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China to Boost R&D of Manufacturing Industries with Tax Incentives

29 March 2021

The State Council decided at its executive meeting on 24 March to raise the ratio of extra tax deductions on the R&D expenditure of manufacturing firms from 75% to 100% starting from 1 January 2021. More

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Fostering the Flow of Factors of Production within the GBA

03 February 2021

Tommy Yuen, Director for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs (Special Duties) and member of the Steering Committee for the Development of the GBA. He has served in various bureaus and departments and is now responsible for overseeing the government’s overall policy and strategy for promoting the development of the GBA, co-ordinating plans and formulating general publicity strategies. Yuen is also responsible for setting up the GBA Development Office. More

Market Opportunities

DesignInspire

23 November 2020

This year, DesignInspire will offer a virtual journey for industry elites and the public. More

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China Unveils New-Energy Vehicle Development Plan

12 November 2020

On 2 November, the General Office of the State Council released a new-energy vehicle (NEV) industry development plan for 2021-2035 (Guo Ban Fa No. 39 [2020]). The plan is aimed at expanding the NEV sector and building automotive manufacturing capacity. More

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Thailand: The Gateway to the ASEAN Market (2)

27 October 2020

With a population of 69 million, Thailand, located at the heart of ASEAN, is considered by many as an entry point to the ASEAN market, thanks to the country’s business-friendly policies, technological advancement, well-connected infrastructure, and cultural diversity, in addition to its strategic geographic location. More

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The Greater Bay Area: Modelling for the Future

26 August 2020

As a leader in the development of building information modelling (BIM) software technology, Graphisoft is working hard to transform traditional attitudes and practices in construction-heavy China. As the Greater Bay Area initiative develops, the Hungarian company believes that expertise can help take the conceptualisation, design, construction and operation of building projects into the digital age faster. More

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Mass Innovation and Entrepreneurship Demonstration Zones to Help Stabilise Employment

18 August 2020

The General Office of the State Council recently issued implementation opinions on tapping more into the role of demonstration zones of mass innovation and entrepreneurship to further bolster reform, stabilise employment and reinforce growth drivers (Guo Ban Fa No. 26 [2020]). More

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State Council Pushes for High-Quality Development of National High-Tech Zones

11 August 2020

The State Council recently issued guidelines promoting the development of national high-tech industrial development zones (Guo Fa No. 7 [2020]), putting forward measures in ...... More

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Smart City Facilitators: Stress-Busting Solution for Everyday Commute

10 August 2020

The green- and red-top minibuses offer a more convenient and time-saving option for commuters. However, their unpredictable arrival and journey times often lead to long waiting time and sometimes delay in journey. To overcome these pain points, Jason Yuen and his team, all alumni of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), have founded SOCIF with a vision to provide real-time minibus data and create a better commuting experience. More

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