MANUFACTURING

29 June 2022

David Sit, Assistant Principal Economist (Asian and Emerging Markets) at HKTDC sat down with Ms Ezzwanee Ahmad, Trade Commissioner, Consulate General of Malaysia in Hong Kong in May 2022 to discuss Malaysia’s economic outlook for the year, and look at sectors of the economy that might provide opportunities for Hong Kong business. More

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PAKISTAN: Ban on Import of Raw Materials, Pet Food and Energy Savers Lifted

23 June 2022

Pakistan has withdrawn its 19 May 2022 import ban on certain goods. More

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PAKISTAN: Anti-dumping Duties on Polyester Filament Yarn to be lifted in August

16 May 2022

Pakistan has announced the lifting of anti-dumping duties on polyester filament yarn (PFY) imports from China and Malaysia, starting 25 August this year. More

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EGYPT: Government Suspends Import of Goods from 800 Foreign, Local Firms

29 April 2022

On 17 April 2022, the General Organisation for Export and Import Control (GOEIC) department of Egypt’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) announced the suspension of imports from more than 800 companies. More

Market Opportunities

Opportunities open in Vietnam

10 March 2022

The webinar will explore the prospects presented in Vietnam, a leading member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The five speakers include Pavel Poskakukhin, the Associate Director of Deloitte South East Asia. Deloitte Vietnam is a pioneer in the Advisory and Audit industry with 30 years of experience in the Vietnam market, is part of the Deloitte Global network. Deloitte Vietnam has more than 1,000 professional staff in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City offices. He will be joined by Brian Wong, Chinese Services Group Director, Deloitte South East Asia. More

Tech & Innovation

IT drives Industry 4.0

02 March 2022

In order to accelerate the integration of information and communication technology (ICT) to create an intelligent manufacturing industry, Hong Kong-based innovation and technology company Nexsen sees Industry 4.0 as an opportunity to actively expand into offshore markets. More

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Post-Covid Prospects: Vietnam

21 February 2022

One of the youngest and fastest-growing economies in the ASEAN bloc, Vietnam has experienced notable growth over the last three decades amid continuous market reform. More

Creativity & Lifestyle

Local brand comes home

17 February 2022

Sales of consumer goods such as watches and clothing serve as a gauge for the economy. The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic made consumers cautious, but now, as markets begin to recover, Hong Kong watch brand Glitzy Owl, which initially rolled out in Japan and Taiwan last year, is setting sights on its home market. More

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VIETNAM: Amendments to Rules on Import Goods Labelling

19 January 2022

Vietnam has issued amendments to goods labelling rules, which come into force on 15 February 2022. More

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BANGLADESH: Single Bond Licence Now Covers Multiple Leather Production Units

17 January 2022

Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) announced on 15 December 2021 that it will allow leather goods manufacturers with several production units to obtain a single bond licence. More

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