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EU Court Asked to Solve Questions Relating to Copyright Levies on Devices

16 January 2015

It was reported on 17 November 2014 that the Spanish Supreme Court has rendered a resolution requesting a preliminary ruling from the European Court of Justice. This request relates to the compatibility, with EU law, of the procedure established in Spanish Royal Decree 1657/2012 for paying compensation to copyright holders for private copying. More

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Proposal Would Exempt Imported Organic Products from Marketing Fees

09 January 2015

The Agricultural Marketing Service is accepting comments through 15 January on a proposal to modify the organic assessment exemption regulations under 23 federal marketing orders and 22 research and promotion programmes to allow persons who produce, handle, market or import certified organic products to be exempt from paying assessments associated with commodity promotion activities conducted under a commodity promotion programme administered by AMS. More

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Hong Kong and the Mainland "Going Out" Together (3): Sustainability of Outbound Investment is Invaluable

25 September 2014

In the course of overseas investment, Chinese mainland companies can overcome the obstacles caused by unfamiliar accounting standards and business cultures with the assistance of Hong Kong's professional accountants, who can provide clients with detailed investment analysis and comprehensive, strategic advice. More

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Switzerland: A highly technological and innovative partner

28 April 2014

Switzerland’s effective public institutions and favourable business environment have allowed this relatively small and resource-poor European country to transform itself into a high-tech “knowledge economy”, one that Hong Kong companies would do well to partner with. More

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Hong Kong – a Platform for the Russian Far East

13 March 2012

From a regional perspective, the Russian Far East plays a complementary role to Asia as the region is rich in resources but lacks in light consumer goods such as electronics and textiles. Indeed, a strong connection between Hong Kong and the Russian Far East is evident from the visa-free travel arrangement and the recent introduction of direct flights between Hong Kong and Vladivostok. It is likely that Hong Kong’s role as a platform to the Russian Far East will strengthen. More

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Tips for Entering the Russian Far East Market

13 March 2012

While the Russian Far East region offers good business opportunities, it remains an unfamiliar market to most Hong Kong companies. From climate conditions to order size and payment terms, Hong Kong companies should be aware that this unchartered territory can be quite different from other markets. Here are some tips for getting your foot in the door. More

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Russian Far East: the Eagle Facing East Awakes

12 March 2012

When mentioning Russian cities, very few have heard of Vladivostok and Khabarovsk in the Far East region. The huge regional differences within Russia have been brought to the Russian Federal Government’s attention in recent years and a development plan for the Far East region has been formulated. Also, the Far East region will come under the spotlight as the 2012 APEC meeting is going to be held in Vladivostok in September. More

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