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EU widens scope for comprehensive customs filing

Exporters sending goods by water or land to EU countries need to overhaul their paperwork, as the bloc’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2) comes into effect for all arriving goods from 3 June onwards.

Logistics & Trans...Trade Transport Customs

Innovation takes Hong Kong forward

Hong Kong is fast developing into an international I&T hub, one of the eight centres that China’s Five-Year Plan outlines for the city, offering many arising opportunities via its platform.

Industry 4.0 Web 3.0

Budget for business

Facing a business environment that has changed profoundly over the past few years, the Hong Kong SAR Government’s budget, recently announced by Financial Secretary Paul Chan, spotlights three newer sectors – innovation, sustainability and wellness, all of which are key growth drivers.

Innovation Sustainability Wellness

AI makes mark in kitchens, factories

As innovation and technology advance in leaps and bounds across the world, artificial intelligence is having an impact on our daily lives.

Saudi Arabia AI Food Industry 4.0

EV boom green power game-changer

The global surge in renewable power installation, especially solar, resembles the revolutions brought by coal-fired steam in the mid-19th century and petrol-driven engines in the early 20th century.

South Africa Green energy Green industry

Textile start-ups leading the way in sustainability

The textile and fashion industries have focused on sustainability recently and among the 10 laureates at this year's Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Start-up Express: International Edition are two green fashion start-ups from Thailand.

Green production Green industry E-commerce

Digital solutions drive green transformation

With sustainability an increasingly critical issue across industries, firms are rapidly adopting innovative digital technologies to drive green development.

Green tech Green energy Green industry

Exporters turn bullish on AI prospects

Debate is raging around the ethics and prospects for AI, but the field is proving a boon for at least one group – Hong Kong’s exporters.

Trade AI Robots Industry 4.0

Australian home builder looks to ASEAN

Many economies are striving to achieve sustainable development, while facing the problem of unaffordable homes.

Australia Vietnam Manufacturing Property

Hong Kong Forum

Hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Hong Kong Forum returns on 5 and 6 December , an annual gathering of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide.

Industry Trade Investment

Green proptech firm looks to Middle East

Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) investing has moved into the mainstream and, at US$53 trillion, could account for one third of assets under management as soon as 2025, based on data from Bloomberg.

United Arab Emira...Green energy Sustainability ASEAN

Lighting networks turn smart

Autumn lighting fairs and Eco Expo Asia in Hong Kong focused on smart, sustainable energy, as IoT connected illumination and green transport drew immense interest.

Electrical applia...Sustainability Green energy

Greater Bay Area firms see green

The dynamic Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) has many energy-hungry industries, but firms are eager to adopt sustainable practices and opt for solutions from Hong Kong green service providers.

GBA Green tech Green energy Green finance sustainability ESG

Greater Bay Area firms look to AI

Businesses in the technology-heavy Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) are paying close attention to digitisation and AI, with 29% anticipating they will incorporate AI into their business models.

GBA Industry AI Technology

Melbourne hosts medical innovators

Melbourne is one of the most liveable cities in the world with a strong creative and design culture, attracting design companies, studios, manufacturers and research institutions to establish an active creative community.

Australia IP Health Medical products