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19 March 2020

Hong Kong-based flexible working space provider Compass Offices, established in the aftermath of the 2008 global financial crisis, found its first decade of operation challenging, but the company remains bullish on its prospects. More

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Accounting network bullish on Asia

04 February 2020

In a networked world, many businesses straddle borders and boundaries, finding themselves working in several jurisdictions, each with a unique economic, legal and social environment. More

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Property opportunity knocks

23 December 2019

A Hong Kong-born businessman who has built up a thriving property business in his adopted home of New Zealand, along with Australia, has set his sights on growing in Asia and picked Hong Kong as the obvious base for this expansion. More

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Australia set to open gates for Hong Kong

16 April 2019

Hong Kong and Australia signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and an Investment Agreement on 26 March which will enter into force after the two governments complete their respective internal procedures. More

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The Hong Kong-Australia Free Trade Agreement: Highlights and Implications

02 April 2019

The two bilateral agreements will provide Hong Kong companies with legal certainty of market access and national treatment for a comprehensive range of services in the Australian market, and allow Hong Kong to have better access to the pool of Australia’s talents, adding to the city’s strength as a services platform. More

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Reaching Australian Consumers: Market Characteristics and Opportunities

31 January 2019

Australia remains a standout among developed economies, supported by strong domestic demand and consumption. Yet, this vast and diverse territory with strong presence of international brands presents challenges for new suppliers to enter the market. This article examines the landscape and trends of the Australia consumer market and highlights the opportunities for Hong Kong companies in better expanding and penetrating the market. More

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Senate Approves Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Economic Ties with Indo-Pacific Region

11 December 2018

The U.S. Senate on 4 December approved by unanimous consent the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018, which reflects the upper chamber’s interest in the Indo-Pacific region. In addition to authorising bi-lateral and multi-lateral trade negotiations with Indo-Pacific nations, the legislation would encourage a robust U.S. commercial presence throughout the Indo-Pacific region to promote U.S. exports and additional trade facilitation efforts. More

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Australian Business: The Role of the Hong Kong Hub

12 November 2018

With more than 600 Australian companies having a presence in Hong Kong, the community unanimously pointed to the importance of Hong Kong’s role in helping Australian businesses excel in the Chinese market as well as in its wider expansion to Asia. This article features stories of four Australian companies from different industries using Hong Kong in different ways, illustrating Hong Kong’s strengths as an ideal hub for Australian businesses. More

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Closer China-Australia Economic Ties: Opportunities for Hong Kong

05 November 2018

Since December 2015, the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) has entered into force. With staged tariff cuts, the value of Sino-Australia trade of goods jumped 20% in 2017 compared with 2015, while trade of goods between Hong Kong and Australia expanded even faster at 25%. Evidently, Hong Kong’s role as the key intermediary platform for mainland China’s trade with Australia has been reinforced rather than undermined. More

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High-end Escapes for the Price-conscious

29 October 2018

Hong Kong may be an affluent city but residents still look for a great deal when booking a break. More

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