EASTERN EUROPE

China, Serbia Sign AEO Mutual Recognition Agreement

24 February 2021

As announced by China’s General Administration of Customs, the China-Serbia Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) mutual recognition agreement signed recently will provide convenience for customs clearance enterprises that have passed the certification. More

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Successful Pandemic E-Commerce: Russia

19 February 2021

A massive country, with 11 times zones spanning almost half the world, and a population of more than 140 million, Russia is one of Hong Kong’s fastest-growing export destinations. The Eurasian giant also has massive e-commerce potential. In 2019, only 9% of retail sales in Russia are e-commerce transactions – against 27% in Mainland China – despite Russia having a purchasing price parity per capita gross domestic product of US$11,600 against the mainland’s $10,260. More

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Fast-growing e-commerce target: Russia

22 January 2021

A massive country, with 11 times zones spanning almost half the world, and a population of more than 140 million, Russia is one of Hong Kong’s fastest-growing export destinations. More

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New Interim Rule Aimed at Securing ICTS Supply Chain

20 January 2021

The DOC has issued a new interim final rule aimed at securing the U.S. information and communications technology and services supply chain. Slated to enter into force on 22 March, the rule creates the processes and procedures that the U.S. Secretary of Commerce will use to identify, assess and address certain transactions between U.S. and foreign persons that (i) involve ICTS designed, developed, manufactured or supplied by persons owned by, controlled by More

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Targeting Russia through e-commerce

14 December 2020

The COVID‑19 pandemic has fast-tracked the long-term move from physical retail to e‑commerce as the key sales channel into both domestic and overseas markets – including Russia, Europe’s largest consumer market. More

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The Greater Bay Area: A Boon for Tourism

11 November 2020

Croatia’s picturesque natural landscapes and unique cultural heritage are the main attractions on which its successful tourism industry relies. Hong Kong travel agent Croatia Travel has been operating tours to Croatia for several years. Its founder, Justin Chan, believes that the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is where companies should start looking when trying to encourage mainland tourists to Croatia. More

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Turkey’s Accession to EU Seen As Very Unlikely; Other Countries’ Status Also Assessed

14 October 2020

On 6 October 2020, the European Commission adopted its 2020 Enlargement Package. This Enlargement Package assesses the implementation of fundamental reforms in those countries wishing to join the EU and sets out recommendations on the next steps for those countries. The Package also includes country-specific reports on the progress of those countries, which are Turkey and six Western Balkan countries. More

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Didi steppes into vast Russian market

07 October 2020

Kazan, the capital city of Russia’s Tatarstan Republic, boasts as its main attraction the grand Kul Sharif Mosque. 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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Lockdown spurs smart-TV demand

19 August 2020

Demand for smart televisions and related devices continues to surge across Russia, a development spurred both by a growing preference for online‑sourced news and entertainment as well as the country’s stay‑at‑home‑related COVID-19 containment policies. More

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