EASTERN EUROPE

Concerns Raised Over Impact of U.S. Telecom Proposal on Mainland Chinese Firms

23 April 2019

At a 15 April meeting of the WTO Council for Trade in Goods in Geneva, the WTO representative from mainland China criticised a rule under consideration by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission that could especially affect mainland Chinese telecommunications firms Huawei and ZTE. More

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Russian import regime could boost Hong Kong exports

10 April 2019

In a move likely to benefit Hong Kong's e-commerce operators, Russian customs authorities are now to receive details of the contents and value of inbound, Mainland China-origin packages, as well as having the statutory right to verify the accuracy of all such information. More

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Russian Far East Investment Opportunities

01 April 2019

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Russia: Market Profile

01 April 2019

Russia's growth prospects for 2019-2021 remain modest, chiefly due to decelerating household spending and a tense geopolitical backdrop. Despite access to a large labour market, vast natural resources and robust financial sector, the Russian market remains hamstrung by structural challenges that highlight the slow pace of reform over the years. A return to solid growth will need more private investment, the easing of western-imposed sanctions and a lift in consumer sentiment. More

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Manufacturers urged to consider Russia, ASEAN

26 March 2019

Hong Kong manufacturers looking to diversify their operations could consider the Russian Far East or the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region as attractive investment destinations, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) economists said when announcing the Council’s Export Index for the first quarter of 2019. More

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Hungary: Market Profile

22 March 2019

Hungary offers open markets, and an increasingly competitive corporate tax regime, while its geographic location and strong overland transport links consolidate its position as a major sub-regional trade hub. Investors in Hungary benefit from the country's relatively stable operating environment and a highly urbanised labour force with a strong skills base. Economic growth rates in Hungary will ease in the coming years, but remain comfortably higher than in more developed EU states. More

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Russian Far East Opportunities: SAR and Integrated Entertainment Zone Developments

21 March 2019

In addition to strategic investment vehicles such as ASEZs and FPVs, the Russian government has implemented two special schemes – the Special Administrative Region (SAR) and the Integrated Entertainment Zone (IEZ) in Russia Far East to unleash the region’s full potential. This gives Hong Kong – a renowned SAR, international financial centre and world-class tourist destination – a new window of opportunity. More

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Russian Far East Opportunities: Multimodal Logistics Network

14 March 2019

Vladivostok is not only home to Russia’s largest Pacific ports, but is also the far eastern end of one of the world’s longest train rides. This, plus the upgraded Vladivostok International Airport (VVO), has helped to make the Russian Far East a more prominent eastern gateway to Russia, attractive to traders and logistics businesses. More

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Poland: Market Profile

12 March 2019

Poland has reached high-income status over a relatively short period of time and this has translated into remarkable progress in poverty reduction and shared prosperity. This transition benefited from increases in productivity, strengthened institutions, human capital investments, and sound macroeconomic management. Looking ahead, real GDP growth will remain strong over 2018-2027, public debt is low, and unemployment has fallen sharply. More

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Russian Far East Opportunities: Manufacturing Investment

07 March 2019

The Russian Far East District (FEFD) boasts rich natural resources, abundant land, an upgraded infrastructure, and unfettered access to EAEU markets covering a population of 180 million. It can also offer generous fiscal incentives after the Russian government declared it the “national priority for the entire 21st century”. All this has helped it become an increasingly attractive manufacturing investment destination, which should be of interest to Hong Kong manufacturers and investors. More

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