FRANCE

06 October 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused significant economic swings within the second-largest Euro area economy. Thanks to a series of emergency aids and a historic €100 billion stimulus plan, however, the French economy is inching towards pre-pandemic levels, with GDP growth reaching 6.5% this year. This interview discovers how France and its businesses are preparing to thrive in partnership with their Hong Kong counterparts in the post-pandemic period. More

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CBP Plans Test of Improved Foreign Business Identifier

09 September 2021

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is planning to launch in spring 2022 a test of an improved method of identifying foreign business entities, supply chain roles, authorised economic operator programme status, and foreign addresses. More

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Fashion boosts digital profile

21 May 2021

Première Vision lays claim to being a world-leading fashion trade fair organiser. More

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Playing to Win in Hong Kong: Making Sporting Goods Accessible

17 May 2021

One of the positives of Covid-19 has been the promotion of a healthier lifestyle, which has boosted sales and revenue for some sporting goods businesses. This interview reveals how Europe’s No.1 sports retailer is thriving in Hong Kong thanks to accessible and innovative products and services. More

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Bespoke launch for life

14 May 2021

Babies head a long list of firsts – first bath, first tooth, first word, first day at school. More

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Women seize apron strings

01 March 2021

Two Michelin-star Hong Kong restaurant Écriture will unveil a special tasting menu for International Women’s Day on 8 March, conceived, developed and executed by its female staff. More

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The Greater Bay Area: An All-inclusive Opportunity

07 October 2020

From its humble beginnings in post-World-War-Two Europe, Club Méditerranée (Club Med) has evolved into a global holiday giant. Its recent acquisition by the Hong Kong-listed Fosun Group has presented the French company – which has an extensive worldwide presence – the opportunity to further expand across China and the wider Asia-Pacific region. Key to that success will be a strategy for the Greater Bay Area. More

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U.S. Retaliates Against France’s Digital Services Tax by Announcing Tariffs on French Handbags and Cosmetics

22 July 2020

On 10 July 2020, certain products originating in France were listed by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) as set to receive retaliatory tariffs. The 25% tariffs will target $1.3 billion worth of French goods, including French handbags and cosmetics. Cosmetics targeted include lip make-up, eye make-up, manicure and pedicure products, make-up powders, sunscreen, suntan preparation products and soaps. More

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Digital vintner wins amid lockdowns

29 April 2020

Among the worst losers in the COVID-19 outbreak, the catering sector has suffered as the number of diners and drinkers in restaurants and bars first slumped on contagion fears, then faced restrictions on customer numbers or were shut altogether. More

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Dialogue Becomes Amicable Between France and US over Tax on Cross-border Digital Services

07 February 2020

Bruno Le Maire, France’s Minister of Finance, has announced that “there won’t be a trade war” between France and the United States and explained that the two countries will continue their dialogue over the new global tax rules for companies that provide cross-border digital services. The announcement by Le Maire stands as confirmation of the reported ‘truce’ agreed between French President Macron and US President Trump. More

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