GERMANY

20 May 2020

With a strong presence in Hong Kong for more than 20 years, the Port of Hamburg is ramping up its engagement with shippers and partner ports across the Greater Bay Area in a bid to be ahead of the pack as the central government’s bold plan for a fully integrated Pearl River Delta region gets underway. More

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Accessories crafted for millennials

06 March 2020

Noticing that millennials’ desire for quality handbags without bulge-bracket price tags created a significant gap in the market, German entrepreneur and designer Nina Sieber has set up online accessory shop WEAT -- standing for “We Love Avocado Toast”, a nod to a favourite brunch dish for millennials the world over. More

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Healthcare goes high-tech

14 February 2020

Everywhere you looked at Medica 2019, the huge medical trade fair held in Düsseldorf, Germany, people were staring at hand-held devices. More

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Year-end Sales Gain Momentum Amid Ongoing Economic Uncertainties

31 December 2019

In 2019, as ever, as the year end approached, retail sales peaked as shoppers made ready for Christmas and the New Year. With the festive buying period kicking off in November, the final two months of the year typically account for a considerable proportion of overall annual retail sales in a substantial number of economies. In light of this, many view the total sales recorded over this period as bellwethers of consumer demand in the individual markets and regional economies concerned. More

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The Greater Bay Area: Safety, Security, Solutions

11 December 2019

Testing, inspection, certification, consulting and training are among the main services provided by TÜV Rheinland. The German-based company is looking to grow its extensive operations in Hong Kong and mainland China to facilitate increased trade and harmonisation of standards, while using its technological expertise to help bring the Greater Bay Area blueprint to fruition. More

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The Greater Bay Area: Powering “Smart” Integration

09 October 2019

Siemens, one of Europe’s largest industrial manufacturing companies, is a leading digital connector for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area development. The German conglomerate uses its Hong Kong “smart city lab” projects to upscale into Greater Bay Area infrastructure sectors. More

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Germany Examines Challenges of E-commerce with Regard to Environment and Consumer Protection

07 August 2019

Earlier this summer, the German Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and the Federal Ministry for the Environment jointly organised a conference in Berlin to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by e-commerce. More

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Anyone for gin?

31 May 2019

Refined with plant material from Stuttgart and mineral water from Cannstatt, German artisanal gin brand Ginstr has already established itself as one of the spirits industry’s rising stars, having won a gold medal at the World Spirits Award 2018 and the Gin and Tonic Trophy, where 400 jurors voted it the best gin to accompany a tonic over more than 600 other brands at the International World Spirits Competition (IWSC) last year. More

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Petition Alleges Improper Classification Aids Certain Steel Imports in Avoiding Section 232 Tariffs

04 April 2019

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking comments by 3 May on a petition filed on behalf of a U.S. steel product manufacturer requesting the re-classification of steel special profiles from the United Kingdom and Germany. More

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German Voluntary Ecolabel “Blue Angel” for Consumer Products Including Electronics, Textiles, Toys and Shoes Celebrates 40th Anniversary

26 November 2018

Hong Kong sellers familiar with the German market may already know that the product label “Blue Angel” aims to provide reliable guidance to consumers when it comes to making more environmentally friendly purchasing decisions, while guaranteeing that a product or service meets high standards. The “Blue Angel” stands for the protection of the environment and health, resources, water and the climate. More

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