HONG KONG

21 November 2018

As demand among global consumers for cross-border online purchases continues to grow exponentially, Qupital – a fintech firm based in Hong Kong which helps businesses raise cash against unpaid invoices – has expanded its services to help local e-commerce merchants and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access financial loans and advances through its trade-finance platform. More

inside china

Gateway Works Both Ways

20 November 2018

Four decades after the then paramount leader Deng Xiaoping launched the Chinese mainland’s historic reforms and opening up, and 21 years after Hong Kong’s sovereignty transfer, much of the world still views the mainland largely as a factory, and the city as a gateway with goods flowing out and money going in. More

hktdc research

Annual Report by U.S. Commission Requests Assessment of Export Control Policy Toward Hong Kong

20 November 2018

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission’s most recent annual report recommends that the U.S. Congress direct the DOC and other relevant government agencies to prepare a report examining and assessing the adequacy of U.S. export control policy for dual-use technology as it relates to the U.S. treatment of Hong Kong and mainland China as separate customs areas. More

hktdc research

EU Issues Fourth ‘Tax Haven Blacklist’ Update: Hong Kong Still in Process of Satisfying Final Good Governance Requirement

20 November 2018

This update concerns the fourth amendment to the December 2017 Council agreement reached by EU-28 Finance Ministers on the EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions (the ”tax haven blacklist”). More

first person

Green-grazing Entrepreneur Fills Meat-free Gap

19 November 2018

After moving from Singapore to Hong Kong a year ago, life-long vegetarian Bhawna Shetty was inspired to set up The Green Platters after planning her daughter’s birthday party and finding healthy vegetarian catering options thin on the ground. More

heads-up

Hong Kong International Stationery Fair

19 November 2018

The 19th Hong Kong International Stationery Fair will provide a dynamic platform for industry players to network, source and place orders at the beginning of the business year. Product categories include DIY supplies, gift stationery, kids and school, pen and paper and smart office. More

life & style

Wine Lovers Flock to Fair

16 November 2018

Long known as a foodies’ paradise, Hong Kong is also making a name for itself in the world of wine, with the crowds flocking to the 11th HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair underlining the point. More

multimedia

Hong Kong’s Prime Role in Pakistan Belt and Road Projects

16 November 2018

multimedia

Five-Star Electric Vehicles for the Next Generation

16 November 2018

venture hong kong

Hi-tech Platform Matches Mamas to Helpers

15 November 2018

Hiring domestic helpers is a challenging task for homemakers in Hong Kong. Potential employers review information supplied by agents, then need to line up to interview a prospective helper. More

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