WESTERN EUROPE

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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EU Warns of “Fair Playing Field” Requirement for Free Trade Agreement with UK Post-Brexit

10 December 2019

On 6 December 2019, the new EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan shed a note of optimism during a speech, by claiming that many aspects of a free trade agreement with the UK may be negotiated relatively quickly, before the end of 2020. More

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More than nine lives for this brand

13 November 2019

Toby Black, the edgy yet charismatic little black cat, is a hot-selling character created by Azona (Asia) Limited. The cartoon feline has already achieved strong momentum in Mainland China’s fashion market. More

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The Greater Bay Area: Big Logistics Solutions for a Big Market

13 November 2019

The Greater Bay Area is in the process of increasing the speed of connectivity with Belt and Road Initiative markets, particularly for trade between China and Southeast Asia. This is an increasing trend according to Austrian-headquartered logistics specialist cargo-partner. From its Hong Kong Asia Pacific management hub, the company sees supply chain digitalisation and a closer connectivity important to bring high reliability and lower costs. More

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Sexist Toys Targeted by Dutch Minister and France

05 November 2019

Last month, the Dutch minister for Education, Culture and Science, Ingrid van Engelshoven, was questioned in the Dutch Parliament following her statement published in a Dutch newspaper in which she had called on toy manufacturers to re-assess the role-enhancing toys they may produce. More

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New Brexit Date Set for 31 January 2020, with UK Elections to Take Place on 12 December 2019

31 October 2019

After being forced to break his pledge to bring the UK out of the EU by 31 October 2019, the UK Prime Minister was obliged to accept an extension to Brexit until 31 January 2020. In response to this, the Prime Minister has successfully, after several previous failed attempts, passed legislation for an election to take place on 12 December where voters will be asked to break the Brexit deadlock. More

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Brexit: UK Parliament Votes to Approve Deal Reached by EU and UK but Rejects Timetable to Leave by 31 October 2019

24 October 2019

The UK and the EU managed to reach a new deal, the UK Prime Minister reluctantly sent a letter to the EU requesting an extension to Brexit, and UK MPs voted to allow the legislation on the Withdrawal Agreement to pass to the next stage of the parliamentary process. However, the UK Parliament also rejected the timetable proposed by the government to fast-track the legislation that would have implemented the new Brexit deal in time to for the UK to leave the EU by 31 October 2019. More

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Italy celebrates Hong Kong links

21 October 2019

Hong Kong’s Italian community has grown and is now 5,000-strong. More

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UK to Grant 88% of Imports Tariff-free in Case of No-deal Exit

17 October 2019

On 8 October 2019, the UK Treasury and Department for International Trade – as part of the UK’s no-deal preparations – published an update to the UK’s temporary tariff regime that is intended to be put in place should the UK leave the EU without a deal at the end of October. More

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The Greater Bay Area: Making an Impact with Integrated Services

16 October 2019

From mega infrastructure projects, like bridges and rail links, to tall buildings, related master planning, project management, design, engineering and consultancy expertise, the UK’s Arup is using its East Asia regional headquarters in Hong Kong to make a difference in the Greater Bay Area with its globally integrated approach. More

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