FINANCE & INVESTMENT

10 November 2021

Chile, among the first to gain access to vaccines and to start a massive booster inoculation campaign, has recovered its GDP to the pre-Covid levels at record speed. This interview discovers how this liberal Latin American country with one of the world’s freest economies is navigating the global health crisis, and how its businesses are preparing for a post-pandemic recovery in partnership with their Hong Kong counterparts. More

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RCEP Helps Chinese Tech Players Expand in the Asia-Pacific Region

09 November 2021

The RCEP agreement is expected to reduce tariffs on trade in goods, while strengthening data protection to encourage the development of the digital economy. Companies in China, which is a tech giant in the region, can take advantage of the RCEP to export technology to their less tech-savvy neighbours. More

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EU Takes Measures to Channel Investment into More Sustainable Activities

05 November 2021

The European Commission adopted a comprehensive and ambitious package of measures to channel investments towards more sustainable activities on 21 April 2021. It proposed the sustainable finance and EU taxonomy package as part of its efforts to achieve the objectives of the European Green Deal and in recognition that significant investments are needed for the EU’s green transition. More

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Chengdu and Chongqing Release Economic Circle Plan

05 November 2021

According to a masterplan, released on 20 October, for developing the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle , the two key cities in southwestern China will develop into an advanced manufacturing centre and a regional economic hub, respectively. The goal is to significantly enhance the cities’ international competitiveness and their role as a regional driving force by 2025. More

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UAE: Abu Dhabi Introduces Virtual Business Licence for Non-Resident Investors

04 November 2021

Abu Dhabi now allows non-resident foreign investors to do business in the emirate without residence through a virtual economic licence, according to the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED). More

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VIETNAM: Three Special Investment Project Incentive Schemes Confirmed

04 November 2021

Three new incentive schemes relating to a number of the country’s special investment projects have been announced. All of the schemes in question are said to apply to both new and existing investment projects. More

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China Releases 14th Five-Year Plan for Foreign Investment Utilisation

03 November 2021

China’s Ministry of Commerce recently released a plan to promote the utilisation of foreign investment during the 14th Five-Year Plan period. Goals include further expanding the scope of foreign investment access and enhancing the role of open platforms to strengthen their coupling effects with overseas investment, foreign trade, and the promotion of consumption. More

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THAILAND: Expanded Roles Announced for IBCs and TISOs

03 November 2021

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has revised the scope of financial activities that the country’s International Business Centres (IBCs) and Trade & Investment Support Offices (TISOs) are permitted to undertake. More

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RCEP Promotes Economic, Industry and Supply Chain Integration

02 November 2021

The RCEP agreement will play an important role in promoting regional economic integration. Strong economic growth momentum in South-east Asia is creating opportunities for Chinese companies that are actively expanding overseas. More

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Natural home for fintech

01 November 2021

Innovation and technology thrive in vibrant, open environments. A plugged-in world city with a massive financial industry, Hong Kong is a perfect venue for fintech development and FINNOVASIA, a global FinTech Community established in Hong Kong in 2015 seeks to foster greater collaboration between fintech start-ups and the financial industry locally and globally. More

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