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EU Extends Ecolabel for Furniture, Footwear and Computers

30 September 2016

On 4 August 2016, Commission Decision 2016/1332 was published in the EU’s Official Journal, extending the application of the Ecolabel to furniture including wooden furniture. On 9 August and 12 August respectively, two further acts (Commission Decision 2016/1349 and Commission Decision 2016/1371) were published, extending the Ecolabel criteria to footwear, and to personal, notebook and tablet computers. More

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Iran Unbound: Retail and Consumer Goods Opportunities

23 September 2016

As the second-most-populous Middle East country, Iran has a huge consumer base with strong buying potential. Following the removal of international sanctions in early 2016, Iran’s retail landscape looks set to experience rapid changes along with the unleashing of pent-up demand for imported goods, especially branded products. Ample business opportunities will surface in Iran’s retail market for Hong Kong companies selling a wide range of quality consumer products. More

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Modern Consumerism in ASEAN: An Ever Evolving Retail Landscape

21 September 2016

Retail sales in major ASEAN countries are expected to rise along with rapid economic growth. Brick-and-mortar shops will remain the dominant distribution channel in ASEAN countries. However e-commerce has huge growth potential as this form of business is especially suitable for ASEAN island countries. More

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European Commission Re-imposes Definitive Anti-dumping Duty on Shoes Originating in Mainland China

02 September 2016

On 18 August 2016, the European Commission adopted Implementing Regulation 2016/1395 (the Implementing Regulation), which re-imposes a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain footwear with uppers of leather, originating in mainland China and produced by a number of named companies. More

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Myanmar Rising: Industrial and Special Economic Zones

16 August 2016

When choosing a location in Myanmar to set up production plants, Hong Kong manufacturers have a range of industrial zones and special economic zones in which to locate. When choosing, they must take into account the differences between thee zones in terms of infrastructure support and investment benefits. More

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Congress Greenlights Provision on U.S.-Made Military Footwear

30 June 2016

The Senate recently passed a national defence appropriations bill (S. 2943) with a provision that would require the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps to provide U.S.-made athletic footwear directly to recruits upon their entry into the Armed Forces instead of providing a cash allowance for the purchase of such footwear at the choice of the recruit. More

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Myanmar Rising: The Garment Sector Takes Off

22 June 2016

Myanmar’s garment sector has benefited from the FDI-friendly government policies in recent years, while riding on increasing regional integration and closer ties with the West. As the last frontier for low-cost production relocation or diversification in Southeast Asia, Myanmar is expected to see continual FDI inflows in upcoming years, though there remain key development challenges, including an immature local supply chain and inefficient banking system. More

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Outlook for Hong Kong’s Major Markets in 2016

15 June 2016

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Hong Kong Export Performance and Prospects for 2016

15 June 2016

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Myanmar Rising: Opportunities in Asia’s Final Production Frontier

08 June 2016

The fast-rising production cost in southern China has driven many Hong Kong manufacturers to relocate labour-intensive production activities to Southeast Asia. Myanmar, with its good supply of cheap labour and improving business conditions, is tipped to be the next manufacturing powerhouse in this region, especially after the smooth government transition in April 2016, thereby drawing increasing interest from foreign investors. More

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