9 JANUARY 2019
MARKET SPOTLIGHT
Finance Goes High-tech
The 2019 Asian Financial Forum focuses on innovation, launching the new FinTech Showcase.
Finance has been a pillar of Hong Kong’s economy for many years – visitors are always impressed by the glass towers of the Bank of China, HSBC and Bank of East Asia buildings which dominate the Central skyline. More
US Trade
First Batch of Section 301 Product Exclusions Announced
US Trade Representative announced the first batch of products to be excluded from the additional 25% duty imposed under Section 301 which affects about US$34 billion worth of imports from Mainland China. The exclusions, covering 984 separate requests, are retroactive to 6 July 2018 and remain in place until 27 Dec 2019.
FIRST PERSON
Thai Cuisine Paragon Sets Up in Hong Kong
Chef offering timeless dishes chooses the historic Tai Kwun building for his first restaurant in the city.
INSIDE CHINA
SE Asian Belt and Road Roles in Focus
Kuala Lumpur conference delegates consider opportunities the gigantic infrastructure network project brings.
HEADS-UP
Products Win US Tariff Exemption
USTR permits levy-free imports for a wide range of items following applications for exclusion from an initial list.
VENTURE HONG KONG
Jolly Christmas for Exporters
Cash registers ring over the festive season, but the jingle is mainly digital.
LIFE & STYLE
Top Marks for Greener Schools
Educational institutions walk the walk and talk the talk on sustainable development.