HONG KONG MEANS BUSINESS:update

10 APRIL 2019

MARKET SPOTLIGHT Innovative testing service leverages technology Watching exporters struggle with certification and testing, this entrepreneur offers a one-stop platform. Exports have always been a main sector of Hong Kong and require a range of services – such as auditing, inspection, safety testing and supply-chain management – to ensure product quality meets international standards and destination-market regulations.  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 Taking inspiration from UK design The Great British Design campaign will seek to increase creative collaboration between the UK and Hong Kong. INSIDE CHINA Latin countries take to Belt and Road Spanish-speaking world uses centuries-old links to conduct 21st-century business. HEADS-UP HKTDC Entrepreneur Day 2019 Aspiring start-ups can pitch themselves to a receptive audience at this event, which now runs to two days. VENTURE HONG KONG Innovators light up electronics shows Entrepreneurs have a chance to shine as the world’s electronics and communications industry players converge on Hong Kong. LIFE & STYLE FILMART brings in Tinseltown Spotlight is on OTT as the digital revolution transforms the silver screen.