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18 SEPTEMBER 2019

MARKET SPOTLIGHT IT’s all on the wrist Timepiece industry players see the spotlight moving to smart watches. The smartphone might be the device which ate everything but another gadget has its eye on that lunch – the smart watch.  More US Trade US delays China tariffs to mid-Oct US President Donald Trump on 11 September 2019 announced that he had agreed to postpone an increase in tariffs (from 25% to 30%) on US$250 billion worth of mainland-sourced goods from 1 October 2019 to 15 October 2019 as a good-will gesture. FIRST PERSON Understanding world food trends This Hong Kong-headquartered boutique agency delivers predictions for the food and beverage industry. INSIDE CHINA Dominance in robotics sector grows With Mainland China tipped to account for almost 50% of industrial robot sales by 2021, a robot show gives a snapshot of this rapidly expanding sector. HEADS-UP HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) Suppliers ranging from renowned global brands to start-ups will offer their wares at this well-established fair. VENTURE HONG KONG Digital globe-hoppers A US-based travel comparison site found trip-hungry Hong Kong to be the ideal city for its APAC headquarters. LIFE & STYLE Fashion world focuses on brand Industry players attending CENTRESTAGE identify opinion-leader endorsement and crossover promotion as key trends. UPCOMING EVENTS 21-24 Sept The 16th China-ASEAN Expo, Nanning 25-27 Sept Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, Autumn Edition 2019 26 Sept Business Advisory Workshop – Greater Bay Area Preferential Tax Policies FIND AN EVENT   MULTIMEDIA SEE THIS Food Expo 2019: Taste for success HEAR THIS Fresh Markets for California Grown at the Hong Kong Food Expo MORE MULTIMEDIA   RESEARCH China Senior Market Case Studies: On Track for High-End Rail Tour Success The Greater Bay Area: Educating a New Generation of Entrepreneurs Accessing the ASEAN Consumer Market: Electronic Accessories (Online Sales... MORE RESEARCH

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