2 May 2012

Hong Kong Spotlight Navigating Stormy Seas Hong Kong's shipping sector is sailing in the same dreary economic weather as the rest of the world's maritime industry. But perceived wisdom that Hong Kong's maritime industry is in decline goes against recent developments in the sector. Distribution Advantages

Six Questions Smoking out the Competition A Hong Kong company has come up with a robotic device that the creators say represents a breakthrough in wildfire detection. Find out what's behind the award-winning system. In Focus Taking it Online Enterprises, large and small, are capturing opportunities from the explosion of e-commerce. This week’s In Focus looks at the importance of having an online strategy to succeed in the booming sector.   Trader's Choice Medical Messengers A Japanese medical and health service business has opened in Hong Kong to help Japanese expatriates find the right medical service in the city. The company said it chose Hong Kong because of its international outlook.   Video Posh Pets and Green Glass at Asia's Largest Houseware Fair From posh to practical – there was something for man and beast at the 27th HKTDC Hong Kong Houseware Fair. Asia's largest event of its kind, the 12-22 April fair welcomed more than 2,000 exhibitors from 32 countries and regions. Calendar 14-18 May Think Global, Think Hong Kong, Tokyo and Osaka, Japan 5-9 June Hong Kong Pavilion at Computex Taipei 20-22 July Better Living Expo 2012 12-27 Aug HK Business Mission to Sao Paulo (Brazil), Santiago (Chile), Lima (Peru) and Mexico City (Mexico) 16-20 Aug International Conference & Exhibition of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products 2012 30-31 Aug SmartHK, Hangzhou 13 Sept Legal Services Forum, Guangzhou 20-25 Sept Style Hong Kong Pavilion at Western China International Fair, Chengdu More Events Your Comments

HKTDC Showcase International Conference & Exhibition of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products Be part of the leading global event for the traditional Chinese medicine industry, happening in Hong Kong in August. Decade of Healthy Business News   Hong Kong Growth Constraints Substantially Relieved Hong Kong business leaders are feeling much less constrained in efforts to grow their businesses, but are more pessimistic about the outlook of Hong Kong's economy... Chinese Mainland Pre-Tax Deduction Rules Clarified for SME Credit-Guarantee Institutions The Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation recently issued a circular to clarify the policy of pre-tax deductions... Dalian's Annual Consumer Hot Spots Dalian residents are known for their penchant for fashion and quality. Consumer spending there continues its double-digit rise. Hong Kong Gift Fair, Printing and Packaging Show Open More than 4,400 exhibitors from 35 countries and regions took part in two major trade fairs showcasing gifts and packaging products and services. Chinese Mainland Wider Renminbi Trading Band Means Slower Appreciation China announced a widening of the daily trading band of the renminbi...   More News   Is the Renminbi Due for Devaluation?

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