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Title Source Publish Date
Electronics & Electrical Appliances
1.
Products Related to Energy-Use Fall within Scope of New Ecodesign Directive
On 31 October 2009, the EU’s Official Journal published a new law intended to change the way “energy-related” products will be designed...
Business Alert – EU 13 Nov 2009
2.
WEEE and RoHS Debate Creates Division among Senior Legislators
At the Environment Ministers’ Council meeting held in Luxembourg on 21 October 2009, the Member States’ Ministers held a policy debate on the proposed recast...
Business Alert – EU 13 Nov 2009
3.
Small, but Big Sellers
Wuhan people are busy improving their lifestyle, often by spending on small electrical appliances that are going to make kitchen activity easier - such as soy milk makers...
International Market News 13 Nov 2009
4.
Administrative Measures for Sino-Foreign Cooperative Audio and Video Products Distribution Enterprises
The Supplementary Stipulations of the Administrative Measures for Sino-Foreign Cooperative Audio and Video Products Distribution Enterprises...
Economic & Business Trends 9 Nov 2009
Eyewear & Accessories
1.
Expected Focus on Wholesale
Troubled Safilo Group is expected to make a retreat to wholesale operations, as the world's number two eyewear maker is taken over...
International Market News 13 Nov 2009
Furniture & Furnishings
1.
Sleeping Items Intended for Infants to Face New Harmonised Safety Standards
On 21 October 2009, Member State representatives sitting in the EU’s General Product Safety Committee in Brussels gave their thumbs up...
Business Alert – EU 13 Nov 2009
2.
Brands Give Foreign Traders a Wedge
Big moves by China into the Indian furniture market may have been redressed by revived local players. But design and branding continue to make inroads...
International Market News 13 Nov 2009
Real Estate Services
1.
Property Sales Gains: When are They Taxable?
The Hong Kong property market is dynamic. Many people acquire a second property or other capital assets for investment purposes. Although there is no Capital Gains Tax in Hong Kong...
Economic Forum 12 Nov 2009
Logistics & Transport Services
1.
Hactl Announces October Tonnage 1.7% Uptick at HK Airport
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl), the airport's No 1 ground handler, has announced a 1.7 per cent year-on-year increase in cargo throughput...
Shipping Gazette 12 Nov 2009
2.
World's Idle Container Fleet Grows to 1.4 Million TEU
The size of the world's idle containership fleet has increased to 1.41 million TEU, representing 10.9 per cent of the total fleet as of 9 November...
Shipping Gazette 12 Nov 2009
3.
Global Shippers' Forum Assess Economic Outlook
The mood at the Global Shippers' Forum, held recently in Dubai, was one of "cautious optimism" over the economic outlook...
Shipping Gazette 12 Nov 2009
4.
Panama Canal CEO Urges Ports to be Ready for Expansion
Panama Canal Authority administrator and CEO Alberto Aleman Zubieta has called on ports to be prepared for the expansion of the Panama Canal...
Shipping Gazette 11 Nov 2009
Toys & Games
1.
A Choice of Mind Games - China Toy Expo 2009, Shanghai
The China Toy Expo in Shanghai is a weather vane for the future direction of the toy industry; toys to challenge the mind were major highlights...
International Market News 13 Nov 2009
China
1.
How to Sell Processing Trade Products in China's Domestic Market?
Under the impact of the financial tsunami that was inflicted on the global economy in 2008, the manufacturing industry of China, which is regarded as...
Guide To Selling in China 12 Nov 2009
2.
PRC Individual Income Tax Treatment of Stock Compensation Schemes
On 24 August 2009, the State Administration of Taxation (SAT) promulgated Guoshuihan [2009] No. 461 (Circular 461) to further clarify the PRC Individual Income Tax...
Economic Forum 12 Nov 2009
3.
China Strengthens Measures to Administer and Collect Non-Residents' Taxes
To prevent the loss of tax revenue from non-residents who derive taxable income from China, the State Administration of Taxation (SAT) this year...
Economic Forum 12 Nov 2009
4.
Shanghai Disneyland Project Spurs New Round of Investment
Investment opportunities relating to the Shanghai Disneyland project will, from now on, move in tandem with the progress of the project...
Business Alert – China 11 Nov 2009
Hong Kong
1.
Strengthening Hong Kong's Position as a Lifestyle Trendsetter in the Region
Hong Kong is recognised by middle-class urbanites both on the Chinese mainland and in Southeast Asia as a lifestyle trendsetter, with the city's culture exports being a prime influence...
Economic Forum 11 Nov 2009
2.
Two New HKTDC Reports Offer Promise for Local Companies
The global financial crisis has plunged many developed economies into recession. The Asian region and its export-driven economies have not been immune to the downturn...
HKTDC News & Speeches 11 Nov 2009
3.
Hong Kong Economy: Review and Preview
The government has released its third quarter GDP figures, but most of the recently-released data indicate that the Hong Kong economy has been improving...
Economic Forum 9 Nov 2009
Europe
1.
Rules Amended for Imports of Eggs and Egg Products from Chinese Mainland
Hong Kong traders who deal in foodstuffs may recall a 2002 Commission Decision (Decision 2002/69/EC, later consolidated with its subsequent amendments...
Business Alert – EU 13 Nov 2009
2.
EU’s Latest Annual Report on Anti-Dumping Activities Reveals Mainland China as Primary Target
On 26 October 2009, the EU's anti-dumping report for 2008 (the 27th Annual Report) was presented by the Commission to the European Parliament...
Business Alert – EU 13 Nov 2009
3.
Latest EU Study Finds Majority of Cross-Border Online Retail Purchases Face Obstacles
Hong Kong sellers trading their consumer goods in the EU may be concerned about the findings of a European Commission Communication, which reports...
Business Alert – EU 13 Nov 2009
4.
Riding on the Green Manufacturing Trend - An Update on EU Environmental Regulations
While the world is still struggling with the birth pangs of a new global economic order, the development of green manufacturing proves recession-resilient...
Economic Forum 13 Nov 2009
Americas
1.
Canada Considering Duty-Free Treatment for Large Ships
Canada's Department of Finance is seeking comments from interested parties by 11 December on a proposal that would provide duty-free treatment...
Business Alert – US 6 Nov 2009
2.
Latin American Countries Could Use Safeguard Actions to Restrain Mainland Chinese Products
China's WTO protocol of accession contains a special provision that allows any WTO member to file a safeguard action against any mainland Chinese product...
Business Alert – US 6 Nov 2009