SUSTAINABILITY

29 June 2022

David Sit, Assistant Principal Economist (Asian and Emerging Markets) at HKTDC sat down with Ms Ezzwanee Ahmad, Trade Commissioner, Consulate General of Malaysia in Hong Kong in May 2022 to discuss Malaysia’s economic outlook for the year, and look at sectors of the economy that might provide opportunities for Hong Kong business. More

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Slowing the fast-fashion impact

17 June 2022

The rise of so-called “fast fashion” over the past two decades enabled consumers to buy a wider range of clothes at low prices, rapidly boosting the fashion industry worldwide – but the fast fashion trend has led to a string of environmental and sustainability concerns. More

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China Announces 56-Point Guideline on Preferential Tax Policies for Green Development

15 June 2022

The State Taxation Administration recently issued a 56-point guideline for China’s green transition and sustainable development. More

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Entrepreneurs green their pitches

07 June 2022

Innovative new green tech firms feature heavily in this year’s Start-up Express as an environmental, social and governance (ESG) award debuts in the programme. More

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China Issues Directive on Development of Chemical Fibre Industry

27 May 2022

According to guiding opinions released recently by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the National Development and Reform Commission on the development of the chemical fibre industry, the total value-added of industries above a designated size will increase by an average annual 5% in the run-up to 2025. More

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Navigating Covid-19: Localising the Shopping Experience

25 May 2022

The Covid crisis drags on for international tourism, and this affects the physical retail business worldwide. With tourist numbers plummeting, many struggling retailers have turned to local consumers. This article discovers how Hong Kong retailers are rebalancing or repositioning themselves in the new normal and getting ready for the future of shopping via innovation and sustainability. More

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Taiwan plugs in to EV boom

18 May 2022

As the global call to reduce carbon emissions continues to grow, new‑energy vehicle production has become a more urgent priority. More

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SINGAPORE: New Green Shipping Incentives Introduced

13 May 2022

Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) has updated environmental incentives. More

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Second Hand News: The Time of the Pre-owned Watch

27 April 2022

The global watch industry is recovering fast from the coronavirus pandemic. While new timepieces are driving Swiss watch exports to a record high, the burgeoning pre-owned market is expected to dominate the market in a few years. More

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Delivering Sustainability: A High-Performance Local Footwear Brand

20 April 2022

To contribute to the sustainability of the fashion industry, two brothers with deep roots in the footwear industry founded a high-performance footwear brand in Hong Kong. Since its 2017 inception, the brand has focused on developing shoes for everyday athletes using sustainable materials that not only work well but look and feel great for both the wearer and the planet. More

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