Wall Street is bracing for Donald Trump’s first 100 days as he returns to the White House. Some experts are anticipating a slew of executive orders right from the start. Taxes, tariffs, deregulation, and the national deficit are top of mind for money managers. The stock market rejoiced after the November election results as investors…
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Hong Kong’s recent tax cut on liquor has generated more interest in high-end alcoholic products, according to some merchants at the city’s annual wine and spirits expo. The Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair launched on Thursday, with the three-day event at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai bringing together more than…
Hong Kong has slashed the liquor tax on spirits with over 30 per cent alcohol content and an import price above HK$200 (US$26) after Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu unveiled the move in his latest policy address. The cut aims to boost the high-end spirits market, with hopes that it will also benefit the tourism…
Wine traders in Hong Kong have said they expect retail prices of high-end spirits to fall after the government slashed the duty on high-alcohol-content liquor with an import price of over HK$200 (US$26). Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced in his policy address on Wednesday that the liquor tax would be reduced on spirits with…