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Why influential brands matter to Hong Kong

1 hour ago09 mins

Hong Kong has always understood the value of reputation. In a city built on trade, finance, services and international connectivity, what people think of a company, a sector or the city itself can directly shape economic outcomes. That is why influential brands matter so much for Hong Kong’s success: They are not simply marketing symbols,…

China’s cabinet clears path for VAT law to take effect next month

7 months ago02 mins

The State Council has approved draft regulations for implementing China’s new value-added tax (VAT) law, which is aimed at governing the country’s largest source of tax revenue and set to come into effect early next year. The regulations, released for public consultation in August and approved on Friday, outline detailed rules for enforcing the VAT…