On 24 October 2024, the Shenzhen Municipal Committee’s Office of the Financial Committee promulgated the Action Plan for Promoting High-Quality Development of Venture Capital Investment in Shenzhen (“Action Plan”). The document was released as a consultation draft, inviting public input. The deadline for feedback submission was 31 October 2024.
The Hong Kong 2024-25 Budget, announced by Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po, focuses on economic recovery and high-quality development in the post-epidemic era, emphasizing confidence and opportunity. Despite projected fiscal deficits, the budget highlights include tax reductions, support for SMEs, and initiatives in green finance, digital economy, and innovation and technology. It aims to stimulate the property market, enhance financial services, and bolster Hong Kong’s role as an international financial hub and innovation center. The strategy encompasses removing property cooling measures, investing in technology infrastructure, and promoting green and sustainable finance, reflecting a holistic approach to navigating global challenges and seizing future growth opportunities.
The topic of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is gaining momentum worldwide. This article underscores the critical role of ESG principles in modern business, highlighting their benefits for resilience, innovation, and stakeholder alignment. It explores challenges in ESG implementation, such as data and resource constraints, and proposes solutions like data analysis and capacity building. Conclusively, it advocates for ESG integration as essential for sustainable growth and industry leadership, especially for businesses in Europe and China seeking sustainable strategies.
Our China Guides comprise a series of informative articles that provide insights on efficiently handling the compliance responsibilities and administrative formalities associated with establishing and scaling up your business in Mainland China.
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Are you looking to setting up a company in Hong Kong? Checkout our a series of comprehensive guides on how to set up and operate a business in Hong Kong.
The Greater Bay Area (GBA) of China presents vast opportunities for businesses seeking to expand their operations in the region. The GBA comprises nine cities in Guangdong Province, Hong Kong, and Macau, with a combined population of over 70 million and a GDP of approximately USD 1.6 trillion. It is a critical part of China’s economic development strategy, aimed at creating a world-class metropolis and driving economic growth in the region.
We have a series of informative articles that delve into the various business opportunities available in the GBA. These articles cover a wide range of industries, including finance, technology, logistics, and tourism, among others. We provide insights on the GBA’s market potential, investment incentives, regulatory environment, and emerging trends that businesses can capitalize on.
Between December 2023 and March 2024, the HKSAR Government conducted a consultation on the Global Anti-Base Erosion (“GloBE”) Rules and the Hong Kong Minimum Top-up Tax (“HKMTT”). Upon the conclusion of the consultation, Hong Kong’s Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, in collaboration with the Inland Revenue Department, has recently published a Legislative Council (“LegCo”) Paper. The document recapitulates the input gathered from various stakeholders and presents the government’s feedback based on the findings.
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On 16 October 2024, the HKSAR Government unveiled the highly anticipated 2024 Policy Address themed around continuous development and renewal. Accordingly, the Policy Address is titled “Reform for Enhancing Development and Building Our Future Together”.
A broad array of initiatives are presented in the Policy Address to solidify Hong Kong’s status as a leading international financial and innovation centre. New growth areas will be explored and tapped into in order to facilitate comprehensive economic and social development.
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