All agree that there is huge potential in Africa, but success usually comes only to those who toil for it. A good beginning is to choose which market out of the continent’s 54 countries to start with. As a gateway to East and Central Africa, Kenya stands out from the crowd with strong connectivity and a relatively modern retail sector. Kenya, with a ...

As the Football World Cup and Olympics approach, Hong Kong electronics and fashion are to make their mark in Brazil, says HKTDC Economist Louis Chan. One of the greatest business attractions in Brazil is its large pool of consumers. Its 190-million-strong population and ever-growing middle class constitute the largest consumer market in Latin America ...

"The China Price" were once the three scariest words in U.S. industry. Plentiful Chinese labor kept down costs of a range of goods bought by Americans. However, RMB has appreciated 23% against the US dollar since the Rmb regime changed in 2005. In tandem, wages have been rising rapidly since 2009, heralding the possible end of an era of cheap ...

Chile is by no means a small market. But with the highest per-capita GDP and lowest inflation in the region, Chile offers steadfast business prospects for Hong Kong companies. The country also serves as a regional hub for South America. Given its strong logistics and retail sectors, Chile not only boasts the region’s largest shipping company, but ...

In a forum in Hong Kong last August to highlight the 12th Five-Year Programme’s implications, Vice Premier Li Keqiang announced new measures applying to Hong Kong, under which services trades between the Mainland and the SAR will be liberalised to a far greater extent. Hong Kong’s competitiveness as an offshore Renminbi (Rmb) centre is ...

Worried about the many and varied taxes imposed on the Chinese mainland? HKTDC China Business Adviser Terence Tam says you have to know what you're facing in advance. Our "Guide to Doing Business in China" provides you detailed tips about tax administration on the Chinese mainland.

How can you effectively protect your brand when doing business on the Chinese mainland? HKTDC China Business Adviser Terence Tam explains how to stop infringers "sitting in your seat". You can find more smart tips for doing business on the Chinese mainland in our quarterly magazine HKTDC Trade Quarterly. ...

The huge China consumer market invites sales. HKTDC China Business Adviser Terence Tam speaks of making the most of the opportunities, including setting up a sales office and using Hong Kong. You plan to sell to China? This is the China selling guide you must read.

Setting up a business in China is a big project, requiring significant financial and time commitments, business management knowledge and local knowledge. HKTDC China Business Adviser Terence Tam provides insightful tips based on his experience advising companies and individuals trading on the Chinese mainland. Terence shares some must-knows to ...