Hong Kong Trader: MICE in the Big Cheese

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26 October 2011 Hong Kong Spotlight MICE in the Big Cheese While most of the mature markets struggle to regain economic momentum, Hong Kong is attracting record numbers of business visitors looking to tap opportunities in booming Asia.   Six Questions Bridge to China Tapping Hong Kong's business advantages is key for US companies wanting to enter the China market, according to Francisco Sánchez, US Under-Secretary of Commerce for International Trade. The American commerce official says the Pacific Bridge Initiative is instrumental in making that happen. Peace through Commerce In Focus Mama Mia! This year's Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair welcomes Italy as the Partner Country. In Focus takes a look at the business opportunities for Italian vintages in the world's fastest growing wine market.       Trader's Choice Portrait of a Wine A Canadian entrepreneur is evoking Hong Kong's manufacturing roots by producing handcrafted wine and spirits in the city. Portrait Winery is set to sell its premium products to the booming Chinese mainland market, using the CEPA advantage. Vintage Hong Kong     Video Asia's Age of Wine Hong Kong's wine market has been attracting some of the world's leading auction houses, eager to tap Asia's growing thirst for fine wine. Among them is America's oldest fine-wine merchant, Acker Merrrall & Condit, which has been setting records at its Hong Kong auctions since launching regular wine sales in the city three years ago.   Calendar 21-24 Nov Hong Kong Business Mission to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 1-3 Dec World SME Expo, Hong Kong 9-11 Jan 2012 HKTDC Hong Kong International Licensing Show 9-12 Jan 2012   HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair 2012 9-12 Jan 2012   Hong Kong International Stationery Fair 2012 9-12 Jan 2012 HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair 2012 16-17 Jan 2012   Asian Financial Forum, Hong Kong 15-17 March 2012   Lifestyle Expo in Jakarta, Indonesia More Events   Your Comments   HKTDC Showcase hktdc.com Award Take advantage of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council's award-winning business website to source quality suppliers for your business. News     Chinese Mainland Spanish Luxury Brands for the China Market The Chinese mainland is expected to reduce or scrap taxes on imported high-end products, so Spanish brands are shaping their plans with Hong Kong in the picture. Shandong High-Tech Firms Eligible for Reduced Income Tax Rate In future, expenses incurred by enterprises in the research and development of new technology, products and processes may be deducted...   Hong Kong Hong Kong is Asia's Sourcing Hub Hong Kong's strategic business advantages have attracted many international companies to set up their sourcing operations in the city...   Chinese Mainland Fiducia-DUSA HR Survey Results Cheap labour is almost a thing of the past as the Chinese employment market becomes increasingly volatile and competitive... Doing Business in China the Apps Way These days, the latest smartphones are so advanced that anyone can have a personal assistant in the palm of their hand...     More News   Cost-Conscious Hong Kong Shoppers Turn to Sales and Coupons as Top Budget Savers   Advantage HKTDC With a full range of services for buyers and suppliers, as well as timely market intelligence, the HKTDC helps your business succeed. Buyer Services Supplier Services HKTDC Bookshop Business Tools   About HKTDC | Update Profile | Invite a Friend | Unsubscribe 關於香港貿發局 | 更新資料 | 邀請朋友| 取消訂閱     Customer Service Line / 客戶服務專線: (852) 1830 668   Terms of Use / 使用條款 |  Privacy Statement / 私隱政策聲明 @ 2011 Hong Kong Trade Development Council. All rights reserved. 38/F, Office Tower, Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Email: hktdc@hktdc.org Website: www.hktdc.com @ 2011 香港貿易發展局版權所有, 對違反版權者保留一切追索權利 香港灣仔港灣道1號會展廣場辦公大樓38樓 電郵: hktdc@hktdc.org 網址: www.hktdc.com