Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Wonton - Volume 4 Issue 15

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   HK2024-0060
Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: ATO Hong Kong launches Delicious USA 2024 with a record 51 restaurants offering Hong Kong and Macau patrons a chance to “Taste the Finest;” California Wine Institute brings top talent to showcase California wines in Hong Kong; American Hardwood Export Council recognized at the American Institute of Architects Gala Dinner; ATO Hong Kong talks cotton and design with the Hong Kong Design Institute; two Hong Kong bars make the global Top 50 Bars list; shrinkflation hits retail consumers; and Hong Kong eyes a future “low-altitude economy.”

Related Reports

Attaché Report (GAIN)

Hong Kong: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

In 2023, Hong Kong did not have any policy changes to regulations pertaining to genetically engineered (GE) products. GE products are subject to the same food regulations of conventional foods.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

China: UCO Export Tax Rebate Terminated

On November 15, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation announced that, effective December 1, the 13 percent export tax rebate for used cooking oil (UCO) under HS code 151800 would be eliminated.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

South Africa: Market Opens for United States Corn

Import permits for genetically engineered (GE) corn from the United States are once again issued by South Africa. After a mid-summer drought that caused a 22 percent drop in production, South Africa needs to import corn to supplement domestic production.