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Hong Kong Urged to Reduce Corporate Taxes
Hong Kong’s economy has worsened sharply since early 2004, enabling the Chief Executive to promise in his election pledge to reduce the profits tax rate to 15 percent over his current term of office. This would form a reduction of nearly 14 percent from the current headline rate, enhancing Hong Kong’s reputation as one […]
Nationwide Shake-Up In The Chinese Property Market
All indications are showing us that short-term investment in China is not advisable, as government initiatives to slow down the economy are proving extremely effective. We see property developers losing money, a credit crunch looming, and share prices dropping in China. Selling is the flavor du jour, as doom and gloom sentiments grow on the […]
‘Hard-Landing’ Warning for the Mortgage Market in South Korea
South Korea looks like it may be the next US, with a credit crunch looming and a property bubble nearing record size. Sluggish home sales have been recorded for yet another quarter, and a general economic downturn has pushed property developers, builders and related professions to the brink of bankruptcy. All this means the debt […]
Real Estate Advice and Brokerage In Thailand
These specialists offer all kinds of services, so you can buy property through them, get impartial professional real estate advice and access the expertise of best Thai lawyers whom will advice on which way to buy either leasehold or freehold. These specialists also prepare all Thai documentation with English translations through to establishing a Thai […]
Comprehensive Tax Exemption Scheme in Singapore
The Hong Kong-based financial consultancy reports that, beginning in 2009 a newly launched company that sticks to specified conditions can claim a full tax exemption on the first 100,000 Singapore dollars (US$73,000) of normal chargeable income. This is apart from the 50 percent tax exemption provided to the next S$200,000, the report says.
Beginning in […]
Luxury Car Sales Booming in China
At the Beijing Auto Show organizers assigned 4,000 square meters of space for luxury cars, where top brands are displaying their new models.
Competition among luxury car brands in China is becoming more and more intense, with the latest indication of exciting times being the launching of Porsche AG’s new showroom in Shanghai last week. […]
Long Leases in Thai Property Market
Because of the longer stay - usually one month to three months in a year - they spend four to five times more during their visits in comparison with other tourists. This target group is therefore a segment that Thailand should concentrate upon, looking for quality over quantity. Ninety-nine per cent of the buyers of […]
Taiwan Wooing Property Investors In A Bid To Cash In On China’s Breakneck Economic Growth
A new government means new enterprises, changes and opportunities in whatever country you happen to reside in. Taiwan recently changed government, and the country’s incoming president, Ma Ying-jeou, has seen China’s massive economic growth as the forum for his changes and enterprises. He recently invited a group of Chinese investors to the country to look […]
High Volatility in China’s Real Estate Market
China has experienced a period of unprecedented growth in recent years. It is now the world’s largest economy, mainly due to the sheer size of its population. However, a rampant economy is not always a good thing, and much effort recently has gone into slowing down the markets in China. What impact has this had […]
Interest in Direct Investment Into the Hong Kong Property Market
Hong Kong is in a prime position to take advantage of China’s growing economy - and they have both taken advantage and built an economy under their own steam. The latest figures make the Hong Kong property market one of the most attractive in the world. We look at why it would a be a […]
