Zhongshan: Investment Push in Yangtze Delta

Zhongshan’s recent Business Environment Promotion Conference in Shanghai led to 17 project contracts with Shanghai companies. The projects span sectors such as new energy, biomedicine, and the low-altitude

Jiangmen: Motorcycle Research and Manufacturing Hub

Jiangmen is investing 1 billion yuan ($139 million) in a new motorcycle research and manufacturing base, set to produce 200,000 motorcycles annually in its first phase. The project

Zhaoqing: European-Standard Charging Station

A new multi-functional charging station in Zhaoqing, which meets European standards, began operations on Nov 7. Located near the Seven Star Rocks tourist spot, the station offers ultrafast

Airbus Helicopters establishes base in Cooperation Zone in Hengqin

Airbus Helicopters, a division of European aircraft giant Airbus and the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer, has launched its new China headquarters in the Guangdong-Macao In-depth

Hong Kong: Seven new nursing homes open to retirees from HK

Seven new government-subsidized nursing homes in Guangdong now serve Hong Kong retirees. The homes, located in Guangzhou, Foshan, and Zhongshan, are operated by mainland institutions or joint ventures

Guangzhou: Construction of flying car manufacturing base starts

Guangzhou has begun building the world’s first flying car manufacturing base, marking progress in the low-altitude economy. The XPENG AEROHT project will produce up to 10,000 flying cars

Shenzhen: Marine economy expo attracts industry leaders

The 2024 China Marine Economy Expo in Shenzhen drew over 400 marine sector representatives. The event spotlighted innovations such as unmanned vessels and semisubmersible platforms. With over 150

Zhuhai: New drone delivery route to Shenzhen in service

SF Express launched a new drone delivery route between Zhuhai and Shenzhen to meet high-demand needs during the Double 11 shopping festival. The route mainly transports time-sensitive goods

Foshan: Tourist numbers go up as new initiatives bear fruit

Foshan’s tourism sector saw a strong performance in 2024, with 45.57 million visitors and a 17.49% increase in revenue to 46.66 billion yuan. The city is attracting tourists

Air freight’s future: capacity and consumer trends

A panel discussion at the Hong Kong International Airport Super Terminal Expo last week focused on the evolving air freight industry in the Greater Bay Area (GBA)

Huizhou: Economy shows good performance Jan-Sept

Huizhou’s GDP grew 4.7% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2024, reaching 420 billion yuan. Industrial output rose by 8.8%, while retail sales increased by 2.5%. Foreign

Dongguan: IP-based loans opened to apply for toy companies

Dongguan introduced a new loan program for toy companies, allowing intellectual properties to be used as collateral. The Bank of Dongguan offers loans up to 30 million yuan.

Zhongshan: Shenzhen-Zhongshan link extended to Nansha

The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link now connects to Nansha, cutting travel time to Shenzhen Baoan International Airport to 20 minutes. The 24-kilometer expressway, which opened in June, facilitates cross-river travel

Jiangmen: City seals trade pact with Indonesian conglomerate

Jiangmen’s commerce bureau signed a trade agreement with Indonesia’s Kawan Lama Group at the 136th Canton Fair to boost exports. This deal follows previous successful collaborations, with the

Zhaoqing: ESG accounts to speed up companies’ green push

Zhaoqing launched ESG accounts for 314 companies in its high-tech industrial zone to monitor green and digital transformation. These accounts streamline loan access and support sustainability goals. Firms

Tradeoffs: avoid, weaken or accept

Analysis There is broad dialogue among both alternative and conventional economists to shake the foundations of the central importance of economic growth. This questions the

Future-ready: Cargo’s eco-friendly practices

In a session Wednesday at the Super Terminal Expo 2024, industry leaders gathered to discuss the future of air transport and sustainability efforts as they prepare

Notes on academic studies

“Regional Development in China Under the ‘Dual-Circulation’ Strategy: The Case of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area” Hong Yu Journal of

First GBA Cultural Heritage Forum starts in Macau

On The Agenda The first Greater Bay Area (GBA) Cultural Heritage Forum began yesterday The Forum invited experts from Macau, Hong Kong, and Guangdong

Catering to a food heaven

Feature Report With a unique melding of Eastern and Western cultures, Hong Kong has long stood out as a culinary paradise. But as business

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