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Budget 2000-2001

Tax structure to be reviewed

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Container Shipping Industry

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Delegation visits San Diego, Baja California

China's PNTR issue

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SME Spring Dinner

e-Commerce & The Law

Chamber launches e-Committee

Disneyland expected to benefit SAR

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Sun Hing Group

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April 2000 Issue

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Budget 2000-2001

Recovery, share gains
defer need for tax rises
Contrary to pre-Budget expectations, there were no new taxes in the Financial Secretary??s financial statement for the 2000-2001 fiscal year; nor were there any increases in existing taxes or fees and charges affecting business. Indeed, the latest Budget was generally regarded as notable for what it did NOT contain rather than for what it did. Full Story. >>

Container Shipping Industry Regains Steam
In 1999, Hong Kong's 20ft equivalent unit (TEU) throughput reached 16.1 million, according to the Hong Kong Port and Maritime Board's statistics, making Hong Kong the world's busiest port. Full Story. >>

Fine Entertainment, Food & Company Make SME Spring Dinner a Memorable Evening
Not a single person left the Chamber's annual SME Spring Dinner held on March 4 without a warm, fuzzy feeling that you only get after spending a very enjoyable evening feasting on good food with fine entertainment in the company of friends and colleagues. Full Story. >>

Chamber Launches e-Committee
Speaking at its inauguration, Chamber Director Dr Eden Woon said that the e-Committee came about as a result of questioning how Hong Kong businesses could use e-commerce or information technology to boost their competitiveness and productivity. Full Story. >>

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