Hong Kong Firm Gold Coast Technology Moves into Guangzhou International Commercial Port, to Close European, US and Hong Kong Warehouses and Consolidate Handling in Guangzhou

Gold Coast Technology Group, which is engaged in export wholesale and cross-border e-commerce, has signed an agreement to move into Guangzhou International Commercial Port. Chairman Zhang Yingmin said the group was attracted by its proximity to the Baiyun Airport Comprehensive Bonded Zone, which offers preferential policies such as bonded consolidation, remote inspection, bonded repair and export tax rebates. The group will gradually close its warehouses in Europe, the US, Hong Kong, South Africa and other places in future, and handle its goods uniformly in Guangzhou.

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二手手機交易商藉香港貿易展拓全球出口

首屆「全球手機交易館」週日於亞洲國際博覽館開幕，由香港國際通訊電子商會與環球資源合辦，屬環球資源展第二期活動。展館吸引國際回收平台、翻新商及自動販賣機營運商參展，希望以香港為跳板，將二手手機出口至其他市場。

Invest Hong Kong: 10 to 20 More Pharmaceutical and Semiconductor Companies to Set Up or Expand Hong Kong Operations

Kenneth Yim, Director of the government's Invest Hong Kong office OASES, said 10 to 20 more companies will set up or expand Hong Kong operations, including leading pharmaceutical firms and a semiconductor enterprise, with the number of mainland and overseas companies roughly equal.

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美國肯德基2027年起轉用可口可樂 中國內地及香港繼續供應百事

美國肯德基宣布自2027年1月起把美國市場飲料供應商由百事可樂更換為可口可樂，預計2027年春季完成全美約3,718間分店切換，結束雙方約40年合作。肯德基中國表示未接到更換可樂品牌通知，中國門店仍提供百事可樂，香港亦不受影響。百事公司稱與肯德基國際業務的合作協議近期已續簽。

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太航第3季兩船型日均收入升逾三成

太平洋航運（2343）公布第三季營運數據，核心小靈便型及超靈便型乾散貨船業務按期租合約對等基準日均收入（TCE）分別按年增長37%及34%，至16,020美元及17,990美元。公司表示期內受惠於運費上升、噸位航距需求穩健，以及全球航運網絡持續低效率。

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港大預測本港第3季經濟按年增長3.7% 第4季放緩至2.8%

香港大學預計本港第3季實質經濟按年增長3.7%，較第2季放緩0.6個百分點，第4季增長進一步放緩至2.8%，按季放慢0.9個百分點，創8個季度以來最小增速。預測第3季失業率微升至3.8%、通脹回落至1.7%，全年增長預測4.1%，較上次上調0.4個百分點。政府將於下月3日公布第3季經濟增長預先估計數字。

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黃王慈明：稀土的戰略意義

黃王慈明指稀土已由工業原料上升為國家戰略資產，被稱為「二十一世紀的石油」，穩定供應影響科技競爭、能源轉型、國防安全與再工業化，並已成為高層外交議題。G20部長9月就稀土發表聲明，總體目標之一是透過加強自願合作，支持發展具韌性、穩健且多元的關鍵礦產價值鏈；中國一直表示，維護全球關鍵礦產產業鏈穩定是各方共同責任。

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海關總署公布9月出口按年升36.3% 首三季貿盈達9381億美元

內地海關總署公布，9月出口額按年增長36.3%至4471.8億美元，遠超市場預期的25.7%，進口按年升31%至3136.5億美元，兩者貨值同創單月歷史新高。貿易盈餘擴大至1335.3億美元，今年首三季貿盈達9381億美元，全年有望再創紀錄高位。

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大地旅人專欄：和平商機

張翠容在「大地旅人」專欄延續昨日話題，指有港商表示「有戰爭才有商機」。他所指的主要是中東戰爭，這正是一帶一路的核心夥伴地區。

IMF raises this year's global GDP growth forecast to 3.1% as bond yields become a concern, while slightly lowering China's economic growth forecast

The IMF has raised its forecast for this year's global economic growth by 0.1 percentage points to 3.1%, while keeping next year's unchanged at 3.4%. The report says that although fighting in the Middle East and trade tensions continue, the AI technology cycle is driving demand, economic activity has performed better than expected, and financial risks are steadily increasing. The global recovery is uneven, with countries benefiting from technology-related exports and investment gaining a buffer, while others face rising import spending and weakening demand.

Hong Kong as a transit hub, advocating use of CEPA tariff exemptions to attract companies to set up

Charles Ng Kwan-chiu, Chairman of the Board of New Territories North Technology City Limited, advocated using the advantages of CEPA to attract companies to set up production in Hong Kong, and then use Hong Kong as a transit point for import into the Mainland. He said that Hong Kong products meeting the specified rules of origin can enjoy duty-free import into the Mainland, while Hong Kong's land prices are competitive and labour costs are controllable, which can help reduce companies' tariff costs when sourcing raw materials or components from overseas.

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DHL香港空運貿易領先指數今季微跌至40.6

「DHL香港空運貿易領先指數」最新調查顯示，今年第四季整體空運貿易指數按季微跌1.1至40.6，仍是過去兩年來第二高水平。調查指受進口及亞太區和歐洲市場向好帶動，空運用家普遍預期旺季貨量保持穩定。

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香港電子產品展將展出逾120款機器人 內地廠商擴大AI商用

超過120款機器人將於灣仔香港會議展覽中心舉行的兩大電子展亮相，包括用於工廠生產及長者護理的人形機器人。香港秋季電子產品展及electronicAsia周二開幕，匯聚來自15個國家和地區的3,200多家展商。內地製造商冀藉此擴大人工智能的商用範圍並開拓海外市場。

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歐盟限中國混能車出口 崔東樹：短期承壓但難撼出口大盤

中國汽車流通協會乘聯分會負責人崔東樹指，歐盟限制中國插電式混合動力車出口短期會令出口承壓，但不會動搖新能源車出口大盤。中汽協數據顯示，今年1至9月新能源車出口達400.6萬輛，按年增長1.3倍，9月單月出口57.1萬輛，按年增1.6倍。他指國內插混車已由「油電同價」進展至「電比油低」，技術、油耗與整車價值體驗屬全球領先。

Stationery retailer says customers prefer saving money for travel; some citizens say they rely almost entirely on online shopping

Stationery and lifestyle retailer said on Facebook in August that the operating environment this year was more challenging than expected, with citizens preferring to set aside more budget for travel and tending to buy non-urgent items online. The Closing-Down Warehouse, which is integrating resources with Stationery and Lifestyle, said earlier this month that the lease for its Wan Chai flagship store would expire in mid-November, and that the previous lease had been signed before the "free shipping on Taobao" policy was introduced.

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港用戶兩年增兩成 淘寶：反映商品質素改善

淘寶天貓港澳區總經理丁鎮財表示，去年淘寶香港用戶數目較2023年增加兩成，每年成交量按年增幅達雙位數。他稱用戶反映平台商品質素改善，購買類別由以往以服飾為主，擴展至家具、美妝品及護膚品等。

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港人內地網購貨值等同本港零售額14% 學者倡以安全高價貨保住日用品生意

明報整理數據顯示，內地跨境電商零售商品出口至香港的貨值去年達約469億元人民幣，相當於同年本港零售銷售總值約14%，若只計衣履及日常用品等常見網購類別，比例更高達約25%。有學者認為日用品生意恐流失約1/4，倡本地業者主打更高安全標準及高價值產品，以本地文化特色、可靠供應鏈和面對面服務維持競爭力。

Luxshare Precision faces US patent infringement probe

Luxshare Precision (2475) announced that the company and its controlled subsidiary Luxshare Technology have been formally subjected to a Section 337 investigation involving patent infringement by the US International Trade Commission (ITC). The investigation was initiated by US-based Vicor Corporation and involves vertical power delivery systems (VPD), related components, and computing systems containing the aforementioned products.

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庫克見廣東省長孟凡利：願進一步擴大在粵業務布局

蘋果執行董事長庫克訪華期間與廣東省長孟凡利會面，表示廣東對蘋果在華發展至關重要，公司很願意進一步擴大在粵業務布局。孟凡利歡迎並支持蘋果把更多創新產品、新興業務及研發平台放在廣東。蘋果設在深圳河套的應用研究實驗室已於2024年10月建成運營，預計投資超10億元、組建超千人研發團隊。

OOCL third-quarter liner revenue up 45.1% year-on-year to US$3.285 billion

OOCL (0316) announced that third-quarter liner revenue rose 45.1% year-on-year to US$3.285 billion (about HK$25.62 billion), with revenue from the trans-Pacific trade lane up 71.8% to US$1.44 billion. Over the same period, total liftings increased 9% year-on-year to 2.1226 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU), while the overall average revenue per TEU rose 33.1%.

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從廚房廢料到天價成本：香港綠色航油之路

中國廚房及渠道廢料形成的「地溝油」近年幾乎從餐桌消失，如今被稱為液體黃金，成為生產可持續航空燃料的搶手原料。香港生物燃料生產商 EcoCeres 在大灣區各地收集地溝油作原料，其聯席主席 Alan Chan Ying-lung 見證廚房廢料的轉變。

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【Emily】有20年中國經驗 畢艾倫任美商會總裁

香港美商會公布，委任曾任中國美國商會總裁的畢艾倫（Alan Beebe）出任下任總裁，任命出年1月1號生效。他將接替將退休的翁以登（Eden），畢艾倫擁有20年中國經驗。

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貿發局雙電子展下周一舉行 香港站上領先位置

貿發局兩大電子展——第46屆香港電子產品展（秋季）與第29屆electronicAsia，預計吸引來自15個國家和地區的約3,200家參展商及全球數千名買家。兩展10月13至16日在香港會議展覽中心同期舉行，將展示最新消費電子產品及先進解決方案。

Indonesian envoy says Hong Kong and Indonesia can deepen green finance cooperation

Indonesian Presidential Special Envoy for International Trade Mari Elka Pangestu said that Hong Kong and Indonesia can deepen green finance cooperation, and that Hong Kong's common law professional strengths can support Indonesia in attracting family offices. She also said that Hong Kong plays an important channel in channelling mainland funds to ASEAN. The remarks were made ahead of her speech at the University of Hong Kong on Wednesday.

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港好十五五｜蔡冠深稱港商可發揮多元角色 推動鄉村產業開拓市場

全國政協常委、香港中華總商會會長蔡冠深指鄉村振興蘊含龐大商機，港商可發揮多元角色，推動鄉村產業開拓海外市場。國家「十五五」規劃綱要提出推進鄉村全面振興，培育鄉村特色產業、休閒旅遊等新產業。盛產咖啡豆的雲南已發展出文旅結合的咖啡莊園，有港商牽線協助拓展雲南咖啡海外銷路。

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港好十五五｜咖啡商農互惠共同致富 蔡冠深看好推進鄉村振興商機

全國政協常委蔡冠深指鄉村振興與城鎮化帶來龐大商機，港商可扮演聯繫人、投資者與營運者角色，推動鄉村產業開拓海外市場。香港商人潘家穰大半年前成為雲南愛伲莊園咖啡的香港總代理，計劃利用本港優勢進軍國際。雲南普洱咖啡農月入已增至三、四千元，部分更達萬元。

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泰國政府因水災要求企業今年內減少雞蛋出口

泰國政府要求企業將雞蛋出口量減少三至五成至今年12月，並維持每隻雞蛋農場交貨價4泰銖（約9毫子港元）。北柳府約有300萬隻母雞死亡。泰國去年出口價值17億泰銖（約4億港元）的雞蛋，大部分銷往新加坡，香港佔9%。

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貿發局「一帶一路」峰會帶動合作動力

第十一屆「一帶一路」峰會9至10日在灣仔舉行，雲集來自70多個一帶一路國家和地區的逾6,200名高官、商界領袖及高級專業人士。峰會由香港特區政府與香港貿易發展局聯合主辦，讓與會者探索進一步合作及夥伴關係的機會。

Chan Man-hung: US wants to win over China because of midterm elections; trade war still has uncertainties ahead

Chan Man-hung, director of the Belt and Road Research Institute at Chu Hai College of Higher Education, said on Now News TV's programme Straight Talk that the high-level reception given by the US to President Xi Jinping, who ended his visit to the US last month, was aimed at winning over China ahead of the midterm elections and reversing a slump in approval ratings. He expects the US to maintain trade with China until its decoupling plan is completed, with the trade war in a temporary truce, but Trump could impose tariffs at any time, and uncertainties still lie ahead.

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張宗永評習特會：外交是做給自己人看的

張宗永評論習特會未帶來突破，雙方同意將貿易戰停火期延長兩個月，最終限期推遲至2027年1月10日。中方承諾未來兩年每年向美國進口不少於1000萬噸煤炭；但在伊朗與稀土問題，以及對台軍售與高科技圍堵議題上，雙方都未作實質表態。

Jardine's DFI Sells 50% Stake in Maxim, Buys Starbucks Franchise Business in Asia

DFI Retail Group announced that Maxim's Food will buy back the 50% stake held by DFI, making the Ng family's Hong Kong Food the sole shareholder of Maxim's; DFI will in turn acquire all interests in Coffee Concepts, the Starbucks franchise business held by Maxim's across 7 Asian markets (including Hong Kong), for a cash consideration of approximately US$340 million, equivalent to about HK$2.65 billion. DFI said day-to-day operations of both businesses would remain unchanged after the transaction.