Africa: Trump's Tariffs Have Gutted AGOA's Duty-Free Promise - Our Model Shows How: [The Conversation Africa] The African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) was introduced in 2000 as the cornerstone of US development-oriented trade policy towards sub-Saharan Africa. It was designed to grant eligible countries duty-free access to the US market.
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Scope of Tax Credits Expanded for Future High-Tech Industry Facilities—Incentives Strengthened for Corporate Safety Investments
South Korea will expand tax credits for high-tech and safety facility investments, broaden duty-free allowances, and ease customs rules to boost future industries and corporate safety.
Hyundai Department Store Co. reported Q4 earnings below expectations as growth in its core department store business was offset by continued weakness at subsidiary Zinus, but analysts expect operating profit to rebound 8% in 2024 on robust luxury and fashion sales and a recovery in duty-free operations.
#YonhapInfomax #HyundaiDepartmentStore #Zinus #OperatingProfit #DutyFree #Q4Earnings #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=105552Eyes on Hainan: China’s Hainan opens first batch of duty-free daily goods shops for island residents
China's #Hainan Province has opened the first batch of daily consumer goods duty-free shops for island residents. The move advances high-standard building in the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) and lets locals share the benefits of opening-up. #DutyFree #OpeningUp #HainanFTP
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Eyes on Hainan: China's Hainan opens first batch of duty-free daily goods shops for island residents
China's #Hainan Province has opened the first batch of daily consumer goods duty-free shops for island residents. The move advances high-standard building in the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) and lets locals share the benefits of opening-up. #DutyFree #OpeningUp #HainanFTP
Just walked through airport duty free and they're playing Bikini Kill rather loudly.
I wasn't expecting that 🙂👏👏
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Shinsegae Co. posted a 66.53% surge in Q4 operating profit, beating market forecasts, as strategic investments boosted both revenue and earnings; department store and duty-free segments led growth, while one-off costs from a duty-free concession return widened net loss.
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Shinsegae Q4 Operating Profit Surges 66.53%—Strategic Investments Drive Top-Line and Earnings Growth (Comprehensive Report 2)
Shinsegae Co. posted a 66.53% surge in Q4 operating profit, beating market forecasts, as strategic investments boosted both revenue and earnings; department store and duty-free segments led growth, while one-off costs from a duty-free concession return widened net loss.
Understand the updated Baggage Rules 2026 for simplified passenger clearances. Learn about duty-free limits, jewellery, transfer of residence and more. Key changes effective Feb 2, 2026.
https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/baggage-rules-2026-india-o6go72ui?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #BaggageRules2026 #CustomsIndia #TravelToIndia #DutyFree #IndiaNewsDuty-free sales at Japan’s top department stores fell again in January, highlighting the prolonged pain for the country’s retail industry as tensions between Tokyo and Beijing show no sign of easing.
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Japan's duty-free sales fall further as China tensions linger
Arrivals from China plunged 45% to 330,000 people in December, even as overall foreign visitor numbers for 2025 hit a record high — topping 40 million for the first time.
Lotte and Hyundai secure Incheon Airport’s main duty-free concessions at sharply reduced rents, raising hopes for faster profitability despite uncertain sales growth from rising tourist arrivals.
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Lotte and Hyundai Win Incheon Airport Duty-Free Bids—Will Lower Rents Drive Profit Recovery?
Lotte and Hyundai secure Incheon Airport’s main duty-free concessions at sharply reduced rents, raising hopes for faster profitability despite uncertain sales growth from rising tourist arrivals.
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