BUD Fund provides up to HKD 4 million to HK firms to brand, upgrade and develop in mainland China and Free Trade Agreement regions.
Mr Mohamed D. Butt, the executive director of Hong Kong Productivity Council, mentioned in an event that the BUD Fund grant increased by 12% in the first half of 2020, compared to the same period in 2019. It showed that Hong Kong companies know more how to use government fund in markets outside Hong Kong. … Read more
If you read BizMagnet Insights constantly, you must know that proof of substantive operation is essential for BUD application. Then, some may ask, “How much should a company make in a year to qualify as a BUD applicant?” $500,000? $2 million? Or even $4 million. Stop guessing, let us see how the professional BUD consultant … Read more
In the 21st meeting, the Standing Committee of the 13th National People’s Congress decided to authorize the State Council to execute a pilot programme in the nine Greater Bay Area (GBA) mainland cities (Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, Huizhou, and Zhaoqing). The programme allows Hong Kong and Macau lawyers to practice in specific … Read more
Yesterday (2020/08/07), the US Treasury announced to impose sanctions on China and Hong Kong 11 officials who harm Hong Kong autonomy and human rights.These major officers include the Chief Executive Carrie Lam, the Secretary of Justice Teresa Cheng, the Commissioner of Police PK Tang etc. All Americans and American companies cannot deal with the sanctioned … Read more
The Dedicated Fund on Branding, Upgrading and Domestics Sales (“BUD Fund”) grants Hong Kong companies as much as HK$ 4 million to expand in mainland China or Free Trade Agreement markets. As all other government funds, companies should follow the standard procurement process in BUD mainland and FTA programmes. For TVP application, applicants should submit … Read more
From social unrest in 2019 to COVID-19 this year, plus the global political conflict, it is a very difficult time for Hong Kong SMEs. A business upgrade and transformation with government funding could be a good idea in economic adversity. Not only save some money, but also gain resilience in the future. HSBC interviewed around … Read more
SME Reachout promotes the 5 major government funding schemes, namely BUD Fund, TVP Fund, Export Marketing Fund, ReTAAS and Enterprise Support Scheme ESS. Frequently the SME Reachout team outreach at popular working place, and they will arrive D2 Place at Lai Chi Kok this time. There will be a webinar in the morning and followed … Read more
From today (1st Aug, 2020), BUD Fund application is available online only. Submission by post, by e-mail or in person would not be accepted. Enterprises can submit the application via BUD Secretariat website: https://apply.bud.hkpc.org/ The above information is provided by BUD Consultant BizMagnet.
BUD Fund (Dedicated Fund for Branding, Upgrading and Domestic Sales) was launched in 2012. It is a fund to assist Hong Kong firms to expand in mainland China and boost their competitiveness. Hong Kong and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Natiosn) signed the “Free Trade Agreement” and “Investment Agreement” on 12th Nov 2017. Therefore the … Read more
The Hong Kong Productivity Council organizes a free online seminar to introduce latest technology and application of moulding. It includes conformal cooling, laser polishing and intelligent moulding system and application in Industry 4.0. The webinar is suitable for manufacturing industrialists. Moreover, moulding and machine upgrade is under the scope of the BUD Fund. Don’t miss … Read more
