Jimmy Wong

🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 “𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗹” 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟴 On December 18 this year, China will launch the full customs closure (“全岛封关运作”) of Hainan Free Trade Port — the most ambitious economic experiment since the start of Reform and Opening in 1978. To be clear: this is not a lockdown, and not isolation. It’s a controlled customs boundary, creating a Hong Kong–style regime across the entire island. China calls the new framework: “一线放开、二线管住、岛内自由” Translated: • First line open (between Hainan and the rest of the world): Goods, capital, and people can move freely. • Second line controlled (between Hainan and mainland China): Customs controls and taxes apply to prevent uncontrolled leakage. • Free flow inside the island: Within Hainan, goods and services circulate tax-free and efficiently. This turns Hainan into a “境内关外” (literally: “inside the territory, outside the customs”) zone — functionally offshore, politically domestic. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 • Tariff-free coverage expands to 74% of goods categories (up from 21%) • 10 second-line ports will manage entry to the mainland • Goods processed in Hainan with 30%+ added value can enter mainland China duty-free • 85 countries retain visa-free access to Hainan for up to 30 days • Personal duty-free limit raised to RMB 100,000 per year • 15% income tax cap for qualifying enterprises and high-end talent Why December 18? It’s the anniversary of the 1978 Third Plenary Session, the birth of China’s Reform and Opening. The message is symbolic and strategic: “The next opening will be sovereign, bounded, and programmable.” This is not just a policy tweak. It’s a testbed for a new Chinese openness model: • Open to the world • Fenced from the mainland • Regulated by software and value thresholds, not geography This structure allows China to invite capital, talent, and tech from abroad, without giving up internal control. #China #Hainan #GlobalTrade #HainanFreeTradePort 🔁 Like, comment, repost, and follow me for more.

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Every Half On A Mission To Bring Vietnamese Coffee To The World Every Half is a Vietnamese specialty coffee brand that unites modern design with meticulous craft. The brand operates at the intersection of café, lifestyle, and retail, creating minimalist spaces where consumers enjoy espresso and artisanal hand-brews while engaging with transparent sourcing, roasting, and storytelling. 💸 $3M Pre-Series A funding from Openspace Ventures and DSG Consumer Partners 📍 17 stores across Ho Chi Minh City (Thao Dien flagship café) → Ensure strong physical presence and easy reach for urban customers. ☕ The Journey To Elevate Vietnam’s Coffee Prestige 1/ Behind the Farm - Quality Partners of Every Half 🌾 Hoa Thuan Cooperative - Mr. Hai & Mrs. Phuong 29+ years in coffee farming Shifted to specialty coffee with chemical-free, multi-crop methods 🌿 Vietnam Coffee Cooperative - Mr. Tong Teng & Ms. Ngoc Produced Fine Robusta & distinctive Liberica Helped improve yields, quality, and market access → Every Half delivers exceptional flavor and traceability while being ethically sourced to uplift local farming communities. 2/ Fermentation & Processing Continuing The Journey - Coffee Is A Science 🔸 Work with growers and leading coffee fermentation specialists to develop scalable, efficient processes that boost quality. 🔸 Use two specialized yeast strains (Saccharomyces cerevisiae & Pichia kluyveri) to naturally enhance fruit and roasted-nut notes in the finished coffee. 3/ Crop Of Belief 2025 Every Half continuously explores new coffee varieties tailored to each landscape, bringing distinct, full-bodied beans to life → Crop of Belief is not just about beans - it’s a cultural statement that Vietnam can define the future of coffee through innovation, integrity, and craftsmanship. 4/ Every Half’s Facing Climate change could put up to 50% of the world’s coffee farmland at risk by 2050 (CIAT), threatening plants’ resilience to pests, diseases, and erratic weather. Every Half is developing climate-resilient coffee varieties that require fewer chemicals by: ✅ Protect biodiversity and use agroforestry to naturally control pests & enrich coffee flavor. ✅ Limit pesticides and synthetic fertilizers while maintaining diverse farm ecosystems. → Every Half’s Doing: Provide farmers with specialty-grade, climate-smart seedlings, securing Vietnam’s coffee future on the global stage. 🔗 Source: CafeF, The Leader, Every Half. For information only – Asia Circles is independent of brands shown. *While information from Asia Circles is publicly accessible and derived from third-party sources, its verification and validity are not guaranteed. #ConsumerInsight #MarketInsight #EveryHalf #CropOfBelief2025 #VietnameseSpecialtyCoffee #FromVietnamToTheWorld

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Thrilled to announce Whole Foods Market private label products are coming to Asia for the first time. Starting this week, shoppers in Singapore will have access to hundreds of our most-loved Whole Foods Market exclusive branded products.    This expansion represents more than just bringing products to a new market - it's about sharing our unwavering standards, values, and commitment to quality with a whole new community of food lovers.    Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gjZF62Xz

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Vietnam's economy remained resilient through the first half 2025, yet consumer confidence has plummeted as of the last quarter.   A convergence of news around global trade uncertainties, and Vietnam's intensified issues and subsequent crackdown on counterfeit goods are creating a challenging environment for brands and consumers alike.   In this confidence crisis, consumers are likely to scrutinise their product choices even more.   Brands must continue to demonstrate their value proposition to keep rewinning consumer trust.    Enquire about our Vietnam’s FMCG Monitor Q2 2025 report to understand how consumers are 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 responding to market shifts: https://lnkd.in/ggY2KdvQ

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