Over 400 stores in Shenzhen now offer departure tax refund services following the introduction of the policy at the city’s airport in 2016, according to the local commerce bureau.

The emergence of new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) has created opportunities for the eyewear industry to adopt innovative features that foster growth and customer engagement.

The Shenzhen Association of Enterprises With Foreign Investment (ZAEFI) held its annual awards ceremony Thursday, honoring the top foreign-invested enterprises and managers for their contributions to the local economy, innovation, sustainable development, and social responsibility.

Shenzhen’s foreign trade reached a record high of 4.11 trillion yuan (US$560 billion) in the first 11 months of the year, a 17.4% leap year on year, data from the Shenzhen Customs showed Wednesday.

In 2024, Longhua’s economy achieved robust growth, driven by thriving emerging industries and the development of strategic clusters and key sectors.

Shenzhen saw over 400 projects with a total investment exceeding 900 billion yuan (US$123.88 billion) inked at the 2024 Shenzhen Global Investment Promotion Conference, which opened at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Futian District on Dec. 6.

On Dec. 4, the Longhua International Cooperation Center (LICC) hosted a pivotal seminar where industry experts and influencers gathered for an enlightening international advisory exchange.

The Chen Yidan Foundation and Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have reached an agreement Dec. 3 to advance education, research, and application in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).