| Interactive 'phoenix' to rise from ashes
Time, it seems, has the ability to heal all wounds. It seems only a short time ago that interactive television made its local debut, promising a host of new services for the city's viewing audience, including video on demand, time-shifted programming that allowed viewers to save their favourite programmes to watch at a later date, audience voting on particular shows and even the ability to purchase goods at the touch of a button. Despite this grab bag of goodies, that first salvo disappeared without a trace, but now, years later, it is making a comeback, albeit in a new form. Key issues in income tax treaty between HK, Thailand
On September 7, Hong Kong and Thailand signed a comprehensive income tax treaty, the second such comprehensive agreement entered into by Hong Kong. The treaty will be effective in Hong Kong from April 1, 2006, and effective in Thailand from January 1, 2006. | |
