To vigorously develop headquarter economy is a significant measure for Shantou to accelerate transformation of economic development, deepen the connotation of development, increase the economic aggregate and enhance its radiation, concentration and attraction as the central city in east Guangdong. At present, the first batch of headquarter enterprises has been certified. After the approval of the Municipal Leading Group for Headquarter Economy Development and publication by media without objection, 39 enterprises have been certified as the first batch of Shantou＇s headquarter enterprises, symbolizing that the development of headquarter economy in our city begins.

Source:Shantou Daily, May 28, 2012
 

　　大力发展总部经济，是汕头加快转变经济发展方式，深化发展内涵，增大经济总量，增强作为粤东中心城市辐射力、集聚力和吸引力的重要举措。目前我市首批总部企业认定工作基本完成，经市总部经济发展工作领导小组开会审定，并经媒体公示无异议，共有39家企业被确定为首批汕头市总部企业，标志着我市总部经济发展拉开了序幕。

来源：汕头日报 2012-5-28