Diversity is Key as Jersey Firms Explore Opportunities in China at Inaugural Forum
The first ever ‘China Jersey Business Forum’, held on 28 April at the brand new China Construction Bank offices in London, was attended by around 60 business leaders from China and Jersey.
Asian Companies to Look Towards Southeast Asia for Long-Term Business
The business landscape in Asia will change significantly over the next decade, as companies in the region focus more on new growth opportunities in countries such as Myanmar, Vietnam and Thailand, and less on China.
Chinese Property: Seeing Through the Fog
The first whispers of worry about a Chinese property bubble surfaced in late 2009. Since then, the local real estate market has quickened and slowed in line with government measures to stoke or cool the market, but has never crashed.
UN Pleads for a Further $415 Million towards Nepalese Relief Effort
Reuters has reported that relief efforts to help millions of Nepalis reeling from the aftermath of a massive earthquake must be scaled up, with the United Nations (UN) launching a $415 million appeal on Wednesday.
China’s changing attitudes to economic globalisation
The first ever China International Import Expo (CIIE) to be held in Shanghai later this year signifies a turn in the economic tide regarding the country’s approach towards international trade and wider globalisation.
Morgan Lewis to Combine with Stamford Law in Singapore to Establish Major Asian Hub
Global law firm Morgan Lewis and Singapore’s Stamford Law Corporation today announced they are joining forces to create the only fully integrated law firm in Singapore that can practice across all legal service areas.
Philippines Presents Opportunity for Singapore Companies
With the Philippines going through an economic resurgence driven by domestic demand and economic reforms, there will be opportunities for Singapore companies as demand for consumer goods and infrastructure development in the Philippines rises, said Minister for Trade and Industry Lim Hng Kiang.
Q4 Sees Philippines Economy on the Rebound
Philippine economic growth accelerated last quarter as government spending and manufacturing output rose, capping the best three years of expansion since the mid-1950s.
Vietnam to Achieve $15 Billion Bilateral Trade with India by 2020
After achieving a two-way commerce to the sum of $8.03 billion in 2013-14, Vietnam is seeking to further increase its cooperation and investments across key sectors with India.
Bank of Japan Share More Upbeat View on Economy
The Bank of Japan on Friday (Dec 19) struck a more upbeat view of the world’s number three economy, saying exports were showing signs of picking up while factory output has started to “bottom out”.
