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1. Riding on the Green Manufacturing Trend – An Update on EU Environmental Regulations
While the world is still struggling with the birth pangs of a new global economic order, the development of green manufacturing proves recession-resilient and has been accelerating fast during the economic fallout.
13 Nov 2009
2. Strengthening Hong Kong’s Position as a Lifestyle Trendsetter in the Region
Hong Kong is recognised by middle-class urbanites both on the Chinese mainland and in Southeast Asia as a lifestyle trendsetter, with the city’s culture exports being a prime influence over the middle-class consumers in those places who see Hong Kong as a trendsetter...
11 Nov 2009
3. Green Shoots in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong Trade
The global financial tsunami which has plunged many developed economies into recession has also led to a collapse in external demand for Asia, battering most export-oriented Asian economies. Nonetheless, compared to the 1997 Asian financial crisis, Developing Asia has fared relatively better, thanks to the improvements in the banking system and government finances evident over the past decade...
11 Nov 2009
4. Protectionism in the midst of Global Recession
Fears that the world would resort to protectionism in the midst of the global financial crisis have largely proved unfounded.
29 Oct 2009
5. Impact of the Current Global Financial Crisis on World Trade Structure
While there is cautious optimism that the global economy will pick up towards end-2009 and beyond, a seismic shift in the world economic landscape and hence changes in the world trade structure are underway.
20 Oct 2009
6. Middle-class Consumers in China
Middle-class families in China have a high disposable income and strong purchasing power. As Chinese people generally believe that an ideal life is built on material comforts, the middle class hence aim to provide a comfortable and affluent way of living for themselves and their families
30 Sept 2009
7. Morocco – A Reforming Market in North Africa
Morocco is an economic powerhouse in Northwest Africa with extensive ties with France and Spain. With an aim to integrate into the regional economy, Morocco is fairly open in trade and strives to maintain political stability.
11 Sept 2009
8. Riding on the Green Manufacturing Trend – A Review of US Environmental Regulations
Green manufacturing, a way for production that minimises waste and pollution, has become an increasingly important corporate strategy in the global business arena.
4 Sept 2009
9. Ukraine: An Uncharted Market in Central and Eastern Europe
Accounting for more than one-tenth of the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) market, the 46-million-strong Ukraine presents a sizable market for Hong Kong-type products.
2 Sept 2009
10. Survey on Garment Shoppers in Major Chinese Cities
Thanks to rapid economic growth in recent years, the income levels of consumers are rising in the Chinese mainland and their purchasing power is increasing at a staggering pace.
4 Aug 2009
11. CEPA 2009 Liberalisation Measures - Opportunities for Hong Kong
29 liberalisation measures spanning 20 service sectors...
31 July 2009
12. Medium-term Prospects for Hong Kong Exports in the Midst of the Global Recession
Led by a drastic inventory drawdown by overseas buyers amid dwindling consumer demand, trading down and hence increasing price pressures, Hong Kong exports plunged 22% in the first quarter of 2009.
16 June 2009
13. Egypt - A Promising Market in North Africa
Egypt is the largest Arab market with over 75 million people. Privatisation since 1995 and economic reforms since 2002 have greatly improved the business environment, with rising foreign direct investment (FDI), particularly in areas of construction and garment manufacturing. Against this backdrop, the Egyptian market is becoming more accessible to Hong Kong products and services...
11 June 2009
14. A Thriving Silver Market in Developed Economies: Implications for Hong Kong
The world is fast aging, particularly in developed economies such as the US, EU and Japan. The growing number of the elderly represents a large consumer base for Hong Kong exporters.
1 June 2009
15. The Pilot RMB Trade Settlement Scheme and RMB Internationalisation
The Chinese mainland announced the pilot RMB Trade Settlement Scheme in April 2009, which is a small but one of the important steps of “internationalising” the RMB. Under the scheme, eligible enterprises in selected mainland cities and regions will be allowed to settle in RMB in trade with their corresponding enterprises in Hong Kong and other selected locations outside the Chinese mainland...
29 May 2009
16. Poland: A Glimmer of Hope in Central and Eastern Europe
In the best fiscal and financial condition among the new EU member states, Poland, the biggest CEE country in the EU, offers both a promising consumer spread and a gateway to both Eastern and Western Europe over the medium to long term.
19 May 2009
17. Changes in Consumer Behaviour in Traditional Markets and Implications for Hong Kong Exporters
Unlike previous downturns in the early years of the decade, when traditional markets, not least the US and the EU, did not witness major changes in consumer behaviour, millions of consumers have now altered their lifestyles and buying preferences in many facets amid the global financial tsunami and the ensuing economic recession.
14 May 2009
18. Kazakhstan – A Rising Market in Central Asia
Kazakhstan is the largest economy in Central Asia, and is important to the world energy market due to its significant oil and natural gas reserves. Following independence from the former Soviet Union in 1991, Kazakhstan actively pursued a series of
16 April 2009
19. Turning from Export Processing to Domestic Sales
Hong Kong has over 40,000 wholly owned or JV factories (FIEs) and over 10,000 traditional processing trade factories (TFPs) in the PRD. Some 60% of the Hong Kong FIEs have domestic sales, and their sales in the mainland market on average account for 30% of their total business.
24 March 2009
20. China's Packaged Food Market
With rising standards of living, consumers on the Chinese mainland are more and more demanding on their food: they are progressing from simply eating to fill empty stomachs to enjoying the pleasures of dining
13 March 2009
 
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