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China’s Big Spenders
The reputation of Chongqing shoppers as power spenders was put to the test at the inaugural Style Hong Kong in Chongqing, 13-17 November. Held at the Chongqing International Convention and Exhibition Centre, the five-day event showcased some of Hong Kong’s leading consumer brands.
25 Nov 2009
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Selling Lifestyle
From French fashion and American architecture to Italian furniture, Hong Kong has much to learn from the world’s most sophisticated brand spinners and their iconic lifestyle marketing and promotion.
18 Nov 2009
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Asia’s Lifestyle Trendsetter
Hong Kong is the Chinese mainland’s most sophisticated city. Findings of an HKTDC survey show that Hong Kong is seen as a leading trendsetter by Southeast Asia’s middle-class consumers.
11 Nov 2009
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The Protection Game video
Fears that the world would resort to protectionism amid the global financial crisis have largely proven unfounded. Still, many countries have introduced measures to protect local industries. And as unemployment and overcapacity are likely to persist even after the recession, the tide of protectionism is unlikely to subside soon.
4 Nov 2009
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Rise of the ASEAN Five
With Southeast Asia’s developing economies experiencing an early recovery from the global downturn, it’s clear that the hard lessons learned from the 1997 Asian financial crisis have proven beneficial.
29 Oct 2009
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The New Economic Order
There’s cautious optimism that the global economy will be in better shape by the end of the year. As the world pulls out from its deepest recession in 80 years, a new economic model is emerging. And that’s good news for Hong Kong, and Asia in general.
21 Oct 2009
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Indonesia’s Time to Shine
Brazil, Russia, India and China are expected to be global economic powerhouses in the coming years. But the exclusive club may need to make way for at least one Southeast Asian country: Indonesia.
14 Oct 2009
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The Philippine Factor
Buoyed by a vibrant domestic consumer market and growing services exports, the Philippines is outshining many of its ASEAN neighbours in the global economic downturn.
7 Oct 2009
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Selling Hong Kong in Warsaw video
Thousands of buyers from Poland and across Central and Eastern Europe were on hand for the inaugural Lifestyle Expo in Warsaw last week. The three-day event showcased top-of-the-line consumer products from Hong Kong and Guangdong companies.
30 Sept 2009
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Turning the Corner video
The HKTDC Export Index advanced to 48.3 in the third quarter. The index’s third straight quarterly improvement, and the highest in six quarters, is a sign that trade expansion may be nearing.
23 Sept 2009
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Living the Dream
The Chinese mainland’s new middle class includes young beneficiaries of the country’s economic reforms. They are consumers who want to spend their hard-earned cash on living the dream, Hong Kong-style.
16 Sept 2009
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Czech Mate video
The Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Jan Fischer, was in Hong Kong this past week to “spur on our very good trade and business relations.” IT and R&D were high on his list of promising opportunities for the two export-driven economies.
9 Sept 2009
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Getting Closer: Hong Kong and Guangdong
A sweeping new series of cooperation agreements holds business opportunities for overseas and Hong Kong companies, particularly in the fast-growing services sector.
2 Sept 2009
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Happy Birthday, Sweet 60
The world’s population is aging rapidly, especially in developed economies, presenting Hong Kong exporters with a growing pool of “retiring richer” customers waiting to be served.
26 Aug 2009
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Opportunity to Go at Food Fair
Food suppliers from around the world converged on Hong Kong last week for the HKTDC Food Expo. They came to source products, build their brands, test market response and use the fair as a springboard into the lucrative Chinese mainland market.
19 Aug 2009
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Retail Therapy in the Middle East
The Middle East is a promising retail market even in the midst of the global economic downturn, according to analysts. Dubai and Saudi Arabia, in particular, have been successful ventures for such Hong Kong-based retailers as international casual-wear brand Giordano.
12 Aug 2009
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Revitalising Growth in Southern China
After more than three decades of breakneck growth, the Pearl River Delta looked as if it was running out of steam with the economic slowdown. But a new blueprint for reform could be the kicker that Hong Kong’s services industries need.
5 Aug 2009
18.
Hey, Big Spender (Where’d You Go?)
Changing patterns of consumer behaviour mean Hong Kong exporters need to adjust product and marketing strategies. A possible long-term shift towards savings suggests the trend may be here to stay.
29 July 2009
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China Hot Spots
The Chinese mainland’s vast domestic market remains a beacon amid the continuing global economic gloom. HKTDC Chinese mainland Branch Directors map out the key cities and areas that show the greatest promise.
22 July 2009
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Shop Till They Drop
Since becoming a municipality directly under the Central Government, Chongqing has become a major consumer engine, driving consumption for the entire Western Region of China.
15 July 2009
 
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