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The Hong Kong Trade Quarterly presents insights from HKTDC's Research team as well as from eminent academics, business leaders and analysts. They will be offering trends and business strategies pertinent to the global marketplace - looking closely at Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland but also researching and describing relevant aspects of other emerging markets

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1. Green shoots for the ASEAN five
The hard lessons learned from the 1997 Asian financial crisis have been useful for Southeast Asia's developing economies, as they experience an early recovery from the current global downturn.
16 Sept 2009
2. The Philippine factor
The Philippines is not usually pinned with an economic outperformance medal, yet it outshone some ASEAN neighbours in the economic downturn. The secret was to do – or not do – certain things differently.
16 Sept 2009
3. BRIC, plus one
Brazil, Russia, India and China (the BRICs) are seen as becoming the world's four most promising economies by 2050. But Indonesia could re-write the term; it could be "BRIIC".
16 Sept 2009
4. Sunrise on an African landscape
From the minarets of the Maghreb to the teeming streets of Egypt and Libya, there's a new sunrise greeting North Africa's economic development. Growth has hastened with rising commodity exports while manufacturing industries thrive.
16 June 2009
5. A market in metamorphosis
With 3,000 years of unbroken history, Egypt is at the centre of the Arab world in terms of styles and ideas. It's also the largest and most sophisticated market in North Africa.
16 June 2009
6. Morocco's rebalancing act
Since producing a national blueprint for economic growth in 2006, Morocco has been making strides across a broad front. Now it's poised to make a deeper impression on the outsourcing, automotive and electronics sectors, among others.
16 June 2009
7. Journey to unchartered lands
Hong Kong exporters seeking a buffer against the current economic headwinds would do well to look towards Europe's east. Hong Kong business has jumped incrementally over four years -- despite the continued mystery of Eastern markets.........
18 March 2009
8. Russian passion for fashion
Russian consumers are indulging in some serious retail therapy as they pursue their favourite pastime, buying branded fashion. That's good news for Hong Kong clothing suppliers..........
18 March 2009
9. Why Poland is a market you can't miss
The biggest CEE country in the EU, Poland offers both a promising consumer spread and a gateway to Western Europe. Besides, there are huge adjacent consumer markets like Ukraine and Russia.........
18 March 2009
10. Odd man in
Of the larger economies that have been struck by the global financial maelstrom, China stands out as the one least affected. Buoyed by domestic demand, some cities on the Chinese mainland are real candidates for business expansion.
16 Dec 2008
11. Big brand Wuhan
Wuhan stands out as the city with the highest-spending consumers in central China. Many retail operations, including supermarkets, commercial streets, large shopping malls and discount stores, are flourishing, despite the global economic slowdown - with an influx of top international brands.
16 Dec 2008
12. Franchising takes the strain from tough sales
Franchising is a path of choice for Hong Kong companies aiming to develop their Mainland business and build brands. It's been a boon to top names like Esprit, Baleno, Giordano, Chow Tai Fook and German Pool, along with new brands such as F.C.K. and Ice Watch.
16 Dec 2008
13. Getting Mainland sales right
If a foreign-invested or Hong Kong manufacturing company wants to move into sales on the Chinese mainland, then generally, no problem. But if the planned sales or retail division falls outside the scope of its business it'll need to apply for permission to operate these.
16 Dec 2008
 
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