Category Archives: Economics/Business
Hong Kong Needs Closer Ties to Democracies
Democratic nations should do more to support Hong Kong’s democratic society and values, as mainlandization is hurting more than just the economy. South China Morning Post 25 August 2015
Hong Kong Needs Closer Ties to Democracies
Democratic nations should do more to support Hong Kong’s democratic society and values, as mainlandization is hurting more than just the economy. South China Morning Post 25 August 2015
Asia’s Heyday of FTAs May Be Over
The TPP and RCEP will render individual FTAs less attractive but can they lead to an Asia-wide free trade agreement? Tradegood Viewpoints 02 January 2015
Asia’s Heyday of FTAs May Be Over
The TPP and RCEP will render individual FTAs less attractive but can they lead to an Asia-wide free trade agreement? Tradegood Viewpoints 02 January 2015
Don’t Ignore Asia’s Biggest Markets: Its Governments
New WTO rules, the TPP, and other Asian FTAs should offer big opportunities for firms selling to Asia’s governments, although China remains closed. Tradegood Viewpoints 13 October 2014.
Don’t Ignore Asia’s Biggest Markets: Its Governments
New WTO rules, the TPP, and other Asian FTAs should offer big opportunities for firms selling to Asia’s governments, although China remains closed. Tradegood Viewpoints 13 October 2014.
Let Them Eat Whale
Time to give Japan what it says it wants. It’s the best way to save the whales and end bogus “research whaling.” The Diplomat (September 25) and Newsweek Japan (October 7) 2014
Let Them Eat Whale
Time to give Japan what it says it wants. It’s the best way to save the whales and end bogus “research whaling.” The Diplomat (September 25) and Newsweek Japan (October 7) 2014
Cambodian Labor: Will It Get Bloodier Before It Gets Better?
Foreign brands, rather than the government, need to offer Cambodians a living wage to head off violence and labor strife. Tradegood Viewpoints 29 August 2014
Cambodian Labor: Will It Get Bloodier Before It Gets Better?
Foreign brands, rather than the government, need to offer Cambodians a living wage to head off violence and labor strife. Tradegood Viewpoints 29 August 2014
Higher Minimum Wages Rolling Across Asia
Asia’s low-cost manufacturing model may be coming to an end, as a new paradigm shift keeps wages in the region on the rise. Tradegood Viewpoints 14 March 2014
Higher Minimum Wages Rolling Across Asia
Asia’s low-cost manufacturing model may be coming to an end, as a new paradigm shift keeps wages in the region on the rise. Tradegood Viewpoints 14 March 2014
Should Hong Kong Accept Fake Democracy?
A showdown looms over Hong Kong’s democratic hopes and Beijing’s determination to thwart them. Foreign Policy in Focus 7 August 2014
Should Hong Kong Accept Fake Democracy?
A showdown looms over Hong Kong’s democratic hopes and Beijing’s determination to thwart them. Foreign Policy in Focus 7 August 2014
Global E-Commerce: The US and EU Are So Yesterday
Asia’s e-commerce market is set to overtake the US this year. Regional challenges abound, but a good localization strategy can ease the way. Tradegood Viewpoints 22 July 2014
Global E-Commerce: The US and EU Are So Yesterday
Asia’s e-commerce market is set to overtake the US this year. Regional challenges abound, but a good localization strategy can ease the way. Tradegood Viewpoints 22 July 2014
China Is Creating a Society of Know-nothings on its Doorstep
Macau and Beijing need to diversify Macau’s economy if the city is to avoid becoming a society of unskilled laborers. Foreign Policy in Focus 13 June 2014
China Is Creating a Society of Know-nothings on its Doorstep
Macau and Beijing need to diversify Macau’s economy if the city is to avoid becoming a society of unskilled laborers. Foreign Policy in Focus 13 June 2014
VAT in China: Some Basics
VAT in China can have a real impact on the bottom line. Companies with exposure to the Chinese market need to proactively and strategically manage their VAT operations. Tradegood Viewpoints 6 June 2014
VAT in China: Some Basics
VAT in China can have a real impact on the bottom line. Companies with exposure to the Chinese market need to proactively and strategically manage their VAT operations. Tradegood Viewpoints 6 June 2014
China Posts Record Investments in the US: Better Get Used To It
The stars are beginning to align in US-China investment relations — China is upping its game as part of broad economic reforms and the US is pulling out all the stops to attract foreign investment. Tradegood Viewpoints February 7, 2014
China Posts Record Investments in the US: Better Get Used To It
The stars are beginning to align in US-China investment relations — China is upping its game as part of broad economic reforms and the US is pulling out all the stops to attract foreign investment. Tradegood Viewpoints February 7, 2014
Born a Millionaire
Hong Kong’s small house policy gives every male villager at no cost a plot of village land to build on, but it can be a scourge on local ecosystems. “Hoi Ha Hong Kong Paradise Under Threat” Video, slides, and report.
Born a Millionaire
Hong Kong’s small house policy gives every male villager at no cost a plot of village land to build on, but it can be a scourge on local ecosystems. “Hoi Ha Hong Kong Paradise Under Threat” Video, slides, and report.
Hong Kong’s “One Country, Two Systems” is Not Working
Hong Kong is a member of APEC and the WTO, but its independent voice on trade and economics is becoming a rare commodity. South China Morning Post 26 September 2013
Hong Kong’s “One Country, Two Systems” is Not Working
Hong Kong is a member of APEC and the WTO, but its independent voice on trade and economics is becoming a rare commodity. South China Morning Post 26 September 2013
Hong Kong Losing Out on Benefits of TPP Trade Pact
Hong Kong is a natural for the Trans-pacific Partnership, but has oddly chosen to opt out of this “cutting-edge 21st century free trade agreement.” South China Morning Post 6 September 2012
Hong Kong Losing Out on Benefits of TPP Trade Pact
Hong Kong is a natural for the Trans-pacific Partnership, but has oddly chosen to opt out of this “cutting-edge 21st century free trade agreement.” South China Morning Post 6 September 2012
Made in the USA (again): Is Manufacturing Returning to the US?
Many are predicting a renaissance in U.S. manufacturing, as a growing number of American firms “reshore” to the U.S. Is the resurgence of “Made in the USA” reality or hype? Tradegood Viewpoints 27 February 2013
Made in the USA (again): Is Manufacturing Returning to the US?
Many are predicting a renaissance in U.S. manufacturing, as a growing number of American firms “reshore” to the U.S. Is the resurgence of “Made in the USA” reality or hype? Tradegood Viewpoints 27 February 2013
Feature Articles on Trade and Business Trends
Regular feature articles on trade policy, business trends, and market opportunities in this online industry magazine published by Tradegood, a B2B global sourcing company.
Feature Articles on Trade and Business Trends
Regular feature articles on trade policy, business trends, and market opportunities in this online industry magazine published by Tradegood, a B2B global sourcing company.
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