The international art market is showing renewed signs of life with the recovery of the global economy. On 3 February, Alberto Giacometti’s Walking Man I sold at Sotheby’s London at a recor…
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Retail World Asia comes to Hong Kong, May 2010
The 2010 Retail World Asia summit will take place at InterContinental Group’s flagship hotel in Hong Kong on 18-19 May.
The two-day event will provide a platform for discussion, debate…
China: Property crash seen in empty office towers
Jack Rodman, who has made a career selling soured property loans from Los Angeles to Tokyo, sees a crash looming in China. He keeps a slideshow on his computer of empty office buildings in Beijing, hi…
In pictures: China’s wine industry
A BBC photo essay gives a glimpse of China’s fast-growing wine industry.…
Report: Taiwan food industry
Research and Markets has announced the release of its new report, Food: Taiwan Industry Guide. The report comprises industry data and analysis on the following five sectors: agricultural products, con…
Hong Kong: A treat for tourists
Rated as one of the most open economies in the world, particularly with a focus on financial and trade services, Hong Kong was not unscathed by the global economic slowdown.
The downturn has resulted …
More flights between China and Australia
A sharp increase in flights between Australia and China is on the horizon as a result of a new air-services agreement between the two countries.
Transport Minister Anthony Albanese said the deal, fina…
Macau: Melco gives up on casino
James Packer’s Macau joint venture has quietly given up on its dream of owning a third casino in Macau.
Nasdaq-listed Melco Crown Entertainment had planned to build the USD675-million (AUD1.1-bi…
China’s export prowess confirmed
China’s exports and imports grew substantially in January year on year.
This suggests that global demand for Chinese-made goods is continuing and Chinese consumers are spending too.
The figures …
Bank card use boosts retail sales in China
Nearly a third of retail sales in China last year were conducted using bank cards as Chinese financial institutions rapidly expanded electronic banking services nationwide.
Their increasing use booste…