Category Archives: Business Opportunities

Guest Post: Lin Bai on China’s Generation Y Consumers

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Richard

[Editor's Note: Much has been made of China's potential for a consumer, rather than export, driven economy. The potential has caused marketers to salivate in expectancy for centuries. However, estimates of 40 to 50 million Chinese consumers with sufficient disposable … Continue reading →

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Audio Event: Bob Compton, Win In China Filmmaker

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Richard

Bob Compton, producer of Win in China, talks about his film and the business plan competition it documents. See below for a video clip from the film: Win in China (www.wininchinamovie.com)

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Video: Win In China — A New Documentary on China Business

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Richard

A clip from the documentary film, Win in China (http://www.wininchinamovie.com):

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Audio Event: Retail in Vietnam with Giles Cooper

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Richard

While China occupies center stage for most Western investors, Vietnam's nascent retail sector may provide opportunities, which our guest attorney Giles Cooper, resident in Hanoi, expounds upon, with comments on the legal system as well. Giles Cooper is Special Counsel … Continue reading →

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Private Equity Funds in China — Boom or Bust or Just Beginning?

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Richard

One has heard of the promise of private equity investment in China at various times since the early 90s. What is really going on? BusinessWeek, which curiously seems to mistitle its articles often, implies a boom. Shaun Rein’s article implies … Continue reading →

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Teach English in North Korea!

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Richard

If I were in my 20s, I’d jump on this opportunity. Visit this webpage of the British Council for more information. English Teacher Trainers, DPRK-based Pyongyang, reference OA08007 Senior English Teacher Trainer – £29,361 a year English Teacher Trainer (three … Continue reading →

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Job Posting

Posted on January 14, 2008 by Richard

The Eurasia Group is looking for a China Analyst to be based in New York or DC. More on this page.

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EVENT: COMMERCE OFFICIAL SPEAKS ON CHINA IN MANHATTAN

Posted on August 29, 2006 by Richard

“Doing Business in China” Speaker: Jonathan M. Heimer, Deputy Principal Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service, Consulate General of the U.S., Shanghai Time: Friday, September 8, 2006, 8:30 am – 10:30 am Location: Weissman Center for International Business, Baruch College, Room … Continue reading →

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Food and Beverage Franchising Study Available

Posted on May 4, 2006 by Richard

Among the more useful of the quasi-marketing documents put out by the big firms is one entitled “Franchising Opportunities in China, Japan and Singapore,” prepared by PWC for the APEC Secretariat. Please don’t spend the $60 APEC wants you to … Continue reading →

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China Environmental Business Newsletter

Posted on March 31, 2005 by Richard

The US-China Environmental Business Newsletter, containing business opportunities, conference announcements and new, is available free of charge from the U.S. Commercial Service. A sample of its content from the March, 2005, issue: 1) New ADB Procurement Notice on Jilin Water … Continue reading →

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