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Global Financial Crisis Presents Opportunities in China: A Silver Lining in a Clouded Future

Published on Thursday, January 01, 2009

As the global financial crisis negatively impacts growth worldwide, new opportunities are emerging for companies that position themselves to seize the long-term potential upside of the Chinese market. And there is reason for optimism since the current Chinese government has the financial ability and political means to manage a soft economic landing.

More Flexible Positions

The Chinese government is clearly concerned about slower economic growth and the ability to attract sought after investment. On the other hand, early signs are positive that the $582 billion Chinese domestic stimulus package will start to have an effect beginning in the second or third quarter of 2009. Nevertheless, the uncertain future is impacting Chinese economic realities, policies and negotiating positions.

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Performing Market Research Isn’t Easy: Gathering and Analyzing the Right Information Is Essential

Published on Thursday, January 01, 2009

When conducting foreign market research, businesses tend to be overwhelmed with the amount of data they need. There’s good reason for this. Just to answer seemingly basic questions—such as whether or not to expand in a particular market, whether or not the timing is right, or how to expand—a great deal of information needs to be gathered and analyzed.

This, no doubt, is essential in making informed decisions and ultimately improving the bottom line. As a result, for companies new to international trade, the following factors should be evaluated and included in a global business strategy.

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The Singapore-China FTA Can Benefit U.S. Firms

Published on Thursday, January 01, 2009

Since the establishment of diplomatic ties 18 years ago, Singapore and China have developed one of the strongest and most dynamic trading relationships in the world. The signing of the Singapore-China Free Trade Agreement (SCFTA) on October 23rd, 2008 not only marked a significant milestone in the evolution of trade relations between these flourishing economic heavyweights, but also created a plethora of opportunities for countries that trade with Singapore or China or both.

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Time To Put Fear Aside and Do What We Do Best: We Are Not Protectionists, We Are Americans

Published on Saturday, November 01, 2008

Many hope that President-elect Barack Obama will help uplift the American spirit and inspire a new “can-do” attitude toward remedying our serious economic problems. This, of course, is no easy task. But if successful, Obama’s encouragement will have awoken a uniquely American attribute currently lying dormant in the American psyche.

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