Business Asia articles from April 2008

Business Asia archives from April 2008

Introducing INDOPAC to the world: the focus of the regional business community has already turned towards the important and vital Indo-Pacific region, and an India-Asia Business Forum has been established to tackle the issues.(NEW REGION GROUPING)(Cover story)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In the 21st century, businesses operating in the giant economies of India, China and in the surrounding region will be asked to create prosperity for their citizens at a speed and on a scale unprecedented in history....

Embrace Singapore: the heart of rising Asia: for individuals looking to further their careers in a culturally diverse country, Singapore is an ideal destination.(SPECIAL FEATURE: OPPORTUNITIES OVERSEAS)(City overview)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Located in the heart of South East Asia, Singapore is a vibrant global city that embodies the best of the East and the West. The city state has emerged as one of Asia's most successful business hubs thanks to...

'Strengthening our community, building a sustainable future': Business Climate International builds on Sydney APEC leaders' declaration on Climate Change, energy security and clean development.(APEC AND CLIMATE CHANGE)(Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation)
April 1, 2008... When the leaders of some of the most powerful countries in the world met in Australia for APEC 2007 and issued the Sydney declaration on the environment (see right), titled 'Strengthening our community, building a sustainable future', Climate...

The Sydney declaration (edited extract).(Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation)
April 1, 2008... We, the APEC Economic Leaders, agree that economic growth, energy security and climate change are fundamental and interlinked challenges for the APEC region. The dynamism of APEC, underpinned by open trade and investment, has reduced...

China growth to cool off: economy set to slow, a new report predicts.(CHINA OUTLOOK)
April 1, 2008... China's economy is expected to grow by more than ten per cent this year, down from last year as a slowdown in exports and government measures hits the country, according to a forecast issued by the United Nations commission. According to...

Would the WTO survive a Doha failure.(WTO REPORT)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The protracted Doha negotiations signal considerable difficulties in reaching a successful conclusion of the Round. While I do not share pessimistic sentiments of many journalists and even negotiators, there is a...

Business Climate International Blamey Stakes Day: Historic Business Climate International race sponsorship raises awareness for punters and businesses.(CLIMATE CHANGE GOES TO THE RACES)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... In what is believed to be a first for Australian racing, a major Climate Change awareness group sponsored a race at a major meet in Victoria on Saturday, March 15. Business Climate International sponsored the Business Climate Plate, the...

The Best Business Resorts in Asia Awards: Business Asia Announces 'The Best Business Resorts In Asia Awards' to be held from June to November 2008 with winners announced by country, and the overall winner in December 2008.(BUSINESS ASIA: NEW AWARDS SCHEME)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Following the great success of Best Business Hotels in Asia Awards, which now have been held for ten years, we now announce the 'Best Business Resorts in Asia Awards'! Corporations around the world no longer...

Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort and Spa: with its sun soaked beaches and year-round summer, Thailand's Phuket is the perfect destination for the family.(SPECIAL PROMOTION--HILTON PHUKET)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort and Spa, located on the island's west coast, offers a range of fun and relaxation options for parents and children alike. The resort sprawls over 75-acres of landscaped gardens, right...

Beware: gap in the road ahead: as the Chinese Government's control of its domestic minerals market tightens--coupled with environmental and production issues--there are fears that demand for Rare Earths will outstrip supply.(China Tungsten Industry Association)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Early this year it was reported that the China Tungsten Industry Association had announced that the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) had issued the first batch of tungsten product export quotas to domestic companies for...

Australia drops uranium sales to India: one of the first steps of the new Rudd Government was to inform India it would be reversing Autralia's commitment to sell uranium to India. This has not gone down well with some Australians, and the current Opposition in Australia has been outspoken in its stance against the decision.(INTERNATIONAL TRADE REPORT)
April 1, 2008... In an address to the Sydney Institute in March, Australia's Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Andrew Robb, outlined his party's opposition to the decision by the Rudd Government to reverse Australia's commitment to sell uranium to...

Spotlight on China.(MASTERCARD: ASIA OUTLOOK)
April 1, 2008... The emergence of China onto the world stage has not gone unnoticed in the West. China's GDP is now the fourth largest in the world. MasterCard, recognising the country's importance, has produced ongoing research and analysis of business...

Magic of marvellous Macau: looking for a great holiday spot somewhere in Asia? Then head to Macau, a place of fun and discovery.(Macau Special Administrative Region)(Country overview)
April 1, 2008... Where is it? The Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) is a part of China's territory. It is located on the Southeast coast of China to the western bank of the Pearl River Delta. Bordering on Guangdong Province, it is about 60km from...

And the winners are ... the votes are in and business travellers across the region have had their say on Asia's best hotels.(2007/08 BEST BUSINESS HOTELS IN ASIA AWARDS)(Awards list)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Many new hotels have been recognised in this year's awards, and Business Asia recorded the largest number of votes ever recorded in the competition's history. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Over ten years the best...

Fashion lifestyle + entertainment with Esther Cvejic.(FASHION, LIFESTYLE AND ENTERTAINMENT)
April 1, 2008... Dear Banking Friends, Aussies are crazy about sun, sea and surf and our country is blessed with so many places by the water. A recent newspoll survey by Britz, Australia's largest 2WD and 4WD campervan rental company, revealed 42% of...