Other Briefings
Outlook on Light Manufacturing in China: August 2015
Cascade Asia reports every month on labor development in China, with August featuring increased risk of fires and employee absentee rates due to the heat, more safety inspections and minimum wage hikes in Fujian.
Understanding Brand Building in China: Lessons from the Rise of Coca-Cola
Forty years ago, it was unthinkable that Coca-Cola would ever be available in what is now one of the brand’s biggest markets: Communist China. The story of its entry into China can still provide valuable lessons to foreign brands trying to enter the world’s fastest-growing market today.
China Vamps Up Hangzhou’s E-Commerce Model
Hangzhou is an important center for e-commerce business in China, with more e-commerce transactions taking place in Hangzhou than any other city in China. It has over 470,000 online business entities and is home to e-commerce giant Alibaba. As of January 2015, there were over 1 million import transactions totaling RMB 230 million .
Digital Learning: An Introduction to Education Technology in China and Other Emerging Economies
Around the world, state and foreign investment is rapidly increasing in education technology. Funding in the industry saw an upsurge of 55 percent in 2014, with numerous companies approaching a valuation mark of US$1 billion. In 2013, the total e-learning market stood at US$40.6 billion and is expected to grow to US$51.1 billion by 2016. Developments have been especially pronounced in the world’s emerging economies, where vast advancements have been made in electronics, Internet penetration and the education sector as a whole.
Champagne or Sparkling Wine? Geographic Indications in China
The current social and economic climate in China’s food and beverage industry provides fertile ground for counterfeiters and infringers. If you intend to export products from a specific geographic region, obtaining geographic indicator registration can provide necessary evidence of your product’s origin, which will increase trust for your brand among domestic consumers.
China Allows Wholly Foreign-owned Hospitals: a Year On
In order to accommodate for the growing demand for proper health care services, China’s National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) permitted Wholly Foreign Owned Hospitals (WFOH) in seven Chinese cities and provinces
Outlook on Light Manufacturing in China: July 2015
Cascade Asia reports every month on labor development in China, with July featuring high temperature subsidies for employees during the summer months, and policies to encourage migrant workers to return home and set up small businesses.
Exploring New Opportunities in China’s Aviation Industry
The rapid development of China’s aviation industry has created new investment opportunities for foreign companies looking to enter the Chinese market. As China continues to develop its aviation industry, airport construction has also attracted the attention of the government.
