Singapore has the edge over Hong Kong | Evidence from Macro-economic analysis | | | | | | | Singapore has the edge over Hong Kong Both known as “East Asian Tigers”‚ Hong Kong and Singapore share numerous similarities and are often compared by people‚ especially economists. Both being metropolises in East Asia with high population density and serving as most important financial centres not only in Asia but also in the world‚ the two cities appear like twin brothers prima
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system of HKD to USD. It was a very good / effective system to help Hong Kong to remain stable under the economic turmoil when first applied in 1983. This formed a very firm ‘firewall’ to protect the stability of the Hong Kong Dollar. We also had the testimony for the effectiveness of this system while the economic crisis that happened in 1997 and 2007. Although the Hong Kong Government had shown their loyalty of pegging the Hong Kong Dollar to U.S. currency and had announced that there are no plans
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Topic: Trade exhibition: Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 2013 Consumer fair Canon ImagineNation 2012 Background: The Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 2013 held on 5-9th March. The organizer is Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). HKTDC is a semi-governmental body which aims to create opportunities for Hong Kong companies and promote Hong Kong as a platform for doing business with China and throughout Asia. The Hong Kong International Jewellery Show is one of the events
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services in Hong Kong. According to our research‚ only four interviewees concerned about the medical services‚ because there was an age bias in our questionnaire. However‚ referring to various news articles‚ medical services is a big concern in Hong Kong. IVS was originally designated for the sake of boosting Hong Kong’s economy. However‚ a recent trend shows that a lot of mainlanders are in fact‚ trying to give birth to their babies in Hong Kong as the IVS provides them utter ease to travel to Hong Kong
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Violence gangs and triad society Introduction Violence committed by young people is one of the most visible forms of violence. The ratio of youth is the largest in offending crime of violence‚ the reason is the involvement of triad society’s activities. (車焯堅‚2000) Local scholars have pointed out that‚ all youth gangs is related to triad society‚ the member of youth gangs identify with the subculture of triad society‚ it is easy to involve in crimes. (HKFYG‚ 2000) Due to the tally of youth gang
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FINA 3088 Case Study 1 ---- Chase’s Strategy for Syndicating the Hong Kong Disneyland Loan (A)&(B) Bid Strategy of the First Round The first round bid was to show its commitment and price‚ while detailed proposal would be submitted after being shortlisted. Thus‚ Chase had mainly three kinds of concern at that stage: risk‚ profit and reputation. Reputation From Exhibit 6‚ there is no doubt that Chase was the top bank in syndicated finance in the US and over the world. However‚ it recorded
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Compare and contrast the lifestyle in Macau and Hong Kong According to the Business Dictionary.com‚ the word “Lifestyle” refers to the way of living of individuals‚ families (households)‚ and societies‚ which they manifest in coping with their physical‚ psychological‚ social‚ and economic environments on a day-to-day basis. This means that citizens of a particular society will change their everyday life or behavior in order to adapt to the ever-changing environment. In this report‚ I would like
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Ocean Park vs Hong Kong Disneyland - Should I Visit Ocean Park or Hong Kong Dis... Page 1 of 2 Hong Kong / Macau Travel Ocean Park vs Hong Kong Disneyland Should I visit Ocean Park or Hong Kong Disneyland By Rory Boland‚ About.com Ocean Park vs Hong Kong Disneyland. At first glance it’s a David and Goliath battle‚ the local favourite against the world champions‚ however‚ those asking themselves whether they should visit Ocean Park or Hong Kong Disneyland may find a surprising answer. Winner
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Strategic Management Analysis of IKEA Hong Kong Introduction In order to understand what strategic position and direction which IKEA takes in Hong Kong market so as to keep making successful business‚ it is important to conduct a strategic analysis of IKEA HK from internal‚ external factors to its strengths‚ weakness‚ opportunities and threats to evaluate this company. To tide over the economic crisis‚ most of the HK home furniture business tends to “low price strategy” so as to gain market share
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MKT 9/27/2014 Case Study Hong Kong Disneyland: Chinese Tourists’ Behavior and Disneyland’s Internationalization Strategy 1. What led to the eventual woes experienced by Hong Kong Disneyland in its first year of operation? How should Hong Kong Disneyland rectify its market situation? The venture into Hong Kong by Walt Disney was a simple example of a large successful western company not doing its homework. The case presents a clear picture of the importance of understanding a foreign market
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