Macau has been on a high tide for a few years now. And a host of entrepreneurs and companies have tapped on its potential. From small businesses to massive venture capital firms… everyone has wanted to be a part of Macau’s success story… betting on the region’s thriving gaming industry. And Macau, built on reclaimed [...]
I always like to travel without benefit of a tour guide, with my wife and myself just rattling around on our own. Even without the benefit of a guide (or even the ability to speak Cantonese), we’re able to find much more in Macau to enjoy. And even though the restaurants listed in the published [...]
We no longer seem to be amazed by China’s growth story. But isn’t it truly remarkable? China has achieved double-digit growth for 5 consecutive years and has emerged as an economic superpower! And now we wonder how the US slowdown will impact China’s growth. While the US is an important market, the most important market [...]
Few companies can claim the degree of success that has been enjoyed by China’s Alibaba. With a very interesting business model, Alibaba is billed as the world’s leading business to business e-commerce company. Alibaba brings together businesses of varying sizes from around the world. Alibaba is based in Hangzhou and has satellite offices in 30 [...]
One of the small pleasures one can enjoy in Asia is the ability to have a fine Cuban cigar, unavailable in the United States due to outdated Cold War politics. While visiting a local tobacco shop around the corner from where we stayed at the Hotel Sintra (an elegant and reasonably-priced establishment, I might add), [...]
Surprised that a tiny city like Hong Kong can find its place on the global map and is dubbed as one of the leading business centers in the world? Sure, its proximity to the booming Chinese economy plays a significant role in attracting promising startups and ambitious entrepreneurs. What about China, the country that houses [...]
Phenomenal, unprecedented, soaring. Yes, I am indeed referring to China’s economic transformation. The country has achieved double-digit growth every year between 2003 and 2007. Of course, every now and then there are reports of China being impacted by the global downturn. But, while the world is contending with a slowdown and widespread uncertainty, the Chinese [...]
Social networking hits Hong Kong. Well actually, social networking has been a by-product of the information age in a number of countries. Hong Kong and the mainland are no exception. Back in March, CityIN, a social network in Hong Kong went public. The site’s purpose is to match people based on common interests. This has [...]
For about a century, New York was the world’s financial capital. A listing in New York was considered a status symbol by Asian companies. And then Asia decided it was time to rise and shine. It found its footing in the world economy and began making big news. And Hong Kong thought, “How does a [...]
I’ve just arrived in Macau from Bangkok, and the differences between the two countries hit me as soon as I arrived at my hotel. The first thing you notice when you arrive in Thailand is the sweet smell of jasmine flowers, and the gentle scent of incense coming from the temples. Macau does not smell [...]
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