Hong Kong Trader, a monthly online newsletter from the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

Bright spots in global jobs crunch

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

With job markets tightening around the world, the best place to be is Asia ?in particular, Hong Kong, according to professional recruitment service Robert Walters.

Who dares wins, realtor says

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The turmoil in global financial markets and general concerns over property values in the United States have created low-cost opportunitiesor wily investors seeking "credit crunch-resilient property hotspots," according toim Murphy, founder and Managing Director of real estate agency IP Global.

Committed to excellence on the seas

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hong Kong-based Wallem Group Limited, the world's oldest ship management company, will help train future seafarers in Sri Lanka following the launch of a joint venture project in Colombo. The new company, Wallem Lanka (Pvt), offers Sri Lankans aspiring to a professional qualification and career at sea the benefit of international exposure, dealing with international commerce, and transport and technical expertise.

Doorway to success

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A 136-year-old company that has built its name making innovative, high-quality entrance products and services is the recipient of this year's Cathay Pacific China Trader Award. The award recognises Dutch business success in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland.

Don't hold back, entrepreneur urges

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Opening three hotels in three years is an ambitious plan even for intrepid entrepreneurs like Calvin Mak. "That was a record for me," admitted the founder of Rhombus International Hotels Group, who opened three hotels in Hong Kong ?two of them in four months.

Creative workspace wins plum award

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hong Kong-headquartered global designers, planners, engineers and builders M Moser Associates is leading the way in creating workplace environments in China.

First W hotel opens in HK

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has brought its global luxury lifestyle brand, W Hotels, to China, opening its first property in Hong Kong.

Cruise company sees fair weather ahead

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Australian online cruise travel agency ecruising has opened a regional headquarters in Hong Kong to tap into the growing trend of cruise travel in Asia, and amid government efforts to enhance Hong Kong's position as a regional cruise hub for local, regional and international visitors.

Getting on with business

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Former HSBC Chairman David Eldon headed one of Asia's leading financial institutions for six years before stepping down after 37 years with the HSBC Group. Despite "retiring" three years ago, the former banker shows no signs of slowing down, shuttling between the Middle East and Asia.

Festive spirit shines like neon

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

When rickshaws once again clatter through the streets of Hong Kong, you know it must be nearly Christmas.

Moira Moser, founder and Chairman, M Moser Associates

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

"Hong Kong is undeniably one of the world's major business...

Toymaker on track with quality control

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The unmistakable sound of a steam-engine fills the air at the Kader Company showroom. The source of the sound is coming from one of Kader's new model trains.

Shipper charts course for expansion

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sino-Global Shipping America Ltd, aasdaq-listed US shipping agency operating primarily in the Chinese mainland, has opened a wholly-owned subsidiary in Hong Kong.�