Asia
asia pac sales forecast to grow at 6pc pa
Asia Pacifics retail and consumer industry is forecast to grow at an average of 6% from 2011 to 2015, according to joint PwC and Economist Business Unit research, which also revealed that online purchases increased last year in China by 97% year on year.
iom courts chinese entrepreneurs
Members of the Isle of Man business community this month presented to a group of 14 high net worth Chinese entrepreneurs, to raise awareness of the benefits of doing business with the island.
foreigners bear brunt of new singapore move
In an effort to cool its scorching residential housing market, Singapore has introduced a new, extra stamp duty equal to 10% of the value of properties sold, which will apply only to foreigners.
banks distribution dominance in asia on the slide
While banks still dominate fund distribution in Asia, their market share has continuously fallen since 2009 as providers look to diversify their routes to market.
weak dollar keeps hk cheaper for expats
Hong Kong has tumbled down the list of most expensive locations for expats to live, as a weaker dollar continues to negate the impact of rising prices, according to the annual cost of living survey from ECA International.