16 June 2009 -- According to Grant Thornton International Business Report 2009, a percentage balance of 27% of Hong Kong privately held businesses consider the local business community as environmental friendly which is still below the global average of 30%. In comparison, Shanghai (24%), Beijing (-12%), Guangzhou (-5%) and Taiwan (10%) all record lower-than-average percentages.  FULL STORY

Paris, 19 May 2009 -- The world economic climate index rose in the second quarter of the year for the first time since 2007 as a result of more favourable expectations for the coming six months, but the assessment of the current economic situation worsened yet again, falling to a new record low, ICC and the Ifo Institute for Economic Research said in their latest survey. The rise in favourable...  FULL STORY