The SARS Epidemic in 2003 Relevant Economics Variables in China SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) was a new infectious disease which was first recognized in late February 2003 and has put the world on alert. This is a respiratory disease in humans which is caused by the SARS corona virus. The virus appears to be highly contagious and fatal. World Health Organization reported that the SARS between November 2002 and July 2003 cause 8,096 known infected cases and 774 deaths (a mortality
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Table of Contents 1) Executive Summary 4 2) Company Background 4 2.1) Company Prospect 4 2.2) Market Leading History 5 3) Competitors Analysis 6 3.1) Industry Perspective 6 3.2) Market Leader -- Broadway (in 4P points of view) 6 3.3) Market Challenger -- Gome (in 4P points of view) 6 3.4) Company Review 6 4) External Environment Analysis 7 4.1) Geographical view 7 4.2) Demographical 7 4.3) PEST Analysis 7 a. Political 7 b. Economic Environment 8 c. Social Environment
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production. Assume that all 10 styles in the sample problem are made in Hong Kong and that Obermeyer’s initial production commitment must be at least 10,000 units. Ignore price differences among styles in your initial analysis. 3. What are the long-term costs, advantages, and risks of producing in China versus Hong Kong? How will minimum order quantities affect capacity? Which of the 10 styles should be made in Hong Kong and which should be produced in China? Justify your answer. 4. What changes
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there is a rosy growth for the coming fiscal years (2012). It is not hard to understand this due to the below 2 reasons: A clear market leader – Building on its 80-year heritage, CTF enjoys the largest market share of 12.6% and 20.1% in China and Hong Kong, respectively. Its retail network of 1,506 stores as of Sept 2011 is also the largest among peers (such as Luk Fook 590.HK) and Chow Sang Sang (116.HK). There is no doubt that CTF can enjoy a high growth when compared with LF and CSS for the 2012
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Facts and Figures: * During the 30 years of communist rule (1949 – 1979), China had an autakrick economy i.e. it prohibited foreign investment & restricted foreign trade. * China’s policy also reflected its historical belief that contact with foreigners tended to corrupt its politics and harm its culture. Still, in order to ahead of the other countries economically, China enacted the Law on Joint Ventures using Chinese and Foreign Investment in 1979. * Since then, China has experienced
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Ali Farhoomand, Yuen Ying Chan and Pauline Ng; the Asian Case Research Center, The University of Hong Kong, 2007; 30 pages, with teaching notes and DVD. Founded in 1988 and chaired by Lawrence Fung, the Hong Kong Economic Times Group ("HKET Group") started off as a publisher of Hong Kong Economics Times (HKET)--the first Chinese-language financial newspaper in Hong Kong. Launched when the city's economy was booming, the newspaper set out to be the Chinese-language equivalent of the Financial Times
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filaments that stretch from Hong Kong to Taiwan, Mainland, Japan and United State. Kee Wah Bakery currently provides over 500 products that fall broadly into four main categories, including mooncake, Chinese bridal pastries, snacks and daily fresh baked products. Kee Wah's mooncakes and Chinese bridal pastries are especially popular among the categories. In addition, Kee Wah has introduced the "Kee Gift" souvenir series. The series include a variety of traditional Hong Kong pastries and snacks, Chinese
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Wang Ziang Dec 7th Civilization of China The history of People’s Republic of China is a history of a country become strong, active, and responsible. This history can be divided to two parts by the year of 1978, which was the start of reform and opening up. It has been 32 years since the beginning of reform and opening up, and in this 32 years, China has made a dynamic and impressive change. China’s economic growth since 1978 has been very rapid. The estimate GDP growth from 1978 to 2005 at
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eBay first entered the Chinese market in 2002 by acquiring a 33% stake in its local counterpart, EachNet, followed by a full acquisition a year later in 2003. Critically assess eBay.s choice of market entry strategy for China, listing both the advantages and disadvantages of its acquisition strategy. As we know, eBay’s China expansion strategy can be considered as failure, despite the fact that eBay entered this potentially rewarding market with caution. This cautious strategy was very unusual
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About Zurich Being part of Zurich Insurance Group, Zurich Insurance (Hong Kong) offers a full range of flexible general insurance and life insurance products for individuals as well as corporate customers, catering to their insurance, protection and investment needs. Our presence in Hong Kong dates back to 1961. We are one of the top 10 insurers in Hong Kong. Zurich Insurance Group is a leading multi-line insurance provider with a global network of subsidiary and offices in Europe, North America
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