International and Emerging Markets Blog

Best of International and Emerging Markets blog 2011

Thursday, December 22, 2011 | Posted by: Fiona Cullinan
Categories: China , India | Tags: India, links, China, entrepreneur, international, emerging markets, Corporate Governance, women in business, 2011, blog, best, International Track 100, Arab Spring

In case you missed them first time around, check out our most popular reads in 2011, covering everything from the business impact of the Arab Spring to the number of women in the boardroom around the world. In reverse order, our most-read posts were…

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Why businesses fail in Hong Kong and China

Tuesday, December 13, 2011 | Posted by: Fiona Cullinan
Categories: China , Thought leadership | Tags: business, China, financial, banking, failure, Hong Kong, SMEs, Barry Tong, problems, profit, credit, cash management, solutions, asset-backed financing, contingency, financial management, financing operations

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Barry Tong, partner in advisory services at Grant Thornton Jingdu Tianhua in Hong Kong, looks at some of the internal challenges facing SMEs in China and suggests some practical steps in financial management to help ensure survival…

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10 tax breaks for tech companies investing in China

Tuesday, December 06, 2011 | Posted by: Nick Farr
Categories: China | Tags: tax, China, technology, tech, IT, incentives, benefits, R&D, exemptions, environment, software, Enterprise Income Tax Law, business tax, CIT, hi-tech, economic zones, Shanghai Pudong, West China, deductions, corporate income tax

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From preferential corporate income tax rates to sector-specific exemptions and attractive location-based tax reductions, China is pulling out the stops to attract international high-technology enterprises. Here’s a summary of the benefits on offer for technology-led UK businesses willing to go the Chinese way.

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Trends that will shape the global economy in 2012

Thursday, December 01, 2011 | Posted by: Fiona Cullinan
Categories: Brazil, China , Russia, Korea, India, South Africa, Thought leadership | Tags: business, economy, report, growth, global, survey, international, emerging markets, IBR, insight, inflation, International business report, trends, recovery, global economy, 2012, Ed Nusbaum

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What will 2012 bring for both mature and emerging markets? Read on for our major new report surveying demand, employment, investment, inflation and access to finance across 40 economies. It’s a must-read for any business looking to navigate international opportunities at this difficult time.

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