Jan

7

Asian stock markets start the new year in broadly upbeat fashion last Monday with dealers in Tokyo lifted by extended credit to Japan Airlines and a strong yen as well as positive Chinese manufacturing data.

There’s also introduction of a new Tokyo trading system following a series of technical problems as the stock exchange tries to keep ahead of its regional rivals.

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Dec

28

Despite the financial troubles that gripped Western economies and the natural calamities like typhoons that rocked the region, the Philippines and its economy has remained resilient.

The possible reason behind such resilience is how strong and stable the country’s banking system serves as a solid ground for the Philippine economic landscape.

Not only the Philippines but other Asia-Pacific nations report having a better ‘climate’ in terms of economy than their Western counterparts, with more positive results in providing products and services.

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Dec

16

China and Cebu are bound in a long history, evident in Parian–the old Chinese quarter of Cebu. In its golden age, this city-quarter is home to the finest houses and shops as well as a grand church.

After the Japanese occupation in World War II, only a few houses and foundations survived to become heritage sites but there is hope for the future of Cebu-Chinese relations as an important envoy from the Dragon republic wishes to establish better trade and investments into the island.

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Dec

13

Through the Internet and electronic commerce, small businesses can match the potential of large multinational firms however technology may not be enough to ensure success.

If small-to-medium enterprises are to succeed in the e-commerce market on a global level, it is importance for them to forge strong, stable local and global partnerships.

It’s time to team up.

Through combining one’s resources with those of other local enterprises, such as banks and merchants for various services for remittances, savings, loans, bills payments, allows growth in the market and expansion of the sales force.

Aside from domestic partnerships, there is the need to form global partnerships. By reaching out to global experts, small-to-medium businesses will not only have access to funding support but can learn about global best practices.

Continued partnerships are also the constant thrust for business development as working with  various partners, ideas will come and  with customer feedback, results in product or services innovation.

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