In this episode, we discuss the journey of David Atnip of doing business in China since arriving in 2003. Why is this useful? 17 years in China actually shows that many things have changed, but most core principles have remained the same. Business culture does not change, but the business environment does. He shares how […]
Archives for March 2021
Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: China Unveils GDP Target for 2021
In this week’s episode: China’s new economic growth goal set at above 6%; Beijing formally ratifies the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership trade pact; and Wuhan’s dashed $18.5 billion chipmaking dreams Read the full article here… Looking for Best Executive Search Firms in China? Trust Cornerstone International Group – China for hiring the best talent!
Get Ready for Covid Passports
Last week our Life Sciences & Health practice hosted a global webinar on the current status of the coronavirus pandemic. Medical scientist Dimitri Lavillette explained the incredible advances of immunization in using your own body as a bio-lab in the development of a vaccine – within a single year. Dr. Richard Jones looked at a […]
Two sessions 2021: China Targets Tech Self-Reliance With Massive Research Spend
Over the next five years, China plans to invest substantially more in research on basic technology. The March 5 draft of China’s 14th Five-Year Plan outlines a drive for self-reliance in science and technology. The draft establishes three major indicators. From 2021 to 2025, China’s research and development (R&D) spending will increase by more than […]
Power Profilers: Singapore’s established woman leaders share pearls of wisdom to their younger selves
In January this year, Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli announced that 2021 has been declared as the Year of Celebrating SG Women. According to a report by The Straits Times, he pointed out that women’s contributions are integral to the Singapore story. Hence, the aim is to celebrate their progress and potential across society. Minister Masagos said: […]
8 things to know about automation in HR
Research on use cases, by Automation Anywhere, has shown that automation has the potential to deliver 30% cost savings on average, 30-40% improvement on operational metrics, and just 12 months to deliver ROI on average. It’s no wonder that HR leaders across industries and geographies are resorting to automation to either simplify their processes or […]
Top 5 electric vehicle fundraisers to watch out for in 2021
China’s fundraising boom for electric cars looks set to continue through the Year of the Ox as the capital-intensive industry plows billions of dollars into new models, marketing, and infrastructure across the world’s largest car market. The single largest investment by the auto industry in a century is well underway, as an electric vehicle – […]
Meet 5 of the best startups selected to represent China at the largest technology event in Asia
This week, nearly 20 startups from across China will be making their way to Hong Kong, showcasing their products and services at Web Summit’s sister event, Rise These startups will have the chance to pitch their ideas and demo their products on stage in front of an audience of 16,000, as well as being a […]
4 key steps to strategic manpower planning
Strategic planning is the secret behind any successful business and that includes planning for your workforce. When organizations are flexible and adaptable in terms of their workforce planning, this enables them to be resilient and responsive enough to withstand challenging market conditions. The pandemic has resulted in some organisations in the engineering and manufacturing sectors […]