29-01-16 Infant formula restrictions introduced It is predicted that up to 80% of current infant formula brands may disappear from the Chinese market. China has introduced restrictions on the manufacturers …
Financial Services Talking Points 28-01-2016
Slater & Gordon shares plunge Slater & Gordon shares slid by as much as 17 per cent as the company appears to have missed its self-imposed deadline to update investors …
Member News: Hatchery Soft Launch Promotion
Hatchery – Beijing’s first restaurant incubator – is opening its doors and we welcome you to celebrate with us by enjoying some killer promotions! Limited dinner reservations are now open …
Energy & Resources Talking Points 27-01-2016
China’s dependency on foreign oil increases China’s dependency on foreign oil imports has exceeded 60%, as consumption rose 4.4% last year. The rate will further increase in 2016 as vehicle …
Education Talking Points 26-01-2016
Students demand loans written off More than 7500 Americans have applied to have student loans worth some $164 million written off in the past six months, using an obscure …
Food & Agribusiness Talking Points 25-01-2016
Chinese cotton imports fall China’s cotton imports fell by 29 per cent this year, causing concerns that the Chinese government is trying to reduce its cotton stockpiles. That left the …
Healthcare and Life Sciences Talking Points 22-01-2016
22-01-16 Healthcare a lucrative emerging market Australian healthcare operators are scrambling to take advantage of a lucrative emerging market as China opens up the sector to foreign investment. Stephen MacMahon, …
Extension for foreign investors to register agricultural land with the ATO
As of 1 December 2015 all foreign owned agricultural land (including leases) held on or after 1 July 2015 and before 1 February 2016 must be registered with the ATO …
Financial Services Talking Points 21-01-2016
Shanghai Index falls after IPO announcements Shanghai stocks fell yesterday after the securities regulator announced a new batch of initial public offerings. The China Securities Regulatory Commission said after the …
Member News: Hays Salary Guide reveals China’s salary increases are the most generous in Asia
Hays Salary Guide reveals China’s salary increases are the most generous in Asia Most employers (44 per cent) in China plan salary increases of six to ten per cent this …