December 11, 2007

Olympic Turnaround

2007-12-11 Beijing

Olympic Turnaround is a remarkable business story. It is the story of how the Olympic Games stepped back from the brink of extinction to become the world's best known brand - and a multi billion dollar global franchise. This book also describes how Visa succeeded in Asia. Twenty years ago, American Express was the absolute dominator of Asia’s credit card market. Thanks to the Olympic Partners Programme, Visa outrivaled American Express to become the number one credit card company in terms of market share in Asia in 1990.

August 27, 2007

Landmarks in Hong Kong

2007-08-27 Hong Kong

A magazine recently organized a poll of the top 10 landmarks in Hong Kong. The Peak Tower was selected by 200,000 children from more than 600 kindergartens and primary and secondary schools as one of their most favorite landmarks in the city. In addition, the Hong Kong Tourism Board has announced the visitors’ most favorite attractions, including Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and Golden Bauhinia Square, The Peak and Hong Kong Disneyland.

May 22, 2007

China Will Formally Release Regulations for the Administration of Internet Publishing

2007-05-22 Beijing

China will formally release the Regulations for the Administration of Internet Publishing. In addition, the audiovisual and internet publication department of the General Administration of Press and Publication will enhance supervision and management over the Internet publication service nationwide.

April 24, 2007

Operators of online magazines should get pre-approval from GAPP

2007-04-24 Beijing

The General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP) will launch pre-examination and approval measures in the management and regulation of the online magazines. As a result, online magazine operators should be examined and get online publication license from GAPP before starting operation.

February 06, 2007

Founder will invest RMB100 million for web publishing

2007-02-06 Beijing

Founder Group is focusing on the web publishing market and will invest RMB100 million to help its Apabi ebook become the largest search tool worldwide for users searching Chinese books, according to Li Wen, CEO of Founder Group. Entering the web publishing market indicates that Founder is evolving from a traditional software vendor into a content provider.