China

Korea Gunning For China’s Growing Middle Class Gamblers

March 19, 2014

Korea is on a mission to create a niche for itself in Asia’s bustling casino market. Earlier this week, Seoul granted preliminary approval to a consortium of investors,…

INTERVIEW: Adrian New, Managing Director Asia, Chelsea FC

March 18, 2014

With an estimated 820 million Asian fans, the English Premier League (EPL) is certainly one of the most followed sporting competitions in the continent.

China’s Hony Capital Ventures Into US Film Industry

March 12, 2014

Chinese private equity firm Hony Capital and their US-based counterpart TPG Capital, will be pumping in US$1 billion in the next five years, to build a movie studio…

Luxury Brands Slow Expansion In China

February 28, 2014

The world's biggest luxury brands are slowing their expansion in China as more consumers shop abroad, leaving mall operators in a bind.

Opinion: European Football & Its Biggest Winners In China

February 25, 2014

The growing popularity of European club football in China’s buzzing digital landscape has been on our radar in recent years.

Burberry Rides On WeChat Tide

February 24, 2014

Burberry has collaborated with WeChat, to offer fans a social fashion experience during the famous English brand’s recent Autumn/Winter show.

HSBC Sponsors Global Youth Grassroots Rugby Programme

February 21, 2014

HSBC has partnered Serevi Rugby, a Seattle-based organisation founded by Waisale Serevi, a former Fijian sevens superstar, to launch the youth HSBC Rugby Festivals Programme.

Mobile Commerce Expected To Shake Up China’s Dining Scene

February 14, 2014

Restaurants in China should collaborate with Tencent’s WeChat to be the mobile platform of choice to provide basic services to their patrons.

India & China On The Brink Of Film Co-Production Treaty

February 12, 2014

The two most populous countries in the world are close to agreeing on a film co-production treaty, according to Indian media reports.

The North Face Spurs China’s Adventure Sports Culture

February 7, 2014

With polluted megacities and people leading very stressful lives, rediscovering nature through outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and climbing might be what the Chinese need.