Since moving from London to Hong Kong in 1979, Simon Heale has amassed a wealth of Asian experience in managerial positions at a number of the region＇s largest companies, including Cathay Pacific, Jardine Fleming and...Since moving from London to Hong Kong in 1979, Simon Heale has amassed a wealth of Asian experience in managerial positions at a number of the region＇s largest companies, including Cathay Pacific, Jardine Fleming and Swire Pacific. He is currently chief executive of China Now, a six-month long festival in the UK celebrating Chinese culture, showcasing everything from modern art to revolutionary ballet and B-boy battles. It was dreamed up by HSBC chairman Stephen Green, Brunswick Group＇s Alan Parker and Swire＇s James Hughes-Hallett over lunch. CIB caught up with him on a recent visit to Beijing to get the lowdown on organizing an arts festival, doing business in China and balancing a portfolio of work interests which range from a Kazakh oil firm to a multinational shampoo company.展开更多
When Rev. Brian Moon of the Church of the Suncoast in Land o＇ Lakes, Florida, is bereft of the divine inspiration needed to deliver his sermon each Sunday, he turns to the internet. For around USD to a pop, he can do...When Rev. Brian Moon of the Church of the Suncoast in Land o＇ Lakes, Florida, is bereft of the divine inspiration needed to deliver his sermon each Sunday, he turns to the internet. For around USD to a pop, he can download a fully formed sermon from desperatepreacher.com and regurgitate it verbatim to his congregation.展开更多
It＇s fair to say that retail options at airports on the Chinese mainland are rather limited. While leading airports in the region offer a wealth of shopping, eating and drinking options,those seeking a bite to eat or...It＇s fair to say that retail options at airports on the Chinese mainland are rather limited. While leading airports in the region offer a wealth of shopping, eating and drinking options,those seeking a bite to eat or a spot of retail therapy at domestic airports in China have to make do with a smattering of mostly local, little-known and over-priced retailers.展开更多
Chances are you own an MP3 player. You may also have an expensive hi-fi system at home. Yet you＇re probably still using the tinny free headphones that came bundled with your portable music device or hi-fi stack. Spen...Chances are you own an MP3 player. You may also have an expensive hi-fi system at home. Yet you＇re probably still using the tinny free headphones that came bundled with your portable music device or hi-fi stack. Spending a sizeable sum of money on headphones may.seem like anunnecessary investment, especially in the land of cheap electronic goods that is China, but once you make the switch, you＇ll never want to go back. Here are three pairs of headphones that will change the way you listen to music.展开更多
When Brian DeSpain was looking for financial backing for his lacrosse manufacturing start-up in China last January, he quickly realized that the concept would be atough sell for many local investors. “There was a lot...When Brian DeSpain was looking for financial backing for his lacrosse manufacturing start-up in China last January, he quickly realized that the concept would be atough sell for many local investors. “There was a lot of unknown,” he said. “Chinese investors were like： ‘what＇s this crazy stick-netball-game？”展开更多
The English Premier League needs to learn from the NBA＇s hugely successful China strategy,or face defeat in the battle for the hearts,minds,and wallets of China＇s sports fans
Three places to get away from it all this Spring FestivalLangzhong, Sichuan Province Fancy soaking up some Chinese New Year flavor but intimidated by the crowds and endless firecrackers in the big cities？ Langzhong ...Three places to get away from it all this Spring FestivalLangzhong, Sichuan Province Fancy soaking up some Chinese New Year flavor but intimidated by the crowds and endless firecrackers in the big cities？ Langzhong （阆中）, a small, historic town in eastern Sichuan Province, may be the perfect compromise.展开更多
Laptops were supposed to revolutionize our working lives. Why be tied to a desk when you can now transport your work machine anywhere you want？ Feel like working in the park？ In a cafe？ On the train？ No problem.
When earlier this year hundreds of thousands of angry internet users condemned CNN for its perceived anti-China bias, Jaime A. FlorCruz, the US news network＇s Beijing bureau chief, took it in his stride.
＂China is gradually getting exposed to global procedures, but it＇s still tough to find people who fully understand why it＇s so important to handle that table gently.＂
Hundreds of millions of dollars are pouring into China＇s cleantech sector. But is investment being channeled into the most environmentally effective areas？ And is the sector a bubble primed to burst？
When you＇re thinking about shiny gadgets to spend your hard-earned cash on, an external hard-drive is unlikely to feature high on your list. But if you＇ve ever had themisfortune to suffer a computer crash so severe ...When you＇re thinking about shiny gadgets to spend your hard-earned cash on, an external hard-drive is unlikely to feature high on your list. But if you＇ve ever had themisfortune to suffer a computer crash so severe that it wipes all of your precious documents, photos, music, and programs, then you won＇t need to be told just how invaluable a reliable backup device for your computer can be. Here are three of the best：展开更多
Gone are the days when digital compact cameras produced inferior photos at inflated prices - nowadays, top-of-the-range digital compacts are capable of pictures that are almost as polished as the professional products...Gone are the days when digital compact cameras produced inferior photos at inflated prices - nowadays, top-of-the-range digital compacts are capable of pictures that are almost as polished as the professional products produced by expensive SLRs. And while lugging a bulky SLR round with you is highly impractical, compacts slip easily into your pocket or handbag, making it more likely you＇ll actually capture those serendipitous moments of everyday life.展开更多
Email addicts, itch no more. The infamously addictive BlackBerry has finally arrived in China, meaning subscribers can now get their mail fix anywhere, at any time. Research in Motion, the manufacturer of BlackBerry, ...Email addicts, itch no more. The infamously addictive BlackBerry has finally arrived in China, meaning subscribers can now get their mail fix anywhere, at any time. Research in Motion, the manufacturer of BlackBerry, has struck a deal with China Mobile to roll out simcards for the portable e-mail service across major cities in China. Although BlackBerry handsets are still not officially on sale domestically, they can be bought on import. Pop a SIM card in your BlackBerry, pay a monthly subscription fee and you＇re off. Which model should you choose？ CIB assesses the main contenders and a couple of portable email alternatives.展开更多
Except for space enthusiasts and particularly intrepid travelers, few people have heard of Xichang. But if George Weinmann has his way, this remote southwestern Chinese city, home to one of China＇s main satellite lau...Except for space enthusiasts and particularly intrepid travelers, few people have heard of Xichang. But if George Weinmann has his way, this remote southwestern Chinese city, home to one of China＇s main satellite launch centers, will soon be known as a major hub of China＇s low-cost airline industry.展开更多
Amusical soundtrack is an essential part of any workout. When the ipain kicks in and the lazy demon in your head is telling you to stop, that song that reminds you of your first year at university could be just the to...Amusical soundtrack is an essential part of any workout. When the ipain kicks in and the lazy demon in your head is telling you to stop, that song that reminds you of your first year at university could be just the tonic you need to persevere. And whereas a few years ago you had to rely on the musical taste -- or lack thereof-- of the gym staff, the MP3 player explosion now means that you can choose your own gym soundtrack to drown out that awful early 9os Euro- house. But as anyone who has taken their 6o gigabyte iPod out on a run will tell you, not all MP3 players are designed for a strenuous workout. Just as you wouldfft take your laptop with out with you on your morning jog, so hard-drive MP3 players -- generally any device larger than 4GB -- are also equally unsuited to rough- and-tumble, not to mention extremely bulky and cumbersome.展开更多
文摘Since moving from London to Hong Kong in 1979, Simon Heale has amassed a wealth of Asian experience in managerial positions at a number of the region＇s largest companies, including Cathay Pacific, Jardine Fleming and Swire Pacific. He is currently chief executive of China Now, a six-month long festival in the UK celebrating Chinese culture, showcasing everything from modern art to revolutionary ballet and B-boy battles. It was dreamed up by HSBC chairman Stephen Green, Brunswick Group＇s Alan Parker and Swire＇s James Hughes-Hallett over lunch. CIB caught up with him on a recent visit to Beijing to get the lowdown on organizing an arts festival, doing business in China and balancing a portfolio of work interests which range from a Kazakh oil firm to a multinational shampoo company.
文摘When Rev. Brian Moon of the Church of the Suncoast in Land o＇ Lakes, Florida, is bereft of the divine inspiration needed to deliver his sermon each Sunday, he turns to the internet. For around USD to a pop, he can download a fully formed sermon from desperatepreacher.com and regurgitate it verbatim to his congregation.
文摘It＇s fair to say that retail options at airports on the Chinese mainland are rather limited. While leading airports in the region offer a wealth of shopping, eating and drinking options,those seeking a bite to eat or a spot of retail therapy at domestic airports in China have to make do with a smattering of mostly local, little-known and over-priced retailers.
文摘Chances are you own an MP3 player. You may also have an expensive hi-fi system at home. Yet you＇re probably still using the tinny free headphones that came bundled with your portable music device or hi-fi stack. Spending a sizeable sum of money on headphones may.seem like anunnecessary investment, especially in the land of cheap electronic goods that is China, but once you make the switch, you＇ll never want to go back. Here are three pairs of headphones that will change the way you listen to music.
文摘When Brian DeSpain was looking for financial backing for his lacrosse manufacturing start-up in China last January, he quickly realized that the concept would be atough sell for many local investors. “There was a lot of unknown,” he said. “Chinese investors were like： ‘what＇s this crazy stick-netball-game？”
文摘The English Premier League needs to learn from the NBA＇s hugely successful China strategy,or face defeat in the battle for the hearts,minds,and wallets of China＇s sports fans
文摘Three places to get away from it all this Spring FestivalLangzhong, Sichuan Province Fancy soaking up some Chinese New Year flavor but intimidated by the crowds and endless firecrackers in the big cities？ Langzhong （阆中）, a small, historic town in eastern Sichuan Province, may be the perfect compromise.
文摘Laptops were supposed to revolutionize our working lives. Why be tied to a desk when you can now transport your work machine anywhere you want？ Feel like working in the park？ In a cafe？ On the train？ No problem.
文摘When earlier this year hundreds of thousands of angry internet users condemned CNN for its perceived anti-China bias, Jaime A. FlorCruz, the US news network＇s Beijing bureau chief, took it in his stride.
文摘＂China is gradually getting exposed to global procedures, but it＇s still tough to find people who fully understand why it＇s so important to handle that table gently.＂
文摘Hundreds of millions of dollars are pouring into China＇s cleantech sector. But is investment being channeled into the most environmentally effective areas？ And is the sector a bubble primed to burst？
文摘When you＇re thinking about shiny gadgets to spend your hard-earned cash on, an external hard-drive is unlikely to feature high on your list. But if you＇ve ever had themisfortune to suffer a computer crash so severe that it wipes all of your precious documents, photos, music, and programs, then you won＇t need to be told just how invaluable a reliable backup device for your computer can be. Here are three of the best：
文摘Gone are the days when digital compact cameras produced inferior photos at inflated prices - nowadays, top-of-the-range digital compacts are capable of pictures that are almost as polished as the professional products produced by expensive SLRs. And while lugging a bulky SLR round with you is highly impractical, compacts slip easily into your pocket or handbag, making it more likely you＇ll actually capture those serendipitous moments of everyday life.
文摘Email addicts, itch no more. The infamously addictive BlackBerry has finally arrived in China, meaning subscribers can now get their mail fix anywhere, at any time. Research in Motion, the manufacturer of BlackBerry, has struck a deal with China Mobile to roll out simcards for the portable e-mail service across major cities in China. Although BlackBerry handsets are still not officially on sale domestically, they can be bought on import. Pop a SIM card in your BlackBerry, pay a monthly subscription fee and you＇re off. Which model should you choose？ CIB assesses the main contenders and a couple of portable email alternatives.
文摘Except for space enthusiasts and particularly intrepid travelers, few people have heard of Xichang. But if George Weinmann has his way, this remote southwestern Chinese city, home to one of China＇s main satellite launch centers, will soon be known as a major hub of China＇s low-cost airline industry.
文摘Amusical soundtrack is an essential part of any workout. When the ipain kicks in and the lazy demon in your head is telling you to stop, that song that reminds you of your first year at university could be just the tonic you need to persevere. And whereas a few years ago you had to rely on the musical taste -- or lack thereof-- of the gym staff, the MP3 player explosion now means that you can choose your own gym soundtrack to drown out that awful early 9os Euro- house. But as anyone who has taken their 6o gigabyte iPod out on a run will tell you, not all MP3 players are designed for a strenuous workout. Just as you wouldfft take your laptop with out with you on your morning jog, so hard-drive MP3 players -- generally any device larger than 4GB -- are also equally unsuited to rough- and-tumble, not to mention extremely bulky and cumbersome.
