China's producer prices up 4.6% in Nov China targets key areas for further reforms in 2008 Fiscal revenue to grow 1.2 trillion yuan Passenger car sales rise 23% in Jan-Nov period China builds world's largest press forge Central gov't to increase investment budget Power industry proposes electricity price increase China plans to double vehicle insurance coverage
Modern Rail Systems Passenger volume on Shanghai's rail system has increased 25% over last year and as the World Expo nears this number will continue to grow. Our report shows what kind of changes you can expect from the rail system in the future. Wolfgang Pech of Deutsh Messe AG shares his insight into sophisticated logistics systems and how they are developing in Asia.
Conducting Business Online In this episode's Highlight, we look at the challenges SMEs face when conducting business online. One of the greatest difficulties they face is payment methods. We'll take a look what is being done to fix this problem. We'll also talk to the Italian Trade Commissioner in Shanghai about the increasing amount of trade between China and Italy and how Chinese manufacturers could use the relationship as a way to improve quality.
Seeking the Right Investors Qualified Domestic Institutional Investors, or QDII, is the subject of today's Highlight. We investigate QDII options and why QDII products issued by banks are not as popular as those offered by fund companies. Alderman John Stuttard, the Lord Mayor of London talks to us about his recent visit to China and his impression of China's financial markets.
Cost of Raising a Child This episode's Highlight focuses on the variety of different costs associated with raising a child in China. Then, China has the potential to be the world's biggest market for shavers. We'll speak with the president of Braun to see how his company is trying to take advantage of this market by partnering with Gillette.
Futures Trading Stock Index Futures trading is coming to China for the first time. We'll give you a quick overview of what futures trading entails. The investment director at HSBC Jntrst Fund Management Company will give us his opinion on the potential impact of this new financial instrument on the mainland securities market.
Hybrid Cars in China New energy cars are starting to enter the Chinese market. We'll show you what the options are like if you're in the market for one of these hybrid cars. We'll also speak to Christopher Kearney, president of SPX Corporation, about the Chinese government's efforts to improve energy infrastructure and efficiency.
Warehouse Property Costs Rising The warehouse property market is becoming increasingly important as Shanghai quickly becomes the logistics capital of China. Rental costs for warehouses in prime locations are becoming too expensive for small and medium size companies. We also talk to a global industrial real estate developer to get his take on trends in the global property market.
Booking a room in a hotel Five star, four star, or no star, it doesn't matter; as long as you've got a room, right? Booking a hotel is a common activities for tourists so teaching you how to book a room is of utmost importance. So what kind of room would you like, the presidential suite? No problem. In this episode, watch Will and Marty order a room at the Holiday Inn.
Blue Mosque, Turkey Today's destination is Turkey. We'lltake you to the beautiful Blue Mosque in Istanbul and to the Topkapi Palace to view some beautiful jewels. Then, hop on a ferry to reach the Maiden's Tower for a panoramic view of Istanbul. We'll pick up some traditional head scarves for souvenirs and make our way home.
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