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.
Today's highlight: The growing popularity of internships in China. A way for the ever growing number of college graduates to find a way into their ideal careers and for companies to bring in fresh new talent. Meanwhile, while many Chinese companies have financially surpassed their foreign counterparts, average executive pay levels still lag behind. Kevin Li, Watson Wyatt Incentive Consulting Solution Leader, explains the rationale behind pay strategies in China.
New low cost housing projects in Shanghai benefit an additional 5,000 families. Plus, young consumers are targeted by new marketing tools and products. Shanghai's youth market is estimated to be worth more than $40 billion a year. Spending on children tops China's household expenses, even before they're own purchasing power kicks in. Then see how Motorola leverages youth passion for sports and new technology into marketing new products during our interview with Jean Huang, Director of Partner Marketing Asia Pacific (Motorola Mobile Device).
The second hand car market booms in China. Second hand passenger car purchases have seen a 33% growth this year, 11% higher than the average growth rate for all kinds of vehicles. Take an inside look at this booming market. Then, stayed tuned as Goran Albertson, President of Region Int'l Volvo Financial Services AB, gives us his forecast for China's auto financing market.
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