The upcoming battle for Asian bank deposits
BusinessWeek 11/10/2008
by Sameer Chishty and Edmund Lin
Asia is home to a conservative population that holds over 60 percent of its wealth in bank deposits. Investors fleeing equity markets in the continuing credit crisis are shifting more of their money out of stocks, bonds, and multinational banks in the belief that local banks are sounder. What's shaping up is a high-stakes battle among Asia's banks to win these swelling deposits and make adequate returns.
How to take the curves in the current turmoil
The Business Times 11/4/2008
by Steve Ellis, Till Vestring And Suvir Varma
The tumultuous events of the past few weeks have battered financial markets and created widespread uncertainty. But in the turbulence lies opportunity. Like curves on a racetrack, economic downturns create opportunities for companies to move from the middle of the pack into leadership positions.
How Asian companies can beat the recession
BusinessWeek.com 10/28/2008
by Mark Gottfredson, Till Vestring and Manny Maceda
Downturns aren't necessarily all bad news. Some Asian companies have learned that by preparing for the worst, they can open new doors, improve market positions, and accelerate into the next up cycle.
Downturns loaded with opportunity
South China Morning Post 10/20/2008
by Steve Ellis, Paul Meehan and John Sequeira
The tumultuous events of the past few weeks have battered financial markets and created widespread uncertainty. But in the turbulence lies opportunity. Like curves on a racetrack, economic downturns create opportunities for companies to move from the middle of the pack into leadership positions.
Resurrecting the China joint-venture
FEER.com 10/17/2008
by Michael Thorneman, Bruno Lannes and Nick Palmer
Joint ventures between foreign and mainland companies in China are a tough business. Despite the high failure rate, joint ventures can be a viable alternative for multinationals seeking to compete with flourishing domestic businesses in China. Boosting the odds of success rests on careful planning and management.
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