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Boring and Tunneling Equipment and Parts in Hong Kong
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| Title: |
Boring and Tunneling Equipment and Parts in Hong Kong: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
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2001-08-07 |
| Pages: |
125 |
| ISBN: |
0597797048 |
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About
the Author(s)/Editor(s) |
Philip
M. Parker
Eli Lilly Chair Professor in Innovation, Business and
Society
INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France & Singapore)
Philip M. Parker is the
Eli Lilly Chair Professor of Innovation, Business
and Society at INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France and Singapore).
He has been a professor there since 1988 where he
teaches graduate and doctoral-level courses on global
competitive strategy and research methodology. He
has taught courses at Harvard University (HBS), the
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Stanford
University (GSB), the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(MIT Sloan School) and UCLA (Anderson School). Dr.
Parker received his Ph.D. in Business Economics from
the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
and has Masters degrees in Finance and Banking (University
of Aix-Marseille, France) and Managerial Economics
(Wharton). His undergraduate degrees are in mathematics
and economics. Some of his work and methodologies
applied in this study were financially supported by
the Research and Development Committee at INSEAD which
is gratefully acknowledged.
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About
the Series |
This
series helps international managers expand to various
country markets around the world. Each report is a broad
study of a particular product market, but also gives
information useful for entry strategies (trend analysis,
marketing, production, finance, and distribution strategy).
Each study provides ample statistics on market size
and trends, as well as various economic statistics cover
human resources and cross-cultural management. |
Contents |
1 INTRODUCTION & METHODOLOGY
1.1 What does this report cover?
1.2 Evaluating Hong Kong
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Hong Kong
2 BORING AND TUNNELING EQUIPMENT AND PARTS
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: aspects of interest
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Statistical Data
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Marketing Strategy
2.3.2 Local Production
2.3.3 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.5 Key Contacts
2.5.1 Public Sector
2.5.2 Upcoming Trade Shows
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN HONG KONG
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Hong Kong
3.2.1 Principal Growth Sectors
3.2.2 Tourism and Retail Sales
3.2.3 Property
3.2.4 Government Role in the Economy
3.2.5 Balance of Payments Situation
3.2.6 Infrastructure Situation
3.2.7 Airport
3.2.8 Shipping and Port Activities
3.2.9 Roads and Railroads
3.2.10 Telecommunications
3.2.11 Environmental Issues
3.2.12 Macau
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN HONG KONG
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Hong Kong
4.2.1 The Banking System
4.2.2 Foreign Exchange Controls Affecting Trading
4.2.3 General Availability of Financing
4.2.4 How to Finance Exports/Methods of Payment
4.2.5 The Asian Development Bank
4.2.6 Trade Barriers
4.2.7 Customs Regulations
4.2.8 Import Licenses
4.2.9 Export Controls
4.2.10 Temporary Entry
4.2.11 Labeling and Marking Requirements
4.2.12 Prohibited Imports
4.2.13 Standards
4.2.14 Free Trade Zones/Warehouses
4.2.15 Special Import Provisions
4.2.16 Membership in Free Trade Arrangements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN HONG KONG
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Hong Kong
5.4.1 Openness to Foreign Investment
5.4.2 Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.4.3 Expropriation and Compensation
5.4.4 Dispute Settlement
5.4.5 Performance Requirements/Incentives
5.4.6 Right to Private Ownership and Establishment
5.4.7 Protection of Property Rights
5.4.8 Transparency of the Regulatory System
5.4.9 Efficient Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
5.4.10 Insurance
5.4.11 Stock and Futures Markets
5.4.12 Political Violence
5.4.13 Corruption
5.4.14 Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.15 Labor
5.4.16 Foreign Trade Zones/Free Ports
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN HONG KONG
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Hong Kong
6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
6.2.2 Typical Product Pricing Structures
6.2.3 Use of Agent/Distributors; Finding a Partner
6.2.4 Franchising
6.2.5 Direct Marketing
6.2.6 Joint-Ventures/Licensing
6.2.7 Steps to Establishing an Office
6.2.8 Selling Factors/Techniques
6.2.9 Advertising and Trade Promotion
6.2.10 Sales Service/Customer Support
6.2.11 Selling to the Hong Kong Government
6.2.12 Protecting Your Product from IPR Infringement
6.2.13 Need for a Local Attorney
6.2.14 Performing Due Diligence, Checking Bona Fides
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN HONG KONG
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Hong Kong
7.2.1 Unionization in Hong Kong
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Hong Kong
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Hong Kong
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Hong Kong
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Hong Kong
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN HONG KONG
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Hong Kong
8.4 Political Issues in Hong Kong
8.4.1 Major Political Issues Affecting Business Climate
8.4.2 Political System
8.4.3 Macau Political Scene
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN HONG KONG
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Hong Kong
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Hong Kong
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Hong Kong
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN HONG KONG
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Hong Kong
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Hong Kong
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Hong Kong
10.2.3 Religion in Hong Kong
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Hong Kong
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.2 Government
11.1.3 Political and Governmental History
11.1.4 Economic History
11.1.5 Historical International Relations
11.2 Business Customs in Hong Kong
11.2.1 Business Infrastructure
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