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Components, Spare Parts and Air Conditioning Equipement in Hong Kong

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Components, Spare Parts and Air Conditioning Equipement in Hong Kong: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000

Date Published: 2000-10-11
Pages: 121
ISBN: 0741825880
   
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.

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 COMPONENTS, SPARE PARTS AND AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPEMENT
        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 Local Production
        2.3.2 Marketing Strategy
        2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
        2.4.1 Import Climate
        2.4.2 Distribution Practices
        2.5 Key Contacts
        2.5.1 Public Sector
        2.5.2 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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