Business

Opening of the Executive Centre Shenzhen

Scott Welsh — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:40:50 +0800

The start of August I attended the opening of the Executive Centre Shenzhen which is located in the Kerry Plaza in Futian (corner of Zhong xin 4 Rd and Fu hua Rd).

This is an excellent serviced office venue, and much classier than the other serviced offices around the Shenzhen area.

Exchange Rates: Monday 7/7/08

Scott Welsh — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:53:07 +0800

Chinese RMB

100 Hong Kong dollars 87.93

100 U.S. dollars 685.67

100 Japanese yen 6.4201

100 Euros 1073.72

100 British pounds 1361.76

100 Swiss francs 667.9

100 Canadian dollars 673.01

100 Australian dollars 659.97

CCIR Management Co.: International Media Liaison Needed

Scott Welsh — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:21:07 +0800

Description
Duties:
1. Assisting PR director in drafting International Media Strategy and Annual Media Plan.
2. Making international media coverage analysis on monthly and yearly basis.

Apply For Personal Internet Banking with China Merchants

admin — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:53:54 +0800

If you have a China Merchants account you can apply for an Internet Banking account at any branch by filling out the form they give you. The instructions are in English on the China Merchants web site but be careful the Internet banking software is out of date so don't download it.

International SOS Newsletter

Scott Welsh — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:38:10 +0800

Please find attached the new edition of the International SOS Wellness newsletter.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

* Health issues with spas and nail salons
* Peanut allergy
* Children and travel

Download the English version here

Community Notice: 3 Days of Mourning

Scott Welsh — Tue, 20 May 2008 11:30:09 +0800

Dear Community,

As most of you know, Yesterday was the first of 3 days of mourning designated by the central Government.
The following Venues and Services will be closed until Thursday
-KTV
-Net Cafe's with Gaming Machines
-Bars
-All China based online game pages
-Topway TV Foreign Channels

Updated Visa Info-updated 19.4.2008

Scott Welsh — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:27:46 +0800

Hey Guys here is some updated info from The Commissioners Office of Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong SAR
http://www.fmcoprc.gov.hk/eng/zgqz/zgqzcgzs/default.htm

Multi-entry visa ban until after Games

Scott Welsh — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:02:10 +0800

Multi-entry visa ban until after Games
Hurdle to mainland trips for frequent travellers
Samantha Spiro
Apr 06, 2008

Beijing has stopped issuing multiple-entry visas, risking major inconvenience to foreigners who travel to the mainland regularly, especially on business. Hong Kong travel agents say the ban will stay in place until after the Olympic Games.

Shenzhen Banking 101: Your Arrival.

Scott Welsh — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:22:57 +0800

Shenzhen banking is basically broken down into two categories
1) Domestic Banks;
ICBC (Industrial Commercial Bank of China)
Bank Of China
Development Bank of China
ect.
2) Foreign or International Banks
HSBC (Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corporation)
Standard Charter
BEA (Bank of East Asia)
CitiBank
Hang Seng

Press Coverage

admin — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:06:12 +0800

Press Coverage

The following media have reported on this website and our parties:

Shenzhen in the South China- Morning Post
. Read the article online.