HKTDC Economists Discuss Latest Research

Video Interviews Spotlight Xinjiang, Columbia, Baby Products and China’s Urbanisation

Hong Kong, Apr 8, 2013 – (ACN Newswire) – The following videos have been prepared by the HKTDC Research Department. If you or your editorial staff would like more information on these, and other Hong Kong-related topics, or are interested in interviewing any of the HKTDC economists, please contact Joe Kainz, at +852 2584 4216; or email: joe.kainz@hktdc.org.

Colombia Comes to Asia

Colombia’s buyers and exhibitors are set to make a greater impact on Hong Kong trade shows. The country is diversifying its trade focus on Asia under an alliance with Chile, Peru and Mexico, and ahead of an expected free trade agreement with China, says HKTDC Economist Louis Chan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FO2rFH0L8w
http://www.hktdc.com/info/webcast/v/en/en/1X04BP4T

China’s Metropolitan Multiplier

China’s rapid urbanisation will be led by the development of 20 city clusters, says Billy Wong, HKTDC Senior Economist (Greater China), in the March edition of the Hong Kong Trade Quarterly. These metropolitan circles will foster lower-tier cities and build huge demand for services such as catering and entertainment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GOJGpj7I6g
http://www.hktdc.com/info/webcast/v/en/en/1X04BOPB

New Baby Boom

The exploding demand for food, clothing, toys and other products for babies and children provide huge promise for Hong Kong suppliers, both in developed and developing markets, says HKTDC Economist for Global Research Wenda Ma. Some of the largest opportunities are in the BRICS countries, with their 233 million babies and children.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEvAYJJ-ANU
http://www.hktdc.com/info/webcast/v/en/en/1X04BOT7

Xinjiang: Gateway to Central Asia

The Xinjiang Autonomous Region is set to see huge external trade development thanks to Central Asia’s booming energy sector, says HKTDC Economist Wing Chu. This, in turn, will see rising demand for clothing, shoes and electronic goods – products that Hong Kong traders and manufacturers can supply.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNZ7zaq8r10
http://www.hktdc.com/info/webcast/v/en/en/1X04BP8P

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