Increasingly, Shanghai is playing a pivotal role in the economic reform of China. Its position is emphasized by China's intention to restructure Shanghai's industry to become a base for financial and commercial expansion. Li Choy Chong examines the business environment of Shanghai and its...

This book is intended to be a handbook for the small businessman and would-be entrepreneurs planning to set up their own small business in Singapore. It provides basic information on various practical aspects of small business management and its environment in Singapore, including registering...

This exploratory study investigates how banks, engaged in sustainable lending, monitor the performance of small and medium entrepreneur (SME) borrowers to be environmentally and socially responsible throughout the life of the loan. We focus on domestic banks that have adopted sustainable lending...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate how international R & D alliances are formed during industry transition from the point of view of the local Chinese partner. Design/methodology/approach – Review of industry data provided by Chinese Statistical Office coupled with four...