Service sector full of potential
FACING a slight decline in foreign investment, Shanghai is being urged to turn to the service sector - ranging from accounting, consulting, law, tourism to education - to reverse the tide.
Sino-EU talks on WTO push shipping high
CHINA'S container business outlook is bright as its negotiations with Europe about the entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) continue smoothly.
Certificates for OTC medicines to be discussed
ALL pharmaceutical companies wishing to grab a share of the OTC (over-the-counter) medicines market in China need to apply for certificates for their products this August.
Jinjiang gets five-star rating
JINJIANG Hotel was awarded a five-star hotel rating last week by the National Tourism Administration, making it the 12th five-star hotel in Shanghai.
Bayer to build Pudong R&D centre
CHEMICAL company Bayer of Germany last week announced an investment of $10 million in a research and development centre for applied polymer technology in Pudong's Jinqiao Export and Processing Zone.
Epson offers long-lasting prints
YOU may want copies of your favourite photos to be brilliant and last as long as possible. But conventional printers can let you down.
In search of sub-contracts
MAJOR software producers in Shanghai have joined forces to woo more sub-contracts and orders from overseas markets.
Internet, mobile phone match up
PRODUCERS are clamouring for new applications software to cement the marriage between the Internet and mobile telecommunication.
Website offers sympathy over big and small ills
CHINA'S first on-line problem page which invites comments from people who have suffered everyday setbacks from being ripped off to getting the sack has opened at zhaodaola.com.
Serviced offices come to Shanghai
FOR the Shanghai real estate market, 1998 and 1999 was the era of serviced apartments. Will 2000 usher in the era of serviced offices? Vigers Shanghai Research Department takes a look at three businesses offering serviced offices in Shanghai: "Instant office" from Regus, "Executive Suite" from Servcorp and "AABiz Center" from BAA. Although the concept of serviced offices is nothing new in the West, it has only recently arrived on the Shanghai real estate scene. The benefits of serviced offices over traditional offices are: . Short flexible leasing periods making it easy to move in and out. Most offer a one-month lease starting period. AABiz will even offer you one day if that's what you want. . Low capital investment, and complimentary services. Required investment includes deposit, capital cost and a monthly fixed cost. Usually, the deposit amount for a serviced office is lower than that for a traditional office. The layout, decoration, furniture, telephone and office equipment are all provided. Other auxiliary services are available at no extra charge, such as bilingual assistants, refreshment areas and, of boardroom or video meeting room for free or at a very low charge. Here are some basics about the three biggest local players in the serviced office industry:
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