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• Investors Optimistic for Post-Olympic Economy Upswing - Editor, 25 August 2008

Following the fortnight of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, during which time the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s benchmark composite index fell 7.7 percent, with the past week being particularly turbulent, investors are confident that China’s government will turn its attention to the economy and brighter times are ahead. Considering the fact that China spent around $42 billion on the Olympic Games, money which appears to have been readily available, it seems surprising that the market is performing so badly. With the Shanghai stock market having tumbled by 54 percent since the beginning of the year, there is some serious work to be done to turn the situation around and win investor confidence.

• Beijing Olympics Opens Up Potentially Lucrative Trade Opportunities - Editor, 4 August 2008

With the beginning of the 2008 Beijing Olympics just a few days away, these prestigious summer games are dominating news headlines all over the world, as participating countries prepare to support their athletes in their quest for gold. An aspect of the Olympics that the man in the street may not give much thought to, is how being associated with the games can be hugely beneficial for companies from a marketing perspective. The potential benefits are recognized by astute management teams, resulting in companies clamoring to be included on the list of official sponsors that are approved by the Beijing Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games (BOCOG).