The perfect combination: VISA-FREE travels to China for Swiss Nationals and sim office
!! Swiss travellers to be allowed to enter China visa-free !! !! And we can provide you with the perfect office space downtown Shanghai! What a perfect combination! We look forward to welcoming you soon! While details still need to be officially communicated, China will offer Swiss Travellers soon Visa-free entrance, here the Swissinfo link: […]
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sim update – June 2021
dear Reader, Dear Friends of sim We apologize, we delayed our May update to June, but for good reasons: Besides the regular mandates and duties, many new and additional projects came up: First, we had our team-outing at the end of the May, during which we could over three days in a very nice […]
sim update – anniversary edidtion
Dear Reader, Dear Friends of sim CELEBRATIONS AND RENOVATIONS! Kindly allow us to share with you two new milestones of our company: some impressions of sim’s 15th Anniversary Celebrations and the start of the remodelling of our extended office space! 15 years of an amazing journey and continuing! The evening of […]
sim update – April 2021
dear Reader, Dear Friends of sim SPRING IS ON THE DOOR-STEP The arrival of spring has brought lush trees and bloomy flowers in Shanghai while at sim, our engaged team has brought support and value to our customers and business partners. We are delighted to see the changes and progress through our efforts by every […]
sim update September 2020
Here’s our brand new update for this festive season! We wish you all a happy Mid-Autumn festival and National holiday! Enjoy your reading and stay tuned for more contents in October!
– A LETTER OF APPRECIATION FROM THE GM
– PRAGMATIC AND FLEXIBLE SUPPORT
– HAPPY MOONFESTIVAL AND ENJOY THE NATIONAL HOLIDAY
sim celebration: 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between CN and CH
January 17 was the day of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Switzerland, also the ending day of the official visit of Isabelle Moret, speaker of the Swiss Federal Parliament, to China. The Swiss Embassy in China will hold a series of celebrations to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Switzerland in Beijing this year.
Bernardino Regazzoni, the Swiss ambassador to China, answered questions from the CBN and other media at a press conference held at the ambassador’s residence in Beijing on the same day, and looked into the distance of cooperation opportunities between China and Switzerland in finance, innovation and other fields.
sim update December 2019
Brand new update for this festive season! Enjoy your reading and stay tuned for more contents in the coming 2020!
– SIM HAS JOINED EUROPEAN CHAMBER!
– EUROAIRPORT ROUNDTABLE WORKSHOP-RECEPTION EVENT CAME TO A SUCCESS
– NEW RETAIL IN CHINA: LOOK INTO THE FUTURE OF ONLINE BUSINESS
– JD DOUBLE 11 SALES ACTIVITY BUG: MISOPERATION OR JUST MARKETING
sim update September 2019
Brand new sim update and the very first of the year 2019:
– AWARD WINNING! SIM TO BECOME ADVISORY FIRM OF THE YEAR!
– SIM ACCOUNTING, TAX ADVISORY AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES FOR SATIS INTERNATIONAL TRADING
– MOBILE SHOPPING! HOW A NATION HAS QUICKLY CHANGED ITS HABITS
– AND THEN THERE WAS BORACAY!
Launch Event – Swiss People Development Hub – November 20th, 2018
Over the past decade, we at sim were in the lucky position to accompany our clients in their development in China. Skilled talents have always been a key factor to successfully run businesses, and this will certainly not change. All these years, experts were flown in to accomplish the difficult tasks; or people from China […]
ZHAW’s Innovation Immersion Tour “Made in China 2025”
Accelerate your innovation potential with our 5-day Immersion Tour to China’s industrial and innovation hotspots of Shenzhen/Guangzhou and Shanghai 29 October – 2 November 2018 China is rapidly turning itself into an innovation leader, pushing their companies and products towards the innovation frontier. The “Made in China 2025” policy launched by the Chinese government to […]
sim update November 2017
The SwissWeek platform moves to the West of China! We would like to share with you the great success of SwissWeek Chengdu 2017 as well as some news from sim and our trading partner, SATIS International Trading.
– SWISSWEEK CHENGDU 2017 HAS ACHIEVED A TRMENDOUS SUCCESS FOR ITS VERY FIRST EDITION
– SATIS TRADING BRINGS MORE FLAVORS OF SWISS BEER INTO THE CHINESE MARKET
– SMART SOLUTIONS FOR OFFICE IN SHANGHAI
sim update October 2017
We trust you all had a joyful Golden Week. At sim, we had a very intensive month right after the holidays and would like to share some great news and developments with you.
– SWISSWEEK CHINA GOES TO THE WEST! THE VERY FIRST SWISSWEEK CHENGDU WILL TAKE PLACE IN NOVEMBER AND BE OPENED BY THE AMBASSADOR OF SWITZERLAND
– sim OPENS ITS BRANCH OFFICE WEST CHINA IN CHENGDU
– WELCOME FAKTOR PLUS TO CHINA
sim update September 2017
We trust you had a great Summer and would like to welcome you all back to the last quarter of year 2017. We are glad to share with you the latest achievements and developments of sim. The topics in this update are
– sim PARTICIPATED IN THE 7th ANUUAL CHINA SOCIAL MEDIA & DIGITAL MARKETING FORUM 2017
– ZHAW SML and sim SIGNED AN MoU ON THE JOINT COMPETENCEN CENTER CHINA (CCC)
– ZHAW SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND LAW COLLABORATES WITH SHANGHAI JIATONG UNIVERSITY TO OFFER MAS PROGRAM
– A VERY WARM WELCOME TO FREITAG
sim update June 2017
We are glad to share with you the latest news of sim, our achievements and business growth. And besides all that, we also enlarged our office and welcomed new staff members at the same time! By doing so, we continue to improve our offer to accommodate Swiss brands and businesses in China and support them with top office space in the heart of Shanghai, all necessary facilities, our entire range of services and a professional team to assist you. Write to us at office@sim.biz if you would like to inquire more.
sim update May 2017
We are glad to share with you the latest news of sim, our offline event SwissWeek China and online platform Swiss Market.
sim update April 2017
We are glad to share with you the latest news and development of sim, to tell you about our upcoming yearly event SwissWeek Shanghai 2017 and to announce an exciting Swiss SME event on Unmasking Digital Marketing in China.
CCC Newsletter January 2017: Distribution in China Series
Exclusivity in Distribution – finding the right way to your Chinese customers
China set for slower growth, tighter policy in 2017 as government targets asset bubbles
China’s economic growth is expected to cool in 2017 as its top leaders flag tighter monetary policy and further curbs to clamp down on asset price bubbles, especially in the property market, even as a sharp drop in the yuan has fed fears of markets turmoil.
China’s middle class to rise to more than third of population by 2030, research firm says
About 35 per cent of the population will have in excess of US$10,000 of annual disposable income by 2030, up from about 10 per cent today, according to the report released on Wednesday by The Economist Intelligence Unit. Private consumption, which includes both goods and services, as well as rent, is expected to grow by 5.5 per cent on average each year, faster than the expansion of the country’s gross domestic product, according to the report.
Reform der Eigentumsrechte in China
Um einen wirklich gleichen Status von staatlichen und privaten Unternehmen zu verankern, wird es einer Reform des Finanzsystems bedürfen. Chinas neuer Gesetzesrahmen zum Schutz der Eigentumsrechte ist vielversprechend. Doch der Erfolg hängt entscheidend davon ab, wie die Richtlinien umgesetzt werden.
China Will Den Superzug Entwickeln
Seit mehr als 100 Jahren suchen Physiker und Ingenieure nach einer neuen Bahntechnik. Vielleicht stellt nun China die richtigen Weichen – mit Hilfe aus der Schweiz.
U.S. returns China’s Taobao shopping website to market blacklist
The United States on Wednesday returned Taobao, China’s most popular consumer-to-consumer shopping website, to its blacklist of “notorious marketplaces” known for the sale of counterfeit goods and violations of intellectual property rights.
CCC Newsletter December 2016: E-commerce in China
If there is one topic on top of every company’s agenda looking at selling its product (especially B2C) in China these days, it’s e-commerce.
Chinas Unternehmen auf West-Kurs
Chinesische Firmen zeigen sich am Horasis-Meeting in Interlaken selbstbewusst. Von westlicher Seite gibt es Kritik wegen Ungleichbehandlung. Die Übernahme des Saatgutherstellers Syngenta (SYNN 387.8 -0.51%)durch ChemChina ist nur ein weiteres Zeichen einer langfristigen Entwicklung: Chinesische Unternehmen wollen auf Augenhöhe mit dem Westen agieren.
China heisst ausländische Investoren willkommen
Im vergangenen Jahr hat Peking mit dilettantischen Massnahmen versucht, die Börsen zu retten. Ob ausländische Investoren mit diesem Erfahrungsschatz nun ihr Glück in China suchen werden?
Eine Milliarde Dollar in fünf Minuten
Dass die Chinesen nur beim Westen abkupfern, ist schon länger nicht mehr wahr. Besonders am 11.11. zeigt sich die weit verbreitete Freude an der hausgemachten technologischen Innovation.
How Chinese companies are taking virtual reality into whole new worlds
Globally, the value of venture capital investments in VR hit US$3.5 billion in the past two years, according to Goldman Sachs and it predicts annual revenue of US$80 billion in both VR hardware and software industries by 2025. China’s domestic VR market is expected to grow exponentially over the next four years to US$8.5 billion annually.
Tech giants such as HTC, Samsung, Huawei and Xiaomi are now investing heavily in the technology, in an effort to catch up with the smaller companies such as 3Glasses that have emerged as major forces in China’s VR sector, some of which have been shipping tethered VR head-mounted displays as far back as 2014.
China says it will promote trade deals regardless of TPP, RCEP direction
China said it will actively participate in bilateral and multilateral trade deals, with the goal of deepening reform and opening up its economy, regardless of the direction the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) or the China-backed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) might take.
sim update November 2016
We are glad to share with you the latest news of sim. One hot topic is how to localize the strategy in the Chinese market especially for Swiss SMEs, another one are our tailor-made solutions we can provide as your extended marketing team and thirdly our Q & A session to give you some insights of doing business in China.
But first of all, following the success of the last 4 SwissWeek Shanghai, the 5th anniversary edition will be organized from May 10th to May 14th 2017 in Huaihai Park, the heart of Shanghai…
CCC Newsletter November 2016: Localization in China
Localization encompasses many aspects, from language, adaptation of processes, marketing features, over sales & management structures up to a time component. The Competence Center China would like to share some insights about the Localization in China.
CCC Newsletter October 2016: After-Sales Services of SMEs in China
Our research found that the key success factors for after-sales services in China are a short delivery time, a competitive pricing, a personalized customer relationship management and a comprehensive technical know-how, all of which Swiss SME seem to struggle with. While market characteristics cannot be changed, internal processes towards better providing to the market’s needs can.
Chinesische Firmen nehmen Schweizer KMU ins Visier
Wenn chinesische Firmen auf Einkaufstour gehen, klotzen sie. Für den Agrochemiekonzern Syngenta etwa bezahlt Chemchina 43 Milliarden Dollar. Der chinesische Mischkonzern HNA hat mit Swissport, Gategroup und SR Technics drei ehemalige Swissair-Töchter geschluckt. Doch die Chinesen sind nicht nur an grossen Schweizer Konzernen mit klingenden Namen interessiert. Sie haben es auch auf kleine und mittlere Unternehmen abgesehen.
Outbound direct investment up 53.7%
Chinese companies completed 521 overseas merger and acquisition projects, including 119 in the United States, during the first nine months, with the transaction value reaching $67.44 billion, surpassing the total amount of last year. The mergers and acquisitions involved 18 industries in 67 countries and regions.
German economy minister faces battle in Beijing over takeovers
Germany’s outspoken economy minister, Sigmar Gabriel, heads to China next week having ratcheted up tensions with Beijing by putting the brakes on the latest Chinese takeovers of German technology companies.
The five-day trip with 60 business executives comes a week after his ministry withdrew approval for Fujian Grand Chip Investment Fund (FGC) to buy chip equipment maker Aixtron (AIXGn.DE), citing new security concerns.
CCC Press Release 2016
Upon the common initiative of ZHAW School of Management & Law (SML), Swiss SME China (the official representative of the SME Association in Switzerland) and sim (selective international management) in Shanghai, we are happy and proud to present to you the Competence Center China.
sim update October 2016
We are glad to share with you the latest news and development of sim, as well as a special promotion for the biggest shopping festival in China: 11.11.
we are now adding one new part to our update: the sim Q&A Session! Over the past years, we have realized that many of our customers have certain concerns and question-marks which are the same concerning China. We have been asked many times similar questions, and would therefore in the common interest, like to share with you in each update some of these questions we received as well as the answers we provide. We trust this is another helpful tool for you on your journey to China.
sim update September 2016
We are glad to share with you the latest news and development of sim, as well as some recent highlights of our services.
In the meanwhile, should you have received or heard about an invitation for a Swiss(Theme)Week in Zhenjiang, kindly be informed that this is a copy of our original SwissWeek®, and sim is not the organizer of that replicated event, we are not connected, have no influence and are not responsible for any outcome/quality issues. Obviously this is not yet the end of copycat-China, but at least it shows that our concepts are the best!
Joint event on innovation by Swiss SME China and Zhejiang Province
On September 22nd, 2016 the joint event on innovation was held at Franke Kitchen World Shanghai with over 60 participants. The event is organized by Swiss SME China and Zhejiang Provincial Department of Commerce Shanghai office to present the innovation developments and achievements both from Zhejiang, China and Switzerland, and to develop the network for both parties in the purpose of exploring new collaborations in innovation and incubation.
sim to Launch After-Sales and Maintenance Service Hub
sim now offers the pragmatic solution many companies were looking for: the ASM Hub, which operates with Swiss Engineers based in Shanghai, that can intervene for and on behalf of you on a hourly basis.
This means, your company immediately can offer your clients ASM Services in China witouth your own legal structure or big investments, but with many advantages.
Swiss SME China Public Event September 2016
On September 20th, the Public Event September 2016 was held at InterContinental Hotel Shanghai Pudong with over 20 participants. The boutique seminar is organized in association with isoclick and Tolmao Group aims to share the localized digital marketing knowledge and solutions for foreign companies in order to enhance their performances in online marketing and branding.
Swiss SME China Public Event May 2016
On May 5th, the Public Event May 2016 was held at Kempinski Hotel Shanghai with over 30 participants. The first Swiss SME China Public Event is organized in association with SwissCham Shanghai aims to enhance the platform and develop the knowledge network in the purpose of exploring new collaborations and potential synergies among and beyond Swiss Small and Medium enterprises.
Guest Speech at ZHAW Event in Zurich
On September 5th, 2016 Michael Lehmann was invited by the Zürich University of Applied Sciences to participate in a Conference about Chinese investment in Switzerland.
Konferenz zu chinesischen Investoren in der Schweiz
Wie planen chinesische Firmen Übernahmen von Schweizer Firmen? Welche sind für chinesische Investoren besonders interessant? Wie werden sie nach der Übernahme in die chinesische Firmengruppe integriert? Braucht die Schweiz einen wirksamen Schutz in Schlüsselindustrien gegen chinesische Investoren? Diesen Fragen ging die Konferenz «Chinesische Investoren in der Schweiz – Wie viel China verträgt die Schweiz» am 5. September in Zürich nach.
SME Export Outlook Q3 2016: SMEs striking out for China
According to a survey carried out by Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) among around 200 small and medium-sized exporting companies, Swiss SMEs see major potential in the Chinese market. Exports to China are accordingly set to gain importance in the next five years. Companies from the MEM industry are particularly active.
Banks miss out as Chinese firms do DIY deal advice
Paying for advice is still a relatively new concept for Chinese firms, so they tend not to be big fee payers. While large conglomerates in developed markets have hired investment bankers to beef up in-house operations, they do still also use external advisers. The trend in China is to go in-house exclusively – as executives reckon the cost of external advice outweighs the benefit.
Chinesen sind bei Kuka am Ziel
Die Regierung in Berlin gab grünes Licht für die Übernahme des Roboterbauers durch den Hausgerätehersteller Midea. Augsburg. Für den chinesischen Hausgerätehersteller Midea ist der Weg zur Übernahme des Roboterhersteller Kuka endgültig frei. Die Regierung in Berlin fand keine Anhaltspunkte, „dass durch die Übernahme die öffentliche Ordnung oder Sicherheit der Bundesrepublik Deutschland gefährdet wird“.
Übernahme von Syngenta durch ChemChina weiter unter der USLupe
Nachdem die Europäische Union angekündigt hat, die historische Fusion der beiden Saatgut- und Chemie-Riesen Dow Chemical und DuPont zu untersuchen, wird in den USA auch die geplante Übernahme des Basler Agrochemikonzerns Syngenta durch ChemChina wieder zum Thema.
Private investment proving to be Chinese economy’s Achilles’ heel
China’s headline economic growth numbers are becoming steadier, but maintaining the dynamism of the world’s second-biggest economy is becoming more complicated. The South China Morning Post is sending its journalists to talk to those on the frontline of China’s growth story – menswear designers, cement factory owners, developers, jewelers and venture capitalists – to see behind the numbers. In the first story of the series, Maggie Zhang discovers the reasons behind weak private investment…
Opportunities for Foreign Invested Enterprises in China
Although the perception is that MIC 2025 is primarily geared towards stimulating the growth of Chinese, MIC 2025 will create opportunities for FIEs not only in primary cities but nationwide across China’s second tier and tertiary cities. Foreign enterprise is still competitive and will remain a key component for China to realize the vision of economic transformation in the medium term.
China postal bank’s $10 billion IPO stirs foreign interest, but valuation a worry
Postal Savings Bank of China’s up to $10 billion forthcoming IPO is drawing marquee foreign investors’ attention due to its clean balance sheet, sources said, though unattractive valuations may mean it will still need local cornerstone investors to succeed.
China’s One Belt, One Road: Will it reshape global trade?
The future of trade in Asia could depend heavily on what becomes of China’s expansive One Belt, One Road initiative, which calls for massive investment in and development of trade routes in the region. In this episode of the McKinsey Podcast, recorded in May, McKinsey senior partners Joe Ngai and Kevin Sneader talk with Cecilia Ma Zecha about One Belt, One Road—what it really means, what it needs to become a reality, and why people should take it seriously.
Ein dritter Weg im ChinaStreit
Die EU will auch künftig gegen gedumpte Importe aus China vorgehen können. Aus rechtlichen Gründen stand sie aber vor einem Dilemma. Nun hofft die Brüsseler Kommission, einen Ausweg gefunden zu haben.
Workshop & Office Solutions
Whether you are entering the Chinese market or you want to expand your business, with a fully equipped facility sim can provide you the best location for the further growth or your company. The workshop buildings located in Shanghai Xinzhuang, achieved European quality standards, can offer the different size in order to meet tenants requirements.
Brexit puts UK-China financial services linkages at risk
Britain’s shock vote to leave the European Union could derail a raft of financial services projects agreed between China and the United Kingdom, which for years has marketed itself to Beijing as its best economic and financial friend in Europe.
Russia’s President Putin hails ‘all-embracing’ bilateral partnership with China with nations due to sign more than 30 trade deals
Russian President Vladimir Putin boasted on June 26th about its “all-embracing and strategic partnership” with China during his latest visit to Beijing, as the two countries try to present a united front amid increasing tensions with the West.
Merkel setzt auf verstärkte Kooperation mit China
Die deutsche Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel hat sich zum Abschluss ihrer dreitägigen ChinaReise für eine weitere Vertiefung der Beziehungen mit Peking stark gemacht. Dies schaffe auch eine Basis um kritische Fragen zu erörtern.
China’s Alipay could take stake in Germany’s Wirecard: report
Wirecard AG (WDIG.DE) is negotiating with representatives of Alipay, a unit of Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba (BABA.N), about it taking a stake of up to 25 percent in the German banking software company, a newspaper reported on June 26th.
Innovation gibt es nur ohne Repression
Nach einer atemberaubenden Aufholjagd ist China auf einem wirtschaftlichen Plafond angekommen, über den hinaus zu gelangen schwierig ist. Es braucht Innovation, doch damit auch Transformation. Das ist politisch heikel.
sim update June 2016
We are glad to share with you the great success of the SwissWeek China again as well as the up-to-date services of sim.
China als Innovationspartner
In der Schweiz hat der Handel mit China wesentlich stärker zugenommen als derjenige mit anderen Ländern: China ist nach der EU und den USA inzwischen der drittwichtigste Handelspartner. 600 Schweizer Firmen sind in China vor Ort vertreten; gleichzeitig werden Schweizer Unternehmen wie Eterna, Saurer, Swissmetal, Swissport oder Teile von OC Oerlikon an chinesische Investoren verkauft; 70 bis 80 chinesische Firmen sind in der Schweiz tätig.
Chinesen schikanieren Schweizer Exporteure
Kritik äussert zum Beispiel der Confiseur Läderach. «Die Zollvorteile werden durch die Schikanen der chinesischen Behörden zunichtegemacht», so die Exportverantwortliche Carola Borm zur «Handelszeitung». Und der Werkzeughersteller Fraisa beklagt, es sei dem Zufall überlassen, ob Zöllner zollbegünstigte Warensendungen akzeptierten oder nicht. Der Bund hingegen verteidigt das Abkommen: Schwierigkeiten würden durch die Zollbehörden beider Seiten erörtert und seien meist bereits beigelegt worden.
Wanda’s troubles in Spain highlights need for Chinese firms to seek local expertise when investing overseas
Chinese property giant Dalian Wanda’s flagship project in Spain has encountered controversy and unexpected resistance in the country, with analysts saying the case highlights the need for Chinese developers to hire local expertise to carry out due diligence before investing overseas.
China’s Anbang raises offer for Starwood to 14 billion
China’s Anbang Insurance Group Co raised its offer for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc (HOT.N) to almost $14 billion, Starwood said on Monday, in the latest challenge to the U.S. hotel operator’s merger with Marriott International Inc (MAR.O).
The bidding war for Starwood has pitted Marriott’s ambitions to create the world’s largest lodging company with about 5,700 hotels against Anbang’s drive to create a vast portfolio of U.S. real estate assets.
China-backed bank says more than 30 countires await membership
More than 30 countries are waiting to join the China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), adding to its 57 founding members, its president said on March 25th, 2016. The AIIB, first proposed by President Xi Jinping less than two years ago, has become one of China’s biggest foreign policy successes.
Speaking on the sidelines of the Boao Forum on southern China’s Hainan island, AIIB president Jin Liqun said the bank was working on accepting the new members.
Wo es beim Handel mit China harzt
Heute ist es zum Spitzentreffen gekommen: Chinas Präsident Xi Jingping hat Bundespräsident Johann Schneider-Ammann in Peking empfangen. Der Wirtschaftsminister will bei seinem Besuch in China auch die Umsetzung des Freihandelsabkommens thematisieren, das vor der Einführung grosse Erwartungen geschürt hat.
Taxing times in China’s online retail grey zone as new rules set to overhaul cross-border e-commerce industry
New duties and restrictions on saleable goods herald a shake-up for the industry rife with tax evasion; tough crackdown on ‘overseas personal shoppers’ expected.
China’s cross-border e-tailers scramble to implement new trade rules
Mainland cross-border e-commerce platforms and customs authorities are scrambling to update their systems to cope with what traders say are rushed new restrictions on the goods they sell. A list announced by the government on Thursday evening designated more than 1,100 items that e-tailers could import from foreign markets.
China April official factory activity expands but at slower pace
Activity in China’s manufacturing sector expanded for the second month in a row in April but only marginally, an official survey showed on Sunday, raising doubts about the sustainability of a recent pick-up in the world’s second-largest economy.
Investieren auf Teufel komm raus
Sie legte laut dem National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS) im ersten Quartal des laufenden Jahres um 6,7% zu. Damit wächst das Reich der Mitte zwar nicht mehr so stürmisch wie noch vor Jahren. Allerdings entspricht diese von den Machthabern in Peking beschworene «neue Normalität» ökonomischen Gesetzmässigkeiten, die von Ländern wie Japan und Südkorea vorexerziert worden sind: Auf Jahre zweistelligen Wachstums folgt eine Abschwächung auf Werte um die 6%, bevor ein Land auf einen langfristigen Pfad einschwenkt, der zwischen 1 bis 3% bringt.
Opening of Franke Kitchen World in Shanghai
With over 200 guests attended the grand opening including key Franke customers, partners, media representatives, architects, designers, real estate developers and government representatives, the grand opening of the Franke Kitchen World Showroom marks an exciting and important milestone for the Franke Group, solidifying the brand as the world’s leading provider of intelligent systems for domestic kitchens.
G7 vows growth efforts as Japan’s Abe warns of global crisis
G7 leaders wrapped up a summit in central Japan vowing to use “all policy tools” to boost demand and ease supply constraints. “Global growth remains moderate and below potential, while risks of weak growth persist,” they said in a declaration. “Global growth is our urgent priority.”
G7 wollen konjunktur ankurbeln-keine zusagen in fluchtlingskrise
Kompromiss in Wirtschaftsfragen, Enttäuschung in der Flüchtlingskrise und Streit mit China. Der erste Tag des G7-Gipfels in Japan brachte gemischte Ergebnisse.
Apple in turbulenten Gewässern
Der Smartphone-Markt ist ein Beleg dafür, wie stark manche Branchen inzwischen von den Launen der chinesischen Konsumenten abhängig sind. Laut dem Marktforschungsinstitut Strategy Analytics wurden in den ersten drei Monaten dieses Jahres weltweit 335 Mio. Smartphones ausgeliefert – und annähernd jedes dritte davon ging nach China. Die schlechte Nachricht lautet: Im Reich der Mitte zeichnet sich eine Sättigung des Marktes ab.
Outsourcing accounting for foreign companies in China
Dealing with tax authorities, bookkeeping and accounting are tasks that companies perform on a regular basis. However, the procedures and changing regulations in China as well as the HR cost involved are a common source of concern for foreign companies.
SwissWeek Shanghai 2016 Post Event Communication
Thanks to the great support from the Shanghai Government, the Consulate General of Switzerland in Shanghai, the Huangpu District government and the participation of Swissnex, Swiss Club and SwissCham, the SwissWeek Shanghai 2016 has achieved another tremendous success this year. Attended by 25 brands and sponsors, SwissWeek Shanghai welcomed close to 60’000 visitors during the exhibition.
SwissWeek Shanghai 2016 Press Release
SwissWeek China‘s 4th edition will take place from Wednesday, May 18th to Sunday, May 22nd 2016 in Huaihai Park in Shanghai. It will present Switzerland, its culture, tradition, innovation and products to the public. Visitors will also be invited to relax at the Swiss Café which will offer a selection of Swiss food and beverages.
sim update March 2016
We are glad to share with you the latest news and development of sim, as well as on our upcoming yearly event, the SwissWeek Shanghai 2016.
5 Schweizer Firmen, die wie Syngenta nach China verkauft wurden – das ist aus ihnen geworden
Für 43, 7 Milliarden Franken will der chinesische Chemie-Konzern ChemChina die Basler Syngenta übernehmen. Was mit Firmen geschehen kann, die nach China verkauft werden, zeigen diese fünf Beispiele.
China becomes world’s second-largest R7D performer
China is playing an increasingly prominent role in world’s science and engineering as the country becomes the second-largest performer of research and development (R&D), according to the Science and Engineering Indicators 2016 (Indicators) report from the US National Science Foundation.
G20 wollen sich mit schnelleren Reformen gegen Abschwung stemmen
Die führenden Industrie- und Schwellenländer (G20) wollen eine weitere Abschwächung der Weltwirtschaft mit einem Reformschub verhindern. Darauf verständigten sich die G20-Finanzminister und -Notenbankchefs am Samstag in Shanghai.
China web finance craze sows confusion and risk
China’s internet finance craze is piling on confusion and risk. Web giants, insurance groups and even the country’s top taxi app are pushing into the fast-growing sector. But competition is fierce, and investors have little way to judge which business models are viable.
Why China’s draft cybersecurity law has chilling implications for the internet and multinationals
China’s top legislature has published a draft cybersecurity law that would cement government control over the internet and data, rules analysts said could further limit online debate and affect multinational companies doing business in China.
What Might Happen in China in 2016?
In debates about whether growth is a percentage point up or down, we too often lose sight of the absolute scale of China’s economy. No matter what rate the country grows at in 2016, its share of the global economy, and of many specific sectors, will be larger than ever.
Chinas Appetit auf Schweizer Firmen
Der chinesische Staatskonzern ChemChina übernimmt 12% am Genfer Rohstoffhändler Mercuria. Auch an Syngenta besteht weiterhin Interesse.
China and Switzerland Conclude Bilateral Treaty on Social Insurance
The governments of China and Switzerland recently signed the Sino-Swiss Social Security Agreement, pursuant to which an employee originating from either country may be exempted from contributing in the other country to certain types of statutory social insurance (e.g. pensions and unemployment). This will benefit employees working in cross-border environments.
China Says to Expand Reforms, Replace Business Tax with VAT
China will expand tax reforms to replace a business tax with a value-added tax (VAT) this year, state radio quoted Premier Li Keqiang as saying, in the latest step to bolster slowing growth. Top leaders have already pledged to cut taxes and expand the government budget deficit this year to support economic growth, which slowed to its lowest level in 25 years in 2015.
Mobile Revolution: over 90 per cent of China’s 620 Million Internet Users Use Smartphones, Tabs to Go Online
The number of mobile internet users in China jumped to 620 million at the end of 2015 as over 90 per cent of people who surf the web in the country now do so on their smartphones and other mobile devices, according to a new report.
New Guideline to Reform Business License Registration
The State Council general office released a guideline on the reform of business license registration. The document aims to promote the “3 in 1” registration system, which means that entrepreneurs only require one certificate — issued by an industry and commerce administration department — in order to start a business.
BMW und Ducati in China “Das läuft hier anders”
Wie ein schlafender Riese liegt der chinesische Markt vor den MotorradLuxusmarken Ducati und BMW. Beide wollen ihn zum Leben erwecken, ihn anzapfen, reich in ihm werden allerdings mit vollkommen unterschiedlichen Ansätzen.
China to Make up 50 per ent of Global E-commerce Market by 2018 as it Eyes ‘Digital Silk Road’
The Chinese mainland will account for over half of the global retail e-commerce market by 2018 as its growing middle class and broad use of smart mobile devices nationwide drive domestic consumption. This anticipated development puts the country squarely at the centre of efforts to help expand global e-commerce by building a “digital Silk Road”, which is one of the main topics at this year’s World Internet Conference hosted in the town of Wuzhen, Zhejiang province.
China heizt Spekulationen an
Bisher war China auf Gedeih und Verderb an den Dollar gebunden. Dies hatte zur Folge, dass der Yuan gegenüber wichtigen Handelspartnern zugelegt hat. Peking stellt nun die Wechselkurspolitik neu auf.
Three Ways China is Finally Taking Its Seat at the World’s Table
China wants to play a more central role in influencing global governance. In spite of recent hiccups in its economy, it is beginning to feel and act like a great power. For the past decade, U.S. policymakers across administrations have urged China to be more proactive and join the “governing board” of the world. Beijing was anxious to make a good impression at the recent World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, China.
sim update December 2015
It is our great pleasure to share with you towards year-end the latest news of sim, our representation of Swiss Association of Small and Medium-sized enterprises (SKV) and our SwissWeek platform.
IMF’S Yuan Inclusion Signals Less Risk Taking in China
When the International Monetary Fund agrees on November 23rd to add the Chinese yuan to its reserves basket in the biggest shake-up in more than three decades, the IMF can afford itself a congratulatory nod. By acknowledging the yuan as a major global currency alongside the dollar, euro, yen, and pound, as is widely expected, IMF members will endorse the efforts of China’s economic reformers and by doing so hope that will spur fresh change in China.
Der Yuan Offnet Sich Dem Franken
Die chinesische Führung will der Heimwährung zu mehr internationaler Sichtbarkeit verhelfen. Davon profitiert nun auch die Schweiz.
Alibaba’s Robust Singles Day Sales Not Enough to Spark China’s Retail Market
Alibaba blew away all expectations with a record-breaking 91 billion yuan (HK$110.6 billion) in online sales on Singles’ Day (November 11th) amid a bleak picture of China’s economy. But experts cautioned it does not necessarily mean a boom for China’s retail market, and the nation’s economic slowdown still remains as the biggest underlying worry for the sector in the longer term.
Insiderskandal Erschuttert China
In China sorgen Ermittlungen und Festnahmen im Zusammenhang mit Insiderhandel für helle Aufregung. Im Zentrum steht ein prominenter Star unter den Hedge-Funds-Managern.
Swiss SME China kick-off event
Swiss SME China has achieved a tremendous success for its kick-off event with over 50 participants. It was opened by Mr. Alexander Hoffet, Consul General of Switzerland in Shanghai and followed by two great speeches, Q&A session and cocktail reception for networking.
China’s Q3 GDP up 6.9% Y-O-Y Compared to Forecast of 6.8%
The world’s second largest economy expanded by 6.9 percent in the July-September quarter, slowing from a 7 percent increase in the previous quarter. The numbers were still better than market expectations.
Chinas Wirtschaftswachstum: Die magische Sieben
Als ein sehr erfahrener europäischer Diplomat in Peking kürzlich seinen Abschied nahm, beklagte er, wie wenig er von China verstehe, selbst nach so vielen Jahren: “Das Land ist so komplex geworden, dass Sie inzwischen für fast jede Behauptung über China einen Beweis finden.”
China Cut Interest Rates and The Banks’ Reserve Ratio for The Sixth Time in A Year
China cut interest rates and the banks’ reserve ratio on October 23rd – just four days after it released lackluster third-quarter economic figures – in an apparent effort to stem a further slide in corporate performances and potentially massive job losses.
CCB Hat Schweizer Banklizenz Erhalten
Die chinesische Grossbank CCB will in der Schweiz den Handel mit der chinesischen Währung Renminbi ermöglichen. Sie hat dafür die nötige Banklizenz beantragt und auch erhalten.
A practical look on the Free Trade Agreement (Switzerland – China)
More than a year ago, on July 1st, 2014, the Free Trade Agreement between the two Countries entered into force and marked another milestone in these relations. But how does this bilateral trade work in practice?
China sees steady economic growth of ‘around’ 7 percent in third quarter
According to the National Bureau of Statistics on September 25th 2015, China’s economic growth will be largely stable in the third quarter as the impact from a stock market plunge will be limited.
China, Hong Kong stocks tumble, joining global selloff on slowdown fears
China and Hong Kong stocks tumbled on September 29th 2015, joining a global equity selloff triggered by fears of a sharp slowdown in the world economy.
Chinas Staatschef In Den USA: Xi Und Obama Wollen Cyberkriminalitaet Bekaempfen
Cyberkriminalität, Klimawandel und die Inseln im südchinesischen Meer: Die Präsidenten Barack Obama und Xi Jinping hatten sich große Themen vorgenommen. Bei ihren Gesprächen machten sie zumindest in einem Punkt Versprechungen.
Press release & sim update September 2015
In the September sim update:
– Swiss Association of SMEs in China
– Minister to boost support to SMEs
– Swiss products on Weidian
Marketing in China (in German)
Marketing Strategies published in German the “Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Marketing”
Die Schweiz zum Anfassen
Eine einzigartige Plattform für Schweizer Firmen und Produkte, um sich direkt dem breiten Publikum in China zu präsentieren
China Executive Visits SBR
When entering the China market, a well-planned, strategic visit by key executives can help companies to get ahead.
Sense of Identity
Three Swiss companies in China explain how this strong sense of identity has supported their development and achievements.
Swissinfo becomes an official media partner of the SwissWeek
swissinfo has signed the agreement to become an official Media Partner of SwissWeek China.
sim update June 2015
We are proud to share with you sim’s first hand development and achievement as well as the success of SwissWeek China 2015.
Swiss Week 2015 press release
Thank you for your support and see you in 2016!
Swiss Week 2015 Visibility Report
– Close to 90’000 visitors at the Swiss Week 2015
– 57,000+ views on wechat for Swiss Week related information
– 300’000 cars on Huai Hai Middle Road and 400’000 pedestrian per day see the banners
– 22 media invited to opening ceremony
Euroairport Basel and Shanghai airport sign historic memorandum
Shanghai Airport Authority and EuroAirport sign a joint letter of intent to promote aviation business between the two sites
sim update March 2015
sim update March 2015 pdf format EUROAIRPORT BASEL AND SHANGHAI AIRPORT AUTHORITY TO SIGN HISTORIC MEMORANDUM Letter of Intent signed between EuroAirport and SAA on March 13th 2015 On Friday, March 13th 2015, the signing ceremony of a Letter of Intent between BASEL-MULHOUSE AIRPORT (EuroAirport) and SHANGHAI AIRPROT AUTHORITY (SAA) was held at the […]
Cross-cultural understanding in China
While cultural differences can be obstacles for Western firms looking to establish a foothold in China, strategies exist to make this process smoother and less frustrating.
sim update July 2014
sim update July 2014 pdf format FTA INTO FORCE The Free Trade Agreement between Switzerland and China has entered into force on July 1st, 2014. On July 1st, 2014, sim participated in the celebrations of the entry into force of the Free Trade Agreement between China and Switzerland, in presence of H.E. State Secretary Marie-Gabrielle […]
sim update January 2014
Shanghai City announced on January 19 2014, that providing advice on the development of the recently opened Shanghai free trade zone will be a focus of the city’s political advisory body in the coming year.
Business Representation in China
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