The Swedish economy has bounced back more rapidly than many others in Europe, with activity returning to pre-Covid-19 levels as early as Q2 2021. This interview discovers how the Nordic region’s largest economy and its businesses are promoting a more sustainable recovery worldwide in partnership with their Hong Kong counterparts. More
The Covid-19 pandemic has driven rapid growth in e-commerce in Central Asia. Kazakhstan, the most advanced and e-ready market in the region, has plenty of room for expansion as competition remains limited. More
Along with shoppers in many countries, consumers in Kazakhstan – the largest economy in Central Asia – abruptly shifted online during the COVID-19 pandemic as social-distancing restrictions limited options for physical shopping. More
The vast resource-rich steppe nation of Kazakhstan and the vibrant financial hub of Hong Kong could not have sounded more dissimilar, but complementary strengths are making them perfect business partners. More
One of the largest economies in Central and Eastern Europe in terms of population, area and GDP, Poland presents attractive prospects to exporters, particularly in e-commerce. More
2021 is set to be a historic and milestone year for Kazakhstan as it celebrates 30 years of Independence and recovers from the Covid-induced recession. This interview sets out how the Central Asian powerhouse is readying the country and its businesses for a quick comeback and the vision to become one of the top 30 global economies by 2050. More
The global pandemic shrank the economy of the biggest country in both Europe and Asia, Russia, by 3% last year. This interview sets out how Russian businesses are weathering the storm and preparing themselves for a post-Covid-19 recovery in partnership with their Hong Kong counterparts. More
From Krakow to Vladivostok and St Petersburg to Sofia, the gigantic Eastern European region is known for its many start-up centres, which draw on a well-educated population, low costs and a host of other advantages. More
Bestowing high praise on historians and biographers, British author Oscar Wilde said: “Anybody can make history. Only a great man can write it.” And renowned American science fiction writer Robert Heinlein once said: “A generation which ignores history has no past – and no future”. More
One of the largest economies in Central Europe in terms of population, physical size and output, Poland presents attractive prospects to exporters, particularly in e-commerce. More
