Theory and practice: big changes drive small carpet firm; Hong Kong's Tai Ping sets global growth on overhaul in management, marketing
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Hong Kong carpet manufacturer Tai Ping Carpets International Ltd.'s globalization strategy appears to be working. Profits have increased, and the company generated most of its revenue from outside Asia for the first time last year. Although the company's headquarters are still in Hong Kong, its CEO, James Kaplan, is based in New York, with other top managers in New York, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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Hong Kong airline plans launch
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Oasis Hong Kong Airlines is planning to offer flights to London in October starting at 2,000 Hong Kong Dollars ($257.46 United States Dollars). The start-up airlines has lower costs than larger carriers and is confident it can turn a profit.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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New infrastructure fund by Macquarie targets Europe
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Macquarie Capital Funds, a division of Australian firm Macquarie Group will seek to raise almost $18 bil for two funds that will be invested in infrastructure assets such as telecommunications, utilities, ports, and toll roads.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2008
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