August 2002
First in, best dressed

As China¡¦s markets open under its World Trade Organisation membership, a growing number of Hong Kong companies are striving to establish their own brands in the mainland. This is a turnaround for Hong Kong, as traditionally its businesses have concentrated on producing original equipment manufacture (OEM) goods for other companies rather than developing products for sale under their own names. But the successes that have emerged already can show the way for other businesses. (full story)

Strategies for mainland success

China¡¦s markets may be raw, but there is already a widespread awareness of the importance of branding. ¡§Chinese companies know about branding,¡¨ says Alan Yip, chairman of the Hong Kong Designers Association and owner of product design company Yip Design Ltd. (full story)

A reputation built on quality and low price

Two decades ago, Hong Kong electrical goods manufacturer Goodway Electrical began life as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), making products - especially irons - for other companies to sell around the world. (full story)


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