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Saks Gloweli Business Tip: Good, Fast or Cheap – Pick Two

Quality-Time-Cost-Triangle

 The geometry of a triangle is such that its sides are interdependent: One cannot alter one side without affecting the rest of the triangle. The Quality-Time-Cost-Triangle suggests that if one wants high quality work (side one) performed quickly (a second side) you will have to cede control of the third side and pay a [...]

Jul 29 2011, 5:44 pm | Posted in Featured,Management Consultancy | Read More »

Milano – Italian Restaurant in Shenzhen Wins Restaurant Of The Month Award – July 2011

Milano - Italian Restaurant in Shenzhen Wins Restaurant Of The Month Award for July

After visiting several restaurants in Shenzhen Milano beat off the competition to be crowned restaurant of the month for July. Milano is an Italian restaurant managed by Italians, Giullio and Enzo. They beat off competition from the Mexican cantina restaurants in Shekou and Coco park, Little India and Ahava (Israeli restaurant). I had been told [...]

Jul 29 2011, 2:02 pm | Posted in Featured,Italian | Read More »

Summer Parfait Pleasures only at Futian Shangri-La

Summer Parfait Pleasures only at Futian Shangri-La

Now till 30 September, 2011 Cool and refreshing, a delectable menu of parfaits is available throughout the summer at the Lobby Lounge. Guests can choose from six enticing flavours of parfait paired with fruit compote including Chocolate Cardamom Vanilla Parfait served with Mango Compote and Grand Marnier and Lime Parfait served with Orange Compote, at [...]

Jul 29 2011, 10:27 am | Posted in Hotels | Read More »

Metro Stations See Surge of Passengers Since Opening

Metro stations sees surge of passengers since its opening

The Shenzhen transport commission recently released a report that listed the busiest Metro stations in the City. One of the busiest stations is the Laojie Station in Dongmen, which is the exchange station for two lines, namely the Longgang and Luobao lines. The station handles around 61,600 passengers a day. Laojie Station is followed by [...]

Jul 29 2011, 9:33 am | Posted in Transportation | Read More »

Motorists Benefit from Flexible Insurance Scheme

Motorists benefited from flexible insurance scheme

Since the flexible car insurance scheme was introduced last February, a lot of motorists have already benefited from it. The scheme was aimed at giving insurers greater autonomy to develop new car insurance products and set premium changes. Premiums for private cars are at 4,554 yuan between March to May, indicating a six percent fall [...]

Jul 29 2011, 8:53 am | Posted in Insurance | Read More »

Extraordinary Mini Burgers at the Futian Shangri-La

Extraordinary Mini Burgers at the Futian Shangri-La

Now till 30 September, 2011 Savour mini burgers with maximum flavours at the Lobby Lounge. Select from a menu of gourmet sliders which includes Classic Crab Burger with mango salsa and the Burger Royale with beef, foie gras and caramelized onions. A set of three mini burgers are available at RMB88+.

Jul 29 2011, 8:34 am | Posted in Hotels | Read More »

The Best Deals for Suits and Shirts at Calvin Tailors in Futian and Luohu

The best deals for suits and shirts at Calvin Tailors in Futian and Lohou

Calvins tailors is located on the 5th floor of the Lohou commercial shopping center next to the Hong Kong border crossing. Calvin has a great deal on suits and shirts this summer, pick up a fantastic fitted tailored shirt for 150rmb or how about a two piece medium fabric suit for 800rmb. Calvin also has [...]

Jul 29 2011, 7:55 am | Posted in Distributors | Read More »

More Effort Placed on Perfecting the Country’s High-Speed Rail System

More efforts placed in perfecting the country's high speed rail system

A brokerage firm has estimated that the current construction of China’s high-speed railways has cost about 850 billion yuan. There are 26 high-speed rail lines currently being constructed including the Nanjing-Hangzhou line, Beijing-Shijiahuang and Harbin-Dalian lines. So far, the Ministry of Railways has spent 589 billion yuan in building the 13 high-speed rail lines that [...]

Jul 29 2011, 7:24 am | Posted in Uncategorized | Read More »

Chelsea Outclass Hong Kong champions Kitchee 4 – 0

Chelsea Outclass Hong Kong champions Kitchee 4 - 0

Chelsea were in Hong Kong last night to take on local champions Kitchee in the Barclays Asia trophy. Chelsea lined up with a strong team including England regulars Frank Lampard, John Terry and Ashley Cole, flying Frenchman Malouda and star striker Drogba. 50 million pounds man Torres was left on the bench after his poor [...]

Jul 28 2011, 4:54 pm | Posted in Soccer | Read More »

Pork Prices Drop for the First Time in Three Months

Pork price dropped for the first time in three months

For the first time in three months, pork prices have dropped 0.2 percent further pushing the government’s efforts to contain inflation in three years. The third week of July saw an increase in the supply of pork and demand for the meat slowed, indicating the first decline since April. Statistics showed that pork prices in [...]

Jul 28 2011, 4:11 pm | Posted in Finance | Read More »

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