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ALS International is delighted to announce the appointment of Kevin Gao as Director of its Beijing office. Kevin specialises in the legal sector and works with law firms and multinationals across mid to senior level roles. 

Vivian Wang has also been appointed Consultant and works on support roles for law firms across the HR and business development fields as well as with junior lawyers into law firms and multinationals.

Amanda Ou joins ALS International

ALS International is delighted to announce the appointment of Amanda Ou. Based in Shanghai, Amanda specialises in the search and selection of senior executives in the Commerce & Industry sector in China and Asia.

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Two coins in a Chinese fountain: opinions on China’s growth and international trade

With a spectacular growth rate intact and Western rivals continuing to struggle, China seems more than ever a land of boundless opportunity. However, skepticism remains over the true extent of the country’s commitment to the merits of foreign investment and fair trade practices.

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Legislating on Corruption: The Need for Stronger Compliance

The high profile prosecution by Chinese authorities of four Rio Tinto executives in March this year once again highlighted the perils of doing business in a China. Stern Hu, an Australian of Chinese origin, was jailed for ten years in a verdict that appeared unduly harsh and also raised concerns over the fairness and proportionality of China’s judicial system.

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Australian Banks in Asia: A New Regionalism?

Despite their long track record in Asia, Australian banks have always preferred to prioritise their domestic markets. However, recent moves suggest the big players may be prepared to adopt a more regional focus.

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Asian Fund Flows: Back in the Black?

As Asia’s overall economy makes a marked shift back into positive territory, hedge fund managers are asking: ‘When will we feel the same swing?’ While the Asian economy has improved quicker than those of Europe or North America, Asian hedge funds have yet to attract the level of capital inflows seen before the global financial crisis.

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Catching a Cold: The Volatility of Optimism in HK and Asia

As the old saying goes, when America sneezes, Asia catches a cold. According to annual surveys of business leaders produced by Grant Thornton, Hong Kong in particular displayed the world’s most dramatic swing from optimism to pessimism as the US sub-prime crisis hit from 2008 to 2009. By early 2010, this trend was

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Theresa Hall joins ALS International

ALS International is delighted to announce the appointment of Theresa Hall. Based in Singapore, Theresa specialises in the search and selection of senior HR professionals into the Banking & Finance and Professional Services sectors across Asia Pacific.

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Janice Ho joins ALS International

ALS International is delighted to announce the appointment of Janice Ho as Director for the Commerce & Industry practice for ALS International Hong Kong. Janice has over 13 years' experience at executive level recruitment in the UK and in Asia Pacific.

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ALS International's End of Year Review 2009

Many will be happy to see the back of 2009, such has been the myriad of challenges and uncertainties facing the entire economy. The first and second quarters were particularly disastrous for the job market, with widespread layoffs and hiring freezes affecting all industries.

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