This quarter, Spire predicts what the New Year holds in store. From the Beijing Olympics in August 2008, rising oil prices and inflation to the growing importance of the silver-haired market, we asess what it all means for the business environment in the Asia-Pacific.

Asia-Pacific Outlook 2008
In this edition, we interview Spire’s Group Managing Director Leon Perera for his views on trends that will impact the Asia-Pacific’s marketing and economic landscape in 2008 and beyond.

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The Beijing 2008 Olympics
The Beijing Olympics represent more than just a sporting event. The Games will provide a significant boost to business and consumer spending in China
– and by implication the world. At stake may be the financial and economic prospects for the world’s fourth largest economy.


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China's online headaches as 2008 Beijing Olympics looms
Internet scams are appearing more frequently in the months leading up to the Summer Olympics to be held in Beijing next year.

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Asia-Pacific Economic Report – Dec 2007 Update
View Spire's Economic Report Dec 2007 for updates on the latest economic outlook and trends in 13 key Asian economies.

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Spire establishes Vietnam office
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Recent research survey: Asia-Pacific MNCs still see Singapore as a prime Regional Headquarters location, but China is fast closing the gap.
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