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See our China country profile page for more resources.

Country Data

USC Subscription-Based Online Resources

Note: Subscription databases can only be accessed from USC network connections. This is automatic if you are on campus.  Click here for information on connecting from off-campus.
These database links will re-direct you to our proxy-enabled subscription database page to facilitate connectivity:

  • EIU Country Reports Online
    The EIU produces objective and timely analysis and forecasts of the political, economic and business environment in more than 180 countries. They typically publish three types of reports:
    • "Country Report" covers the economy, the economic outlook, political scene, economic policy and some specific industries (published monthly).
    • "Country Profile" provides analysis of historical, political, infrastructure and economic trends (published annually).
    • "Country Commerce" covers permits, licenses, foreign investments and other information (publshed annually).
  •  ISI Emerging Markets
    Click on "Hong Kong" from the regional menu to find country, industry, news and macroeconomic information. Some information is available in Chinese. USC restricted.
  • Global Market Information Database
    Keyword search "Hong Kong" to find statistics and market reports on consumer goods. USC restricted.
  • USA Trade Online
    Import and export information for the U.S. that can be sorted by trading partner.
  • World Marketing Data and Statistics
    Detailed demographics, market sizes and information on consumer goods.
  • China Data Online
    Contains statistical and macroeconomic data on national, provincial, and city levels.
  • Investext
    Find analyst reports on public companies and industries, plus select risk analysis for various markets and sectors
  • MarketResearchAcademic.com
    Keyword search "Hong Kong" to find market research reports on a number of commodities and services.
  • Global Road Warrior
    Find basic country profiles and cultural and business etiquette information.

Generally Available Online Resources

 

The USC Libraries

Search HOMER for "HONG KONG AND BUSINESS" or "HONG KONG AND CULTURE" or "HONG KONG AND [industry name]" to locate books on these topics. Try other search terms as well. Note: If a book is checked out, it can take up to two weeks to recall.  You can also find full-text books online through eBrary.

  • Passport Hong Kong (Business Reference HD58.7 .G79 1996)
  • The Global Etiquette Guide to Asia (Business Reference BJ1838 .F67 2000) Chapter 2: Hong Kong (pg. 79)
  • Global Business Etiquette (Business Reference HF5389 .M375 2006)
  • Global Business Practices: adapting for success  (Business Reference HD58.7 S3477 2006)
  • Cross-Cultural Business Behavior  (Business Reference HF5389 G47 2002x)

 

Business Climate

Business climate is more difficult to summarize. You often need to read a variety of articles and build your own picture. Below are some useful resources for finding articles.

Try searching for "Hong Kong" and "business" and "trends" or "markets" or "finance." Also try limiting your search to the last few months. Expand your search to include China if you aren't finding as much information as you would like.
These database links will re-direct you to our proxy-enabled subscription database page to facilitate connectivity:

  • Factiva
    Good source of current news. You can limit your search to publications from Hong Kong by going to the publications library, selecting "Change publications" and then navigating through the region menu. USC restricted.
  • ProQuest
    Good source of background information on business happenings in Hong Kong. Use the guided search to limit your search to the geographical name Hong Kong. USC restricted.
  • Lexis-Nexis Academic
    Another good source of international business news, though not as easy to limit your search as Factiva or ABI/Inform. USC restricted.

Search for articles written about business in these locally published Hong Kong publications:

Statistics and Government Information

Hong Kong Sites

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