Gregory Smyth

Far more so than on regular trips away, going on a business trip means you need to arm yourself with information. India is nearly the polar opposite of many Western countries, with amazing cultural and business differences. Which hotels in India should you stay at, and what should you know before doing business in this, the world's largest corner?

With the advent of the Internet as a means of doing business, more and more people become familiar with the escrow method of making and receiving payments. In Thailand, a new escrow business law regarding real estate has recently been enacted - we get a law firm in Thailand's perspective on how the escrow business laws will affect corporate life.

If you love the idea of a beach getaway, but want to go somewhere that you'll understand what the locals are saying amongst themselves, Australia is the destination of choice - and Cairns is one of the favorites. With a beautiful climate all year round, this tropical city has a galactic array of natural wonders, and just as many luxury hotels in Cairns to relax in, after some very full days!

Figure skating in Hong Kong and ice skating in Hong Kong have been gaining popularity at enormous rates. Recently three of the sport's up and coming young stars, from Hong Kong and Macao, made their debut at the National Winter Games, held in Qiqihar.

One of the most expensive cars to hit the US market in recent times was the Mercedes Maybach series - sticker prices approached $300,000, and Hong Kong luxury sports car dealers found customers that were just as surprised - and some that were especially excited. We look at Hong Kong's most expensive cars that have both thrilled and shocked motorists.

The advent of digital media has created a plethora of changes in our lives. We can now buy music from our spare bedroom, enhance our photos without any help,convert tired, inoperable analogue formats to digital but for small business this has meant that storage needs are growing. Sound information technology infrastructure is needed to ensure good network performance management for small business.

Offshore bank accounts have been used for decades to help canny businesses to reduce their tax burden, hedge their financial bets, and operate with greater privacy. There are both positives and negatives to opening an offshore bank account - here is what your business consultancy management team should tell you about corporate offshore banking.

Thailand is one of the world's most frequently visited countries - thousands of tourists every year discover Bangkok's mouth-watering eateries, decadent relaxation facilities, and great shopping. If you are on a romantic vacation, Bangkok has plenty to offer you - and you need not go much further than Bangkok's excellent airport hotels.

Ice skating captures the imagination of many, with its swan-like grace, and the immense skill needed to make it to the top levels of the sport. However, public skating brings joy to many people, with no need to develop Olympic level skills! Here we look at some of the famous names that have fallen in love with ice skating over the centuries.

Islamic banking is a growing phenomenon worldwide, and its sound principles and ethical standards have helped create Islamic bank branches in many traditionally non-Islamic countries. Hong Kong is about to obtain its first Islamic bank - we look at Islamic banking and its role in corporate financial planning.