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Philippines and Its OpportuntiesJust back from the Philippines and thought it was an ideal place for business networking and holidays. Price in average here is higher than that of in Shanghai, except seafood, labor and golf course. Low labor cost and higher cost on tangible goods may mean opportunities. A few days ago when I was in the Philippines, and felt this country was a virgin land with fresh air, boundless sea, seven countless islands etc but I hardly found affordable night clubs and Pubs in Manila. However I still believed that the Philippines is a good place to enjoy as well as for business to operate. You may be aware that since 2010, most tariffs between ASEAN (Association of South East Asia Nations) countries have been reduced to zero. Philippines is also a country that most people believe in Cathlic religin: its Bible says Liars is to be punished by the God. The majority Filipinos speak English. To many Shanghainese, even they have lived in Shanghai for their whole lives, never thought there were something they had missed nearby. How people will spend evenings in Shanghai? The Chinese way of high quality night life, Kara OK was not affordable, nor did I enjoy it. How about Western ways? Then I attended an after hours social gathering, organised by Australia Chamber and Commerce (Austcham) Shanghai at No 1 Yueyan Road, which is a quite street accompanied by a statue of Alexander Pushkin, a famous Russian poet. The gathering was warm, showing that Australians can celebrate their lives at any time and any location, as long as there is a Pub with beer nearby. I am making effort trying to set a business or entrepreneurs club in Shanghai. My first thought is to organise a business networking gathering with tour and golf courses party in Philippines for business people from China, Australia and Phillippines. You may come here for holidays but you may bring some business opportunities with you when you are back. Comparing with the high costing to play golf in China, you just can not believe how cheap of doing the same in Philippines. Any question, idea,input or partnership suggestion are welcome. Daniel 28 days ago
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SearchIdioms of English - Chinese Dual Languages 英汉双语对译成语或谚语Making a moutain out of molehill "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. The Great Leap Forward is to Giant Lurch Off The Cliff 大跃进等于巨人掉下悬崖 Offer mea culpa 承认是自己的过失 express outrage 表示气愤 Spare the goat 阉掉色鬼 predator woman 女猎手 piranha woman 母夜叉 hypocritical and prudish 假正经 take one's medicine 自食其果 Still Water Runs Deep 大智若愚 Hit the high street 逛商场闹市 Last Straw （垂死挣扎的）最后一击 Chickens come home to roost 自食其果 Grasp at straws 抓住鸡毛蒜皮的小事 Do unto others as you would have them do unto you 己所不为，勿施于人 A man with noble characteristics who loves money should make it by honourable means 君子爱财，取之有道 |