Foreign Companies in Shanghai

Tonight, I enjoyed the ice cream mooncakes from Haagen-Dazs. The Belgian chocolate flavor ice cream is really nice, as described on its web site: “When the first spoonful melts in your mouth the moment is pure pleasure”.

Haagen-Dazs changed its products a lot to meet Chinese styles and festivals. It seems Haagen-Dazs did great job in penertrate into the mooncake market of Shanghai. As I know, more than 10,000 joint-venture company employees received Haagen-Dazs mooncake certificates from efesco. This is also the third year I receive the Haagen-Dazs mooncake certificate. It must be one of the big deals of this

It is not long since Haagen-Dazs appeared in Shanghai. I still remember I attended the opening ceremony of Haagen-Dazs in Shanghai Center six years ago. Now, it has opened about four stores in Shanghai (based on the stores I know). There are two Haagen-Dazs stores near the building I am working in. One more store is under construction near my old apartmnt. It also expanded its coverage to Beijing, Dalian, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, according to China Online’s report.

I have chatted with Bill Lum about another European company IKEA. I told him the store is very profitable in Shanghai and Beijing.

“If there is a holiday or a promotion, there are sometimes as many as 10,000 people here, so many you can’t move”

said Linda Shi, PR manager of IKEA Shanghai Store

Source: siamfuture.com

It is very true. When the store opens in 1997, I have visited the store and only few people are there. The price in the store is considered very high. Now, every Saturday, there are so many people that “you cannot move”. It is more like a supermarket of furnitures.

They are going to the second store in Shanghai. With 35,000 square meters’ store area, the new store will be the largest IKEA store in Asia. I was very supprised when Bill told me IKEA opened a store in San Francisco only one year before.

Update March 30, 2003

New IKEA store will open on April 16, 2003 in Shanghai… FULL STORY

37 thoughts on “Foreign Companies in Shanghai

  1. hi there dude, you got a great website huh :) i was surfing for some foreign companies where i can send my CV, cause i dont even know their email ad. im a overseas chinese that is now in shanghai, hey thanks for the time on resding this :)

  2. Hi, I happened to visit your blog site. Very interesting because Shanghai life is visible through

    your diary. Snowing in Shaghai? Really? Though cold but snow is rare in Tokyo. Today was rainy but

    not snow. Have a nice evening in Shanghai. Cheer!

  3. Hi there..

    Was actually looking for foreign companies in Shanghai which resulted the visit here.. how weird. Anyway you did a good job here.. i can see your compassion in the work you undertake.

    Btw, do you know anything about project management since you are in the IT industries? I would like to know more about this area in Shanghai. It’s my current project :)

    I’m from Malaysia..

    Cheers!

  4. Well. The question regarding IT project management is too broad for me to answer. Two observatio at least: 1) PMP becames popular. 2) IT project management is still a mass for most projects.

  5. thanks for the reply. Do you know of any PMP I can contact? If you do not mind to provide the details, that is. I am looking for prominent speakers from Shanghai. Thanks.

  6. Hi, I’ve replied the email and hope to hear from you soon regarding PMP. Thanks and have a great day.

  7. Hi,

    You have made an interesting site, I was actually searching for MNC and other companies who could be interested in outsourcing IT projects.

    Do you have any idea, I am planning to visit Shanghai next month.

    Cheers

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    Perhaps you could help me get a listing of such companies.

    I would be very happy to invite you too!

    regards and thanks

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  11. HI, Nice site. I’m hoping that there are companies who are in need of potential employees from the Philippines, I represent Emissary Recruitment Group, Inc. a licensed recruitment agency from Manila. I’m already deploying Filipino workers to China. But I’m hoping I could expand my market and provide jobs to fellow Filipinos.

    Thanks!!!

  12. Hi…

    I’m looking for a sales rep. job in Shanghai. I live in Hangzhou. I’m an American and have a Chinese wife. I have experience in franchises and mgt.

    Thanks

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  14. for the first time i know that is not a real google in the blog!?! is it?

    i serch for Malaysia and there is something in your blog give to me the first is:Exchange RMB to/from Foreign Currencies

    and i know that is not me who you say about inthis blog!althgh he is also named bill

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    Address Shanghai, 99 Shangda Road Date of Birth: 07.11.82

    Baoshan District Nationality: GUINEANA

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    EDUCATION

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    Present School of Mechanical&Electronic Engineering and Automation,

    Shanghai University

    Undergraduate Student (Major: Mechanical Engineering and Automation)

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    Chinese Study, College of international exchange Shanghai University “China”

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    I am looking for an internship in Shanghai

    I am currently a 2rd year undergraduate studying Mechanical Engineering and Automation in Shanghai university. Thanks in advanced.

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    A hard working and dependable business graduate with the ability to work well

    Independently and in a team. I have extensive experience of working with the public and corporate organization which has taught me the value of friendliness, open -mindedness and thinking on my feet .A long standing interest in finance ,It, and management (along with my life experience )has now given me the confidence and determination to embark on a career.

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  19. Hi,

    Nice work you’ve done here.

    You came up in my search for businesses in Shanghai (I was actually looking to establish the authenticity of a shanghai business I’m patronizing (before I start sending them money).

    I have sent inquiries to the trade office but.. you know one day in the private world means 20 business days in govt circles.

    Is there a way, you (or some you know in PuDong can find out for me?

    The dressmakers website is on http://www.china-hxz.com and some of the details they sent me is below.

    Thanks a lot.

    Address: ROOM 601,NO 5,LANE 243, LIAN’AN EAST ROAD, PUDONG NEW AREA, SHANGHAI, CHINA

    Post code: 201204

    Boss’s first name: Shan jie Last name: Zhang

  20. I am (foreigner) studying Structural Engineering (Master’s) 2nd yr – Tongji University. I am seeking part-time employment with a foreign engineering company (construction & design or manufacturing) for experience.

    Please help me, if anyone knows a company here in Shanghai. Thanks.

  21. Hi everyone!

    First of all I’d like to thank the author for this great website! Man, you did a great job!

    I hope someone can help me with an advice. I am a person with two international degrees (Bachelor in Business Administration and Master Degree in Economic Growth and Innovation) and 3+ years of experience working for international IT companies as Sales, Marketing and Business Development Manager. I am planning to go to Shanghai and trying to find a good place for my internship. I would really appreciate if you can suggest any sources where I’ll be able to find a suitable employer. All suggestions and advices can be send to rommisha@mail.ru Thanks in advance to anyone who will respond to this message!

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  23. Dear Sir,

    Please note that I have just completed my Level 2 in ACCA and i need to do my intern in the Finance or Accounting Department and I shall be grateful if you could please contact me if ever there is such an opportunity.

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  24. Hello guys,

    Glad to find small expat corner here )) I was also looking for some foreign companies in Shanghai. My company is dealing with corporate gifts\souvenirs\priniting materials in Shanghai. We have successfully cooperated with some national pavillions of 2010 Shanghai Expo. We designed and supplied souvenirs for Russia, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Greece, Tajikistan and the Chinese Private Enterprise Pavillion.

    So, if you need any products with your company’s logo, please contact with me.

    Best regards

    Aizi,

    M: 158 211 84 674

    E: aizat@shcaravan.com

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  29. Hey man!

    I was looking for a foreign company where i could do my internship for this winter break!

    And i came across your blog!

    It’s really cool and keep it up :)

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