Big Brains Ltd is a Hong Kong-based independent research and publishing company.

Established in 1998, its Thought Division specialises in research on Asian governments and economies.

The division's clients have included the Economist Intelligence Unit, China Economic Quarterly, Pyramid Research, Strategic Intelligence and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

Its published reports include:

Coming of Age: Multinational Companies in China (EIU, 2004)

Beyond the Bamboo Network: Succesful strategies for change in Asia (EIU, 2000)

China's New Order: The impact of the latest government reforms (EIU, 1999)

Work by the company has appeared in Financial Times, BusinessWeek, International Herald Tribune, China Business Review, China Economic Quarterly, Business China, Business Asia and the South China Morning Post.

Big Brains Ltd also provides advice on publishing and related issues, particularly how to combine print with electronic publication.

The company's Leisure Division promotes dance and other cultural activities. It is currently exploring the possibilities of raising Asia's exposure to Argentinian dance, music and film.

Big Brains Ltd's owner, Simon Cartledge, is a former Editor-in-Chief, Asia for the London-based Economist Intelligence Unit.

For further information email info@bigbrainsltd.com.