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    If you’re so rich, how come you’re miserable?

    Asia focus, Published on 30/07/2012

    » The best economic indicator South Korea produces is the energy on the streets of Seoul, whether you’re navigating the throngs of young hipsters in Myeongdong, the glitzy boutiques in Apgujeong or the nightclubs full of foreign tourists in Itaewon.

  • TECH

    A sleeping e-commerce giant

    Asia focus, Published on 06/08/2012

    » Vietnam is one of Asia’s sleeping giants in terms of e-commerce with a young population eager to buy more online. But low trust in online shopping and e-payment remains the main challenge e-commerce can really take off in the country.

  • TECH

    Astro tunes back in

    Asia focus, Published on 15/10/2012

    » Sixteen years, one market delisting and two listings are the numbers that sum up the corporate journey so far of Astro, until recently Malaysia’s unrivalled pay-television broadcaster.

  • TECH

    Future of the internet at a crossroads

    Asia focus, Published on 03/12/2012

    » The future of the internet is up for grabs this week at a major decision-making conclave in Dubai. The outcome of the meeting is particularly important for countries in Asia Pacific, which would be wise to resist a power grab that threatens this critical lifeline industry.

  • TECH

    The great mobile shake-out

    Asia focus, Published on 04/02/2013

    » Mobile phone subscribers in Cambodia have had little to complain about in recent years. With six new operators entering the market since 2006, the result was oversaturation and an all-out price war as eight operators fought for a foothold in a country with fewer than 15 million people.

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    As Asean markets grow, Thai telecom firms must pick their battles

    Asia focus, Published on 18/02/2013

    » The telecommunications sector in the Asean economies is a profitable industry with some interesting opportunities. There are, however, some significant risks that potential entrants must be aware of and thoroughly investigate before they make any decisions to invest.

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    Apec economies’ agenda for a more resilient Asia-Pacific

    Asia focus, Published on 18/03/2013

    » While global uncertainty contributed to a slowdown in growth for many Asia Pacific economies in 2012, the region ended the year on a more encouraging note and is positioned to rebound further. The markets are currently seeing 2013 as the year when a wider range of economies return to more robust growth.

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    The Gospel according to Google

    Asia focus, Published on 25/03/2013

    » The telecommunications sector in Myanmar is set for an unprecedented boom in access and penetration if the government does not regulate it, said Eric Schmidt, the chief executive of Google, on his first visit to Myanmar.

  • TECH

    Battle of the broadcasters

    Asia focus, Published on 17/06/2013

    » Up until last year, Malaysia’s only pay-TV company was certain no one could ever break its monopoly. Some players with big ambitions had come and gone in the past, but none could shake Astro from its pole position.

  • TECH

    Social and cultural links need strengthening in Asean, say students

    Asia focus, Published on 01/07/2013

    » Continuing business integration in Asean needs to be complemented by more work to promote social and cultural integration among the region’s people, say student leaders.

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