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US-China relations beyond 2020
Asia focus, Published on 05/08/2019
» In the world's preeminent superpower, the race to elect the new president is starting to yield clues about the future of its foreign policy. The narrowing gap between China and the United States in both economic and military potential has made China's rising power a regular fixture in US political discussions.
Hong Kong violence has to end
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 29/07/2019
» It all began with hundreds of thousands of people marching through the streets of Hong Kong against a proposed extradition law. It was a sight to behold because it was a non-violent protest against a repressive law that would have allowed the Communist Party of China to pursue its political opponents in the self-ruled city, dare I say, country. Then it turned ugly.
China's STAR Market rollercoaster
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 29/07/2019
» Trading on China's third attempt at launching a Nasdaq-type stock exchange experienced a spectacular start last Monday, with share prices soaring by up to 520%, creating three new billionaires at the same time.
Digital defenders
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/07/2019
» Asia Pacific is making great strides in digital transformation. High-speed communication and connected devices have opened up new horizons for businesses, while also allowing many employees to work remotely with flexibility and, in most cases, higher efficiency.
Hoping for the best
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/07/2019
» As the United States and China prepare to resume talks tomorrow in Shanghai in a bid to resolve their year-old trade war, businesses around the world are preparing for just about any outcome.
Indo-Pakistani marriages uncoupled by politics
Asia focus, Published on 29/07/2019
» Parakram Singh Bhatti, a 23-year-old Indian man, married his Pakistani bride Primal Kaur Sodha, 22, on Jan 25 this year. Mr Bhatti and his family travelled by Thar Express train to Pakistan for the marriage, which was solemnised three days after Mr Bhatti's brother, Ompal Singh, wed Kiran Kaur, a cousin of Ms Primal.
Data-driven marketing advocates optimistic
Asia focus, Published on 29/07/2019
» Data-driven marketing is more than just a buzzword, but the way forward for companies in Asia and Thailand, says Otohiko Kozotsumi, the founder and chief operating officer of AnyMind Group, the Singapore-based operator of AdAsia Holdings.
Loving life without likes
Asia focus, Published on 22/07/2019
» Congratulations, the world has officially entered the age of Generation Snowflake!
Tourism trap
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/07/2019
» Southeast Asia is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, making the region a tourism magnet. But truly unspoiled beaches are getting harder to find outside of Instagram.
Path to happy customers
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 22/07/2019
» "The customer is always right" is an expression businesses have lived by for generations. In the digital age, one could expand the assertion to state that the customer is not only right but smarter, better informed and more demanding than ever before.