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AEG keen on Bangkok arenas
Business, Erich Parpart, Published on 02/10/2018
» Two planned arenas in Bangkok will not be the best in the region, but the best in the world, says Adam Wilkes, president and chief executive of Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) Asia.
Property pressure
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 01/10/2018
» Last year, the New Zealand government banned foreigners from buying existing homes to make property more affordable for its citizens. In June this year, it softened its stance to allow non-residents to own up to 60% of large, new apartment buildings.
Seeking a balance
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 01/10/2018
» As returns in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan and New Zealand shrink in the face of high demand and increased restrictions, real-estate investors in Asia are looking for new places to go, with Malaysia and Thailand among their targets.
Tapping into wealth
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 24/09/2018
» Three years ago, corporate consultant Bhaskar Prabhakara and his wife, Lavanya, were looking for a good source of personal investing advice. To their surprise, they struggled to find an advisory service that could give them what they had in mind. To make a long story short, they and their colleagues created one themselves.
Big wheel
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 17/09/2018
» Jeremy Clarkson, the outspoken former host of the hit BBC show Top Gear, once observed that a Lamborghini is for "people who want to move about in a big pantomime, massive West End musical full of colour and noise, and to hell with how fast you can go around the corner".
B2B and beyond
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 10/09/2018
» Big companies in all kinds of businesses are being disrupted as e-commerce gains ground, but even established online sellers are not safe unless they keep adapting to changing conditions. This phenomenon has created a perfect opportunity for technology and service providers to fill in the gaps, says Paul Srivorakul, the CEO of aCommerce.
New retail
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 10/09/2018
» The relentless rise of e-commerce made last year the worst yet for traditional retailers. Shoppers around the world have made it clear that they want to do more browsing as well as buying online.
Bloomberg seeks perfect fit between AI and human depth
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 10/09/2018
» The ability of countries and companies to harness technology will be the foundation for the next stage of global economic growth. In line with this new reality, Bloomberg Terminal is banking on artificial intelligence (AI) and big data as its core earners of the future.
Special delivery
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 03/09/2018
» Jim O'Gara's story is both inspirational and captivating. The protagonist is a humble and devoted man who went from driving a delivery truck for UPS in the United Kingdom to being the company's number one man in South Asia.
Banks and tech firms: if you can't beat them, join them
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 20/08/2018
» Who will win the race between tech giants and banking behemoths? Experts say the current trend points more toward partnership than direct competition, but technology companies are pulling away while traditional players are catching up.