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Science of success
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 30/04/2018
» Back when astronomer Carl Sagan -- "America's most effective salesman of science" -- was making the universe easier for the world to understand, Rohan Mahadevan was busy working on his doctorate in astrophysics. A promising career in academia beckoned, but he heard the calling of business instead.
Paid in full
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 30/04/2018
» The rise of financial technology has led many people to conclude that cash is becoming irrelevant in their lives. Credit and debit cards are also under siege as quick response code (QR) and other forms of digital payment evolve, with Asia leading the way in adoption.
Singapore and Thailand share digital economy experiences
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 23/04/2018
» Singapore's plan to become the world's first Smart Nation is well under way as the city-state adapts its economy to many technological changes, says Beh Swan Gin, chairman of the Economic Development Board.
Marketing's new face
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 09/04/2018
» Singapore-based AdAsia Holdings, which specialises in applying artificial intelligence (AI) to marketing, is building a reputation as one of the fastest-growing AI technology companies in the region with the recent launch of its business in Malaysia.
Bridge builder
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 09/04/2018
» When Zhenyi Tang took office as chairman of CLSA Ltd in January 2017, his main task was to oversee the integration of the Hong Kong investment bank and CITIC Securities International (CSI).
Mission from Moscow
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 02/04/2018
» As China continues to expand its influence in Asia, and at a time when some are questioning the continuing commitment of the United States, Russia is quietly building up its presence in the region.
Lese majeste law and reality
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 26/03/2018
» The lese majeste law in Thailand is a sensitive subject that most people prefer to avoid talking about. Under Article 112 of the criminal code, anyone can file a lese majeste complaint against anyone else and the police are obligated to investigate every single complaint. The courts can sentence anyone who "defames, insults or threatens the king, the queen, the heir-apparent or the regent" to jail terms of between three and 15 years.
A shortcut to convenience and cash
Spectrum, Erich Parpart, Published on 25/03/2018
» Pakdee Tanapura, head of the Thai Canal study team at the Thai-Chinese Culture and Economy Association, argued that because of current congestion in the Malacca Strait, the Thai Canal would provide another channel for ships.
Showing our age
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 12/03/2018
» The Asia-Pacific region is "ageing at an unprecedented pace", with developing facing bigger ageing challenges than developed ones, the United Nations has warned. Given their limited healthcare and pension budgets, developing countries in particular need to look for more innovative ways to improve the quality of life of their senior citizens. Tapping new technology could be part of the solution.
Emerging opportunity
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 26/02/2018
» Equities in Asia's emerging markets rode a wave of global growth last year, with shares that make up the MSCI Emerging Markets Index delivering a 37% return, but will the big gains continue this year?