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Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 14/10/2019
» The supply chain of the future is all about automation, personalisation and localisation. The world is leaving the era where retailers decide when and where consumers can buy their goods and entering one where consumers tell retailers when and where they want goods delivered. That could be your house, office, car or a smart locker. And if you're a merchant, you'd better deliver that shipment fast or your customers will turn to your competitors.
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 01/07/2019
» While electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to be cheaper than internal combustion engine (ICE) or conventional vehicles in Europe in just three years from now, green vehicles are still far too costly for most drivers in Southeast Asia. A lack of subsidies and infrastructure is holding back EV adoption in the region, experts say.
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 01/07/2019
» Bosch, the Germany-based global supplier of technology and services, is stepping up its focus on providing both hardware and software for connectivity in urban mobility, fourth industrial revolution (4IR) and smart city applications. The effort is paying off in Southeast Asia due to high demand from businesses in the region.
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 24/06/2019
» Pierre Poignant has been with Lazada since it began, and no one was surprised when he succeeded Lucy Peng as the CEO of Southeast Asia's leading e-commerce operator last year following its acquisition by China's Alibaba Group.
Business, Erich Parpart, Published on 14/06/2019
» Increasing competition, the arrival of charging stations and lower production costs will drive down the price of an electric vehicle (EV) to a more affordable 1 million baht within 3-5 years, says Yossapong Laoonual, president of the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand.
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 04/02/2019
» Nissan Motor of Japan aims to maintain its top position in electric vehicle (EV) sales with the launch of the second-generation Leaf in key Asia Pacific markets and the all-new Leaf e+ in Japan this year.
Business, Erich Parpart, Published on 29/11/2018
» Pushing scandal aside, Nissan Motor yesterday launched the new all-electric Leaf at Thailand International Motor Expo 2018 and held fast to its commitment that the EV will debut in all seven expected markets by year-end.
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.
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 25/06/2018
» To pave the way for truly green mobility on a mass scale, drivers need maximum convenience to recharge electric vehicles at home, at work and on the go. Recharging stations must be environment-friendly as well, because what is the point of having a Nissan Leaf if the electricity it consumes comes from fossil fuels?
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 25/06/2018
» More drivers are becoming interested in electric vehicles but high prices are keeping them beyond the reach of average consumers, especially in Asia. A lack of charging infrastructure further limits their appeal.