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Indonesia steps up creative economy drive
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 01/02/2021
» The United Nations has declared this year the International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development. Indonesia, having sponsored the proposal and proposed the theme of "Inclusively Creative: A Global Recovery", will lead the initiative to promote the creative economy, which is expected to become a new driver or prosperity.
Future still bright for China's book industry
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 02/12/2019
» Reading remains a favourite pastime for people of all ages around the world, including in China. The country's book industry has recorded strong growth over the past few years, with sales value rising by almost 11% in the first half of this year, according to a report by Open Book, a Beijing-based research firm.
Moving away from meat
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 11/11/2019
» A recent report identified food security as the main driver for the adoption of alternative and plant-based meat products in China, where the population of 1.4 billion consumes 86 million tonnes of meat annually -- more than double the amount eaten in the United States.
China's creative boom
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 21/10/2019
» Creative industries are becoming an increasingly significant driver of economic growth. Many countries are developing policies and strategies to expand their creative sector, which includes architecture, visual and performing arts, marketing and advertising, media and publishing, design, fashion, and computer games. China is one of them.