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Childhood's end
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 23/07/2018
» More than 1.2 billion children, or 53% of young people worldwide, are at risk of being robbed of their childhoods by poverty, conflicts and discrimination against girls, according to Save the Children.
Poll positions
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 16/07/2018
» The Asean political calendar is a busy one over the next 12 months, with much riding on the outcome in at least three countries.
Connecting the AEC
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 09/07/2018
» Southeast Asia in the digital era is more attractive than ever, thanks to a large young population and growing economies. Large businesses are embracing new technologies and competing with a more intense customer focus to be more relevant to their consumers.
Energy transition a tricky balancing act in Asia
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 18/06/2018
» Shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is a noble goal, but doing so in Asia is a huge challenge, given soaring energy demand from the growing middle class and the need to serve tens of millions of others living in poverty.
Turned off in Asia
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 11/06/2018
» Uruguay became the first country to legalise marijuana entirely in July last year. Residents over age 18 can smoke cannabis in public and purchase it either from a pharmacy or harvest a crop of up to six plants.
Automation anxiety may be overdone, says ADB
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 28/05/2018
» New technologies can both displace and generate jobs. Here in Asia, where demand for goods and services is growing substantially, the number of new jobs being created by new technologies is actually higher than the number they destroy, says the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Positive flight path
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 21/05/2018
» AirAsia Group remains bullish about its performance and business prospects despite climbing global oil prices, citing its bold expansion strategy, according to founder and chief executive Tony Fernandes.
ADB feels out EEC investment
Business, Erich Parpart, Published on 05/05/2018
» The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is still looking broadly into investment in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and remains open in terms of infrastructure project financing.
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.