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Self-belief the last barrier for many women aiming for the top
Asia focus, Published on 10/03/2014
» Women are playing increasingly important roles as corporate leaders around the world. The barriers to unlocking their potential are falling, but in some cases women’s own belief in their potential still holds some back.
Women’s work
Asia focus, Published on 10/03/2014
» As the world celebrated International Women’s Day over the weekend, one thing Asean women can feel proud about is that they are performing better than their global peers when it comes to top management in the corporate world.
Hearts across Asia
Asia focus, Published on 10/02/2014
» Ahhh … Valentine’s Day is coming. Mouthwatering chocolate, beautiful red roses, candlelit dinners, expensive wine, T-shirts for two, greeting cards … people are getting ready to make a memorable impression on their loved ones. Luxurious restaurants and hotels in countries across Southeast Asia will be booked solid as usual ahead of Feb14.
Political risk clouds darken
Asia focus, Published on 27/01/2014
» Southeast Asia, once seen as a rising power that would balance the rise of China and India, has started to face hurdles in its path toward that goal as political risk takes an increasing toll.
Sky-high ambitions
Asia focus, Published on 10/10/2012
» Despite weaker bottom lines, fiercer competition and high fuel prices, the biggest burden for any airline, the low-cost carrier (LCC) business in Asia remains attractive with more room to grow, say industry executives.
Intra-Asean FDI boost needed
Asia focus, Published on 17/09/2012
» The free flow of investment is a cornerstone of regional integration under the Asean Economic Community (AEC), but investments by Asean businesses in other Asean countries are unlikely to expand much beyond current levels, most experts believe.
Sunset industry?
Asia focus, Published on 03/09/2012
» The ongoing consolidation in the global solar industry will have implications across Asia, where many countries are using more renewable resources to reduce dependence on fossil fuels for energy.
Back to school
Asia focus, Published on 20/08/2012
» The increasing flow of investment into Asean, especially manufacturing, has exposed one of the region’s more serious shortcomings: education systems that do not fit economic realities.