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Education for life
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 25/10/2016
» With 17 years of experience as a deputy head teacher at Shrewsbury School in the United Kingdom and 11 more years as principal at Shrewsbury International School in Bangkok, Stephen Holroyd can point to many notable successes as an administrator. But even as he prepares for a new role building the Shrewsbury brand across Asia, he remains a teacher at heart.
Brand battle
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 19/12/2016
» Value for money, local pride, and understanding of local needs are the top reasons why Asians are increasingly opting for local brands over global ones, market research has shown. A surge in nationalism and continuous technological advancement are supporting this phenomenon.
Cutting-edge collaboration
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 29/05/2017
» Imagine a world without rare genetic diseases, where parents do not have to decide the fate of an unborn child with an anomaly in its DNA code. Imagine being able to replace damaged organs with cells that can be engineered into any type of missing body part.
Healthy business
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 09/10/2017
» Providing incentives for people to live longer and healthier lives is not only a timely response to the growing interest in wellness, but also makes good business sense for a life insurer, say executives of AIA, where the Vitality programme is now a cornerstone of its business.
Comfort zone
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 13/11/2017
» The very first question I asked Roland Hoehn was one that had been burning inside me for a long time: why is it that almost every time I go to a hotel, no matter whether it's three stars or five, it's so hard to get decent warm water from the shower?
SME success stories
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 27/11/2017
» Southeast Asian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that have successfully tapped into the global value chain say the keys to success include maintaining product standards and quality, educating customers and offering full-service solutions.
Protein power
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 15/01/2018
» New Zealand-based Fonterra, the world's largest exporter of dairy products, expects healthy growth in the protein markets of South and East Asia in the next five years, thanks to healthier lifestyles and the growing interest in fitness.
Terror on two wheels
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 05/02/2018
» The motorbike has long been a popular mode of transport in Asia because it's cheaper than a car and can zip through traffic-clogged cities faster. Over half of all global motorbike sales of around 50 million units per year are in Asia and two-thirds of the people of driving age in the four top markets (India, China, Indonesia and Vietnam) own bikes.
Online safety for children is everyone's responsibility
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 07/05/2018
» Shutting children away behind closed doors, away from prying eyes and with no internet, can protect them up to a point. But preventing children from engaging with the world hurts their development in the long run.
Plugged in to the future
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.