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Time to put waste to work, says Covestro
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 24/10/2016
» Materials that many people might regard as trash can have a second life through proper recycling in order to make the world a "brighter place". For companies such as Covestro, this kind of green business is a successful revenue generator that also helps it cut costs, generate higher profit and build brand loyalty.
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Heineken's green goal
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 25/10/2016
» Challenges such as climate change, waste water management and impaired driving are societal problems and they require collaboration from many parties to tackle them properly. For companies that take serious action to improve environmental protection, rewards as an incentive to continue such practices are appropriate, says the Dutch brewer Heineken.
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Berli Jucker adapts to digital disruption
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 31/10/2016
» Even though challenges from e-commerce to retail businesses are mounting, the Thailand-based retail and trading giant Berli Jucker Plc (BJC) is undeterred, saying it has already adapted to digital disruption.
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Even in a greener world, fossil fuels still rule
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 07/11/2016
» The current global trend may be "going green, going electric and going mobile", but fossil fuels will continue to dominate energy consumption globally, especially in developing countries, says the CEO of PTT Plc, Thailand's biggest energy company.
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Woodside powers up
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 05/12/2016
» Myanmar is the centre of attention for Woodside Energy following the Australian company's discovery of gas off the coast of Rakhine state last year. It is now preparing to invest around 25-30% of its exploration budget in Southeast Asia to help realise the potential of the region.
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IT-enabled personalised travel experiences become mainstream
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 05/12/2016
» Transport operators have to adapt to changes brought on by the digital revolution, say industry executives, who favour flexible services that can tailor an individualised travel experience for each customer.
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Trump and Asia: 'uncharted territory'
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 12/12/2016
» Donald Trump's unpredictability and the lack of detail about his policies for Asia are the main concerns of experts who are watching as the US president-elect prepares to take office.
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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.
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Innovative leaders hail disruptive technology
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 19/12/2016
» Embracing technology disruption and transforming it into opportunities will be vital for Asian companies if they want to stay competitive, say experts, who suggest businesses also make sustainability a key part of their strategies.
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Financing adaptation to climate change a huge challenge
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 26/12/2016
» Climate change is damaging economies and it is costly to combat, so prevention has become the priority, experts say. That means more money will be needed to fund adaptation to the rise of global temperatures, with the private sector playing a bigger role in mobilising financing.
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