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  Delivering success

  Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 11/12/2017

  » Asia's first driverless trucks began operating in October at the ExxonMobil plant on Jurong Island in Singapore, while fleets of autonomous delivery vehicles are expected to get rolling on Great Britain's motorways next year. These are just some of the headline-making developments in the brave new world of transport being promoted by the likes of Google, Tesla, Uber and major vehicle manufacturers.

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  Virtually covered

  Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 10/12/2018

  » As an enthusiastic user of two-wheeled transport -- both bicycles and motorcycles -- Nicolas Faquet understands what kinds of risks he has to take on the road every day.

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  Good neighbours

  Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 27/03/2017

  » Exports from Thailand and Malaysia will continue to grow thanks to the rapid economic expansion driving demand in the CLMV (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam) countries and weak currencies, while economic recovery in both countries will continue to support bilateral trade, say experts.

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  Canada comes calling

  Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/10/2018

  » The bilateral relationship with Asia Pacific is becoming "very important" for Canada amid rising trade tension in the world, says Jim Carr, minister of international trade diversification.

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  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.

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  Luxury goods get a second life online

  Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 23/01/2017

  » In the constantly changing world of fashion, what's new can quickly become old and get shuffled to the back of the closet and forgotten. But some styles endure forever, and that is fuelling the growth of the second-hand vintage fashion business online.

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  Connected across Asean

  Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 01/07/2019

  » Bosch, the Germany-based global supplier of technology and services, is stepping up its focus on providing both hardware and software for connectivity in urban mobility, fourth industrial revolution (4IR) and smart city applications. The effort is paying off in Southeast Asia due to high demand from businesses in the region.

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  Facing down China

  Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 01/04/2019

  » Repression at home, assertiveness in disputed territory on its doorstep, and expansion of soft power, economic and technological influence worldwide have all become hallmarks of confident China in the 21st century.

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  Special delivery

  Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 03/09/2018

  » Jim O'Gara's story is both inspirational and captivating. The protagonist is a humble and devoted man who went from driving a delivery truck for UPS in the United Kingdom to being the company's number one man in South Asia.

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  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.

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