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A history lesson for Trump and the Brexit crowd: Isolationism has never worked
Business, Published on 09/02/2017
» From Donald Trump's wall and immigrant ban to Britain pulling away from its longtime partners, the tendency towards isolationist policies is on the rise in the West.
This robot can fly just like a bat
Business, Associated Press, Published on 03/02/2017
» WASHINGTON: Holy drone, Batman! Mechanical masterminds have spawned the Bat Bot, a soaring, sweeping and diving robot that may eventually fly circles around other drones.
A year to remember
Asia focus, Published on 26/12/2016
» From the election of "Duterte Harry" in the Philippines to the affair of the "Female Rasputin" that has gripped millions of Koreans, it's been another memorable year in Asia. A few long-running political and security soap operas also continue to play out, most notably the drama in the South China Sea. As well, there is no sign that the tragedy of the Rohingya will end anytime soon. This week, Asia Focus takes a look back at some of the events and personalities that made headlines in 2016.
Learning from a New Year horror
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 12/01/2017
» When asked about the main objective of manufacturing, participants in my leadership workshops usually reply with answers such as quality, on-time delivery, productivity, and so on. None of them ever says "safety", which in fact should be the first on the list.
Kim Jong-un floats a hot-air economic balloon
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 16/01/2017
» "Juche", or self-reliance in the face of international isolation, has been the only economic strategy on offer in North Korea ever since Kim Il-sung came to power seven decades ago. But the founder's grandson and today's "Supreme Leader" has now laid out his first five-year economic plan as he sets out to stamp his authority on the country.
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.
Thailand and India prepare to mark a milestone
Asia focus, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 14/11/2016
» As India and Thailand prepare to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties next year, the Indian ambassador to Thailand has urged the two countries to expand economic cooperation after years of stagnation.
Creative cultural change is like striving to live a healthier life
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 08/12/2016
» This week I attended the Ispim (International Society of Professional Innovation Management) Innovation Summit in Kuala Lumpur. Apart from presenting a paper and running a workshop, I also was asked to moderate a panel discussion on "Creating a Culture for Innovation". While preparing for the session, I noticed an interesting similarity: creating an innovation-friendly culture in an organisation is like striving to live a healthier life.
Reflections of a practical economist (part two)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 20/10/2016
» 'The practice of mindfulness is considered a critical part of life skills these days. A number of leading universities in the United States even provide mindfulness courses for their students," says the governor of the Bank of Thailand, Veerathai Santiprabhob.
Wisdom of a young entrepreneur
Business, Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn, Published on 29/10/2016
» An old, and perhaps not entirely optimistic Chinese saying, goes something like this: the first generation starts the business, the second makes it flourish, but the third tends to wreck it. But Korawad Chearavanont, the scion of one of Thailand's most powerful business families behind the CP Group empire, is determined to prove that adage wrong.