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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.
Changing US security priorities could spell opportunity for Japan
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 21/11/2016
» China's influence on Southeast Asian security will grow, with its diplomatic clout increasing if Donald Trump makes good on promises of less intervention abroad and a concentration on rebuilding the US economy rather than extending its security reach, say experts.
Time to move up
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 01/05/2017
» Asian steelmakers should focus on innovation and value-added products to combat a possible influx of cheap steel diverted from the United States if Washington imposes anti-dumping duties on steel imports from Asia, industry executives say.
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.
Inequality needs tackling on multiple fronts, says Nobel economist
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 13/02/2017
» Asian countries have not done enough to reduce income inequality, and governments have to step up efforts to train their unskilled workers while providing better education to their least advantaged citizens to improve income generation, says a Nobel Prize-winning economist.
AEG keen on Bangkok arenas
Business, Erich Parpart, Published on 02/10/2018
» Two planned arenas in Bangkok will not be the best in the region, but the best in the world, says Adam Wilkes, president and chief executive of Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) Asia.
Want to be invincible? Learn to innovate
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 16/09/2019
» If a company is continuously reinventing itself, it has a good chance of staying ahead of the competition. The problem for many companies is that once they become successful, or find a business model that works, they tend to focus on that and forget to renew themselves, says Alexander Osterwalder, a Swiss business theorist and author.
Good as gold
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 09/09/2019
» It is common knowledge among traders that when geopolitical tensions rise, so too does the price of gold as it is considered a safe haven compared with other investments. But Robin Lee believes gold trading shouldn't be limited only to deep-pocketed market professionals. In his view, it is a good tool for anyone interested in saving.
Renewable race
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 23/09/2019
» As the world's population continues to expand, our hunger for energy shows no signs of slowing. But it has become clear to (almost) everyone that the sources of that energy must change if we are to avoid the catastrophic impact of climate change in the next few decades.
As graft fight goes high-tech, business engagement crucial
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 09/12/2019
» The willingness of governments to use technology to enhance transparency and a strategy to engage the private sector are crucial in the fight against graft, experts say.