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Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 11/02/2019
» On Jan 12, a fishing boat carrying more than 100 Indian migrants -- the precise number is not known -- left the Munambam harbour in Kerala. Its destination was New Zealand, more than 11,000 kilometres away.
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 04/02/2019
» The Italian luxury automobile maker Lamborghini expects a rapid recovery in Thailand with a new partnership, a new facility and a new model, while global sales continue to rise despite economic concerns.
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 21/01/2019
» In rapidly ageing Asian countries, a growing number of people are starting to worry about what their old age will be like. Medical advances may make it possible for us to live to 100, but what if the last decades of life are filled with infirmity, pain and suffering?
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 14/01/2019
» Last week was a busy one for China. Headlines took note of fresh harassment of Taiwan, reports of possibly illegal gold mining by Chinese firms in Ghana, and of separatists threatening to attack Belt and Road projects in Pakistan and Malaysia.
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 14/01/2019
» Even though it started life as a pure online player that eventually became Japan's largest cosmetics review website, istyle Inc has been busy opening physical cosmetics stores throughout Asia in response to the growing online-to-offline (O2O) trend.
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 14/01/2019
» Consumers in the digital world are rapidly driving demand for easier ways to shop, especially in mobile-mad Asia. Easy means anytime, anywhere, while accepting all types of payments. That's where omnichannel comes in, derived from the Latin prefix omni meaning all or universal.
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 24/12/2018
» David Beckham, Tottenham Hotspur football club and the Vitality programme will continue to be the foundation of the AIA marketing strategy in Asia as the global insurer pushes to fulfill its brand promise of healthier, longer and better lives for customers.
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 24/12/2018
» There's true passion in every word when Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman talks about his belief in the power of youth. As the youngest cabinet minister in Asia at just 26 years of age, he is living proof.
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 24/12/2018
» What a year it's been, riddled with natural and manmade disasters, not to mention the antics of Donald Trump. Between his landmark summit with North Korea's leader and the lingering trade war with China, the US president's second year in office has been an eventful one for Asia.
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 17/12/2018
» Flying over the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge gives you the best perspective on the growing links between the semi-autonomous region and China. Among them is the US$11-billion Guangshengang rail line that connects Hong Kong with the mainland's high-speed network.