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China's three-child policy won't help
Asia focus, Nancy Qian, Published on 21/06/2021
» In an effort to address rapid population ageing, China recently announced that it would allow all families to have up to three children. The decision comes on the heels of widely publicised new data showing that the Chinese fertility rate in 2020 was only 1.3 per woman, similar to that of Japan (1.36 in 2019) and notably lower than that of the United States (1.7).
How to make the sustainable economy work
Asia focus, Ong Bo Yang, Published on 17/05/2021
» Former United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon once remarked that we are "the last generation that can take steps to avoid the worst impacts of climate change".
Thriving on passion
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 12/10/2020
» Sometimes all it takes to find a career calling is a little spark of curiosity. Lothar Pehl is living proof that if one continues to nurture this spirit of inquiry, it could turn into the passion of a lifetime.
View from Taipei
Asia focus, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 31/08/2020
» A pro-democracy alliance is gaining momentum in Asia, notably among younger activists. When more than 10,000 youth-led protesters converged on Democracy Monument in Bangkok on Aug 16, at about the same time in a city 2,400 kilometres away, a group of like-minded people gathered at the main transport hub in Taipei.
Wellness, the new luxury
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 29/06/2020
» The prolonged Covid-19 outbreak has been leaving its mark on nearly every decision we make every day, from how we work and study to what we put in our bodies.
Choose safety over selfies
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/10/2019
» During my most recent visit to Ho Chi Minh City, I was captivated by the sight of an old apartment building that had been converted into a fantastic collection of restaurants, coffee shops, co-working spaces and a bookshop.
Journey to the Cloud
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 10/06/2019
» The use of cloud computing has become standard practice for businesses in various industries as they seek to maximise resources and infrastructure, optimise workloads and enhance security.
Vietnam and the dilemma of new wealth
Asia focus, Tran Le Thuy in Hanoi, Published on 11/03/2019
» Five days before US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met in Hanoi for their second summit late last month, two former Vietnamese ministers of communications were arrested and charged with "violations related to management and use of public capital".
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.
Investing in change
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 26/02/2018
» In a fast-changing world where demographic shifts and technology-led disruption have left millions fearful about their futures, governments alone can no longer be counted on to ride to the rescue. Businesses can and should be doing more to help create a sustainable future.