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Southeast Asia's Energy Transition: Investment And Growth Opportunity

Southeasat Asia is pushing ahead with energy transition strategies that balance security, sustainability and affordability goals.

I'm Glad Discord Isn't Being Acquired

I’ve become a huge Discord fan and user of the past year.

A Super League Of Money

The recent furor over the European Super League is all about money. Specifically, the football clubs involved want to make more of it – much more.

Making 3D Work In Spaces

Whether we see a product on social media, in a magazine, or even on TV, chances are that its in 2D. You won’t be able to visualise the product in its entirety.

Breaking Into Asia's Largest Market

China is the largest market in Asia. Yet, market entry is a daunting task for brands. The language barrier, cultural differences and demanding customers who are digitally savvy make for a difficult task.

Tourism's Digital Space

The tourism industry has had a long association with digitalization. In 1996 – which was practically the infant stage of the internet – you could already book hotels and plane tickets online.

In China, Ready-To-Eat Meals A Niche For Restaurant Chains

Frozen semi-cooked foods from well-known restaurant brands have become increasingly popular, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Creating A Better Workplace

People spend a third of their lives at work, so its vital that they feel comfortable at work.

Asleep Behind The Wheel Of A Tesla

The fatal crash of a Tesla with no one apparently behind the wheel has cast a new light on the safety of semi-autonomous vehicles and the regulatory terrain they navigate.

Your Employees Understand Their Jobs

As a manager or leader, do you let your people assume more responsibility when they are able? Do you know when that is, or do you keep telling yourself that they aren’t ready yet?

Is Your Company Worth It? Find Your Business' Market Value

You’ve put your hours, your savings, and your soul into your business. Surely, you think, my business is worth something?

Where Would You Work?

Singapore places among the top 10 global work destinations for the first time

Supercharging The Food Manufacturing Sector

About 1,000 food manufacturers and 50,500 workers can take advantage of the Food Manufacturing Industry Digital Plan (IDP) launched by Ms Low Yen Ling, Minister of State for Trade and Industry.

Salespeople Are Not Mind Readers

We, as most businesses, put a lot of work into making it easy for you to find us when you are in need of our services, and rejoice when you contact us. We are ready to help you – but alas, we are not mind readers.

Best Cities In Southeast Asia For Start-Ups

Southeast Asia is a patchwork of different cultures and countries. But the region shares many characteristics across borders that make it such an exciting place to be – high rates of literacy, governments committed to lifting living standards, and hunger for entrepreneurship.

America's Audacious Plan To Rescue The Economy

Last month, the United States Congress signed off on a US$1.9 trillion pandemic relief plan that will have far-reaching effects on millions of Americans, as well as shake up the world economy.

How Not To Fall Prey To Fake Covid-19 Certs

While the global roll-out of COVID-19 vaccinations continues to accelerate, it’s worth remembering that only around 1% of the world’s population have received their full course of injections. But plans are being made internationally to allow those that have been vaccinated or can prove they have had a recent negative test, the freedom to travel to other countries, attend large-scale events, take a new job, and more.

Down But Not Out: Can Tourism Make A Comeback?

The tourism sector is used to cyclical downturns. When the economy suffers, the first item that people cut is leisure travel. But 2020 was a downturn like no other. With international travel virtually halted, tourism-related businesses have suffered their worst year on record.

Is The Customer Always Right?

Is the customer always right?

Screen, Stage, Entrepreneur

The media industry has risen to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic, as people stuck at home sought out entertainment.

Urgent Vs Important

My late, great friend and colleague, Dr. Stephen Covey introduced people around the world to his four-quadrant diagram. As often is the case with learned and prolific people, Dr. Covey’s wisdom captured and built upon the teaching of a proven leader.

Lessons From The Suez Canal Incident

For a week in March, the world was gripped by an improbable drama: a massive container ship had blocked the Suez Canal, one of the world’s most important waterways.

Myanmar: Hope Lies In Tatters

Before it all changed, Myanmar was seen as Southeast Asia’s last great frontier. With a young, vibrant population of 57 million Myanmar was tapped to be a future leader among emerging economies.

Will We See A New Asian Century In Our Lifetime?

Since the end of the Cold War, many have envisioned a world led by the United States and its Western allies. Instead, Asia has led the way since.

Integrating The ‘Smart' Into Buildings

As buildings become smarter, the range of subsystems needed to perform its ‘smart’ functions becomes more and more extensive. Increasingly, these are known as ELV (Extra Low Voltage) system technologies.

Mckinsey: Brought Back Down To Earth?

When a company hires a consulting firm to do work for them, often they don’t know what they want. Since the clients are seeking knowledge that they themselves lack, they can’t measure the results, quality, or judge the outcome of the consultant’s recommendations.

Dealing With Reality In Business

I used to love the Matrix’s Red Pill / Blue Pill metaphor. Several years ago, I became deeply bummed out about how this metaphor was being used in politics and gender equity situations.

Enable A Compassionate Email Culture

We are all chasing the same elusive dream: an email inbox that is tidy, up-to-date, and empty. But let’s face it, inbox zero is difficult — and at times even impossible — to achieve.

THE GIANT AWAKENS

In 1817, Lord Amherst, the British ambassador to China was returning to London when his ship sank. He was rescued by a merchant ship which stopped at Saint Helena.

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