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How will COVID-19 Impact Foreign Investment in Thailand?

COVID-19 is wreaking havoc in economies worldwide. We explore how Thailand, a country that relies on FDI inflows for a number of megaprojects, will cope.

By Editorial Team

Natasha Mudhar : Why Businesses Need to Get Corporate Social Responsibility Right

Indian entrepreneur Natasha Mudhar discusses why corporate social responsibility is a crucial part of a brand’s image and what it takes to build an effective CSR strategy.

By Editorial Team

The Dawn of the Asian Century?

We discuss the IMF's 2020 forecast, which says Asia will have a larger economy in purchasing power parity terms than the rest of the world combined.

By Editorial Team

ZTE : Grabbing a Network Slice

“The most exciting part of 5G is connecting things,” comments Tu Jiashun, Principal Scientist at Chinese telecoms equipment producing giant ZTE. “5G not only creates value for the current telco industry but also opens up opportunities for the digital transformation of other vertical industries, or enterprises. 

By Editorial Team

Anytime Fitness Asia : From Fitness to Wellness

Though trends were formerly led by practitioners in fitness, the gym industry is becoming led by the consumer. Rey Bolivar, CEO of Anytime Fitness Asia, talks to us about the next decade of fitness and wellness.

By Rey Bolivar

Gilbert Houngbo on India’s Agrarian Development

IFAD President, Gilbert Houngbo, outlines the development of agriculture in India and how to ensure its success.

By Editorial Team

Countdown to 6th Mining Investment Asia in Singapore

We discuss the 6th Mining Investment Asia in Singapore, South East Asia’s largest mining conference and exhibition.

By Editorial Team

How Alibaba’s Singles Day Profits from Technology

It began as an obscure Chinese holiday celebrating the country’s bachelors every November 11th. However, these days Singles Day is better known for being the world’s largest 24-hour shopping sale, run by Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba.

By Editorial Team

Event preview: 9th Supply Chain Finance Summit

The annual Supply Chain Finance Summit is set to return to Singapore in 2020. Registration is now open for the educational arm of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), ICC Academy’s, flagship event, which takes place from 4-5 March.

By Editorial Team

An Interview with Dr Felix Guerzoni of Shell Lubricants Asia Pacific

Dr Felix Guerzoni of Shell Lubricants Asia Pacific talks to us about economic growth, digitisation, and plugging the skills gap.

By Editorial Team