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Sorry Amazon, in Singapore people love to go shopping
25 October 2017Online retailers are struggling to expand and grow in Singapore as local consumers still prefer to shop in malls. -
Deloitte report: Asia will be home to 60% of world’s over 65s by 2030, creating growth opportunities for business
25 October 2017Demography is a fundamental driver of economies. -
How consumer brands can connect with customers in a changing retail landscape
29 September 2017There is a new digital divide in the consumer market landscape. -
Big meat: The rise and impact of mega-farming in China’s beef, sheep and dairy industries
29 September 2017China is one of the leading producers and consumers of meat and dairy in the world. -
The Philippine President’s zany ideas have not hurt the economy
29 September 2017Rodrigo Duterte, the President of the Philippines, has made some dramatic actions and promises for the country’s economy. -
Why China's local brands outsmart foreign food companies
25 August 2017China’s food and beverage (F&B) brands are outsmarting foreign companies despite consumer distrust in China’s local food and beverage products (resulting from past food scandals). -
Commentary: Manufacturing flocks to new corners of Asia, but must first overcome China's pull
25 August 2017Asian economies trying to improve their economic growth through manufacturing need to first outcompete China. -
Competing in a world of sectors without borders
25 August 2017Growth of online businesses that compete across a range of sectors - such as Amazon, Rakuten Ichiba and Tencent - are creating strong competition for single-industry businesses. -
Three reasons Southeast Asia is a great place for developers
13 July 2017Southeast Asia is quickly becoming a land of opportunities for high tech business developers. -
This economic model organised Asia for decades. Now it’s broken.
12 July 2017Automation in the manufacturing industry is threatening Asia’s poorer countries' economic growth and development. -
Mastering the Make-in-India Challenge
12 July 2017With Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Make in India” campaign and the rapidly-growing consumer population, many foreign multinationals have shifted their focus from China to India. -
Rethinking the East Asian leadership gap
23 June 2017For a number of years, Western companies in East and Southeast Asia have complained about what they perceive to be a lack of suitable leadership talent to successfully lead MNCs in the region. -
China’s Continuing Green Shift in the Electric Power Sector: Evidence from 2016 data
23 June 2017China’s green shift in its electric power system is the fastest in the world, but is it moving fast enough to counteract the damage caused by the greenhouse gases? -
Chinese investors hesitate over Indonesia investment
23 June 2017Indonesia is currently looking for greater investment from Chinese companies. -
In memorium: Nicholas Tarling, 1931–2017
16 June 2017One of the University of Auckland's most tireless servants and well-known figures passed away suddenly on Saturday 13 May. -
Can Southeast Asia Live Up to Its E-commerce Potential?
30 May 2017E-commerce in Southeast Asia is growing rapidly. Southeast Asia is currently number one in the world for digital adoption, when it comes to texting, tweeting and mobile technology. Bain & Company and Google have conducted a survey of Southeast Asian consumers which provides insights for consumer goods companies and e-commerce retailers. -
Korea: Current political and economic developments
30 May 2017South Korea’s political and economic environment is undergoing major changes due to the election of the new president. -
LINE, WeChat, WhatsApp, Facebook: Where most of Asia's business deals are being done
30 May 2017Email is becoming obsolete when it comes to conducting business deals. Instead, people are now more likely to use applications such as LINE, WeChat, WhatsApp and Facebook (often in combination with each other). -
Global growth shifts and new opportunities
28 April 2017The global economy is currently undergoing major growth shifts. -
Bangladesh: Economic growth but at what cost?
28 April 2017Opportunities in Bangladesh are on the rise as its economy continues to grow rapidly.
