Commerce Articles

Why Succession Plans Rarely Succeed

Most succession plans are too idealistic, burdened by unrealistic expectations thus designed to fail. Here is how you can avoid this approach.

The Green Business: It’s beyond separating paper, glass, metal and plastic

The green movement is slowly picking up pace in South East Asia. Inspired by observing decades of frivolous use of resources, one Thai company has decided to do its own part for the environment through its business model and practices.

Weaving out of love for Vietnamese culture

XQ Hand Embroidery has played an important part in changing the perception towards Vietnamese traditional hand embroidery art, by turning embroidery artworks into gifts of gratitude for the Vietnamese and souvenirs for visitors from all over the world. The Columnist talked to Mr. Vo Van Quan, Founder and CEO of XQ Hand Embroidery, on how XQ has been promoting the Vietnamese culture through developing the brand XQ Hand Embroidery and presenting Vietnam to the world.

Great Company by Design

Work should inspire, unite people to do amazing things; this should not be ideal but the norm in companies. A reflection to mark our 11th anniversary.