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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.
No Longer Business as Usual
2012 has seen several game changers, from the maturing of social media to the redefining of the role of marketing. From technology to Islamic finance, we have identified seven ideas to look out for in 2013.
Many Features to Like, Few Reasons to Love
The incremental innovation that many of the latest gadgets tout actually do little to improve the customer experience. Roy Chen, Senior Strategy Consultant at Consulus, outlines what is important in product development.
Leading beyond three generations
A clear sense of purpose and strong set of core values contribute to the foundation of an effective leadership ascension programme. Tang Ying Chun shares tips on how to ensure smooth succession planning within your organisation.
How to be Powerful when you are Powerless
Building an enduring institution is the only way to influence change and shape the future. Lawrence Chong, CEO of Consulus, provides perspectives on how to do so.
How to embrace failure and begin anew
Preparing for failure and having the will to succeed are what enable greatness to happen. Lawrence Chong shares tips on how your organisation can take failure in stride.
Seek your own philosophy for success
Instead of jumping on the next consulting fad, companies need to look within and develop their own way of life. Here are three things you need to consider to develop your own philosophy for success.
Fashion Glam: An Interview with Cheah Wei Chun
Award-winning creative director Cheah Wei Chun of Clanhouse, a fashion and design consultancy, talks about shaping fashion in Asia and his personal design philosophy.
A place in history: Why building meaningful properties is essential to shaping Asia’s future
We often miss the opportunity to use architecture and urban planning to design our future. Here are a few ideas on how to develop properties that will contribute to a unique Asian identity.
Engineering Change: How Asian engineering firms can build effective brand cultures
For many engineers in Asia, organisational culture is a vague concept. It is hard to see and difficult to measure.