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The Columnist | Issue 33 | Special Edition: Celebrating World Company Day
As we celebrate another World Company Day with more than 200 signatories today, we invite some of our Signatories from Japan, Vietnam and Indonesia to share about how they build a successful business and make a difference to shape a better world.
The DNA of Companies: Designed for Good
The idea that corporate social responsibility is considered exceptional and not the norm is the scandal of our times. We should not have to give an award to a company that is seeking to do good, it is in their DNA and should be the standard.
Leading the fight against poison in the building industry
Architect-turned-environmentalist Cheng Wai Meng gives insight into the state of clean tech in the construction industry in Asia.
The Battle in the Supermarket
While it has become increasingly difficult to capture shoppers’ attention, collecting and analysing customer data can serve as a useful tool to unlock the secret of a sale.
CastleUp: More ideas and collaboration through an enterprise social network
According to the Economist, 41% of companies will invest in a social enterprise network to enhance collaboration in the workplace. Here is CastleUp, designed for Asian companies.
Syria’s Silent Scream
The Columnist was able to contact a Syrian currently living through turmoil in Syria recently to understand how the current Syrian conflict is affecting civilian lives.
Sensing the Tune of Tomorrow
Celebrating 10 years in the business, Tong Ming Xi shares his vision for a centuries old industry.
The Energy Man
Patrick Foong of E2Green has spent years transforming buildings into energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable ones. We catch up with him to find out how.
Exploring the Tapestry of Identities through Video Stories
Project Interfaith challenges everyday stereotypes through individual experience-sharing, shedding light on the tremendous amount of diversity in our world.
Personalising the Social Campaign
Learn how myVillage enjoys an increased base level of engagement, community feedback and reach which allowed it to mobilise an open audience for future Social Media engagement campaigns.
World Company Day Signatory: Mean Communications from USA
World Company Day speaks to Frank Fredericks, CEO at Mean Communications, USA and Founder of World Faith.