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The human spirit rises above the rubble: A Nepali experience
In April 2015, a massive earthquake shook Nepal and killed more than 8,000 people and injured more than 23,000. The Columnist talked to Uzwal Raj Gautam, Chief Secretariat of the Nepal Media Society and Television Broadcasters Nepal, to find out more about the situation in Nepal and its people after the disaster.
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.
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.
Philosophy: The Korean Way
Korean national assembly member Dr. Suggon Kim shares his thoughts about the Yeosu World Expo 2012 and Korean philosophy on the ebb and flow of civilisation.
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.
Creating Places & Spaces: Interview with Tai Lee Siang
Tai Lee Siang, Managing Director of regional architectural practice Ong & Ong, shares his perspectives on architecture in Asia.
Peace on Earth: An Interview with Rev. Kyoichi Sugino
Rev. Kyoichi Sugino, Deputy Secretary General for Religions for Peace, shares his thoughts on peace-building.
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.
Evolving Design in China: An Interview with Wang Shaoqiang
Wang Shaoqiang, Founder and Chief Editor of Design 360° Magazine, Chief Executive of Sandu Media, the publisher for Asia Pacific Design Journal shares his insights into the evolution of design in China.
Driving meaningful change from the Arab Spring
Prof Dr M Din Syamsuddin, Chairman, Muhammadiyah and Indonesia Ulama Council Photo Credit: The Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations...