Ryuichi Sakamoto: A Musical Genius and a Social Activist
TOKYO – Ryuichi Sakamoto was one of the most influential and versatile composers of our time. He created music that spanned genres, cultures, and media, from electronic pop to classical symphonies, from film scores to environmental soundscapes. He collaborated with … Continue reading Ryuichi Sakamoto: A Musical Genius and a Social Activist
Japan’s tourism industry hardest hit by Corona
TOKYO – Japan’s tourism industry was one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, which disrupted travel plans and forced the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The number of foreign visitors to Japan plummeted from a record 31.8 … Continue reading Japan’s tourism industry hardest hit by Corona
WHY TAKE A TRIP TO SOUTHEAST ASIA ?
BANGKOK – Southeast Asia is a region of diverse cultures, landscapes and experiences that offers something for every traveler. Whether you are looking for adventure, relaxation, history or spirituality, you will find it in Southeast Asia. Here are some reasons … Continue reading WHY TAKE A TRIP TO SOUTHEAST ASIA ?
China Leads the with Booming eCommerce
DUBLIN – The “Asia Pacific B2C Ecommerce Market Opportunities Databook: 100+ KPIs on Ecommerce Verticals (Shopping, Travel, Food Service, Media & Entertainment, Technology), Market Share by Key Players, Sales Channel Analysis, Payment Instrument, Consumer Demographics – Q1 2023 Update” report … Continue reading China Leads the with Booming eCommerce
Asia Pacific B2C E-Commerce Market Opportunities
DUBLIN – The “Asia Pacific B2C Ecommerce Market Opportunities Databook – 100+ KPIs on Ecommerce Verticals (Shopping, Travel, Food Service, Media & Entertainment, Technology), Market Share by Key Players, Sales Channel Analysis, Payment Instrument, Consumer Demographics – Q1 2023 Update” report has … Continue reading Asia Pacific B2C E-Commerce Market Opportunities
Asia: The world’s most, and least, affordable cities
SINGAPORE – No other region in the world is as diverse as Asia. Its regimes range from autocratic to democratic. Some Asian countries have populations that are among the world’s oldest, but in others they are relatively young. To such contrasts, … Continue reading Asia: The world’s most, and least, affordable cities
ASEAN: A new phase of integration and connectivity ?
HONG KONG – For more than a decade, a cornerstone of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) policy has been an incremental push to establish the ASEAN Community. Based on three interconnected pillars — political-security, economic, and people-to-people — the ASEAN Community is meant to usher in a … Continue reading ASEAN: A new phase of integration and connectivity ?
Widodo: ASEAN must be a stable and peaceful region
PHNOM PENH – Prior to the closing ceremony of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen handed over a hammer to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as a symbolic handover of ASEAN presidency from Cambodia to … Continue reading Widodo: ASEAN must be a stable and peaceful region
CHINA: RECORD HEAT CAUSES POWER SHORTAGES
A massive, months-long heat wave has scorched regions in central China. Intense droughts and evaporating water sources have choked energy supplies in several regions reliant upon hydropower, causing widespread power cuts and forcing businesses of all sizes to halt operations. Human suffering has … Continue reading CHINA: RECORD HEAT CAUSES POWER SHORTAGES
Building Trade Ties with ASEAN’s Female Leaders
WASHINGTON DC – The ASEAN region is one of the world’s most dynamic and diverse markets. A key player of global supply chains, the ten member states of ASEAN have an extensive network of trade arrangements and are collectively expected … Continue reading Building Trade Ties with ASEAN’s Female Leaders