Understanding the psychology of new-Asia consumers
As the region's consumer culture evolves, how can companies innovate for Asian consumers with reinvented products and services tailored to their needs and demands?
Tiny technology, big business
On the cutting edge of technology, nanoparticles are tiny particles (a million of them can fit on a pinhead) that can be developed and applied in myriad ways. It is fitting that a small country like Singapore has foreseen the potential in this technology and invested in both human and physical resources to harness its benefits. Singapore has also developed novel approaches to tackle industry-specific concerns.
The importance of the creative class
In the knowledge-driven economy, the creative class is the key to prosperity and growth. Discover who the members of this "creative class" are, what attracts them, and how they can transform cities, economies, and nations.
Asia, The New Centre of the Art World
In Asia, where the arts are a growing but still relatively nascent industry, an artistic flowering will depend on how the industry responds to the various challenges and issues it faces.
Can green energy power an affordable future?
The world's energy companies face the dual challenge of responding to the pressing need to reduce carbon emissions, while keeping the industry competitive. Rigorous industry regulatory standards on clean fuel drive new technologies on sulphur and carbon emissions, and it is companies in the industry that can best respond to the current environment and gain a technological competitive edge that will thrive in the future.
Why talent is the globe's growth engine
As companies plan for growth in Asia and beyond, they need to have the right people, with the right skills and experience to understand new markets and drive expansion strategies. Find out why talent is the new growth engine, and what companies can do to develop it.
The building blocks for success in Asia
The world is coming to Asia, and it needs a plan for when it arrives. While it is tempting to dive headlong into the region?s burgeoning markets, companies must first address the many challenges that come with doing business in Asia. Only then will they be able to realize the full potential that the region has to offer.
Green solutions in an urban world
Green buildings are seen as the answer to the challenge of reducing urban areas' high usage of energy. The challenge of implementing cost-effective solutions to increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions, without a negative impact on economic growth, requires technological innovation, a supportive framework, and industry actors who are convinced of its commercial viability.
Are professional services Asia-ready?
Professional services firms will need to keep pace with the needs of their clients, and tap into emerging markets which offer opportunities not just for growth, but more importantly for innovation. Indeed, the two are linked. See why Asia is the new battlefield in which to innovate or be phased out.
A sustainable response
As businesses and consumers around the world become more environmentally conscious, they are demanding that partners and suppliers pay greater attention to reducing energy consumption and adopting "green" practices. In the chemicals industry, this is driving companies to find innovative solutions to improve the sustainability of their operations as well as their products.
Scavenging for energy goes electronic
With relentless growth placing increasing stress on the world's fossil fuel supplies, the need to find alternative and sustainable sources of energy is greater than ever. Among a wide range of alternative energy sources, the field of energy harvesting has emerged as an exciting new possibility and one that companies are eagerly exploring.
Robots rising: new challenges, new solutions
Robotics is at a crossroads. Technological developments have seen robotics branching out from the manufacturing industry to be used in highly skilled, critical spheres such as healthcare. The growth of robotics in the next few decades will depend on critical capability development in research and innovation, ensuring the spawning of sustainable solutions.
Healthcare in Asia - innovate today to stay ahead tomorrow
Healthcare markets in Asia are rapidly evolving and global healthcare companies need to address key challenges through innovation to top their game. See how increased collaboration with partners in medical, public and healthcare fields can help companies remain competitive in today's market.
Location says everything in Asian media and entertainment
Asia's fast-growing media and entertainment market poses a challenge to global companies looking for a foothold in the region. With consumers expecting tailored content, a single centre for business operations in the right location, like Singapore, can enhance productivity, creativity and quality.
Connectivity in the digital age
The proliferation of communications devices and "always-on" smart phone applications in today's increasingly connected world are driving the need for advanced telecom infrastructures to host and transmit data. To meet this demand, telecom companies must evolve their networks and service offerings.
Embarking on the path towards fossil freedom
The world is expected to be reliant on fossil fuels for the next few decades as they are the most cost-effective energy sources available. Renewable energy is currently viewed as a branded and distant replacement. In light of this, discover what can be done to change global mindsets and preferences.
The data deluge: In Asia and beyond
Organisations today are building their business processes around servers in data centres. This is due to the phenomenal spike in global data, which has pushed businesses to rethink their IT infrastructure. Find out how innovation can help drive business growth in a green and sustainable manner.
Enhancing drug discovery and development in Asia
Asia's fast-growing healthcare sector has jolted pharmaceutical companies to establish headquarters in the region. It is also demanding more effective therapies. As such, discover how external alliances and public-private partnerships can help companies to make medical breakthroughs in Asia.
Driving the future
While urbanisation and increased car ownership suggest growing affluence, they also lead to traffic congestion, accidents, pollution and productivity loss. Fortunately, a wide range of tools available to manage traffic effectively, and most importantly, reap the benefits of urbanisation fully.
With research comes revelation
Fast-growing Asian markets present a panoramic window of opportunity for global medical technology (medtech) companies. As they seek to harness these markets, the industry needs to develop innovative products and solutions that can address the vast unmet healthcare needs of Asia's ageing population and fast-expanding base of sophisticated healthcare consumers.
The three Ps for a blue planet
Despite a widespread crisis of confidence inspired by the failures of water-industry privatisations across the planet, private water companies' profit margins remain impressive. To deal with the demands of an ever more crowded, urbanised planet, governments must work more effectively with the private sector to ensure that the outsourcing of public services like water is a seamless process.
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Understanding the psychology of new-Asia consumers
Today's Asian consumer appreciates service quality, brand image, and product design. How should their sophisticated needs be interpreted?
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Tiny technology, big business
Singapore is investing in human and physical resources in nanotechnology to harness its benefits and tackle industry-specific concerns.
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The importance of the creative class
Discover why the creative class is the innovative engine of many societies and is hailed the global driver of knowledge-based economies
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Asia, The New Centre of the Art World
In Asia, where the arts are an expanding but emerging industry, an artistic flourishing how the industry responds and faces challenges.
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Can green energy power an affordable future?
Can the world's energy companies answer the challenge of reducing carbon emissions, while keeping the industry competitive?
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Why talent is the globe's growth engine
Talent powers economies. Companies need to develop and retain suitable talent and leadership to expand into foreign and new markets.
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The building blocks for success in Asia
Companies approaching Asia must address its challenges first before diving into the markets. Only then will the region's potential surface.
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Green solutions in an urban world
Green buildings are seen as the solution to reducing urban areas' high usage of energy.
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Are professional services Asia-ready?
Asia is the new battlefield with ever changing consumer demands. Are professional services ready to meet their expectations?
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A sustainable response
As the world becomes more environmentally aware, companies are improving the sustainability of their operations and products.
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Scavenging for energy goes electronic
As relentless growth places stress on the world's fossil fuel supplies, companies are eagerly exploring the field of energy harvesting.
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Robots rising: new challenges, new solutions
Find out how why the growth of robotics depends on development in research and innovation to ensure sustainable solutions.
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Healthcare in Asia - innovate today to stay ahead tomorrow
Healthcare markets in Asia are rapidly evolving and global healthcare companies need increased collaborations to stay ahead.
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Location says everything in Asian media and entertainment
Global companies need a base to give them a regional foothold to cater to Asia's fast-growing media and entertainment market.
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Connectivity in the digital age
Evolution is necessary for telecom companies due to the proliferation of communications devices and smart phone applications.
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Embarking on the path towards fossil freedom
Discover what can be done to change the global mindset on using fossil fuels, and push for the sustainable use of renewable energy.
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The data deluge: In Asia and beyond
Find out how the phenomenal spike in global data has pushed organisations to rethink their business model and IT infrastructure.
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Enhancing drug discovery and development in Asia
Discover how external alliances and public-private partnerships can help pharmaceutical firms make medical breakthroughs in Asia.
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Driving the future
A look at how Singapore harnesses technology to address the challenges of traffic congestion despite having little land space.
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With research comes revelation
Fast-growing Asian markets present a panoramic window of opportunity for global medical technology (medtech) companies.
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The three Ps for a blue planet
Learn how governments and the private sector can work together to meet the water needs of an increasing global population.
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