Thursday, March 31, 2022

THE iPHONE DECADE(2)

How the iPhone reshaped Asian tech


- Please summarize the diagram of Apple's supply chain. What are the key features?

- What worries and challenges are lying ahead of Apple and its suppliers now? 

- Please exchange our prospects on the future of the smartphones. How they will be evolving in the next 10-20 years?



Tuesday, March 29, 2022

THE iPHONE DECADE(1)

How the iPhone reshaped Asian tech


- Please share your thoughts on this week's cover story.

- What are the major performances Apple has shown ever since the launch of its first iPhone back in 2007?

- How deep and wide Apple has changed the landscape of the Asian tech industry especially with its 10-year-run iconic smartphones?





Sunday, March 27, 2022

Southeast Asia on the Move(2)

Emerging Asian economies race to build metros amid choking congestion


- Which countries or which international bodies have been in the forefront of leading infrastructure investments in Southeast Asia?

- If any, please let us know your own experience of being exposed to choking congestion in Southeast Asia.

- Are you happy with public transportation service or system in Seoul? If so, why? If not, why? 



Thursday, March 24, 2022

Southeast Asia on the Move(1)

Emerging Asian economies race to build metros amid choking congestion


- Please share your impression on this week's cover story.

- What has made the traffic condition in Southeast Asian megacities such as Manila and Jakarta so desperate?

- According to the article, Ho Chi Minh City seems to try to benefit from the latecomer advantage. Please explain more in detail about latecomer advantage.





Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Can Asia fall in love with tea again?(2)

Coffee's rise has tea companies scrambling to rebrand the region's favorite drink


- What are the key factors lying behind top tea companies' recent efforts to rebrand Asia's favorite drink?

- If any, please let us know your own experience of enjoying teas in Asia.

- Are you a fan of coffee or tea? Even for both? Please share your ideas on coffee and tea.


Sunday, March 20, 2022

Can Asia fall in love with tea again?(1)

Coffee's rise has tea companies scrambling to rebrand the region's favorite drink


- Please share your impression on this week's cover story.

- Please name out the world's top two tea producers. In addition, which countries are world's three biggest tea drinkers in absolute terms?


- What makes Pantjoran Tea House in Jakarta's Chinatown differentiate itself from coffee shops in the city's malls? 


Thursday, March 17, 2022

Hashtag Travelers(2)

The online generation ventures off the beaten path


- What Korean companies tapping into the Asian market should learn from Asian music sensations? 

- If any, please let us know your own experience with hallyu(Korean wave) at home or abroad.


According to the article, South Korea has been a dominant force in Asian entertainment for about a decade. Then how do you see the future of K-pop? Are you positive or negative?



Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Hashtag Travelers(1)

The online generation ventures off the beaten path


- Please share your impression on the hashtag travelers in this week's article.

- What are the key factors lying behind the booming of individual tourists in the Asian tourism filed?

- Which Asian places or cities come to your mind first when it comes to destinations for free individual tours?



Sunday, March 13, 2022

Setting the Tone(2)

New Starts are bursting into Asia's music market – and the world is listening


- What Korean companies tapping into the Asian market should learn from Asian music sensations? 

- If any, please let us know your own experience with hallyu(Korean wave) at home or abroad.

According to the article, South Korea has been a dominant force in Asian entertainment for about a decade. Then how do you see the future of K-pop? Are you positive or negative?





Thursday, March 10, 2022

Setting the Tone(1)

New Starts are bursting into Asia's music market – and the world is listening


- Please share your impression on the new stars appeared in this week's article.

- What are the key factors lying behind the emergence of new stars in the Asia's music industry?  

- Which Asian stars come to your mind breaking national or regional barriers other than those in the entertainment field?


Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Asian schools itself in the art of business(2)

Regional MBA programs shine as demand for education soars


- Have you ever thought about singing up for Asian business schools including Korean schools? If so, why? If not, why?

- How do you see the future of Asian business schools? What would be your recommendation for MBA programs in the region?

Based upon our discussion so far, let us move on to debates on how useful MBA programs may be to your career. Are you for or against advancing to business schools? Please share your ideas on MBA education.




Sunday, March 6, 2022

Asian schools itself in the art of business(1)

Regional MBA programs shine as demand for education soars


- What are the key factors lying behind the booming of Asian business schools?

- Please name out major characteristics of Asian business schools. How are they different from those of Western business schools?


- Neither South Korean nor Japanese business schools are listed in top 50 of FT's global MBA rankings. Please let us know your opinion especially in the aspect of the economic clout of the two countries.





Thursday, March 3, 2022

Startup fever in Southeast Asia and its implication for India to improve indispensable public services(14)

Implication of Southeast Asia's startup fever for India to improve public services


This result clearly demonstrates the homework lying in the bottom of the Indian society. Startups armed with progressive social awareness can play significant roles in dissolving the messy fundamental public services especially those in education and health for the future of their country. 

This is none other than a right time for startups in India should open their eyes to Southeast Asia and try to learn the best lessons from their neighbors.





Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Startup fever in Southeast Asia and its implication for India to improve indispensable public services(13)

Implication of Southeast Asia's startup fever for India to improve public services


According to this year’s release of UNDP (United Nations Development Plan) on GII (Gender inequality Index), India was ranked 127th among the 189 surveyed nations in the world. All 10 members in ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) received higher scores than India in terms of women's social status.


Overall assessments on criteria encompassing maternal mortality ratio, share of seats in parliament and labor force participation ratio of India turned out alarmingly low.