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Vol. 583 / Content

Indonesia and Myanmar

Vol. 583

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Industry

The Secret behind Burberry, Coach and Victoria’s Secret

Does anyone connect Taiwan’s ancient capital of Tainan, famous for its majestic temples and delicious snacks, with fine fabrics and advanced functional textiles? Yet global fashion brands such as Burberry and Coach as well as lingerie maker Victoria’s Secret all source their fabrics here.

Industry

Taiwan’s Manpower Crisis

Wanted: Software Engineers

As businesses evolve quickly to cope with a rapidly changing world, Taiwan’s higher education system has become rigid and even obsolete, exacerbating a shortage of software engineers that could threaten the country’s Internet and high-tech sectors.

International

Interview with George Yeo

Singapore After Lee Kuan Yew

Former Singapore foreign Minister George Yeo talks about Singapore’s history, the challenge of national identity, and why it is important to learn from young people.

International

Asia’s Last Economic Virgin

Myanmar: Gambling on Tomorrow

Five years ago when Myanmar opened its doors, optimism prevailed. Now, ahead of the country’s first real democratic elections, the mood has turned cautious. Seven professionals there look at where Myanmar has been and where it’s going.

International

A Reformer Leads the New Indonesia

Jokowi Building a Maritime Power

Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo heads the largest archipelago in the world. The country’s vast ocean area, dotted with thousands of islands, is an asset but also often hampers development. Jokowi, the country’s first president without ties to the political elite or the military establishment, is determined to turn Indonesia into a maritime power.