Does Hosting a World Cup Make Economic Sense to the Host Country?
2018 World Cup in Russia is coming soon. The total economic impact of the mega sports event could be $30.8 billion by 2023.
90% of Plastic Polluting Our Oceans Comes from Just 10 Rivers
Asia is responsible for 8 of the rivers that have the most plastic waste.
Xiaomi Prevails over Samsung in India
Four years ago, Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi entered the Indian market, where it went up against the seemingly impenetrable market leader Samsung. In just two years, it became the leading smartphone brand in India, commanding over 30 percent market share. What lessons does Xiaomi’s sweeping success have for Taiwanese firms?
What Makes a Good Leader?
What makes a good leader? In an increasingly polarized world it’s an important question to ask. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently delivered the commencement address to New York University’s class of 2018, in which he outlined his vision of the leadership skills that help to make the world a better place.
Will China Grow Old Before It Gets Rich?
Could India soon be the biggest driver of global growth instead of China?
The Night Jakarta Burned
“When I looked outside through a gap in the curtains, I could see downtown Jakarta burning.” This is how an eye witness described the fires set by looters in the anti-Chinese riots in Indonesia that shocked the world in 1998. How do those who went through the horrors of ethnic violence remember this dark chapter of Indonesian history?
