Amid tight control, the country's population has set a record by crossing a mark of 800 million Internet users China has always been in the news for internet censorship owing to laws and administrative regulations. Amid this tight control, the country’s population has set a new record by crossing a…
Small brands are joining the league of global giants to adopt green initiatives for the good of the environment For the first time since its inception in 1933, the French clothing brand Lacoste replaced its iconic crocodile logo with 10 endangered animals including Sumatran Tiger and Anegada Rock Iguana. Launched…
Creating A Deeper Connection Branding strategy is an important component of any business. With competitions getting tougher, it is important to understand the desired brand image, which can cement the image in the customer’s mind. Franchises should focus on their intangibles such as reputation, client care, and connection with clients,…
HealthXCapital's new fund aims to fuel healthcare innovation in Asia's emerging economies, says partner Seemant Jauhari From Singapore-based Quadria Capital to China’s Long Hill Capital, the Asian healthcare sector is receiving immense attention from players across the region. The early-stage venture firm HealthXCapital too is following the suit, with a twist.…
Clear understanding of the problem being addressed through the venture is vital, says Bosch India's head of Start Up Innovation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE0np_xQweY The startup ecosystem across the globe is continuing to grow steadily. While some businesses succeed, many fail. A well-known myth is that eight in 10 startups fail within the…
In a study by Forrester, messaging was found to be the No.1 customer service channel preferred by consumers in South Korea, Singapore, India and the US Having a good customer service process is an integral element to the success of any business. The way this process looks, however, is dramatically…
Maintaining an online presence is not at all a difficult task and it can give phenomenal results In the world dominated by the internet, maintaining an online presence is of prime importance, especially if you’re a startup. Online media has the largest shelf-life thus before purchasing your product/services, a customer…
Fear of missing out is a major factor in deciding how quickly (and to what extent) startups receive funding When pitching ideas to prospective investors, entrepreneurs have to choose how they’re going to present their new startup venture. One option is to emphasise their own track record and past accomplishments,…
In the Japanese mobility space, it is partnerships that are driving innovation to explore the potential of autonomous vehicles Startups and big companies both are showing increasing interest in mobility technologies and Japan is not far behind in this race. From self-driving mechanism to hyperloop technology, the country is going…
Influencers can be an effective spokesperson for your business and a great way to reach a target audience and improve brand awareness. Productive and profitable campaigns can be achieved if entrepreneurs employ the R.I.S.E. technique when using influencers: R=Results; I=Integrity; S=Strategy; E=Engagement. Here’s how you can grow your business through…
Grab has raised more than $6 billion in funding this year, with the latest rounds of funding from Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing and Toyota Motor Corp The ride-hailing king SoftBank is reportedly planning to invest about $500 million in Southeast Asia’s biggest taxi-aggregator firm Grab, which will help the…
The global player, recently, raised $245 million in funds to expand to new markets globally and attract bigger customers One of the world’s top digital payment players, Stripe, will soon be entering Southeast Asia and India to expand its overseas operations. The global digital payments player, which operates in 25…
While businesses around the world are entering into the "Agility Era", Asian businesses seem to be a little less vigorous about it Since the time “agility” has become a buzzword, businesses around the globe are waking up to its benefits and need in the workplaces. Often we see the term…
From note-taking to reminders, and motivational quotes, these tools will help you boost your work performance Want to save notes for easy access, or keep track of your receipts? Or, want constant reminders of things to do? Need motivational quotes with sticky notes on your desktop monitor? Well, worry not.…
Starting out his career as a teacher is what made him into the world's renowned businessman he is today, believes Ma Almost all of us have this belief that the knowledge about technology, management and smartness are the more important ingredients of a successful entrepreneurship. But, Alibaba Group’s executive chairman,…
They want individual skills and talents to be recognized, says study Employees in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region prefer to be treated as individuals rather than collectively with team members, says a survey by recruitment company PERSOLKELLY. The survey, which included over 9,000 hiring managers, candidates in nine APAC countries, including…
Yusaku Maezawa, founder of ZOZOTown is the first paying consumer of SpaceX The global transportation company, SpaceX signs up the world’s first private passenger, who is the Japanese fashion guru and entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa, for a trip to moon. The 42-year-old billionaire is the founder and chief operating officer of…
Companies are not applying a gender lens to their corporate social responsibility and philanthropy efforts, research shows Diversity is essential, especially in the workplace. When people of different genders, backgrounds and experiences come together as a team, they develop innovative ideas and, in general, perform better across functions in an…
While the Chinese tech giant Alibaba will be launching its data centers in Singapore and Japan, Google already counts the likes of AirAsia, Go-Jek, Mahindra and Mizuho Bank as clients As the competition intensifies in the cloud computing space of the Asia Pacific region, two major giants Google and Alibaba…
Intense competition in the smartphone industry has led to significant changes in terms of design, functionality, and price. The new players are trying so hard to increase their market share but tech giants like Apple have made it difficult for them to win the global race. A decade on, Apple…
'Queen Bee' mischief manifests in ways that can have lasting impact on individual careers and entire organizations, says expert It has been extensively reported that men bully women at the workplace. But now, a new study says women too are mean to their female colleagues. A study published in the…
Small brands are joining the league of global giants to adopt green initiatives for the good of the environment For the first time since its inception in 1933, the French clothing brand Lacoste replaced its iconic crocodile logo with 10 endangered animals including Sumatran Tiger and Anegada Rock Iguana. Launched…
Ranidu Lankage's Audius wants to cut middlemen on music-sharing apps Sri Lankan pop artist Ranidu Lankage is addressing the woes of artists in the online music space through his brainchild, Audius, powered by a blockchain-based app. A decentralised, music community-owned music sharing platform, Audius connects artists directly to fans and…
The influence of the Chinese government plays a key role in attracting investment Chinese startups are not shying away from adopting new technologies like facial recognition, artificial intelligence and virtual reality, and there has never been a more exciting time for the country’s AI startup ecosystem. A recent research by…
