India’s Growth a Catalyst for Reform?
In its ‘World Economic Outlook’, released earlier this month, the IMF slashed its July predictions for Indian economic growth by 1.3%, to an expected 4.9% growth for 2012. hile external …
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The UK’s Top Curry Spot Revealed
With chicken tikka masala often cited as the UK’s national dish, it’s certainly fair to say that we’ve been converted to a national of avowed curry lovers over the past …
Read MoreSingapore Cleans Up Tax Record
It’s not hard to see what brings a torrent of foreign investors to Singapore’s burgeoning economy. From low personal and corporate tax rates that have constantly stayed below 20% to …
Read MoreThe Risks of Fish Rich Asian Cuisines
Pan-Asian cooking and fish go together like Mary Berry and massive, beautiful slices of delicious cake. They work well, but that doesn’t mean you should eat sticky toffee pudding for …
Read MoreA Marketing Love Affair: Japan & Kitkat
In an ingenious example of going where the cameras are, Nestlé sent a KitKat into space earlier this week as a means of demonstrating support for the efforts of daredevil …
Read MoreSingapore’s Economy Swerves Recession
ingapore’s economy has seen a 1.5% contraction from July to September, only just managing to miss a technical recession. With growth during the quarter of April to May being revised …
Read MoreHot pan-Asian City Lunch Spots
ored of soggy supermarket sandwiches and uninspiring salads for lunch in the office? Why not take the chance to get out of the office with your workmates and stretch your …
Read MoreA Cinematic Revolution: North Korea’s Film Industry
The stars of the Asian big screen have been out in force this month as the 17th Busan International Film Festival opened for business. ery much a Cannes for the …
Read MoreAn Interview with Top Chef Vivek Singh
As official media partner of the Action Against Hunger Diwali Banquet, AGI has been chatting to all the chefs involved in the event. Recently we pulled Vivek Singh, entrepreneur of …
Read MoreChinese Boosting Luxury Brand Sales in London
The influx of wealthy Chinese tourists to London is causing luxury retailers to rethink their offering. ccording to tax-free shopping company Global Blue, retail sales to Chinese consumers rose 64% …
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