Risque Blunder in China
Chinese media is notably conservative, so one company’s executives suffered red faces this week when a film banned as pornography in China was accidentally shown on a large LED screen …
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iWatch Patented in Japan
Although Apple is remaining tight lipped publically about the rumoured iWatch, Bloomberg has reported that the Japan Patent Office received a trademark request for “iWatch” from the US ‘It’ brand. …
Read MoreSocial Media Sign Ups Increasing in Developing Asia
Facebook growth may have tapered off in the U.S., but it is booming elsewhere in the world. A recent study by Jana shows that Facebook users in emerging Asian countries …
Read MoreThe Secrets to Doing Business in India
It is no secret that Asia is booming, with its economy projected to grow by 5.7% in 2013 alone. What is rather less known are the sometimes complicated, but nevertheless important, …
Read MoreNorth Koreans Must Wait Another Year for BBC
The BBC broadcasts its shows to an increasingly large network of global viewers- however the corporation’s latest inroad, a bold move into North Korea, has been curtailed by government budget …
Read MoreWhat Happens in the Real World when the Sabbatical is Over?
HR legends are made of these: Employee X rounds off a two-year break from work with a spectacular job offer that is an improvement both in terms position and salary. …
Read MoreThailand Critical of ‘Bling’ Monk
Normally known for their humble lifestyles of contemplation, altruism and above all moderation in all things, the world was surprised to see one Thai monk recently enjoying the high life …
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Yoko Ono’s Meltdown: Ryuichi Sakamoto and Alva Noto
A unique collaboration in the world of music, Japanese pianist/composer Ryuichi Sakamoto and German ‘sound artist’ Alva Noto, performed Wednesday night at a packed Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre in London, as part …
Read MoreMount Fuji Effect Expected to Prompt Tourist Peak
TOKYO (Nikkei)–Japan’s tourism industry is hoping to parlay Mt. Fuji’s imminent status as a World Heritage site into a growth opportunity, and Asian tourists are seen playing a central role. …
Read MoreBritain’s First Non-White Newspaper Editor Announced
A little bit of history was created this week with Britain getting its first non-white editor of a national newspaper – but what does it say about the state of …
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