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7 Days, 1,000 Traffic Violations

Newly installed traffic cameras in Jakarta, Indonesia catch 1,000 moving violations during the first week in operation. Not every country interprets traffic rules the same way or enforces them to the same degree.  There are many countries in Asia where we recommend assignees hire a car and driver rather than make the necessary adjustments to […]

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Meet Peter: Changi’s Patrol and Traffic Enforcement Robot

The film Crazy Rich Asians made Singapore’s Changi airport globally-known for its butterfly garden.  Beyond being a visitor’s paradise, the airport is a technological wonder. It starts with Peter. Peter helps keep things moving at the curbside, displaying information on his large video screen and using his speakers to advise those who have violated the […]

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Where are the World’s Most Competitive Economies?

According to the report from IMD Business School in Switzerland, Asia is home to the most competitive economies in the world. Singapore took the number one spot and Hong Kong sits at number two.  Both beating number 3 ranked US. The rankings, which started in 1989, assess 63 economies on 235 indicators. The gauges include […]