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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 […]
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What’s in your e-Wallet?
Mobile payments are convenient, secure and easy, so why are adoption rates so different across countries in Asia? Who uses mobile payments depends on the person as well as the location. In China, cash has almost completely gone the way of the dinosaurs, as they say. Trying to pay for things in cash or with […]
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Ride-hailing Service Go-Jek hits Thailand
Uber may have started the trend, but companies in Asia are taking the service further. Go-Jek which started in Jakarta, Indonesia has launched its services in Bangkok. Beyond just a ride-hailing service, Go-Jek has a robust set of services. Aiming to be a full-service application, motorbike taxis, cars, and food delivery services are all one […]