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Building a Recession-Proof Startup

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By Richard Liu The road to growth starts with resiliency Covid-19 has been wreaking havoc on the startup ecosystem for the last few months. With more than 3.85 million cases worldwide at the time of writing, we have seen its devastating effects not only on our healthcare system but also to economies around the world.  […]

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By Richard Liu The road to growth starts with resiliency Covid-19 has been wreaking havoc on the startup ecosystem for the last few months. With more than 3.85 million cases worldwide at the time of writing, we have seen its devastating effects not only on our healthcare system but also to economies around the world. 

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Social Sector Survival in a Post-Virus World

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By David Bishop In March, the Foundation for Shared Impact (FSI) published ‘The Social Sector Needs a Lifeline: How Everyone Can Help’ in Jumpstart. Our suggestions for helping bolster the sector were met with sympathy and support. But among those responses, we also noticed a consistent refrain. Multiple foundation representatives reached out and suggested that,

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By David Bishop In March, the Foundation for Shared Impact (FSI) published ‘The Social Sector Needs a Lifeline: How Everyone Can Help’ in Jumpstart. Our suggestions for helping bolster the sector were met with sympathy and support. But among those responses, we also noticed a consistent refrain. Multiple foundation representatives reached out and suggested that,

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American Life During COVID-19

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By Alex Tsang My experience and thoughts about how we can move forward  On January 21, 2020, the battle against Covid-19 began in the U.S. I was going through a pile of paperwork on my desk when a phone notification drew my attention: the first case of Covid-19 was confirmed in Washington state, as reported

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By Alex Tsang My experience and thoughts about how we can move forward  On January 21, 2020, the battle against Covid-19 began in the U.S. I was going through a pile of paperwork on my desk when a phone notification drew my attention: the first case of Covid-19 was confirmed in Washington state, as reported

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Putting the Customers First in Digital Banking

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By Jim Cavanaugh Singapore’s digital banking license race shines new light on the importance of digital customer experience. Earlier this year, the race for five digital banking licenses in Singapore saw a breakthrough, as 14 digital banking applicants – out of an initial 21 – were shortlisted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The

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By Jim Cavanaugh Singapore’s digital banking license race shines new light on the importance of digital customer experience. Earlier this year, the race for five digital banking licenses in Singapore saw a breakthrough, as 14 digital banking applicants – out of an initial 21 – were shortlisted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The

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Healthy Bites: Nutrition is the Missing Ingredient in Corporate Wellness Programs

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By Michelle Lau Incorporating nutrition into your corporate wellness program could have exponentially beneficial effects for your employees’ mental health and productivity. With the effects of labor shortages becoming more and more visible in recent years in the Asia Pacific region, as Hong Kong hits record low unemployment rates, it is critical that corporations start

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By Michelle Lau Incorporating nutrition into your corporate wellness program could have exponentially beneficial effects for your employees’ mental health and productivity. With the effects of labor shortages becoming more and more visible in recent years in the Asia Pacific region, as Hong Kong hits record low unemployment rates, it is critical that corporations start

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Educating the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

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By Huo Yasi COVID-19 has changed many things for the worse, but it’s provided us with an opportunity to educate future leaders in entrepreneurship, agility, and innovation. 2019 was a watershed year for startup funding across Asia Pacific. A report by consulting firm KPMG revealed that investments into the ecosystem in China held steady, those

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By Huo Yasi COVID-19 has changed many things for the worse, but it’s provided us with an opportunity to educate future leaders in entrepreneurship, agility, and innovation. 2019 was a watershed year for startup funding across Asia Pacific. A report by consulting firm KPMG revealed that investments into the ecosystem in China held steady, those

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Leading by Example Creating a Sustainable Legacy in Hong Kong

Leading by Example: Creating a Sustainable Legacy in Hong Kong

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By Kenneth Kwok  Roland Wong, Managing Director of Thing On Group, speaks to Kenneth Kwok about creating a legacy, one impactful step at a time When thinking of a Hong Kong-based young entrepreneur, investor, and leader who can talk the talk and walk the walk, a certain name quickly came to mind.  As Managing Director

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By Kenneth Kwok  Roland Wong, Managing Director of Thing On Group, speaks to Kenneth Kwok about creating a legacy, one impactful step at a time When thinking of a Hong Kong-based young entrepreneur, investor, and leader who can talk the talk and walk the walk, a certain name quickly came to mind.  As Managing Director

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Spreading Global Prosperity Through the Art of ‘Making’

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By Kenneth Kwok Seeing through the lens of global leaders in addressing the Decade of Action Since 1970, economic growth has been recognized as an important instrument contributing to the decline in global poverty levels. At the same time, it has shown that not all countries have been equally successful at reducing poverty. As a

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By Kenneth Kwok Seeing through the lens of global leaders in addressing the Decade of Action Since 1970, economic growth has been recognized as an important instrument contributing to the decline in global poverty levels. At the same time, it has shown that not all countries have been equally successful at reducing poverty. As a

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Healthy Bites: The Nutrition Behind Plant-based Meats

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By Michelle Lau Plant-based products are changing the meat market and consumer behavior, but are these products right for your body? Plant-based “meats” are nothing new – veggie burgers, vegan deli meat and chicken-less nuggets have been around for decades. But while these products have typically aimed to meet the needs of vegetarians and vegans

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By Michelle Lau Plant-based products are changing the meat market and consumer behavior, but are these products right for your body? Plant-based “meats” are nothing new – veggie burgers, vegan deli meat and chicken-less nuggets have been around for decades. But while these products have typically aimed to meet the needs of vegetarians and vegans

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Digital Payments in the Store of the Future

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By ZOE TAN Three lessons from the forefront of digital payment  Singapore is universally acknowledged as one of the world’s smartest cities. It ranked first in the world for technology and innovation on the IESE Cities in Motion Index in 2019, for example, and fifth overall on the influential Global Power City Index in the

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By ZOE TAN Three lessons from the forefront of digital payment  Singapore is universally acknowledged as one of the world’s smartest cities. It ranked first in the world for technology and innovation on the IESE Cities in Motion Index in 2019, for example, and fifth overall on the influential Global Power City Index in the

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Healthy Bites: Good Eating Habits During COVID-19

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By Michelle Lau Keeping your immunity high by keeping unhealthy snacking low. During COVID-19 social distancing, people have either upped their exercise and made the healthy shift to becoming home chefs, or have been consuming an unnecessary share of treats and taking a break from their exercise routine due to gym closures. The coronavirus pandemic is unleashing

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By Michelle Lau Keeping your immunity high by keeping unhealthy snacking low. During COVID-19 social distancing, people have either upped their exercise and made the healthy shift to becoming home chefs, or have been consuming an unnecessary share of treats and taking a break from their exercise routine due to gym closures. The coronavirus pandemic is unleashing

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The Story of BOTTLETOP and #TOGETHERBAND Leading Social Impact

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By Kenneth Kwok How a group of sustainability-focused organizations is changing the oceans, 1 kilogram of plastic at a time. BOTTLETOP, perhaps most well-known for its unique upcycled bottle top handbags, was born with a mission to empower people and the planet through sustainable design and a creative culture. Through a collaboration with Mulberry, its

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By Kenneth Kwok How a group of sustainability-focused organizations is changing the oceans, 1 kilogram of plastic at a time. BOTTLETOP, perhaps most well-known for its unique upcycled bottle top handbags, was born with a mission to empower people and the planet through sustainable design and a creative culture. Through a collaboration with Mulberry, its

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Redefining Retail: What Does 5G Mean for Chinese Merchants?

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By Roc Harry   Digital transformation and the store of the future are only achievable with the support of advanced data networks. 5G, with its impending rollout, will become a game-changer in supporting the next generation of retail services and in-store innovations. Faster and more reliable than anything that has come before, 5G networks will

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By Roc Harry   Digital transformation and the store of the future are only achievable with the support of advanced data networks. 5G, with its impending rollout, will become a game-changer in supporting the next generation of retail services and in-store innovations. Faster and more reliable than anything that has come before, 5G networks will

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Healthy Bites: Smarter Grocery Shopping

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By Michelle Lau Maximizing nutrition and emergency preparedness (without hoarding) during COVID-19 Emergency preparedness is a tricky thing, and something that’s risen to sudden importance during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, preparedness doesn’t mean you should rush to the nearest supermarket and start panic-buying. Think of this time as an opportunity to “eat smart, shop smart”

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By Michelle Lau Maximizing nutrition and emergency preparedness (without hoarding) during COVID-19 Emergency preparedness is a tricky thing, and something that’s risen to sudden importance during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, preparedness doesn’t mean you should rush to the nearest supermarket and start panic-buying. Think of this time as an opportunity to “eat smart, shop smart”

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All Entrepreneurial Roads Lead to the “Outside Island”

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You may only have one shot at innovation: How to apply learnings from both ends of the map   For centuries, Japan had been successful in thwarting invasions due to geographical isolation, among other factors. However, by the early 1600s, this very same isolation led to a stalemate in economic prosperity and technological advancement, as

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You may only have one shot at innovation: How to apply learnings from both ends of the map   For centuries, Japan had been successful in thwarting invasions due to geographical isolation, among other factors. However, by the early 1600s, this very same isolation led to a stalemate in economic prosperity and technological advancement, as

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what to eat in a pandemic

Healthy Bites: What to Eat in a Pandemic

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By Michelle Lau Nourish yourself to boost your immune system (and give you an edge against Covid-19) There is no doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting every aspect of our lives – from virtual business meetings, to limited outdoor activities, to early restaurant closing times, to outright quarantines. No one can predict how long

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By Michelle Lau Nourish yourself to boost your immune system (and give you an edge against Covid-19) There is no doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting every aspect of our lives – from virtual business meetings, to limited outdoor activities, to early restaurant closing times, to outright quarantines. No one can predict how long

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