Business
News
10 Mar 2017
Asia Research News
As the largest and longest-running conference and trade show dedicated to showcase the complete IoT industry chain in Asia, the 9th Shenzhen International Internet of Things Exhibition will open its doors from Aug 16-18 this year, at Shenzhen Convention & Conference Center.
21 Feb 2017
Asia Research News
This year’s line-up of speakers included some of the brightest minds in the areas of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, smart cities, space exploration, augmented and virtual reality, computing and materials science.
17 Feb 2017
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
The Sustainability Management Research Centre (SMRC) in the Department of Management and Marketing of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today (14 February) announces the results of the 4th Hong Kong SME Business Sustainability Index (HKSMEBSI).
16 Feb 2017
King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT)
Life cycle analysis provides an objective, scientific basis for answering sustainability questions according to Professor Dr. Shabbir Gheewala, Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment at King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand.
15 Feb 2017
Asia Research News
Highlighting the Trend of Hybrid & Electric Vehicles
14 Feb 2017
Asia Research News
Over 500 new inventions, ideas and designs to commercialize and invest in.
08 Feb 2017
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
Researchers at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) in South Korea will be working to develop a new battery, using abundant and readily available seawater.
07 Feb 2017
Asia Research News
Inventors and Innovators: Get your ideas noticed at MTE 2017.
27 Jan 2017
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
The Sustainability Management Research Centre (SMRC) in the Department of Management and Marketing at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has announced the results of the 2nd Hong Kong Business Sustainability Index (HKBSI) 29 December 2016. Overall average score is up 9.5% and top 20 companies up 20.2%
23 Jan 2017
Asia Research News
The Centre for Science & Technology of the Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries jointly with the Amity University, UP, India, Dubai Campus announces the organisation of an International Workshop on ‘Trends in Solar Power Generation and Energy Harvesting’ in Dubai during 27-29 March 2017.
17 Jan 2017
Asia Research News
With the event anchored in Singapore, IoT Asia continues to chart the future for IoT in Asia by accurately anticipating the needs and concerns of the rapidly evolving industry.
10 Jan 2017
Asia Research News
International Exhibition & Conference on the Internet of Things - Transforming Businesses, Government and Societies
04 Jan 2017
Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute(ETRI)
Seven technologies in the field of Broadcasting & Media, Hyper-connected & 5G Giga Telecommunications to be introduced such as wireless charging technology for a specific space; technology to acquire and reproduce super-multiview content; and international standards technology for healthcare and connected cars.
23 Dec 2016
Singapore Management University
Leave your comfort zones and venture into Africa, says Researcher from Singapore Management University.
23 Dec 2016
Singapore Management University
Researcher from Singapore Management University creates econometric models that account for an economy’s real-life complexity without sacrificing the integrity of the story told.
08 Dec 2016
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), the only S&T specialized institution and the third university in the nation to receive the recognition.
07 Dec 2016
Asia Research News
The list highlights the region’s most creative and bold young inventors, entrepreneurs and researchers, celebrating the rising stars who have dedicated their careers to purpose-driven innovation.
15 Nov 2016
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
A researcher team led at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) evaluated the impact of weather changes on tourists’ behaviour and their level of satisfaction while visiting Hong Kong.
08 Nov 2016
Asia Research News
Minister for Trade and Industry (Industry) S. Iswaran outlined the new energy realities facing the global energy landscape, and made a series of announcements on Singapore’s efforts to address the realities.
04 Nov 2016
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is pleased to announce a MicroMasters programme in International Hospitality Management to bridge the knowledge gap between higher education and the workplace.
04 Nov 2016
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
The Third Summit on University Social Responsibility (USR), a key initiative of the University Social Responsibility Network (USR Network), kicked-off today (4 November) in Beijing.
03 Nov 2016
Asia Research News
The event, congregating leaders and experts from Australia and New Zealand will be a remarkable platform to deliberate on disruptive technologies and new business models.
27 Oct 2016
Asia Research News
Masagos Zulkilfli, Singapore's Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, announced that Singapore has launched the world's largest floating solar photovoltaic (PV) cell test-bed, and the region’s first large-scale, offshore power grid system.
27 Oct 2016
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
The completion ceremony of the 2nd phase of construction at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea, takes place on October 18, 2016. With these new additions, UNIST prepares to take off as a world-leading research-focused institution.
26 Oct 2016
Asia Research News
With increasing talks on sustainable growth and adoption of renewable energy, there is a pressing need for Asia to implement solutions to increase energy access.
26 Oct 2016
Asia Research News
Although remarkable progress has been made to improve energy access in recent years, close to half a billion people living in the Asia Pacific region still lack access to electricity. An estimated 350 million are concentrated in South Asia alone, she said. This further entrenches the poverty cycle.
25 Oct 2016
Asia Research News
It was announced by Minister for Trade and Industry (Industry) S Iswaran at the Singapore International Energy Week 2016.
15 Oct 2016
Asia Research News
Mr. Nitin Bhat, Partner & Head of Consulting, Asia-Pacific at Frost & Sullivan said that the award recipients showed great innovation, visionary and smart strategies needed to succeed in the competitive Singapore market.
14 Oct 2016
Asia Research News
Digital disruption was the underlying theme at Frost & Sullivan’s annual Growth Innovation and Leadership (GIL) 2016: Asia Pacific global congress, which took place on 13 October 2016 at the Conrad Centennial Singapore.
06 Oct 2016
Asia Research News
The summit will explore how digital transformation is changing distinct industry verticals and how companies will benefit with transforming technology.
Events
03 Jul 2008
Bangkok, Thailand - The event shows the way to strengthen Garment and Textile industrial associations and clusters to compete in global market, and Free Trade Agreement.
09 Jul 2008
Singapore - Salvo's Asia Pacific Corporate Social Responsibility is specifically designed to meet CSR professional demands to better their initiatives, strengthen their commitments and balance their investments.
25 Sep 2008
Tianjin, PRC - This is the Annual Meeting of the Community of Global Growth Companies CEOs.
15 Jun 2008
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - 300 leaders from over 20 countries will convene to debate the challenges and priorities that will ultimately shape the region’s future agenda.
26 Aug 2008
Hanoi, Vietnam - This major international event will focus on the latest opportunities to grow microfinance availability through linkages with the financial system, new partnerships and innovative applications of technology.
30 Jun 2008
Queensland, Australia - Speakers with expertise in identified areas of interest and importance to industry, science and technology will be invited to share their knowledge with delegates.
03 Sep 2008
Shanghai, China - China’s No 1 event for the Sweet and Confectionery Industry. Sweets China has its focus on baked goods, biscuits, cocoa, chocolate and chocolate products, ice cream, raw pastes, snack articles and sugar confectionery.
29 May 2008
Shanghai, China - This is a great opportunity to make successful market entry in China's organic business.
09 Jun 2008
New Delhi, India - The event brings together players from the entire value chain to discuss best practices in sustainable biofuels market expansion.
05 Jun 2008
Sarawak, Malaysia - This year's theme is "Strengthening Malaysia's Position as a Vibrant, Innovative and Competitive Financial Hub". The conference aims to provide a platform for the discussion and exchange of ideas and knowledge between academicians and practitioners.
20 May 2008
Postsocialist economies in Asia as well as in Europe pose many problems for economic policy makers and the international community since the fall of the Iron Curtain. This lecture will provide a broad review of the experience of dealing with postsocialist economies that has been accumulated at the Halle Institute for Economic Research.
05 Jun 2008
Hanoi, Vietnam - The 2008 Global Summit of Women explores two of the major forces that will impact the 21st century global marketplace – Women and the Asia-Pacific economies.
29 May 2008
Tokyo, Japan - Special Lecture in English on US-China Relations by Professor Harry Harding, from George Washington University. This programme is sponsored by Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies and Waseda University Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies.
05 Jun 2008
Fujian, China - Interherb is the ideal location for industry practitioner to source for international and local healthcare products.
18 May 2008
The 16th edition of an event often billed as the ‘Olympics of ICT’, WCIT 2008 is expected to be the point of convergence for more than 2,500 participants from over 80 countries worldwide.
06 Jun 2008
University of Waterloo - This event discusses questions such as How do developing countries cope with the “Wal-Mart” effect where tiny stores are pushed aside by multinational oligopolies?
28 May 2008
Manila, Philippines - The IUC is the biggest bi-annual gathering of academics and social scientists in Southeast Asia. The theme for this year's event is "ASEAN as a Community: Solidarity in a Globalizing World."
21 May 2008
Bangkok, Thailand - World of Food ASIA 2008 will feature more than 1,000 exhibitors from 28 countries, covering the entire value chain.
15 May 2008
Istanbul, Turkey - The event will be geared towards increasing road transport operators’ profitability, giving a valuable insight into the latest products and most up-to-date services available to the road transport industry, ranging from commercial vehicles to information technology equipment and software.
12 May 2008
This conference explores the issues associated with the development, management and legacies of sport tourism. Its overall theme is 'Sport Tourism and Sustainability: Inter-Relationships, Impacts and Issues'
21 Oct 2008
Beijing, China - EXPO COMM is the crossroads of innovative technology and tomorrow's promise worldwide.
09 Sep 2008
Yokohama, Japan - Eco Manufacture Show is the only Show & Conference to support corporate management coexisting with environment within the manufacturing industry, in Japan.
07 Aug 2008
Delhi, India - Food Technology Show provides a one-stop shop for its visitors to meet top and middle management of companies involved in food & drink related industries.
02 Aug 2008
Kolkata, India - TTF is the largest network of Travel Shows in India.With more than 550 Exhibitors from 20 countries and 29 Indian States / UTs, and a committed visitorship of more than 105,000 visitors,
26 Aug 2008
KL, Malaysia - This year’s exhibition theme - “Building Global Opportunities at Malbex” aims to boost vast business potential of the emerging building industry as well as to explore strategic collaboration across the region.
23 Aug 2008
KL, Malaysia - Asia Consumer Fair is an event that will serve as a platform to further strengthen links between Malaysia as well as in the neighboring countries. It will help to promote opportunities, sales and awareness in the trade and tourism of participating countries.
25 Jul 2008
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The show offers an international property pavillion featuring realtors, builders, land bankers, developers from countries outside Malaysia.
04 Jul 2008
KL, Malaysia - The event is geared to garner a bigger splash to showcase a wide range of international brands and product, technical developments, training programme and market opportunity in the diving industry.
17 Jul 2008
Kuala Lumpur - The Millionaire Show will be the extravaganza show, bringing to you scores of luxurious products and top of the line services from top international companies around the world.
16 Jul 2008
Chiba, Japan - Participants will meet buyers from all over the world and gain valuable knowledge on the latest horticultural information and technology.
Researchers
Sorry, no researchers coming up for this topic.
Giants in history
U Hla Myint (1920 – 2017) was a celebrated economist from Myanmar. Considered a prodigy, he was admitted to Rangoon University to study economics when he was just 14 years old. He went on to earn a Ph.D. at the London School of Economics (LSE).
Rapee Sagarik (4 December 1922 – 17 February 2018) was Thailand’s renowned expert on orchids.
Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie (25 June 1936 – 11 September 2019) was an Indonesian engineer who was President of Indonesia from 1998 to 1999.
Physicist Narinder Singh Kapany (31 October 1926 – 4 December 2020) pioneered the use of optical fibres to transmit images, and founded several optical technology companies. Born in Punjab, India, he worked at a local optical instruments factory before moving to London for PhD studies at Imperial College. There, he devised a flexible fibrescope to convey images along bundles of glass fibres.