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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.
03 Oct 2016
Asia Research News
The fifth edition featured the new Enterprise Europe Network segment and Platform Technologies panel on Smart Nations
26 Sep 2016
Singapore Management University
When parties outsource duties to independent contractors who then carry out the work negligently, is the hiring party also responsible? Researchers from Singapore Management University believe so.
20 Sep 2016
Asia Research News
Robotic Chef, Thin Film Solar Cells, Free Space Technology and more at the fifth edition of Singapore’s premier technology brokerage event
15 Sep 2016
Asia Research News
Paris, 14 September—As the UN General Assembly prepares to address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UNESCO Institute for Statistics has released a new data tool showing the leaders and emerging players in research and development (R&D).
05 Sep 2016
Asia Research News
Themed “Managing NRW the Asian Way and Enabling Indonesian Water Utilities”, the trade event will address issues in water loss management in Asia, with a focus on Indonesia, which is one of the region’s most populous nations.
01 Sep 2016
Asia Research News
The Global Start-up Business Plan Competition aims to stimulate and unleash the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation among aspiring and existing entrepreneurs with ideas that contribute to their personal economic benefit and towards developing their communities.
31 Aug 2016
Asia Research News
Two Luminaries to Present Keynote Speeches at the 9th Singapore International Energy Week
18 Aug 2016
Asia Research News
First Singapore Week of Innovation & Technology to Showcase a Vibrant Tech and Innovation Ecosystem
18 Aug 2016
Asia Research News
International MNCs, SMEs and technology seekers explore fresh ideas for collaboration through open innovation
08 Aug 2016
Singapore Management University
Despite its ascent on the world stage, research conducted by Researcher from Singapore Management University shows that China may prefer to keep a low profile in global organisations.
08 Aug 2016
Singapore Management University
Researcher from Singapore Management University is uncovering the implications of informal business networks between top executives and their independent auditors.
05 Aug 2016
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
On August 4, as part of her participation in a meeting of Trade Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of International Trade, announced a new project to be funded by Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC).
04 Aug 2016
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
Hotels usually offer rewards to customers in form of economic or social benefits. Researchers in Hong Kong have recently conducted a study to explore how customers perceive different types of rewards and how those perceptions influence customer loyalty.
24 Jul 2016
Asia Research News
Fifth edition of TechInnovation aims to strengthen collaboration in the spirit of open innovation
07 Jul 2016
Asia Research News
SIEW 2016 will bring together top energy leaders to share perspectives on the theme, “New Energy Realities”, which addresses the implications of energy prices remaining lower for longer, and a greater push to make energy systems both greener and smarter.
06 Jul 2016
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
July 6, 2016: The University-Government-Industry Consortium for Sustainable Urban Development (UGI Consortium) was officially launched today in the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) with strong support from local universities, government departments and industry.
04 Jul 2016
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
Industry-focused consortia will address key challenges in wafer-level packaging to lower overall manufacturing costs and accelerate time-to-market of next-generation electronic devices.
04 Jul 2016
Singapore Management University
To maximise their bottom line, online retailers must integrate digital business data with physical product flow, according to researchers from Singapore Management University.
30 Jun 2016
Asia Research News
The 2nd annual Aid & Development Asia Summit was held in Bangkok, Thailand on 21-22 June 2016 at the United Nations Conference Centre.
29 Jun 2016
Asia Research News
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Events
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.
10 Jul 2008
Tokyo, Japan - Digital Publishing Fair, to offer more perfection for your higher production efficiency development and business competitiveness advancement.
02 Jul 2008
Tokyo, Japan - Interphex Japan showcases the rapidly progressing scenario of the pharmaceutical industry of Japan. Alongside Japanese companies a large number of International companies.
02 Jul 2008
Tokyo, Japan - International trade fair specialized in API, where all pharmaceutical ingredient suppliers exhibit.
02 Jul 2008
Tokyo, Japan - Pharma Pack allows you to Meet top industry professionals and expose your technologies/ products/services to the Japanese pharmaceutical industry.
31 Jul 2008
Surabaya, Indonesia - Indonesia Agribusiness Expo is based on unique concept of bringing together the interdependent sectors of Agriculture.
16 Jul 2008
Macau - IAAPA Asian Expo is committed to remaining the leading event in the amusement and attractions industry.
16 Jul 2008
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - The event will focus on the latest ICT developments in the region and globe, provide a platform for telecommunication leaders to share their ideas on future trends and discuss appropriate strategies for development.
25 Jul 2008
Singapore - Retail Design International is a global marketplace where exhibitors around the world gather under one roof to showcase their products and services.
14 Jul 2008
Singapore - The theme for ITS AP 2008 is 'Connecting U & I'. It signifies the important role that ITS ('I') currently plays in providing seamless connections between travel modes for the users ('U').
02 Jul 2008
Singapore - The International Exhibition and Conference is positioned as an integrated platform comprises of Railway, Airport and Road & Tunnel, providing a seamless transportation system to move people and goods more efficiently.
25 Jul 2008
Delhi, India - Sugar Asia is an endeavor to create a platform for equipment manufacturer, technology providers as well as input suppliers to showcase their products.
18 Jul 2008
Bangalore, India - its all about showcasing technologies, identifying initiatives, forging future collaborations, building partnerships and making business happen in the water sector.
02 Jul 2008
Singapore - Watertech & Envirotec Asia are the two not to be missed platforms housing a showcase of technological know- how in water supply and distribution, pollution control and environmental management solutions, utilisation of raw materials and energy, and waste water treatment solutions.
02 Jul 2008
Singapore - An international exhibition on intelligent buildings and eco-friendly building technology for the South East Asia region.
04 Jun 2008
Bangkok, Thailand - Entech Pollutec Asia is an International Exhibition of Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Technology.
04 Jun 2008
Hongkong - Asian Securitex, Asian International Security, Safety and Fire Protection Show & Conference. It will provide a proven platform for international suppliers of a comprehensive range of security products and technology.
03 Jun 2008
Tokyo, Japan - N-EXPO will take filelds not only 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycling) but also Resource Recovery/Recycling, Controll & Improve of Air Pollution, Water Contamination, Soil Contamination, Waste Disposal and New energy.
13 May 2008
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam - Print & Pack-Vietnam aims to meet the ever-rising competition in the digital media, the print and the media industry.
10 Apr 2008
Mumbai, India - Disctech Expo is aimed at shifting the focus of Asia from the Far-East to exploiting the markets of India.
10 Apr 2008
Seoul, Korea - Photo & Imaging is one of the most influential trade fairs in Asia, of photo & imaging industries.
26 Jun 2008
Hongkong - Natural Products Expo Asia – is the largest natural and organic trade show in Asia-Pacific, providing dynamic business opportunities in the growing Asian Market.
24 Jun 2008
Shanghai, China - This event provides an extremely attractive showcase for buyers, who will finally be able to find sorts of natural ingredients, from medical remedies and cosmetics to food.
08 May 2008
KL, Malaysia - This event showcases herbal, natural product, agro herbs, alternative & complimentary medicine, machineries, packaging, raw materials supplies, health & beauty in herbal and natural producr and services.
28 Apr 2008
Hongkong - By participating in the fair, exhibitors have a great opportunity to meet buyers from many different markets, show their latest products and promote their company image.
12 Apr 2008
Where Is Japan Headed? :Views and Expectations from Overseas
11 Apr 2008
Bangkok, Thailand - The event aims to be a platform for logistics professionals to exchange business know-how and establish networks of business partners.
23 Apr 2008
Bangkok, Thailand - It is an excellent platform for you to generate good business fortunes, unparallel exposure to automobile fraternity, cross-fertilization of ideas an opportunity to present your proposition to consumers.
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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.