Singapore media and advertising landscape

Media and advertising in Singapore

Singapore has several advantages that make it an ideal place for media and advertising companies to settle in Asia. With a pro-business environment, good infrastructure and a very tech-savvy population, Singapore provides a great environment for businesses in content production, communication and data analysis.

Metro Manila and Mega Manila population curves

Mega Manila sustainable development plan

Manila’s larger urban area, “Mega Manila”, is set to reach 30 million inhabitants by 2030. To cope with its growth and relieve the pressure from the population, the Philippine authorities have devised an ambitious plan of integrated urbanization and transports that will foster the sustainable development of the country’s capital city.

Real estate marketing in Vietnam - Russell Harlow

Real estate marketing in Vietnam

After a few years of trough in the Vietnamese property market, real estate developers and sellers are facing a renewed buying trend. However, the Vietnamese market presents various peculiarities to understand in order to be a successful player, buyer, seller or intermediary when it comes to information and consumer behavior.

Indonesia property boom

Indonesian real estate boom pulls property stocks

Strong demand is attracting an inflow of local and foreign investments in construction and real estate companies’ stocks in Indonesia. With good perspectives for the coming years and interests from both local and foreign investors and developers, the real estate sector provides very interesting opportunities in Indonesia.

Sustainable rural communities in Malaysia

Creating sustainable livelihoods in rural Malaysia

In emerging countries, elevating the standards of living of the poorest can often be a problematic task. In Malaysia, an innovative solution aims at providing cheap housing and sustainable jobs through a project of “smart village” that combines construction, agriculture and technology.

Promoting tourism in Amazing Thailand

Promoting tourism in Amazing Thailand [videos]

Thailand has long stood as a leading destination in Southeast Asia for tourists from all around the world. To promote “Amazing Thailand”, the official communication campaign gathers a large array of beautiful videos to help tourism agencies and professionals and inform the general public.

Singapore's fiscal policy and economic strategy

Singapore’s fiscal policy and economic strategy

With the 2015 budget of Singapore came an increase of the personal income tax rate to 22% for the highest income. In this interview, Singapore Second Minister for Trade and Industry S. Iswaran gives some insights on the objectives of the Singaporean government’s fiscal policy and strategy for investment, redistribution and funding.

Fashionable bags made of rattan

New uses of rattan bring hope to Indonesian forests

Rattan is a vine that grows upon large trees in the rainforests of Indonesia. Traditionally used as a woven material for daily life objects and handicraft, it is now also utilized to create socially responsible modern products. These new applications help preserve the rainforests and local communities livelihoods in Indonesia.

Kuala Lumpur sustainable development

Kuala Lumpur sustainable development initiatives

With a population expected to reach 10 million by 2020, Kuala Lumpur is in need of major urban planning to enhance the well being of locals and tourists alike. To allow for its sustainable development, various projects are being implemented which will impact community livability, economic and business sustainability.

ASEAN connectivity: vision for 2015 onward

Connecting the ASEAN community

With the approaching launch of the ASEAN Economic Community, ASEAN is supporting several initiatives to make it become a successful reality. This video presents the vision of ASEAN for 2015 onward to enhance connectivity for ASEAN peoples and businesses, and foster growth, culture and welfare.