Issue 12

Rolls-Royce Asia Pacific : Better Power for a Changing World

The influence of Rolls-Royce in the Asia Pacific region continues to grow year-on-year as its Singapore Seletar Campus lays the foundations for a productive future.

By Tom Cullum Editorial Team

Port of Tanjung Pelepas : The Preferred Port of Choice

CEO of the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, Glen Hilton expects the global container market to grow in 2015, primarily as a result of global shipping access. The company is focusing on increasing port capacity as a result.

By Editorial Team

EDMI : Challenging Technology Through Smart Energy Solutions

The concept of the smart metering solution by EDMI is a universal one, sparking interest in countries around the world.

Japan Considers Five Day Compulsory Paid Holidays

Japan is considering making it compulsory for workers to take at least five days’ paid holiday a year, in a bid to lessen the toll on mental and physical health in a country famed for its long hours.

By Editorial Team

Netflix Heads for Japan’s Living Rooms This Year

In a bid to make it big on the world stage, Netflix is looking to accelerate expansion from the current 50 markets the streaming service is available in, up to 200 in the next two years. This is in order to remain competitive in the growing market for internet television. 

By Editorial Team

Philippines Presents Opportunity for Singapore Companies

With the Philippines going through an economic resurgence driven by domestic demand and economic reforms, there will be opportunities for Singapore companies as demand for consumer goods and infrastructure development in the Philippines rises, said Minister for Trade and Industry Lim Hng Kiang. 

By Editorial Team

Arcadis : Singapore the Greenest City in Asia Pacific

Singapore ranks tenth on the inaugural Sustainable Cities Index from Arcadis, the leading global natural and built asset design and consultancy firm.

By Editorial Team

Hong Kong : Asia-Pacific’s Most Sustainable Business Environment

Hong Kong ranks eighth on the inaugural Sustainable Cities Index from Arcadis, the leading global natural and built asset design and consultancy firm.

By Editorial Team

Shanghai is Most Sustainable City in Mainland China

Shanghai ranks eighth in Asia Pacific on the inaugural Sustainable Cities Index from Arcadis, the leading global natural and built asset design and consultancy firm. 

By Editorial Team

China’s Chocolate Market to Grow to US$4.3 Billion by 2019

Chocolate sales in China should grow to $4.3 billion by 2019, up nearly 60 percent from $2.7 billion in 2014. This huge growth is being driven by demand from the growing urban population, a senior Hershey officer has said. 

By Editorial Team