200 Posts Found

Article discusses the outlook for India to become the next Asian tiger and some of the issues involved with that potential. Economic statistics are also highlighted.

Content: Article | Author: Manjeet Kripalani | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: International – Asia

Article discusses Toshifumi Suzuki, CEO of Seven-Eleven Japan, and his plan to turn his ubiquitous stores into a center for all kinds of commerce. Also offers some interesting background info and statistics.

Content: Article | Author: Irene M. Kunii | Source: BusinessWeek | Subjects: International – Asia, People | Industry: Retail

Article talks about the online group shopping cyber mall and outsourced employee discount stores Samsung has pioneered in South Korea. Highlights the group ethos of South Koreans and discusses e-commerce stats and trends.

Content: Article | Author: Moon Ihlwan | Source: BusinessWeek | Subjects: International – Asia, IT / Technology / E-Business

Content: Book | Author: Dinna Louise C. Dayao | Subjects: International – Asia, Management

This article talks about reforms India’s Bharatiya Janata Party is making and provides some useful information about the nature of the Indian goverment and economy (e.g. subsidies make up nearly 14% of India’s $400 billion economy).

Content: Article | Author: Manjeet Kripalani | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: International – Asia

This article examines the new M&A wave involving foreign investors in Japan. Makes some interesting predictions and offers some useful statistics and analysis. We’ll see how it unfolds going forward.

Content: Article | Author: Robert Neff | Source: BusinessWeek | Subjects: Finance, International – Asia

Hiroshi Mikitani’s Rakuten cybermall is growing at Net speed.

Content: Article | Author: Irene M. Kunii | Source: BusinessWeek | Subjects: International – Asia, IT / Technology / E-Business

Interesting article discusses how the old-line family dynasties in Asia are approaching the Internet and its impact on their economies and businesses. Highlights some interesting similarities and differences with the situation in the West.

Content: Article | Author: Bruce Einhorn | Source: BusinessWeek | Subject: International – Asia

Companies such as Infosys and Wipro have established India as a formidable player in the world information technology industry, and Indian expatriates have taken Silicon Valley by storm. Still, Indians should not let these facts go to their heads; the country has a long way to go before it can provide basic amenities such as water, education and uninterrupted power supply to most if not … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Source: Knowledge@Wharton | Subject: International – Asia

Their message was clear: The future of the global economy is in Asia. A group of renowned executives, entrepreneurs, and asset managers convened at the Sixth Annual Wharton Asian Business Conference in Philadelphia to discuss the changing face of Asia and its transition to the new economy. Despite the negative impact of the economic crisis of the late 1990s, experts noted that further development … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Source: Knowledge@Wharton | Subject: International – Asia

JICS provides services to foreign-based companies entering and doing business in the Japanese market. This site also offers some useful information for free. Major site headings include: Market Research (info about the Japanese online market); Localization (multiple case studies focused on key issues regarding doing business and communicating with the Japanese); Advertising (offers overview of 7 different methods); Multimedia; and eBusiness (look for the … [ Read more ]

Content: Online Resource | Source: JICS | Subject: International – Asia

Online consumers in the Asia-Pacific region continue to use credit cards far less than Americans do. Alternative payment technology companies are vying to cash in on the opportunity.

Content: Article | Author: Kevin McLaughlin | Source: Business 2.0 | Subjects: International – Asia, IT / Technology / E-Business

Covers the following countires: Australia, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Phillipines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and USA.

Content: Career Information | Subjects: International, International – Asia

This web site specializes in executive and technical recruitment and careers in Japan, TW, Singapore, PRC, Korea, and the U.S.

Content: Career Information | Subject: International – Asia

Provides employment opportunities and CV postings for Singapore citizens or permanent residents.

Content: Career Information | Subject: International – Asia

General job and resume-posting board for the many countries which make up Asia. Some have individual job and resume boards, but be sure you double- check the main employment board too. All postings are updated every 30 days, and all are free. Some postings are jobs in the US for persons of Asian descent.

Content: Career Information | Subject: International – Asia

Middle and senior level positions listed here, many of which have also been advertised elsewhere.

Content: Career Information | Subject: International – Asia

The consulting arm of Pacifica K.K., it is engaged in business consulting services in the Japanese and other key Asia Pacific markets in several areas, including HR consulting and recruiting. Almost all positions require bilingual skills, and they tell you at what level you need to speak both languages. Descriptions of their “level” is at the bottom of every page.

Content: Career Information | Subject: International – Asia

Search for Hong Kong positions by keyword, industry, job type, academic qualification, work experience, salary, and job type.

Content: Career Information | Subject: International – Asia

Focuses on placing bilingual professionals in China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Terrific information for job seekers on how to network in these regions, planning a job search trip, and taxes.

Content: Career Information | Subject: International – Asia