Should Korea Partner Japan for 2018 W Olympics?

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Korea would save $$$ partnering Japan in hosting certain events, but it probably won't. The out-of-control costs of hosting Olympic even... Continue reading →

And Vietnam's Largest Foreign Investor is...Samsung

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Making mobiles for the Man in Vietnam, AKA Samsung. Unbeknownst to many, Vietnam has, in a number of respects, become the " Republic of... Continue reading →

Other Asians Cash In on PRC's Macau Crackdown

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De Niro, Scorcese and DiCaprio: hawkers of high-end casinos in Manila. In a number of ways, the PRC authorities' crackdown on mainland ... Continue reading →

Corporate Governance: Of Korean 'Nut Rage' & BMW

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Headlines here in Asia have been dominated by the story of the Korean Air executive who went ballistic on a flight attendant because he had ... Continue reading →

Work Smart, Not Hard: Korea's OECD-Worst Productivity

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Most office slaves would rather be elsewhere watching Girls Generation music videos. The stereotype of Asians as colorless "worker bee... Continue reading →

World's Governments vs Uber: In South Korea, India

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To Gangnam, man, on the double! (wherever that is.) Libertarians for the most part tout the ride-sharing service Uber as a way to avoid tax... Continue reading →

Another Papal Accolade: Top Car Salesman

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This Kia Soul pitchman beats dancing hamsters hands down. You'd think that being "vicar of Christ" would be a heavy enough bu... Continue reading →

Korean Revivalism: Choinomics, Not Abenomics

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In S Korea, they don't call it the "Ministry of Strategy and Finance" for nothing. I haven't had this feeling since the Cl... Continue reading →

BMW Builds Its First Theme Park - In Korea [?!]

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Where Gangnam stylers will be hanging out real soon. Having seen Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, let's just say I am not entirely convinced ... Continue reading →

Where Do Major Countries Project Their Soft Power?

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Today's up-and-coming soft power enthusiasts need no introduction. While doing some current research on soft power, broadly characterize... Continue reading →

As Asia Goes to Heck, Remember Factory Asia

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The system of production spread throughout East/Southeast Asia has been dubbed "Factory Asia" as we make goods for the rest of the... Continue reading →

F1 in Reverse: Drop India/Korea, Add Austria/Russia

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Sochi Grand Prix come October: welcome to irredentist F1. There has been a drive in Formula One to broaden its audience to the developing wo... Continue reading →