A journalist from Indonesia who played a lot of roles in freedom during his life and fought for the community to obtain honest information, the author of the first Indonesian literary work translated into English and the founder of the Indonesia Raya media and the monthly literary magazine Horison – Mochtar Lubis – on April […]
The “Miracle on the Han River” is South Korea’s inspiring entrepreneurial story of national transformation, that offers important lessons worth examining. After liberation from Japanese colonial rule on 15 August 1945, and the devastation of the Korean War from 1950 to 1953, the country pursued ambitious five-year development plans beginning in the 1960s, that determined […]
Alfred Hitchcock is remembered as one of cinema’s greatest directors, but his story also offers valuable lessons for entrepreneurs and family businesses. Alfred Hitchcock had strong influence that can be seen across generations of filmmakers, particularly in the thriller, mystery, horror, and psychological drama genres, while his techniques have inspired directors such as Steven Spielberg, […]
The world always remembers that young people are not simply the leaders of tomorrow but they are already creating change today as we celebrate the International Youth Day every year on 12 August. The day provides an opportunity to recognize the creativity, ambition, and contributions of young people while highlighting their role in shaping a […]
Different from commercial banks driven by short-term profit, Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) operate with a mandate to finance sustainable growth, reduce poverty, and foster international cooperation in developing countries, which eventually lead to stimulate the growth of entrepreneurships or family businesses in private sectors in the modern economy. MDBs act as catalysts for private sector […]
Commemorating Sir Rudolf Diesel’s early experiments with peanut oil engines in 1893, the World Biofuel Day on 10 August every year highlights the critical need to transition from non-renewable fossil fuels to sustainable, eco-friendly energy alternatives for family business and individual or retail. World Biofuel Day also underscores how renewable organic energy can transform global […]
Every August 9, Singapore celebrates its independence. Sixty-one years after independence, Singapore’s story is not simply one of economic growth, but of deliberate policies, strong institutions, and long-term investments that have created an environment where businesses and people can thrive. Singapore is one of Asia’s most competitive economies. The nation has evolved into a leading […]
Successful businesses focus on making disciplined decisions about where they can truly win, rather than attempting to participate in every opportunity. A true strategy is an integrated set of deliberate choices that positions an organization to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage. According to Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works by A.G. Lafley and Roger […]
Every year on August 6, the art world celebrates the birthday of Andy Warhol, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Born in Pittsburgh in 1928, Warhol transformed the way people understood creativity by challenging the traditional boundaries between fine art, commerce, and popular culture. His work proved that everyday objects and […]
London electronic duo HONNE is marking a decade of music with three stripped-back performances at Capitol Theatre from Aug. 4 to 6, bringing its 10-Year Anniversary Tour to one of Asia’s busiest live-entertainment destinations. Formed in 2014, HONNE comprises singer-producer Andy Clutterbuck and producer James Hatcher. The British alt-pop act is known for its blend […]
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