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Built to last: A Malaysian custom bag maker’s pursuit of quality
Frustrated by the quality and functionality of bags in the market, Patrick Lim did what most would not dare consider — set up his custom bag label.
How a Hong Kong start-up thrives in an age of individualism
Creative collaborations and bold expansion plans have set Hong Kong start-up CASETiFY on the road to be the world's fastest-growing tech accessories brand.
The Greater Bay Area: How will China’s answer to Silicon Valley push on?
Amidst Covid-19, China’s ambitious plan to transform its special enterprise zone into a massive business and innovation hub remain.
New possibilities brewing for Papua New Guinea coffee with express logistics
Patrick Killoran, founder of Banz Kofi from Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea, talks about the brand's values and growth vision in partnership with DHL Express
In Madagascar, producing the world’s favorite flavor is no plain vanilla
Labor-intensive practices, natural disasters and theft may be taking a toll on Madagascar’s highly prized vanilla industry, but help is on the horizon.
Laos’ route from landlocked to land-linked
As a high-speed railway linking the country to China prepares to launch in 2021, Laos is slowly shaping up to be one of Asia’s most promising economies.
Dubai’s recipe for becoming a food oasis in the desert
Despite its reliance on food imports, Dubai has leveraged its strong foundation in logistics to become a leading culinary destination in the Middle East.
This homegrown Thai eyewear brand is eyeing success in Hollywood
Thai artisan eyewear company Jida Watt, which is run by its founder and chief designer Jidapa Watsotok, is fast leaving its mark on the fashion scene.
Innovative Gold Coast emerging as an e-commerce hotspot
The sun and surf are synonymous with Australia’s Gold Coast, but a growing entrepreneurial culture is helping the city shed its laid-back reputation.
5 transport hubs paving the way for the Belt and Road Initiative
Thanks to their strategic locations and other prized attributes, these key nodes are changing the way goods are being moved across Eurasia.
With home gardening surging in popularity during lockdowns, Thai cactus nursery Cactus Inter is laying the groundwork to sustain interest beyond Covid-19.
Business is spiking for this Thai cactus seller amid a Covid-19 gardening boom
With home gardening surging in popularity during lockdowns, Thai cactus nursery Cactus Inter is laying the groundwork to sustain interest beyond Covid-19.
Business is spiking for this Thai cactus seller amid a Covid-19 gardening boom
With home gardening surging in popularity during lockdowns, Thai cactus nursery Cactus Inter is laying the groundwork to sustain interest beyond Covid-19.
Cruising ahead with the world’s largest sailmaker
Sri Lanka is home to North Sails’ largest manufacturing site — a fully vertically-integrated facility that produces its fabric and finished sails.
A vision to turn Indonesia into a global maritime axis
Under the Jokowi administration, a visionary five-year plan is propelling Indonesia’s ambitions as a maritime superpower.
Savile Row’s best-kept secret: The master tailors of Sri City
The bespoke suits from this Savile Row tailor may have been donned by celebrities, but the true stars are the craftsmen wielding the needle and thread.