Electric Vehicles Pose Risks for Emergency Responders

In a crisis, first responders rely on their experience and training to safely deal with dangerous situations. As the world moves toward a future where electric vehicles become mainstream, these men and women require new skills to confront unfamiliar electrical and mechanical systems. The risk of untrained people interacting with high voltage from an EV […]

Key Players in Planning an Effective Business Continuity Plan

The year 2020 had become one of the most critical years of any business type, whether big or small. All types of industries suffered major losses. Families lost loved ones. Employees lost their jobs. It is indeed, like an unending series of unfortunate events. Fortunately, some business companies have their BCP (Business Continuity Plan) that […]

Can a more secure financial system help raise Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness?

By Kanokpan Lao-Araya, Carlo Antonio Garcia Bhutan is working to decrease opportunities for money laundering while increasing the security of the financial system. Bhutan is famous for using “Gross National Happiness” – Gyalyong Gakid Palzom, formally enshrined in its 2008 Constitution – as its national goal. However, recent developments in its financial sector have complicated the country’s pursuit […]

Leading in a Time of Great Change

This is a difficult time for leaders, particularly, new or emerging leaders. It’s difficult when you can’t interact with your team face to face. It’s difficult when you know their personal lives, as well as their professional lives, have been turned upside down. It’s difficult when your personal and professional lives have also been turned […]

Has Viet Nam’s economy recovered from COVID-19? Ask women entrepreneurs

By Donald Lambert On many levels, women in Viet Nam fare better than women living in countries at a similar level of economic development. Still, women-owned businesses face disproportionate barriers. Viet Nam’s gross domestic product is forecast to grow 2.3% in 2020. Although lower than in recent years, it is a significant achievement considering many countries in […]

Solar Power-Renewable Energy for Power Generation

Solar Power System Electricity is one of the most essential needs for human in the present. With ever increasing concerns on energy security and environmental issues, utilization of renewable energy generation has gain rapid development and global acceptance over the past few decades. Now a day renewable energy has become a trend to get utilized […]

Reframing the Future – 5 Reasons Why Now Is the Time to Rethink and Reset Your Strategic Plan

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Nobody can deny that 2020 was the year that struck a lightening bolt that’s still reaping its energy in every part of our lives. The ripple effect of the COVID 19 pandemic will permeate throughout our lives in the years to come. One of its greatest effects has […]

Five keys to expanding Central Asia’s global value chains

By Minsoo Lee Central Asia’s long-term economic prosperity depends upon participation in global value chains and upgrading to higher value-added activities. Central Asia’s long-term economic vitality will depend on the ability of the region’s economies to participate in global value chains and possibly upgrade to higher value-added activities. Value chains have transformed global trade and production […]