December 2009
6 posts
Martin Roll: The Changing Face Of Asian Consumers... →
Martin Roll in JKT Globe: the difference between Western & Asian consumers. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs morphs in Asia. Western companies need to understand the nuance of consumer desires in Asian countries. And it’s not enough to think “Asia.” You need to think about each country’s consumer differently.
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Over 100 Million Rural Mobile Subscribers In India... →
I’ve been discussing Indian online usage with both clients and colleagues lately; as CPG companies look at selling in rural markets, we need to understand far better what works to reach this huge potential market. Mobile is clearly an avenue; are cybercafes another option? I need to ask my Yahoo friends.
Thailand Reportedly Blocks Facebook, Twitter, CNN... →
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Mobile phone English lessons a hit in Bangladesh -... →
English lessons in Bangladesh by mobile phone for 4 cents a pop!
Hans Rosling: Asia's rise -- how and when | Video... →
When will India and China overtake the US economy? Amazing video from TED/presentation by Hans Rosling. Brilliant.
BBC News - Major sea level rise likely as... →
Global warming has serious implications for many Asian countries from the poorest (Bangladesh) to the most affluent (Hong Kong & Singapore). I’m traveling with www.elysiumepic.org to Antarctica in Feb 2010 to do a photgraphic survey of impact of climate change on the continent and its itinerant residents — whales, penguins and seals (among others). Check out the Web site to see...