The first quarter of 2010 is near an end and electronic goods and cellphone manufacturers have been pumping out their latest products on an almost weekly basis. Lauded by many as the biggest electronics show in the world, the Consumer Electronic Show 2010, held in January in Las Vegas showed Google trying to steal the spotlight with the announcement of Nexus One, its first ever smartphone, which is powered by the Android operating system. It was an attempt by Google, along with Palm Pre, … [Read more...]
From China to the Streets of the World
With China now one of the world’s economy and industry powerhouses , it is only a matter of time before the world turns its attention to China’s automotive industry. Last year, China recorded a total purchase of 17.2 million cars, compared to 11.2 million cars purchased in the United States, making China the biggest car market in the world. Automotive industry in China has grown in leaps and bounds in the last couple of decades, and Geely has established itself as one of China’s top ten … [Read more...]
Living A Mobile Cyber Lifestyle
Today’s IT fast development has shaped mobile internet infrastructure that makes Jakarta as a metropolitan with mobile communication trends. Using a handy broadband, be it from smart phone, tablet or netbook, all the information and how people communicate can now easily and respectively be accessed and conducted at the click of a button. And communications are getting much easier despite the city’s notorious traffic that often hampers the schedule of people to meet. “In some cases, when a … [Read more...]
Chinese Challenge: More Indonesians Learning Mandarin
Indonesians are going mad for Mandarin in record numbers as they look to give their careers a boost by taking advantage of China’s growing economic influence and its improved ties here. Nandito Brotowinoto, general manager of Indonesia Design magazine, is one such Indonesian who thinks Mandarin is an important language to learn if you want an edge in business. “I have to say that it is highly recommended that you know Mandarin as a third language after English,” he said. “Looking at the … [Read more...]
More Sustainable Buildings for Healthier Environment
The increasing public awareness of the world’s environmental problems has led to the rising demand for more sustainable buildings. Now developers start applying green construction to reduce the negative environmental impact on a building during its operational life span. According to Green Building Council Indonesia (GBCI), constructing a sustainable building should not be limited to only design, but more importantly how the building is operated. Particularly in major cities in … [Read more...]
Jeju Global Education City:An International Education Haven
With educational investment playing a more significant role toward the country’s rapid and sustained economic growth, South Korean Government has launched the nationally-funded project of a world-class education city. Jeju Global Education City, an initiative of South Korean Government and Jeju Free International City Development Center, is an education based urban development that houses an array of internationally high quality schools, colleges and other related education institutions as … [Read more...]
Why Should YOU try Europe?
As diverse as they are plentiful, thousands of institutions of higher education sprawl across Europe, ranging from universities to language schools and research establishments. Indeed, Europe has long built a worldwide reputation as a haven for international learning. Recent research from Ohio State University in the United States indicates that among the world’s top 100 universities, 41 are from European countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, French, the Netherlands, … [Read more...]
City Living is Looking Up with Superblocks
A City’s hustle and bustle can often lead to a hectic and stressful life. Nevertheless, many people opt for urban living due to a myriad of benefits it has to offer. To name a few, city dwellers can visit shopping malls, enjoy the nightlife, meet with friends at a café or bistro, dine with their spouses at a fancy white-table restaurant, exercise at a fitness club, watch new films at the cinema or take their children to an amusement park. Indeed, despite the drawbacks of traffic and noise, … [Read more...]
The Early Times of A Tiger Economy
Dubbed one of Asia’s economic tigers, Singapore has gained popularity as a destination for indulgent shopping, eating and partying, but also as a country with world-class health care facilities and an international-standard education system. Indeed, the history of Singapore can be traced back to the beginning of the world’s globalized economy. By the 19th century, the British were developing a trading empire and had their sights set on Southeast Asia. It was Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles who … [Read more...]
Customizing? Make a Plan!
Embarking on a renovation in pursuit of having an ideal home or office requires careful consideration of how the whole process, from planning to rebuilding. During the planning stage, it is important to understand the correlation between space and interior design. Regardless of the amount of space in a home or office, interior design has the ability to create a comfortable living and working environment. There are many ideas that can be translated into interior design practice when taking … [Read more...]
