In the current business environment, which is volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA), enterprises need to strategize not only to remain competitive and profitable but be resilient to overcome potential predictable and unpredictable threats. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is one such unanticipated occurrence, which besides having serious implications for public health has significantly impacted businesses […]
This P-Talk highlights innovative technologies available for SMEs in the food sector. Yusuf Tokdemir, Agrifood Industry Specialist, Turkey, showcases successful examples of SMEs across the region and explains how to innovate and transform agri-food industry by adopting innovative technologies under Agriculture 4.0 such as the IoT, blockchains, AI and machine learning, and cloud computing. He […]
Food-related business in Asia is increasingly becoming a more dynamic, complex, and highly competitive industry. Sociopolitical and environmental conditions, market forces, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic are compounding those challenges. To overcome them and stay competitive, food businesses must improve and sustain their efficiency and overall productivity. Considering the complex, multifaceted challenges, the public […]
The World Bank’s Groundswell report of 2021 found that climate change could force 216 million people worldwide to move within their countries by 2050 including 49 million in East Asia and the Pacific, 40 million in South Asia, and 5 million in Central Asia. This is due to loss of livability in highly exposed locations, […]
This P-Talk explores micromobility, meaning electric lightweight vehicles, and why it matters for improving productivity, cutting emissions, and increasing the quality of life for people in cities. Oliver Bruce from Micromobility Industries talks about the potential transformative impact of micromobility systems, the opportunities they present for urban residents and manufacturers in the Asia-Pacific, and use […]
