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Nature that Heals – A Naturally Inspired Design for the Healthcare Experience
Hospitals are typically functional and sterile environments. How can we design hospitals to make them friendlier and more comfortable for patients?
Đưa dịch vụ y tế hiện đại về địa phương: Phỏng vấn với Bác sĩ Nguyễn Thế Thử
The Columnist phỏng vấn Bác sĩ Nguyễn Thế Thử, Giám đốc Bệnh viện Tâm Hồng Phước, về việc tiên phong đưa dịch vụ y tế hiện đại về phục vụ những người dân địa phương.
Developments in Asian Oil & Gas: An Interview with Dr Duncan Clarke
Dr Duncan Clarke shares his views on the state of development of Asia’s Oil & Gas industry.
Wearable Wellness with Sonny Vu of Misfit Wearables
Mr Sonny Vu discusses about Shine’s role in empowering people to be more proactive about their personal health.
Right on the Money: Designing a Branch of Interest
Customers’ behaviour and their expectations of a bank are shifting. How can your bank’s approach to branch design help you successfully engage them?
Banking on Social Media
For an industry that is on the cutting edge of technology, banks are consistently behind the curve when it comes to using Social Media. What can banks do to change their fate?
On Shariah-compliant Investments: Interview with Managing Editor of Halal Universe
Ms Hamisah Samad discusses trends of Shariah-compliant investments and Halal-U.com’s role in raising financial literacy of the Islamic community.
Asia’s Offshore Oil and Gas need leaders like Elon Musk
Asia is emerging as a big player in the offshore oil and gas sector, but is it capable of producing leaders with a vision to take the industry into its next frontier?
ROS: In depth. On point.
The Oil & Gas industry is dominated by big players. How did Rotating Offshore Systems (ROS) rise up the B2B value chain and get awarded the Enterprise 50 Award for its Sustainable Business Model?
K K Hlaing’s Thoughts on Myanmar’s Oil and Gas Sector
The Columnist caught up with Mr. K K Hlaing, Chairman of SMART Group of Companies, to find out how talent development affects the Myanmar Oil & Gas industry.
Be the Starbucks of Financial Planning
Instead of blindly chasing sales, here’s how financial planners can recast the conversation and shape the world like Starbucks did.
Innovative Sales Culture: An interview with Ngo Quoc Bao from FPT Retail
Ngo Quoc Bao, FPT Retail Business Development Director and Apple Business Director in Vietnam shares on FPT’s innovative sales culture.
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