Only a handful of economies in the world are both rich and have continued to grow, and about half of them are located in Asia. But despite their success, these economies now face significant challenges to further growth and need to find a new path forward.
The four tiger economies of Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan boast gross domestic product per capita, at purchasing power parity, of above US$50,000. Read More...
Mr Langford said mounting capacity constraints at SCT meant the project would go ahead regardless of whether Swire and Cosco joined in with the other two partners.
'We need to expand pretty soon. It takes 18 months to get another berth going so we have to press the button now if we are to avoid demand problems later,' he said.
Throughput at SCT already is approaching the terminal's design capacity of 500,000 teu (20 ft equivalent units) a year. Read More...
Whether aiming for a luxurious blowout or effortlessly tousled waves, heat-styling is often the go-to method for achieving salon-worthy hair from the comfort of your own home. However, it’s essential to be mindful of the potential consequences it can bring over time.
When heat is applied to our hair, it weakens its outer layer, known as the cuticle, and as a result, the medulla – the innermost layer or core of the hair shaft – becomes susceptible to damage, which can manifest in dryness, frizz, dullness, split ends, opaque strands and/or hair breakage. Read More...
