Tony Fernandes: How Can We Encourage Travel and Tourism in ASEAN?
ASEAN governments and the private sector must support regional development and ease access for tourism.
The official beginning of the One ASEAN Community is almost here — we are only a few months away — yet so much still remains to be done to establish true regional integration. In the case of travel in the region, discussions have been held and some actions made, but we are far from achieving our goals of facilitating travel in ASEAN.
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On a Mission for Enthusiasm at Paris Air Show — Q&A with Richard Aboulafia of the Teal Group
Beyond the deal-making, advances in aviation technology such as 3D printing to the Industrial Internet could steal the show this year.
The Paris Air Show is the Cannes Festival of aviation — the annual event where top industry players go to see and be seen, whether it’s inking jumbo jet deals or unveiling the smartest technologies rocket science has to offer.
Marianne Fay: 3 Steps to a Zero-Carbon Future
Stabilizing climate change requires ambitious action, but starting earlier will keep the price tag down.
When I ask during presentations whether the audience thinks we will ever stabilize climate change, most people say “yes.” But when I ask if they can imagine a zero-emissions world — a fully decarbonized economy — very few, if any, raise a hand.
Amb. Miriam Sapiro: US-EU Trade Negotiations — A Race to the Top
By collaborating on high standards in bilateral and global markets, rather than competing, the U.S. and EU can support more job creation on both sides of the Atlantic.
As the United States and the EU struggle to defend their respective market shares around the world, both economies are beginning to realize the benefit of working together, where possible, as collaborators rather than competitors. Such an approach can support increased exports and jobs, as well as influence other countries to adopt good regulatory practices and more open standard-setting processes.
Karan Bhatia: 5 Reasons Trade Still Matters
Trade policy still matters to GE — and every other U.S. company looking to win customers and orders in a global marketplace.
From time to time, I get asked why GE cares so much about free trade. GE is one of the world’s most global companies. Aren’t we so big that we can work around costly trade barriers? Isn’t our technology so competitive that we can withstand other countries’ attempts to unfairly favor their homegrown companies?
Shari Berenbach: Going Off-Grid to Bridge the Energy Gap
African energy entrepreneurs are showing the way to bringing power to underserved populations, but face a number of challenges to closing the energy gap.
Alicia Bonner Ness: Saving Lives with Access to Emergency Care, Anesthesia and Safe Surgery
Building a safe surgical infrastructure worldwide can save more than 17 million lives a year.
I remember with absolute clarity the moments before and after my appendix was removed. The procedure, performed laparoscopically, with a tiny laser and laparoscope inserted into my abdomen, took less than two hours and, once healed, left no scar. I was allowed to remain in the hospital for the rest of the day as I gradually regained my strength and, that evening, I was discharged.
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Developing the Future Leaders of Africa — Q&A with Wadzi Katsidzira of the African Leadership Academy
Africa’s future is bright, but realizing its potential will require the development of a new generation of African leaders ready to compete in a global economy.
African economies are among the fastest-growing in the world, and the continent’s potential is widely recognized. Achieving this bright future will require a new generation of African leaders that are equipped with the skills and knowledge to compete in an increasingly global economy.
How to Support Youth Entrepreneurship in Africa
For Africa to capitalize on its “youth dividend,” we need a public and private sector strategy to provide African youth the skills they need to thrive as entrepreneurs.
