https://www.scmp.com/rss/502578/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com [Sponsored article] The full scale of the global health crisis has been brought into sharp focus by the spread of the coronavirus disease, Covid-19, with existing systems struggling to cope with growing populations, round-the-clock care and insufficient resources. Babylon, an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) and digital health company, is starting to revolutionise health care services so that they are accessible and affordable for everyone. Through a combination of AI technology and... https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/health/topics/asia-2030/article/3094605/how-babylons-revolutionary-approach?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/health/topics/asia-2030/article/3094605/how-babylons-revolutionary-approach?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Aug 2020 01:00:11 +0000 [Sponsored article] Studies show that acoustics, or the sound transmission quality, of a room or building can affect the mood of the occupants or residents. Pleasant sounds encourage a positive and productive mindset, but unfamiliar sounds can have a negative impact on a person’s temperament and well-being. This means innovative designs that provide a positive acoustic environment and enable good sound regulation inside a space are crucial considerations for architects. 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Long before the Covid-19 outbreak, the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo,... https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/asia-2030/article/3092917/sustainable-port-city-colombo-boost-economy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/asia-2030/article/3092917/sustainable-port-city-colombo-boost-economy?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Jul 2020 01:00:21 +0000 [Sponsored article] The growing use of digital technologies, such as algorithms, machine learning – which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help computer systems automatically learn and improve from experience – and virtual reality is transforming businesses across many industries. Companies around the world now realise they need to transform themselves and keep up with global developments or they risk losing clients to their competitors. Wipro, a leading global information technology,... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/asia-2030/article/3087582/how-does-global-services-company-wipro-help-digital?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/asia-2030/article/3087582/how-does-global-services-company-wipro-help-digital?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 Jun 2020 02:24:34 +0000 [Sponsored article] The impact of climate change has challenged societies around the world to focus on more sustainable, lower-carbon solutions for energy generation and storage. Deep decarbonisation – the significant reduction or elimination of carbon dioxide from energy sources – is the only solution to climate stabilisation, according to the World Economic Forum. 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Japan Airlines (JAL) has... https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/travel-leisure/topics/asia-2030/article/3048229/how-japan-airlines-traditional?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/travel-leisure/topics/asia-2030/article/3048229/how-japan-airlines-traditional?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Feb 2020 02:35:06 +0000 [Sponsored article] Today, more than 12 million traders from over 100 countries interact with each other, following and sharing ideas after joining eToro – a social trading platform for investors that is revolutionising the trading world – one trade at a time. The founders of eToro saw new innovative technologies as an opportunity to disrupt the traditional world of finance. Their mission was to make trading more accessible for anyone, anywhere, while reducing people’s dependence on traditional... https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/asia-2030/article/3042785/how-etoro-social-trading-platform-investors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/asia-2030/article/3042785/how-etoro-social-trading-platform-investors?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Jan 2020 09:16:52 +0000 [Sponsored article] As technology and data become increasingly indispensable to our lives, it is imperative for consumers and business owners to understand the importance of cybersecurity and keep digital interactions and transactions secure. As a global cybersecurity solutions provider, ESET aspires to enable all users to enjoy the full potential of technology in a secure digital world. ESET’s security solutions allow businesses and consumers in more than 30 languages across 200 countries and... https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/asia-2030/article/3042909/how-esets-cybersecurity-solutions-can-help?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/asia-2030/article/3042909/how-esets-cybersecurity-solutions-can-help?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Dec 2019 02:51:01 +0000 [Sponsored article] China’s exponential economic growth is no secret. The country’s trading power and economic rise have contributed to a substantial increase in the average resident’s disposable income. According to the country’s National Bureau of Statistics, China’s per capita disposable income in the first half of 2019 saw an 8.8 per cent year-on-year increase. This economic shift has helped to lift many people out of poverty and also created a middle class that is able to enjoy a higher... https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/asia-2030/article/3038348/how-galderma-caters-skin-treatment-demand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/asia-2030/article/3038348/how-galderma-caters-skin-treatment-demand?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Nov 2019 02:57:38 +0000 [Sponsored article] Asia is an incredibly important market for the textile industry – one where consumers are increasing in wealth and social awareness and prepared to demand that the products they buy are not only of high quality but from sustainable sources. One of the businesses meeting this demand is Lenzing Group, the international fibre manufacturing company headquartered in Austria, with multiple production sites throughout Asia, including India, Indonesia, China, Singapore, South Korea,... https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/asia-2030/article/3037294/how-lenzings-sustainable-and-innovative?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/asia-2030/article/3037294/how-lenzings-sustainable-and-innovative?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Nov 2019 09:44:59 +0000 [Sponsored article] The small Caribbean island nation of Curacao, which is a popular destination among cruise ship tourists and coral-reef divers, is full of surprises. The 444 square km (171 square mile) island, situated about 65km (40 miles) from the coast of Venezuela, is home to about 160,000 people. Established by the Dutch in the 1600s, its picturesque, brightly coloured harbourfront capital, Willemstad – a designated Unesco World Heritage City – pays homage to a combination of the area’s... https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/asia-2030/article/3037293/why-prime-business-destination-curacao-not?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/asia-2030/article/3037293/why-prime-business-destination-curacao-not?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Nov 2019 09:42:47 +0000 [Sponsored article] After two years of construction, CROSSROADS Maldives – one of the largest leisure and lifestyle destinations in the 298- square-km (115-square-mile) South Asian nation of 26 natural atolls in the Indian Ocean – officially opened in September. The development, situated on Emboodhoo Lagoon – eventually to link nine reclaimed islands, but with only two currently open – lies only 8km (5 miles) from the capital city of Malé and a 15-minute speedboat ride from Maldives’ main flight... https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/asia-2030/article/3037298/how-does-singha-estates-crossroads-maldives?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/asia-2030/article/3037298/how-does-singha-estates-crossroads-maldives?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Nov 2019 09:38:02 +0000 [Sponsored article] Saint Lucia, a sovereign island in the West Indies, located in the Eastern Caribbean Sea, is the second largest of the Windward Islands. Known for its volcanic beaches, reef-diving sites and luxury resorts, the island covers an area of 617 square km (238 square miles) and has a population of 170,000. The island and six other Eastern Caribbean islands share a common currency, the Eastern Caribbean dollar, which is pegged to the United States dollar. Per capita, the island... https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/asia-2030/article/3033847/why-does-citizenship-investment-programme?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/asia-2030/article/3033847/why-does-citizenship-investment-programme?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 29 Oct 2019 09:14:33 +0000