Japanese Phones Overseas
The Japanese are known for their love of novel and highly advanced technological devices. Anyone who has ever seen a Japanese mobile phone can acknowledge the advancement of their mobile industry. To the Japanese a mobile phone is not just a phone; it is a social network and an urban communication tool. More than 80% [...]
Tough Love For Sony
Japan has long since been considered a highly innovative country, once standing at the very top. But this innovative country has gotten a serious contender for the top position in the electronics industry. Within the last decade, a major shift has happened in the electronics industry; Sony has lost market share, while Samsung has been [...]
Is China the new Japan?
Everyone with even a remote interest in international business cannot have failed to notice China’s ever growing role in the global marketplace. China has through the last 10-20 years become the dominant center for production of goods ranging from textiles to electronic goods and industrial-use products such as steel and chemicals. As a result, China [...]
The Singapore Story
Besides from Singapore’s unique political and economic configuration the city is an interesting place to visit. The cheer surprise of encountering scores of Chinese people who speak good English is almost worth the whole trip. Last year I finally had the pleasure of visiting the worlds only city state – Singapore. Placed on the most [...]
Homeless in Japan
An insight to the growing problem of homelessness in Japan To most, Japan is a vibrant, quirky, untarnished society, where order and control go hand-in-hand, not only in regards to the reigning mentality, but also in regards to its society. However, every society has its outcasts and Japan is no different. It is not something [...]
Young Chinese with money
Not only has China’s young population gotten more money in their hands, they also prove willing to spend their rising income. Young Chinese consumers under the age of 35 are characterized by a curiosity and openness towards new products and the desire for a modern lifestyle. Those young Chinese who have grown up during the [...]
China’s middle class invites Danish food companies over for dinner
China’s mass grocery retail is booming and the turnover of both Chinese and foreign supermarket chains are growing. The middle class’ new consumption patterns and increasing income has been a catalyst for growth and creates new export opportunities for Danish food companies Today, China’s growing middle class is experiencing a strong growth in purchasing power [...]
Gender Differentiation and Inequality in Managerial Positions in Japan (Part 1)
Gender inequality can easily be spotted within Japanese society. With a Gender Empowerment Rank of 54 out of 93 countries (HDR, 2009) – ranking Japan as one of the most unequal (if not the most unequal) of the rich countries – it is no secret that Japan is far behind on empowering its women and [...]
China – the new leading cleantech nation?
The 3rd annual China Cleantech Forum in Beijing in the beginning of December 2009 showed the world that China has risen as a global player, innovator and possible front runner of clean energy technology. Today, U.S.A. is perceived as one of the leading nations within the field of clean technology, however, the 3rd annual China [...]
Branding Danish Strengths & Competencies at the Shanghai World Expo 2010 (Part 3 of 3)
( Co-writer Christian Nicolai Støttrup Strange) For this part we have attempted to identify the various levels of cultural interaction. The pavilion in itself is an artifact that is easy for the receiver to see. A lot of effort has been put into the design of the building, resembling a Möbius band, in order to [...]