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Korea – Asia’s Startup Powerhouse

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by Jun Byongnam, Regional Director of the Korea IT Cooperation Center in Singapore. In the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, South Korea has been lauded in the speed and clarity of their response. We will take a look at what those steps have done for South Korea and the possible projections.

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Dog Days of Summer

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As the United States celebrated its Independence Day on July 4th, several jurisdictions around the world, including South Korea, Bermuda and Malta, passed legislation to support crypto assets and virtual currencies. Of these, South Korea’s appears the most detailed by providing a classification scheme as a framework for regulation.

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Taking Your Startup Global

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Every online startup has a global presence, whether that’s its goal or not. With headquarters in both San Francisco and Bangalore, India, Sheth says the decision to go global was a no-brainer: “Since there is no physical product shipping, we decided to be open to the world. It depends what you are selling,” answers Delaney. “If

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Taking Your Startup Global

ReadWriteStart

Every online startup has a global presence, whether that’s its goal or not. With headquarters in both San Francisco and Bangalore, India, Sheth says the decision to go global was a no-brainer: “Since there is no physical product shipping, we decided to be open to the world. It depends what you are selling,” answers Delaney. “If

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How The 5G Revolution Emerged And How It Will Give Business A Boost

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currently trails China and South Korea in 5G development, a situation which puts America at a disadvantage if it is not addressed. A study of 96 developed and developing economies conducted between 2008 and 2011 found that a 10 percent market shift from 2G to 3G in a given country yielded a GDP increase of 0.15

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Asian Exporters Drive e-Commerce Growth: eBay

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eBay says the Asian Exporters’ Index demonstrates the important role the company plays in the development of e-commerce in Singapore and throughout Asia, providing a source of job and wealth creation. Singapore primarily sell on eBay ’s US, UK, Australia and Germany websites, with purchases from Brazil among the fastest growing.

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8 Tips On Intercultural Communication And International Etiquette To Create Successful Business Relationships In Asia

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author of “ Access to Asia: Your Multicultural Guide to Building Trust, Inspiring Respect, and Creating Long-Lasting Business Relationships “ To succeed in the global economy, business leaders have to be culturally in tune with their Asian counterparts. As a global leader, make every effort to be culturally aware.

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