In recent days, news headlines are dominated by how the rapid growth of Asian countries like China and India is providing lots of opportunities to strike it rich. With the Iraq war and terrorism in the Middle East, one could be forgiven for overlooking the region as a potential growth market. Despite its many problems, the Middle East continues to […]
Consumerism in the Middle East
Innovative Business Ideas From Enterprising Youths
Special Feature: Start-Up@Singapore 2004 World Indigo. Project Proteus. Fanciful-sounding names they may have, but do not belittle the promising business ideas these two young start-ups have. Their innovations are certainly one-of-its-kind in their respective industries. Take for example World Indigo, grand winner of the Start-Up@Singapore business plan competition 2004. Led by Ms Goh Yiping, a National University of Singapore (NUS) […]