The sharing economy (SE) continues to mobilise dispersed and underutilised private assets for collective usage on a scale previously unimaginable. From home sharing (e.g. Airbnb, Couchsurfing) to car… More

As the result of a recent study of patents and inventors, we have found that having focused, specific expertise can be more important than a broad knowledge base in the development of pioneering techn… More

A recent study of nearly 1,300 East Asian firms has revealed that companies with strong board networks may perform better during times of crisis. More

Encouraging workers to persevere after failure is a successful strategy for boosting job-specific confidence levels and sustaining workers’ efforts through ongoing adversity. More

A recently-published examination of the size and nature of individual political contributions has revealed that employees contribute almost three times more to political candidates who are supported b… More

Even when the culture of a firm is rosy, culture alone is not a sufficient ingredient for success. It takes having the right mix of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship as well. More

Recent research suggests that when business founders’ day-to-day experiences lead them to conclude that their work is settled, they are more likely to “fall in love” with their creations and maintain… More

‘Dual circulation’ as a concept is not a recent thing and can be traced back to as early as 2008 when the book 50 Chinese Economists: A Review and Analysis of 30 Years of Reform in China was published… More

Is it time to bid farewell to globalisation? The simple answer is, “No”. Quite the contrary, the rise of digital trading platforms, financial transaction platforms and payment methods will only make t… More

It is impossible to talk about the development of China’s capital market without bringing up its US counterpart. Many Chinese start-ups, unable to meet the rigorous requirements for a domestic IPO und… More