The energy, sound, and heat will take you to a place you’ve never before conquered
Asia’s cities are a source of growth and a magnet of opportunity for businesses in terms of economic strength, physical capital, financial maturity, institutional character, human capital, global appeal, social & cultural character and environment & natural hazards.
The most competitive Asian cities possibly in near future across the four Asian Tigers (Seoul and Incheon in South Korea, Taipei in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore) and the advanced economies of the region (Tokyo, Sydney and Melbourne).
The best-performing Chinese city is still ...Read more
The starbucks-isation of cities - when cities start looking alike, the shopping malls, the residential blocks, the experience.
I enjoy Starbucks and its convenience; getting it from anywhere in the city. Culture and identity as one of the important themes when planning for cities.
It is critical that cities maintain their identity while becoming smarter and more technologically-enabled; that it maintains its identity and what makes them unique – its experience, culture and heritage.
Cities are very dynamic, they are constantly evolving. What ...Read more
The mountain experience.
Goal and purpose - The peak.
Willpower - You can't give up midway, if not you gotta stay in the jungle.
Perseverance - You can stop and rest but you gotta keep walking.
Success - Satisfaction from reaching the top and taking in the breathtaking view.
Humility - When you're at the top, well you gotta come back down.
The times where we can learn from nature.