Quest for innovation in Asia
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Developing the creative ability of Asians is proving to be a more difficult task than earlier perceived. Asian countries are actively trying to develop the creative ability of its citizens with hopes to translate into business innovations that would help boost their respective economies. The move to develop creativity, however, is gaining more advocates as old economic strategies continue to fail in maintaining economic development.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1997
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Western goods in Asia lose something in translation
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Many Western companies try to translate their brand names into the local language when selling their products in Asia. However, many foreign firms have realized that some brands do not necessarily work well when translated into another language. The problem also goes for Asian companies selling their products in overseas markets. Many have realized that a direct English translation of their brands is sometimes inappropriate.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1996
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