entrepreneurs



STORY OF THE DAY • Aug 08, 2016 • 9 min read

Unhappy workers: the paradox of stress and workplace productivity

By Focus Asean • Aug 08, 2016
"People generally have the misconception that, in order to be successful, they have to postpone their happiness." Photo: VisualHunt A Stanford University researcher tell us why compassion, rather than stress, is actually better for workplace productivity

STORY OF THE DAY • Aug 07, 2016 • 7 min read

Eddie Thai wants to put Vietnam on the startup map

By Logan Connor • Aug 07, 2016
As a young Vietnamese-American, Eddie Thai dreamed of rediscovering his ancestral roots. Now a partner with the Silicon Valley venture capital firm 500 Startups, the Harvard-educated businessman is coaching a new generation of Vietnamese entrepreneurs

Jul 28, 2016 • 6 min read
Interview

Rise of the Southeast Asian entrepreneur: an interview with Quek Siu Rui

Quek Siu Rui is a co-founder of Carousell, which launched in May 2012, and now oversees product and marketing. Carousell is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing community marketplaces, with over 26 million listings and a presence in 12 major cities around the world
By David Hutt • Jul 28, 2016

Jul 28, 2016 • 11 min read
Interview

The Southeast Asian entrepreneur

Over the past two decades, Southeast Asia has seen a new breed of entrepreneur – along with improved education, technology development and better government investment. But can the region become the world’s next Silicon Valley?
By David Hutt • Jul 28, 2016

Jul 21, 2016 • 4 min read

How to read minds and influence people: a mentalist's guide

Tom DeVoe is a Singapore-based ‘mentalist’, an entertainer who uses psychology, suggestion and observation to do amazing things with people’s minds. He has performed around the world, been hired by brands such as Bulgari and Jaeger-LeCoultre and appeared on Channel News Asia, CNN and the BBC
By Dene Mullen • Jul 21, 2016

Jul 19, 2016 • 3 min read
Interview

A business insider's guide to cracking conferences

Tyron McGurgan, CEO of events company Media Corp International, reveals the secret of reaching decision-makers and supplying a “bullseye hit” for delegates
By David Hutt • Jul 19, 2016

Jun 16, 2016 • 4 min read

Hong Lip Yow of Trident Case on 'living with impact'

Recently named the small business executive of the year by the US Consumer Technology Association,Hong Lip Yow, founder of smartphone case-maker Trident Case, looks back at his roots in Malaysia and shares his mantra of ‘living with impact’
By Ellie Dyer • Jun 16, 2016

Jun 15, 2016 • 4 min read
Entrepreneur

Trec's co-founder on how to build the perfect entertainment hub

Kuala Lumpur’s shiny new entertainment hub known as Trec provides a one-stop shop for dining, drinking and clubbing. Co-founder Douglas Cheng discusses securing prime real estate, knowing his demographics and attracting tenants
By Dene Mullen • Jun 15, 2016

May 24, 2016 • 4 min read

On leadership: Shannon Kalayanamitr of Orami

Focus Asean interviewed Shannon Kalayanamitr, group chief marketing offIcer at Orami to discover her inspiration, drive and advice for those set to follow in her footsteps
By Focus Asean Editorial • May 24, 2016

May 24, 2016 • 3 min read

On leadership: Thomas Hundt of Smart Axiata

Focus Asean interviewed Thomas Hundt, CEO of Smart Axiata to discover his inspiration, drive and advice for those set to follow in his footsteps
By Focus Asean Editorial • May 24, 2016