Design and art integrated into local culture is one of the “It” business ideas in Indonesia at the moment.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Paper Trash or Recycled Furniture? That is the Question!
Patrick B. | March 6th, 2012
Hong Kong produces roughly 1.8 million tones of paper trash each year. Landfills are running out of space, and only a few people bother to recycle amid a consume-then-throw-away culture. Imagine if you could take all this paper trash and turn it into fully-functional and eco-friendly furniture using the art of papier-mâché.
Cram Your Way to Success!
Chihiro | March 6th, 2012
In Case You Need Some Crackin’
JeanS | March 6th, 2012
Coming to Korea with a bad back, I was quite worried. Where would I find an English-speaking chiropractor with a firm but gentle hand? Read More
Gaga for Heels without Heels
Chihiro | March 6th, 2012
Have you seen Lady Gaga strut around in her infamous “heels without heels”? I wonder how she’s able to walk in them!
This is Estar en el Horno
Robin | March 1st, 2012
This is Estar en el Horno was born in 2003, not as a conventional fashion brand, but creating unique designs and recycling secondhand garments. Read More
Making Fitness Personal
Steph | February 28th, 2012
Large franchise gyms are the most common method of burning calories in KL. But they may or may not always be effective as you’re usually left to your own devices (and not to mention, willpower).
The Future is Now
Patrick B. | February 28th, 2012
Ever dreamt of owning a robot that can make things upon request? Now you can. MakerBot Industries makes 3D printers– machines that actually creates products that the user instructs it to make. You may do a double take and ask, WHAT?!
A Clean, Well-Lighted Place
Alice | February 28th, 2012
Driven by a mission to prove that not all Liberal Arts graduates are parasites to society, siblings Aina Zulueta-Valencia and Jaton Zulueta launched A-HA! Learning Center.
Talk is Cheap
JeanS | February 28th, 2012
Facebook, Twitter and Cyworld may be the hottest kids in social media when it comes to the Internet in Korea. But when it comes to social media on smartphones, Kakao Talk ranks on top of the list.
A Film Festival for Urban Nomads
Ivy | February 21st, 2012
It all started 10 years ago, when David Frazier experimented with the idea of having a party, playing some movies, drinking some beers, and calling it a film festival.
Rent-a-Friend in Vietnam
Van | February 21st, 2012
Need a companion for a short trip? Or your parents want you to bring a girl home? Fret not, because you can find that girl– all with one click, and of course with fees ranging from US$20 to US$200. One company offers a hundred profiles for you to choose from. And yes, this is for real.
Pop Goes the Art!
Bhavika | February 21st, 2012
For 25-year old Nidhi Karnavat, turning her hobby into a profession wasn’t so difficult. Drawing inspiration from famous US pop artist Andy Warhol, Nidhi quit her Investor Relations job launch Pop Goes the Art, a business she could call her own.
Teaching for Good
Patrick B. | February 21st, 2012
The various ethnicities that thrive in Hong Kong as well as the constant influx of foreign nationals bring about a tough working climate where plenty of issues surface. Having encountered these problems firsthand, a team of young student leaders decided to provide solutions instead of being a part of the problem.
Rice Bags: The New Chic
Supattra | February 21st, 2012
We have seen interesting products being made with recycled materials, but has anyone seen the latest designer handbags made from plastic rice bags? Read More