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Febrary 2010 / Vol. 2, No. 2

Post Recession Hiring Strategy

Monday, February 1, 2010
The signs that the economy is starting to turn around are obvious. The organizations that were running a lean structure for the past 18 months may be considering issuing those offer letters again. During the economic upswing, the best candidates are picked up by corporations that have the financial muscle power to pay a premium.

 

Apple's iPhone: What It Can Do For You

Monday, February 1, 2010

When the iPhone was launched by Apple in 2007 in the United States no one realized what a storm this palm-sized device was going to stir up. A breakthrough in mobile phone technology, the iPhone offers its users a range of features including medical advice for elders and wireless phone applications for the military. This article discusses the various applications for the iPhone and its uses for people from all walks of life

Water Management In Korea

Monday, February 1, 2010
South Korea is poor in natural resources, producing neither oil nor natural gas. However, it was believed that the country was rich in water until recently, though not anymore. There is a Korean saying about spending money like water, meaning that a person who throws away money often has to be reminded that he is spending too much. This old saying shows how abundant water once was in Korea.  

Women Friendly Seoul

Monday, February 1, 2010

In a male-dominated society, women in South Korea complain they are treated as second-class citizens. Now Seoul’s civic leaders, both in and out of government, seem determined to do something about it – setting an example and a precedent for the rest of the country and possibly the entire region. Thus, Korea’s thriving, cosmopolitan capital is awakening to a reality that most people have long realized, but have done little to combat.

Korea: Environmental Problems & Solutions

Monday, February 1, 2010

During the 1970s, under the reign of dictator Park Chunhee, South Korea developed rapidly. Industrial output and infrastructure were major areas of concern, and great strides were made, along with great sacrifices. Heavy industry became a major source of income as exports grew quickly in the late 1970s until the financial crisis in 1998.

Femtocell Thoughts

Monday, February 1, 2010
Femtocells are small cellular base stations designed to extend communications service coverage indoors, especially where access would be limited or unavailable otherwise. Femtocell connects to the service provider’s network via broadband (DSL or cable). ABI Research predicts that by 2012, 36 million femtocells will be in use by 152 million users around the world.

 

A Unique Experience with World Hotels

Monday, February 1, 2010
It goes without saying that doing business in Asia includes a lot of hotel stays. And for many people, traveling to a foreign place brings with it many different anxieties about the quality of service and accommodations available. However, having an assurance of quality often comes at the expense of originality in chain hotels, because while they can guarantee your experience, they can only guarantee one generic experience.

President Lee's Visit to India

Monday, February 1, 2010

The Korean president’s visit to India is full of symbolism. Since both countries established diplomatic ties in 1973, this will be the first time the Indian government has invited a Korean president to be a state guest at India’s Republic Day functions in New Delhi, which takes place on Jan 26.

Green Technology and Sustainable Development In India and South Korea

Monday, February 1, 2010

India and South Korea, known for their collaboration efforts in various fields, have now embarked on a mission to implement environmentally friendly projects by reducing carbon emissions and enforcing strict adherence standards for their industries.

In this context, India has announced energy efficiency measures to fight against the ills of climate change with South Korea following suit by announcing that it will fix carbon emissions targets to be achieved by 2020.

RTIC Nurturing Innovation

Monday, February 1, 2010

A technology incubator is an economic and social development entity that focuses on business creation for new technologies. It is created to select, establish and accelerate the growth and success of new, technologybased entrepreneurial businesses through a comprehensive technical and business assistance program.

India-Korea Cooperation In Education Sector

Monday, February 1, 2010

The demands of the world economy are changing. The 21st Century demands a new brand of cooperation on education. Several countries have put education at the top of their national agendas. An emerging trend is observed in the collaboration between various nations in the field of education to meet global challenges.

Korean Peacebuilder Recognized by French Foundation

Monday, February 1, 2010
Question: Congratulations on receiving the Chirac Foundation’s Special Jury Prize for Conflict Prevention. How do you feel about being selected?

 

Korea Sees Its New Miracle In Green Industry

Monday, February 1, 2010
Green is a color of nature. It represents life. When we were young and would draw mountains, we picked up green crayons. But today, the number of the young who put green on mountains is dwindling because they think that nature has turned gray.

India: Reeling Under Global Warming

Monday, February 1, 2010

Climate change has been a major concern since man started to make life easier and it’s a known and oft stressed concept in most of the conventions and protocols. It is known to have brought widespread misery and huge economic loss worldwide, severely disturbing public health, agriculture and natural resources. This scenario might reach a stratospheric height if we maintain our current lifestyles and propel greenhouse gases into the air. As our mother earth fumes further, we may face days of drastic weather changes thus affecting agriculture and causing water scarcity and pandemics.

Customer Relationship Management In Asia

Monday, February 1, 2010

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is a process or methodology that gives businesses valuable insight into customer needs and behaviors. Based on this, businesses can design solutions for the development of stronger, long lasting relationships with customers.

DTH In India Time For A Rethink On Content And Cost

Monday, February 1, 2010
Despite several efforts made by direct-to-home (DTH) operators in India, the industry has not picked up the desired momentum. Cost remains as the major concern preventing mass adoption of DTH services in India. Unless DTH providers revise their content and cost strategy to make the service appealing to middle-income households, they are not likely to gain from the market and put an end to the monopoly of cable operators.

 

Copenhagen: Deal or No Deal?

Monday, February 1, 2010
The “heat wave” that swept Copenhagen in the first weeks of chilly December is the true indicator of the degree of global warming. The heated discussions and arguments at the summit were much more furious than expected. Apparently it looked like an effort made by each national leader to oppose any carbon reduction policy at the best of his/her ability so as to avoid criticism in their home country.
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