KeepClicking.Asia :: Brought to you by DotAsiatag:www.keepclicking.asia,2009-07-01:/main//22010-03-11T09:10:32ZMovable Type 4.25Dunkin Donuts Asia bound!tag:www.keepclicking.asia,2010:/main//2.4692010-03-11T07:29:04Z2010-03-11T09:10:32ZDunkin Donuts from America has been around for quite a long time in South Korea and has been doing very well indeed and now there are plans in place to open more stores there and also throughout the rest of Asia and in China as well. In South Korea, it...Pavanhttp://www.keepclicking.asia
Dunkin Donuts from America has been around for quite a long time in South Korea and has been doing very well indeed and now there are plans in place to open more stores there and also throughout the rest of Asia and in China as well. In South Korea, it has become a very famous spots for teenagers to go there and relax, study and just chill after a long day. They have bright decor and excellent Wi-Fi connection.Now with more shops opening in South Korea, the challenge is for Koreans to start picking up a bagel and coffee and taking it to work with them. That is the main way they make business in Western Regions. They have changed their menu to have more green tea drinks and donuts with an Asian flavor. Also by using celebrities, they are appealing to the 21-30 year old group, who are more willing to try.
That is another angle of how Western companies are taking advantage of Asia. Since the youth in Asia are so well connected online and are so curious about the West, they love to imitate them and whenever they see an American eatery, they will go there because that makes them look hip. This is the other reason why any sized company from abroad should defiatnely have a plan Asia in place for the coming years.
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Fortune100 companies go online!tag:www.keepclicking.asia,2010:/main//2.4732010-03-11T03:51:39Z2010-03-11T06:56:38ZAsian companies have not usually been quick to adapt online methods to promote their products but times are changing and they are benefiting from them big time. From a recent survey done by Burson-Marsteller, it discovered this trend that around 79% use at least one social media platform as part...Pavanhttp://www.keepclicking.asia
Asian companies have not usually been quick to adapt online methods to promote their products but times are changing and they are benefiting from them big time. From a recent survey done by Burson-Marsteller, it discovered this trend that around 79% use at least one social media platform as part of their communications strategy. Other discoveries included around 65 per cent of them having twitter accounts and 54 per cent of them having facebook pages, 50 per cent have a youtube channel and 33 per cent of them have their own corporate blog too. On average, companies claimed to have 4.2
Twitter accounts, 2.1 Facebook fan pages, 1.6 YouTube channels and 4.2
corporate blogs.
In Asia the situation is a bit different, only around 40% of them have twitter accounts with more opting for personal blogs instead, that contributes around 50%. The research also indicated that Asian companies were very loyal to their local online marketing too and would not use facebook or twitter as much. Times are changing though, Charlie Pownall, Burson-Marsteller Asia-Pacific's lead digital strategist said, "As their domestic audiences continue to move
online, and as the technology infrastructure improves across the
region, Asian companies will come to use social media as the core
business tool that it has become in the US and Europe."
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Billionaires in Asia growing!tag:www.keepclicking.asia,2010:/main//2.4722010-03-11T03:20:15Z2010-03-11T06:48:55ZThe latest figures from Forbes magazine are in concerning the number of billionaires around the world and Asia has a lot to be proud about. The number of billionaires in the region have skyrocketed from 130 last year to 234 this year, a rise of about 80 per cent which...Pavanhttp://www.keepclicking.asia
The latest figures from Forbes magazine are in concerning the number of billionaires around the world and Asia has a lot to be proud about. The number of billionaires in the region have skyrocketed from 130 last year to 234 this year, a rise of about 80 per cent which is a huge amount. This accounts for 23% of all 1011 billionaires on the list, a rise from 16% last year. The total value of these billionaires has also shot up from US$357 billion last year to US$729 billion this year which again is a huge rate. It was much greater than the rate in Europe which was only around 50% and it increased by just a mere 18$ in North America. Out of all the nations in Asia, China and India got the most increase in numbers but there were also huge increases in Japan and Hong Kong, even Pakistan found its first billionaire.
What does this tell? Well slowly and slowly Asia is becoming the most important and money making region in the world, we already have 2 billionaires in the top 10 and some more are almost there too. Another thing to take notice of is the age the people on top are very old and the Asians are young and bright and it is only a matter of time before they take over. Circumstances usually dictate the man and the situation here in Asia is looking good.
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MissAngel.Asiatag:www.keepclicking.asia,2010:/main//2.4712010-03-09T08:14:42Z2010-03-09T08:40:29ZThis website brings together photographers, models, hair stylist and others around China, and all over Asia. You can upload pictures on to the site to show how good you are and then people will take notice and call you. It is the perfect site for people in that industry who...Pavanhttp://www.keepclicking.asia
This website brings together photographers, models, hair stylist and others around China, and all over Asia. You can upload pictures on to the site to show how good you are and then people will take notice and call you. It is the perfect site for people in that industry who are involved in some part, like doing parts of it. Since the internet can reach out to everyone and they are using the ".Asia" domain name, the people specialized in this area can look at models and others from all over Asia.
Another beauty of the domain name is how easy it is and how good SEO rankings they will get. Also they have also use the ".Asia" domain name for the contact us page and they have a facebook fan page about this too. In years to come, people in the modeling industry will be talking about this for sure.
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Mayn.Asiatag:www.keepclicking.asia,2010:/main//2.4702010-03-09T07:51:13Z2010-03-09T09:19:45ZUp and coming star from Japan who made her name at the age of 13, she is now a pop star in Japan and her last few concerts sold out very fast. That prompted the organizers to start issuing premium tickets for her next concerts so they could make more...Pavanhttp://www.keepclicking.asia
Up and coming star from Japan who made her name at the age of 13, she is now a pop star in Japan and her last few concerts sold out very fast. That prompted the organizers to start issuing premium tickets for her next concerts so they could make more money and it was still very well accepted. On this site she even has a personal blog, where she can communicate with her fans well.Funny thing is she also has her own .jp name for the Japanese market but she has started to use the ".Asia" one more now to explore the huge Asian market and increase her fan base.
For her coming Asian concert, she has used the ".Asia" domain name and also the contact us people are using the same DotAsia domain name. She even has her own facebook group with the ".Asia" domain name and the press release features the domain name too. Celebrities embracing the ".Asia" name shows how useful it is to reach out to everyone across Asia.
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Carlsberg to expand in Asia!tag:www.keepclicking.asia,2010:/main//2.4682010-03-09T07:05:46Z2010-03-10T08:58:45ZCarlsberg, one of the biggest beer companies located in Denmark has set its sight on Asian expansion which will see the company increase its presence in the Asian region and have more outlets selling their beers around China in particular. Carlsberg had the option of staying in Europe and expanding...Pavanhttp://www.keepclicking.asia
Carlsberg, one of the biggest beer companies located in Denmark has set its sight on Asian expansion which will see the company increase its presence in the Asian region and have more outlets selling their beers around China in particular. Carlsberg had the option of staying in Europe and expanding with the help of mergers and acquisitions but they opted for a more expansive approach in Asia with more outlets and more marketing themes for these regions. In a report before, it was published that alcohol levels consumptions are going up in Asia and many big companies like Heineken are also having huge Asian plans.
Time and time again big companies are flocking here in the Asian region for expanding and there is great justification for that. The main population are here and most people around China and India are now getting in tune with the outside world. This could be done because of the internet connection now in these regions. Big western companies have made Asia their top choice for the coming years. Head to this region now.
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Asia to the rescue once again! :)tag:www.keepclicking.asia,2010:/main//2.4672010-03-09T04:32:09Z2010-03-09T09:49:41ZAsia has yet again come to the rescue of a big multi-national company with McDonald's posting profits due to the increase in sales in the Asian markets, helped mainly by the opening of more stores on the mainland and other parts around Asia. The sales were much lower in the...Pavanhttp://www.keepclicking.asia
Asia has yet again come to the rescue of a big multi-national company with McDonald's posting profits due to the increase in sales in the Asian markets, helped mainly by the opening of more stores on the mainland and other parts around Asia. The sales were much lower in the US and Asia is continue to bail out this huge company. By changing their menus around Asia and offering items that each country needs, sales have gone up and other marketing plans like opening stores around some Asian cities for 24 hours have done well too. The availability of drive through service in China too is a huge benefit since the number of people using and driving cars there has been surging.
Asia has come to the rescue for many companies around the world and now most of them have an Asian plan in set or to be done in the coming years, the big companies like Kraft, Pepsi, Coke, Mcdonalds, Fatburger and Buger King are doing a lot to expand here because they know how profitable this region is. It is not only for fastfood companies but all companies moving to Asia, if they can satisfy the people, profits are there to be made. Small companies should look at how serious companies are when moving here and have a plan in place soon.
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Jewelery Maker has Asian theme!tag:www.keepclicking.asia,2010:/main//2.4662010-03-08T09:18:40Z2010-03-09T04:26:58ZPavanhttp://www.keepclicking.asia
Jewelery maker Nicole Moja was born in France and then moved to Italy and was raised there as a child but now she thinks and believes she is very Asian indeed. She studied in Japan for around 12 years and the moved and lived in Hong Kong for around 20 years. She had a great feeling for craftmanship in Bali and moved there after Hong Kong. She started off being a fashion designer and moved on to become a jewelery designer because that was her passion. Being brought up in Europe and seeing great Value in Asia is a sign that the times are changing. Not surprising, her accessories have a
distinctive regional flavour. Using gemstones like rubies, emeralds,
sapphires, diamonds and South Sea pearls.
Many people from abroad are now moving here to Asia and realizing their dreams. The number of internet users here are increasing, the number of people buying online are going up, the population and economic powerhouses are here too. If Nicole has been successful here, there are chances for many others out there and using the virtual route will be a safe choice.
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Thomson Reuters moves President to Hong Kong tag:www.keepclicking.asia,2010:/main//2.4652010-03-08T06:03:03Z2010-03-08T09:02:28ZThomson Reuters is the next big company to send its top executive to Hong Kong following the move of HSBC CEO to Hong Kong as well. The move comes to show how important the Asian market is becoming for all big companies around the world. Thomson Reuters employs more than...Pavanhttp://www.keepclicking.asiaThomson Reuters is the next big company to send its top executive to Hong Kong following the move of HSBC CEO to Hong Kong as well. The move comes to show how important the Asian market is becoming for all big companies around the world. Thomson Reuters employs more than 50,000 people and has a presence in around 100 countries, the move to the East signals that this is the region for the future news as Asia handles the after-effects of the crisis better. The president said in a statement, "Asia is the region that promises the fastest
growth, not just at the moment but also for the future. My relocation
will strengthen Thomson Reuters' commitment to the Asia-Pacific, which
is the highest-growth region for this company"
They are doing more as well, there are plans in place to open up more offices in India and China and also the most important is to start having news done in different languages for the people in different areas. This is really big news since the news company seems to think the biggest and best stories related to finance will be in Asia. Getting into the Asian cyber space is equally important because this will be the main area for everyone involved.
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Railway links to connect Asia!tag:www.keepclicking.asia,2010:/main//2.4642010-03-08T03:07:50Z2010-03-08T04:05:20ZRecently, China has developed fast trains that connect the main cities around China and the speeds have been the quickest seen by any trains anywhere around the world. Now China wants to use this technology and connect Asia together. The plan is for some regions to share their natural resources...Pavanhttp://www.keepclicking.asia
Recently, China has developed fast trains that connect the main cities around China and the speeds have been the quickest seen by any trains anywhere around the world. Now China wants to use this technology and connect Asia together. The plan is for some regions to share their natural resources with China and the China will help them out with technological advancement like the train idea. There are several networks recommended so far. The first one is going to connect, Kunming and Yunnan with South-East Asian nations like Singapore, Vietnam and Malaysia. Another link will be from Urumqi to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, and then possibly extend to Germany. Last one will start from Heilongjiang in the northeast and go north, cross Russia and aim for Western Europe.
The more connected Asia is, the more chances it has of overtaking the European nations and America for the most desirable economy. This rail connection will go a long way, it will somewhat resemble the rail network that can be seen in Europe. Asia is trying hard to become more connected and challenge other regions and being part of the Asian century can be done by absolutely anyone,
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China E-Commerce Platform launches Applications!tag:www.keepclicking.asia,2010:/main//2.4632010-03-04T03:27:55Z2010-03-08T05:54:15ZTaobao, the largest online shopping destination in China, has today announced the launch of the Taobao App Store. There will be an initial investment of around10 million RMB for this and it will be great for the online market and a great competitor for Western companies offering the same product...Pavanhttp://www.keepclicking.asia
Taobao, the largest online shopping destination in China, has today announced the launch of the Taobao App Store. There will be an initial investment of around10 million RMB for this and it will be great for the online market and a great competitor for Western companies offering the same product or applications. Yet further proof of how the internet market in China is developing and the number of users coming online is increasing too. Also with the development of IDN, it means that the people who will be able to go online typing in their local language, it will make more of them go online and sites like these are going to benefit since they can change to that.
Yet another example of how active the internet users in Asia are. Constantly look for new ideas and this site from the comments, it can be seen that they sell stuff quite cheap and is very well known to Chinese people. The fact that this site is investing more and selling applications, comes to show how important the internet is becoming for people here and once you can build a solid reputation, the results will be enormous.
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Asia leads the way to recoverytag:www.keepclicking.asia,2010:/main//2.4622010-03-02T09:38:17Z2010-03-04T02:52:26ZAn excellent report from Fox News points out exactly why Asia was able to recover much better than the other nations after the economic crisis. The crisis is still felt in many regions across the West but the Asian countries have come out of it relatively well. Japan was the...Pavanhttp://www.keepclicking.asia
An excellent report from Fox News points out exactly why Asia was able to recover much better than the other nations after the economic crisis. The crisis is still felt in many regions across the West but the Asian countries have come out of it relatively well. Japan was the latest Asian nation to recover recently after its imports and exports started increasing rapidly. One reason for this according to Fox News is the way the parties reacted. The West started giving out massive aids to banks and bailouts were occurring in almost every industry. On the other hand, Asian nations responded by investing in real infrastructure projects,
cutting taxes, expanding their internal markets and launching their
companies on world markets--and these policies are reaping real benefits. This pro-active positive thinking behavior does reap benefits as shown now.
That is why investment in this region is becoming the number one action plan for many small and big companies. The future is looking very good indeed in Asia, China and India were the 2 big winners from the crisis, posting record growth in GDP in the past year and this trend is going to continue. Another angle of this is the online market, the number of people coming online in Asia is going to increase a lot while it has almost reached its peak in Western countries, with the whole idea of E-Commerce taking off, Asia is going to be a prime market, Ideas, ideas :)
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HSBC banks on Asia!tag:www.keepclicking.asia,2010:/main//2.4612010-03-02T02:09:15Z2010-03-02T04:14:47ZThe results came in a while ago and all indications are that one of the largest banks in the world would be investing more in the Asian region because the majority of the profits were from here. The North American arm did not do so well, racking up huge losses...Pavanhttp://www.keepclicking.asia
The results came in a while ago and all indications are that one of the largest banks in the world would be investing more in the Asian region because the majority of the profits were from here. The North American arm did not do so well, racking up huge losses but it was bailed out by the re-emergence of the Asian arm which recorded surges in profit. The head of HSBC Michael Geoghegan said " It is an exciting time to be in Asia," and "This is why I moved my principal office to
Hong Kong in February this year, to manage the HSBC Group from the
heart of the world's fastest-growing region." HSBC has great plans in Asia with plans in place to open its 100th mainland branch and more is definitely to come.
The banking industry is the most crucial industry and when things are going well there, other industry seems to follow suit. The fact that the biggest bank in the world is investing so much in the region and moving the CEO here are signs that Asia as a powerhouse is not just a gimmick, it is something to be taken seriously. Small companies, online companies, every organisation having a presence here in Asia will greatly benefit in the coming years.
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Single Asian market a possibility!tag:www.keepclicking.asia,2010:/main//2.4602010-03-01T06:54:56Z2010-03-01T09:25:28ZThere are plans in place and the regional heads seem to think 2015 would be a suitable time to aim for. This is when they hope to have an Asian region very similar to that of the European Union where all nations share tremendous trade benefits and also they have...Pavanhttp://www.keepclicking.asia
There are plans in place and the regional heads seem to think 2015 would be a suitable time to aim for. This is when they hope to have an Asian region very similar to that of the European Union where all nations share tremendous trade benefits and also they have their own currency and so on. ASEAN Secretary-General Surin Pitsuwan stressed the need to fuse the disparate economies into a single market to be competitive. It does make perfect sense and the major differences between the nations have been settled. Right now, there are minor problems between the nations and once these are settled, it will be put into action and ready to go very soon, There have even been backs of combining this pact with the United States and that would make it very powerful indeed.
This pact adds more value to the DotAsia domain space too since getting the ".Asia" domain name would really represent the whole region and a huge market would be targetted. It is true that right now, there are some divisions but with this and also there are talks on the table to incorporate Australia more to Asia and that would be the cherry on the icing of the cake and Asia would be the main region in the world.
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Kiteboardtour.Asiatag:www.keepclicking.asia,2010:/main//2.4592010-03-01T05:50:59Z2010-03-01T06:06:14Z In the latest leg of the Kite Boarding Tour, the Philippines tour was a great success, the winds blew well and that helped the tournament too. The above 2 pictures showed the domain name they are using which is kiteboardtour.asia and also they had the KeepClicking Logo on the...Pavanhttp://www.keepclicking.asia
In the latest leg of the Kite Boarding Tour, the Philippines tour was a great success, the winds blew well and that helped the tournament too. The above 2 pictures showed the domain name they are using which is kiteboardtour.asia and also they had the KeepClicking Logo on the back of the shirts, This event seems to be getting lots of media attention recently and DotAsia will continue to work with them. ]]>
