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Globalisation in the 4th Industrial Age: Technology in the Driver’s Seat

June 5, 2018

If you had watched the Marvel blockbuster Avengers: Infinity War (no spoilers ahead), one aspect that would have stood out was how the universe seems so small and inter-connected, what with all the intergalac...

With Blockchain, Loyalty is the New Currency

May 15, 2018

Opinion

Ever since blockchain burst into the mainstream last year, organizations in every industry have searched for relevant ways to use the technology. From sourcing ethical diamonds to improving online security, c...

Cryptocurrency: Mark of the Beast or One World Currency?

May 2, 2018

Opinion

There has been plenty of curiosity and discussion about the rise of cryptocurrencies and the deeper implications they pose to the global economy, society and culture. This discussion has even extended to reli...

Luxury on the Blockchain: A Game Changer?

April 3, 2018

Opinion

Blockchain, the underlying digital ledger technology of cryptocurrencies which entered the mainstream in 2017, looks poised to grow further in 2018. Blockchain technology promises to be a game-changer by driv...

The Luxury Wellness Economy: Take-off in Asia?

March 5, 2018

Opinion

Luxury fashion and wellness have traditionally not been closely aligned industries, but the notable growth of the wellness movement leaves players in the luxury space with the choice of either jumping onto th...

Making a Case for Unpaid Contributor Networks

February 20, 2018

Opinion

Writers the world over learnt the disappointing news in January this year that Huffpost in the United States would cease its unpaid contributors platform, the very one which played a fundamental role in its r...

Crypto-Luxury in the Digital Age

February 2, 2018

Opinion

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are the talk of the town as values have skyrocketed. Bitcoin rose more than 1000% in 2017 and has a current market capitalization of almost US200 billion. This trend a...

An Unstoppable Bitcoin Bull Run

December 17, 2017

Opinion, Visual Arts

In my latest digital illustration, I attempt to sketch the "Crypto Warrior" riding the "Bullish" bull, grasping onto the Bitcoin. The price of Bitcoin, that fabled byword for Cryptocurrency, just hit a gid...