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Executive jet

By Amy Lam

In the past, Asian executives have been reluctant to use private jets due to the cost and the lack of infrastructure. But practices are changing. Private jet travel can save considerable time. It is also more secure. In today's world of efficient time management, private jet travel can make economic sense

Changes abound in the Year of the Mouse

By Andrew Li

The year of the Mouse will bring much change. Many countries will change leaders and direction. This will be a harvest year for those in the hotel, travel, minerals, oil, media and service industries. It will be a challenging year for people in finance, banking and investment, who will have to make quick decisions to capture opportunities. Those who handle decisions well will prosper, and vice-versa. Beware of changes in the political situation in some developing countries as these changes could have a serious effect on investments.