by Global Sherpa | Mar 15, 2011 | Cities, Cities & Countries, Countries, Japan, Tokyo
In the wake of Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami, some observers have been pondering an interesting question: why hasn’t there been any looting or theft? In many places, looting seems to be an inevitable consequence of the overwhelming circumstances and...
by Global Sherpa | Mar 4, 2011 | China, Cities & Countries, Countries, Globalization, India
China and India – the world’s two biggest countries, and maybe someday, two largest markets have much in common, and much that sets them apart. China’s 12th Five-Year Plan and India’s penchant for jugaad are prime examples. Why has China’s economic growth...
by Global Sherpa | Jan 25, 2011 | China, Cities, Cities & Countries, Globalization
China President Hu Jintao made Chicago a focal point of his official state visit to the U.S. last week. Business ties and Chicago Mayor Daley’s long-term diplomatic engagement of China were key motivations behind the high profile visit. Why Chicago? At first glance,...
by Global Sherpa | Jan 21, 2011 | Cities, Cities & Countries, Globalization
The Global Cities Index ranks 65 of the world’s most influential urban centers on five dimensions of globalization. New York, London, Tokyo, Paris, Shanghai and others all vied for top honors in business activity, human capital, information exchange, cultural...
by Global Sherpa | Jan 15, 2011 | Cambodia, Cities & Countries, Countries, Environment, Travel
Fauna & Flora International (FFI) conservationists recently announced the intriguing discovery of a new species of carnivorous pitcher plant in the dense forests of Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains. The plant’s story highlights the rich biodiversity and...
by Global Sherpa | Jan 10, 2011 | Aid & Development, China, Cities & Countries, Countries
China passed Japan to become the world’s second largest economy in 2010 and seems set to overtake the U.S. shortly in historical terms. A vision for the future and diligent planning are two aspects of China’s rapid economic development that don’t always get the...
