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Articles 2023
Notes from the editors on leadership across Asia-Pacific, 2023.
- Japan qualified invoice system explained for foreign firms
The japan qualified invoice system began on October 1, 2023. Learn who must register, what an invoice needs, and what foreign firms should check.
- Singapore GST 9 percent: what small businesses must do
Singapore GST 9 percent arrives in two steps, 8 percent now and 9 percent next January. A plain checklist for prices, invoices and systems.
- Emotional intelligence at work: five skills for leaders
Emotional intelligence at work explained: five skills leaders can practise, from self-awareness to social skill, with plain examples and simple weekly habits.
- Vietnam business culture: basics for visiting leaders
Vietnam business culture explained for visiting leaders: greetings, hierarchy, relationship building and meeting norms, in plain language.
- China business dinner etiquette: seating, toasts, gifts
China business dinner etiquette explained: where to sit, how toasts work, what to order and how to handle gifts at a business meal in mainland China.
- RAPID decision framework: who decides, who advises
A RAPID decision framework gives every decision five clear roles. Learn what Recommend, Agree, Perform, Input and Decide mean and how to use them.
- Thomas-Kilmann conflict styles explained for managers
Thomas-Kilmann conflict styles are five ways to handle a clash. Learn what each one does, when it helps, and how a manager can pick the right one.
- AI use policy for small teams: a simple starter guide
An ai use policy tells your team what to share with chat assistants, who checks the output, and when to say AI helped. Here is a one-page starter.
- Trademark registration in Asia: Madrid System basics
Trademark registration in Asia can start with one Madrid System application. See how it works, which Asian countries joined, and what to check first.
- Active listening skills for leaders: five habits
Active listening skills help leaders hear what people mean. Try five habits: pause, paraphrase, ask, note and confirm.
- Stakeholder mapping: the power and interest grid explained
Stakeholder mapping shows who can affect your project and who cares about it. Learn the power and interest grid and how to plan for each group.
- Job description writing: how to attract the right hire
Job description writing made simple: lead with outcomes, separate must-haves from extras, share honest pay details and avoid biased wording. A short guide for Asian employers.