Browse By Area of Focus: Asia and Pacific Rim
August 14, 2008

Kiran Karnik, Guiding Force for the Indian IT Industry

Suprita Goyal MBA '08
Kiran Karnik, Guiding Force for the Indian IT Industry

Kiran Karnik, President of NASSCOM in India, discusses the IT outsourcing backlash, the roles of the education system and management in IT workforce development, and the value of MBA students in India.

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July 09, 2008

China's Changing Role: From Outsourcing Base to Target Market

Richmond Ezer Escolar MBA '09

The China Business Conference presents a panel discussion on the challenges of targeting the Chinese market, including the highly competitive landscape, talent acquisition and retention, and the ability to adapt business models.

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June 11, 2008

Google Conquers China: An Interview with Kai-Fu Lee

Richmond Ezer Escolar MBA '09
Google Conquers China: An Interview with Kai-Fu Lee

Kai-Fu Lee, president of Google China, speaks about his experience launching Google in China's bustling internet market, his transition from research to management, and his thoughts on the move back to China.

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April 24, 2008

"China - Opportunities in Transition": A Presentation by Jack Perkowski

Patrick Connolly MBA '08

Jack Perkowski, chairman and CEO of ASIMCO Technologies, Inc., offers advice and strategy for doing business in China and understanding the mindset of a typical Chinese businessperson.

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April 04, 2008

The Retail Revolution: India in Fashion

Tiffany Kanaga MBA '08
The Retail Revolution: India in Fashion

Winner, Study Tour Paper Competition: Columbia Business School students on the Chazen study tour to India explored why the country is the latest fashion for retailers and consumers around the world.

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April 03, 2008

Enterprising India: Profits and the Poor

Dimitra DeFotis MS '08

Runner-up, Study Tour Paper Competition: Columbia Business School students saw a sampling of entrepreneurial solutions to healthcare, financing and livelihoods in the cities of Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad and in the rural environs of Hathras.

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April 03, 2008

Great Expectations: The Rise of the Indian Middle Class

Brett Southworth MBA '08
Bronson Lingamfelter MBA '08

Runner-up, Study Tour Paper Competition: A group of 40 Columbia Business School students met with business and government leaders in India to learn about the opportunities and challenges presented by the economic advances of the world's largest democracy.

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March 06, 2008

Alan Hassenfeld on the Evolution of Hasbro

Kartik Dharmadhikari MBA '08
Alan Hassenfeld on the Evolution of Hasbro

With over thirty years in international business at Hasbro, Alan Hassenfeld offers insights on the transformation of the playing field and in particular the risks and rewards of China.

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March 03, 2008

The Transforming of China: A Chazen Lecture by Alan G. Hassenfeld

Patrick Connolly MBA '08

President and CEO of Hasbro, Alan G. Hassenfeld provides insight on the transformation of China through toys, manufacturing and globalization through his more than thirty years experience in the region.

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