3. Deloitte’s Global Manufacturing Competitiveness
index:
1) China
2) Germany
3) USA
4) India
5) South Korea
6) Taiwan
7) Canada
8) Brazil
9) Singapore
10) Japan
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4. Some of the biggest companies from Asia :
Samsung Electronics (Korea)
Foxconn Technology Group (Taiwan)
Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan)
Hitachi, Ltd. (Japan)
Sony Corporation (Japan)
5. World’s largest industrial producer
World’s largest exporter
90% of world’s personal computer production
80% of world’s air conditioner production
74% of world’s solar cell production
70% of world’s cell phone production
6. China will continue to be important, but
production is spreading even more to other
countries, such as Vietnam and Thailand
Growing consumer markets, such as China and
India provide unique opportunities and challenges
for Asian and foreign companies alike.
7. Whether referencing the elegant aesthetic of
Japanese Geishas or the strong Samurai silhouette,
Asia‘s rich culture and history have contributed to
countless inspirations that are taking the skin care
products, cosmetic, fragrance and fashion industry
by storm. (Nov, 2013, trendhunter)
8. Aveda
In 1970, Horst, on a trip to India, was introduced to the science of “ ”
Ayurveda (the traditional holistic system of medicine from India), and
suddenly his vision for Aveda was born.
9. Aveda
BB cream stands for blemish balm, blemish base, beblesh balm
(apparently because of a trademark in Korea on the word "blemish"), and
in Western markets, beauty balm. It is first cosmetic item sold mainly in
East and Southeast Asia, after that, the majority of larger beauty brands
have introduced BB creams to Western markets.
10. YSL
In 1977, Saint Laurent turned his Chinese tourism experience into Opium perfume.
the red glass vial, designed by Pierre Dinand, was inspired by inro (印籠, いんろう),
the small Japanese lacquered cases that were worn under kimonos.
"What do you think when you think of the Orient?" - Pierre Dinand
"Flowers of fire." - Yves Saint Laurent
11. Fashion
The Vogue Netherlands
'Eastern Promises'
editorial
the oriental jacquards
and kimono-like shapes
maintain a semblance of
the original clothing
items.
12. Fashion
The Elle Mexico 'Tono Contra
Tono' Editorial(Nov, 2011)
The photos, shot by picture
pro Santiago Ruisenor, have
an oriental-inspired feel with
color-blocked couture and a
hair accessory that makes
Mirzac's bun look like a stylish
sushi roll.
13. Fashion
Atashi-Boku by Sarah Fountain
Stars an Exotic Gisele Pletzer(Apr,
2013)
There is a bit of theater that goes
into traditional geisha costumes,
especially when it comes to the
hair and makeup, which the photo
series titled Atashi-Boku by Sarah
Fountain, a photographer based
in Brisbane, Australia, embraces.
15. East Asian Martial Arts
Dominated by Chinese, Japanese and Korean culture
Transformed following it‘s contact with the west in the 19th century
Start of modern period East Asian history
origin of most schools of martial arts practiced today
19. History of modern martial arts in
East Asia
Modern martial arts in China and Japan are for the most a product
of the nationalist governments
During the 1920s and 1930s
In the case Korea developed under the occupation of Japan
In terms of a Korean national art during the 1950th
20. Western interest in martial arts
Back to the late 19th century
Due to the increasing trade between the West and Japan and
Chinese
Edward William Barton-Wright a british railway engineer studied
Jujutsu
Within ten years Jujutsu classes entered western
Popular culture
First practicallity of martial arts during pre-war and World War Two
As western influece grew in East Asia, western millitaries studied
martial arts
21. Martial arts today in western
countries
The later 1970s and 1980s witnessed an increased media interest in
the martial arts
Today many gyms in western countries
The spirit is to train the body and the soul
