What makes a city truly livable? With more than 50 per cent of the world’s population living in cities, and the figures are expected to increase to 70 per cent by 2050, cities face a wide range of complex challenges. …

Asians are extremely passionate about food, and in many Asian cultures it’s common to hear “Have you eaten?” as a form of greeting. Thanks to this fierce love and appreciation of local food, it’s difficult to find common ground between …

Less than a century ago, fewer than 10% of the world’s population lived in cities. Today, that figure stands at over 50%, and by the middle of the 21st century it is estimated that three-quarters of us will live in …

Development and urbanization have created many changes in the way we live, sometimes resulting in undesirable consequences like obesity. It’s time to rethink our approach to diet and nutrition to live a life of better health and well-being. What is …

During the last two decades, physical activity at work has decreased while unbalanced diets have increased with the proliferation of convenience and packaged food. The imbalance between food intake and energy expenditure have given rise to many lifestyle diseases such …

The world is aging rapidly. By 2040, the global population aged 65 and older is expected to reach 1.3 billion, more than double the size of 530 million in 2010 (Source: U.S. Census Bureau International Database, March 2010). An aging …

// Less than a century ago, fewer than 10% of the world’s population lived in cities, whereas today over half of the world live in cities. In New Zealand, 85% of people live in cities and this trend is set …

Around the world the question of how we respond to climate change is a controversial topic. Much of the debate is focused around economy-wide measures and international agreements like those discussed at the UN Climate Change Conference in Cancun last …

The economic weight of Asia in the global mix is shifting and many global companies now consider this region a growth engine. While the economic future looks brighter than ever for people in this region, it is crucial that Asia …

To improve quality of life, start with access to quality healthcare. The notion of what makes a city livable goes well beyond the basics like clean air and water, energy and waste management. Quality of life is of equal importance, …