In a special two-part series, CNN International correspondent Alexandra Field speaks to escapees of Vietnam’s child bride trade ordeal and goes to the border to witness just how easy it is to smuggle women between the two countries. Five girls were saved just in the nick of time. At a government support centre on the Vietnamese-Chinese border, Alexandra Field meets five 14-year-old girls saved by the police as traffickers were taking them across the border. … [Read more...] about CNN’s Freedom Project
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CNN appoints APAC head
CNN International Commercial has appointed David Collet to Senior Director of Content Sales and Partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region. Based in Singapore, Collet is responsible for increasing content and services available for CNN’s international affiliates and partners. He will work with existing and new TV and digital publishers across the region to license CNN’s award-winning content, reporting, consultancy and training, as well as launch CNN-branded linear and digital channels. The … [Read more...] about CNN appoints APAC head
CNN heads to ASEAN
CNN’s special series Road to ASEAN continues in Cambodia, featuring two stories - the first focusing on the banking sector, and the second focusing on organic farming. CNN speaks to Cambodia’s largest bank Acleda and Thai bank Kasikorn to find out what they are doing to make financial assistance accessible to everyone, and to help these businesses thrive in the new ASEAN economic community. CNN also highlights the work of Cambodian non-profit organisation, CEDAC, which promotes organic … [Read more...] about CNN heads to ASEAN
Calvin Klein on CNN
On CNN’s Talk Asia, legendary designer Calvin Klein sits down with Mallika Kapur in Mumbai, India, to discuss the changing face of luxury and why he believes the future of fashion lies in Asia. He reveals the secret of his success, what he's most proud of and his thoughts on the power of social media. In this candid interview he also shares his opinion on iconic Calvin Klein advertising campaigns from Brooke Shields to Justin Bieber and many more. The Calvin Klein name is one … [Read more...] about Calvin Klein on CNN
Richard Quest’s journey around the world
Richard Quest, CNN’s aviation correspondent and anchor of Quest Means Business, is embarking on an 8 day round the world marathon using only low cost airlines. The journey will take in 10 airlines, 9 countries, 12 cities and 13 airports. The project, for the network’s CNN Business Traveller program, is designed to show how far businesses can go on the world’s expanding range of budget carriers. Beginning in London, UK, the trip will stop in Belgium, the Czech Republic, … [Read more...] about Richard Quest’s journey around the world
CNN travels to Singapore
CNN’s special series Road to ASEAN continues its journey to Singapore, which according to the World Bank is the easiest place to do business. In the first story, CNN goes inside the leading online fashion retailer in the region, Zalora, examining all aspects of the business from the warehouse to the design team. Some analysts expect South-east Asia to become the world’s third-largest e-commerce market in just a few years. CNN finds out how the company tailors its strategy to … [Read more...] about CNN travels to Singapore
