- published: 17 Apr 2018
- views: 496
Asia-Pacific or Asia Pacific (abbreviated as Asia-Pac, AsPac, APAC, APJ, JAPA or JAPAC) is the part of the world in or near the Western Pacific Ocean. The region varies in size depending on which context, but it typically includes much of East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania.
The term may also include Russia (on the North Pacific) and countries in the Americas which are on the coast of the Eastern Pacific Ocean; the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, for example, includes Canada, Chile, Russia, Mexico, Peru, and the United States.
Alternatively, the term sometimes comprises all of Asia and Australasia as well as small/medium/large Pacific island nations (Asia Pacific and Australasian Continent) - for example when dividing the world into large regions for commercial purposes (e.g. into Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific).
On the whole there appears to be no clear cut definition of "Asia Pacific" and the regions included change as per the context.
Though imprecise, the term has become popular since the late 1980s in commerce, finance and politics. In fact, despite the heterogeneity of the regions' economies, most individual nations within the zone are emerging markets experiencing rapid growth. (Compare the concept/acronym APEJ or APeJ - Asia-Pacific excluding Japan.)
Sony Corporation (ソニー株式会社, Sonī Kabushiki Gaisha), commonly referred to as Sony /ˈsoʊniː/, is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Kōnan Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Its diversified business includes consumer and professional electronics, gaming, entertainment and financial services. The company is one of the leading manufacturers of electronic products for the consumer and professional markets. Sony is ranked 116th on the 2015 list of Fortune Global 500.
Sony Corporation is the electronics business unit and the parent company of the Sony Group, which is engaged in business through its four operating segments – electronics (including video games, network services and medical business), motion pictures, music and financial services. These make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world. Sony's principal business operations include Sony Corporation (Sony Electronics in the U.S.), Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Mobile Communications (formerly Sony Ericsson) and Sony Financial. Sony is among the Worldwide Top 20 Semiconductor Sales Leaders and as of 2013, the fourth-largest television manufacturer in the world, after Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics and TCL.
Cyber-shot is Sony's line of point-and-shoot digital cameras introduced in 1996. Cyber-shot model names use a DSC prefix, which is an initialism for "Digital Still Camera". Many Cyber-shot models feature Carl Zeiss trademarked lenses, while others use Sony G lenses.
All Cyber-shot cameras accept Sony's proprietary Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO Duo flash memory. Select models have also supported CompactFlash. Current Cyber-shot cameras support Memory Stick PRO Duo, SD, and SDHC.
From 2006 to 2009, Sony Ericsson used the Cyber-shot brand in a line of mobile phones.
On March 31, 2012 Sony unveiled the Sony Cybershot DSC W690 as the world`s thinnest 10x optical zoom camera.
The current lineup consists of:
All in One or All-in-One may refer to:
All In may refer to:
Sony RX | All in one shot
Sony Electronics Asia Pacific - Handycam Demo Video 2010
Introduction to Rosenberger Asia Pacific
Ultra Singapore 2016 Live Powered by Sony's EXTRA BASS
US Navy - EA-18G Growler Electronic Attack Aircrafts Deployed To Asia Pacific [1080p]
Sony NEX-VG20 intro video
Sony’s 1000X Series Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones | Street Tested
Action Cam from Sony: Comparison Video
Music Brings Love Closer | A True Love Story “You with Me”
Sony's Optical SteadyShot Active Mode | Sony
Sony | AutoFocus - As Fast
Sony RX | All in one shot with Nick Ng
Walkman® A860 l Perfect for the audio purists
Sony DSC RX1 Full Frame Camera (HD)
Sony Cyber-shot digital camera | 9 Picture Effects
Sony Cyber-shot Digital Compact Camera HX300 (HD)
CoverGo - a FinTech Innovation Lab Asia-Pacific 2017 Finalist
Sony a99 Full Frame Camera - Photography (HD)
Sony NEX-5R Mirrorless Digital Camera
Asia Pacific University's New Campus Progress so far - iPhone 7 Plus in 1080p@60fps
Sony VG900 Full-frame 35mm Exmor CMOS Sensor (HD)
SLT-A77 | Quick Guide Demo
Cattitude | SEE WHAT YOU CAN'T SEE | a7SII
Sony NEX 5T Digital E-mount - Concept Video
Experience life in High Definition with Sony's HD Handycams. See how our latest technologies such as "Exmor R", built-in wide angle G Lens, Optical Steadyshot, iAuto, Golf Shot and Direct Copy allows you to capture and relive your most memorable moments.
Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH&Co. was founded in Germany in 1958 and ranks among the leading manufacturers of high-speed interconnect solutions worldwide. To serve the continuous growth and demand of the global market, Rosenberger Asia Pacific Electronic Co., Ltd. was established in China in 1997. With its long tradition of excellence and providing creative solutions, Rosenberger Asia Pacific has excelled and earned an outstanding reputation in the Asia Pacific region. Rosenberger Asia Pacific provides products and solutions for Telecommunication, Automotive Electronics, Information Technology, Test & Measurement, Aviation, and Medical & Industries.
EXTRA BASS™ FOR AN ULTRA EXPERIENCE Ultra Singapore 2016 may be over; but that doesn’t mean the fun is! You can now party anywhere with your friends with the explosive power and deep bass of the EXTRA BASS™ series. #EXTRABASS #SonyExtrabass Discover the deep, punchy bass sound with EXTRA BASS™ technology. Find out more: http://smarturl.it/cn6uqy Subscribe to us on YouTube: http://smarturl.it/SonyAsiaPacificYT
Looking to join a new MCN Network? Please give iFree a try @ http://panel.ifree.zone/auth?state=DW9IG TubeBuddy's channel management browser plugin helps content creators, brands, and networks save time and grow their brands directly from within YouTube. Sign Up Now!!! https://www.tubebuddy.com/arronlee33 Please check it out at Zobucks for your online shopping needs : https://zobucks.com.sg/visitretailer/19?id=589&mode=direct Consumer Electronics, Computers and Networking and much more - https://zobucks.com.sg/visitretailer/32?id=589&mode=direct Outdoor Equipment, Accessories and Clothing - https://zobucks.com.sg/visitretailer/195?id=589&mode=direct Shoes and Sports Clothing - https://zobucks.com.sg/visitretailer/22?id=589&mode=direct 50% OFF on Accomodation at Booking.com - https://zob...
http://www.sony-asia.com/handycam - With its array of interchangeable lenses, the Sony's NEX-VG20 gives full reign to your creativity. Its advanced recording capabilities also enable you to record Full HD video with beautifully defocused backgrounds and the most immersive, high quality sound.
We took to the streets to test Sony's latest 1000X Series Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones and introduced various features such as Quick Attention Mode and Adaptive Sound Control. What do people think about it? Watch the video to find out! Learn more about WH-1000XM2 here: http://hyperurl.co/0oqg1i Learn more about WI-1000X here: http://hyperurl.co/0mp6zk Learn more about WF-1000X here: http://hyperurl.co/33bn0y Subscribe to us on YouTube: http://smarturl.it/SonyAsiaPacificYT
See the difference in Sony's HDR-AS100V and HDR-AS30V verses a competitor's model in this comparison video. Find out more about HDR-AS100V at: http://www.sony.com.au/product/hdr-as100vr http://www.sony.co.nz/product/hdr-as100vr http://www.sony.com.sg/product/hdr-as100vr http://www.sony.com.my/product/hdr-as100vr http://www.sony.com.ph/product/hdr-as100vr http://www.sony.co.id/product/hdr-as100vr http://www.sony.co.th/product/hdr-as100vr http://www.sony.com.vn/product/hdr-as100vr http://www.sony-mea.com/product/hdr-as100vr http://www.sony-asia.com/product/hdr-as100vr Find out more about HDR-AS30V at: http://www.sony.com.au/product/hdr-as30v http://www.sony.co.nz/product/hdr-as30v http://www.sony.com.sg/product/hdr-as30vr http://www.sony.com.my/product/hdr-as30vr http://www.sony.com.ph/pro...
“With music, distance can’t keep us apart.” 4000km, 2 continents, 1 couple – reunited by a shared love for music. Watch how this original song brings Dave & Cheryl together with a little help from Sony®. Learn more about the Sony® MDR-1ABT Premium Bluetooth® Headphones at http://www.sony-asia.com/product/mdr-1abt Like the song track? Download "You with Me" : http://bit.ly/1QRzQXG
Chasing after active, fun-loving kids and pets while recording movies often leads to jumpy movies and disappointing results. Newly improved SteadyShot (Active Mode) solves this, steadying the image for clear, shake-free movies. By supplementing existing stabilisation technology with electronic image stabilisation (for correcting camera-shake caused by pitch and yaw), your movies turn out markedly smoother, even in telephoto and wide-angle scenes as well as when shooting one-handed while walking to keep up with the action!
Fast means picture perfection. Sony’s cameras are equipped with the world’s fastest autofocus (AF) speed at 0.05 seconds* to capture everything in sight instantly. The wide phase-detection AF point coverage and High-density Tracking AF Technology in Sony’s cameras allow tracking of subjects with pinpoint accuracy# and ensure that nothing escapes its attention. That’s why, with Sony’s cameras, fast means picture perfection. Find out more on http://www.sony.com.sg/autofocus Subscribe to us on YouTube: http://smarturl.it/SonyAsiaPacificYT *Among interchangeable-lens digital cameras equipped with an APS-C image sensor as of October 2016, based on Sony’s research, measured using CIPA-compliant guidelines, and internal measurement method with an E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens mounted, ...
If you had only one shot, what would you capture? With the Sony #RX1RII, Travel and Documentary Photographer Nick Ng was handed a challenge to capture Strength, Devotion and Fragility – all in one shot. Here’s how he did it. #SonyRX #allinoneshot Discover more on http://www.sony-asia.com/discover-rx Subscribe to us on YouTube: http://smarturl.it/SonyAsiaPacificYT #allinoneshot #SonyRX #RX1RII
http://www.sony-asia.com/product/dsc-rx1 - Explore creative possibilities with the world's first¹ compact camera with full-frame sensor that fits easily in the palm of your hand. Take it wherever you go and explore full manual control photography that knows no boundaries. For more info, please visit: http://www.sony.com.sg/product/dsc-rx1 http://www.sony.com.my/product/dsc-rx1 http://www.sony.com.vn/product/dsc-rx1 http://www.sony.com.ph/product/dsc-rx1 http://www.sony.co.th/product/dsc-rx1
http://www.sony-asia.com/productcategory/di-digital-still-camera - Express your imagination freely and turn everyday scenes into dramatic images. With our 9 Picture Effect modes -- including the new Water Colour and Illustration mode -- you can expand your creative horizons and shoot like a professional with ease by transforming ordinary photos into magnificent works of art.
http://www.sony-asia.com/product/dsc-hx300 - Zoom to endless imagination and get real closer with Cyber-shot HX300's powerful 50x optical zoom lens. Cyber-shot HX300, fast to capture brilliant true-to-life images with superb quality. Now, enjoy the shooting experience just like a professional. For more info, please visit: http://www.sony.com.sg/product/dsc-hx300 http://www.sony.com.my/product/dsc-hx300 http://www.sony.com.vn/product/dsc-hx300 http://www.sony.com.ph/product/dsc-hx300 http://www.sony.co.id/product/dsc-hx300 http://www.sony.co.th/product/dsc-hx300
An introduction to one of the ten startups selected to participate in the FinTech Innovation Lab Asia-Pacific in 2017. CoverGo is a tech platform that consolidates insurance policies from different providers in one place for customers and automatically analyses them to highlight gaps in coverage. This Hong Kong startup’s app helps connect policyholders with their insurance advisors who manage their clients’ policies. For more info: https://www.covergo.com/ As a finalist to the FinTech Innovation Lab Asia-Pacific, CoverGo will receive senior-level mentoring with Accenture and 18 participating financial institutions for three months to redefine their value proposition and reshape their business.
http://www.sony-asia.com/product/slt-a99v - Sony's α99 is breaking new ground with the 24.3 megapixel 35mm full-frame "Exmor™" CMOS Imaging Sensor and the world's first Dual AF. Combined with the BIONZ™Image Processing Engine and Sony's professional movie recording technology, it represents a major leap forward in quality and performance. For more info, please visit: http://www.sony.com.sg/product/slt-a99v http://www.sony.com.my/product/slt-a99v http://www.sony.com.vn/product/slt-a99v http://www.sony.com.ph/product/slt-a99v http://www.sony.co.id/product/slt-a99v http://www.sony.co.th/product/slt-a99v
http://www.sony-asia.com/product/nex-5rl - The new Sony NEX-5R helps you capture everyday life with more creativity. Its large APS-C sensor fills every image with ultra-fine details and rich colours. Fast Hybrid AF, high-speed 10fps, 180° flip screen, Full HD movies and other exciting features help you shoot like a pro. For more info. please visit: http://www.sony.com.sg/product/nex-5rl http://www.sony.com.my/product/nex-5rl http://www.sony.com.vn/product/nex-5rl http://www.sony.com.ph/product/nex-5rl http://www.sony.co.id/product/nex-5rl http://www.sony.co.th/product/nex-5rl
APU's new campus phase 1 construction.
http://www.sony-asia.com/product/nex-vg900e - The NEX-VG900 features a new 24.3 megapixel Exmor™ 35mm full-frame sensor that offers superior resolution and 2.33 times the surface area of APS-C size sensors. So you'll get beautiful low-noise imagery and gorgeous defocusing effects. For more info, pleas visit: http://www.sony.com.sg/product/nex-vg900e http://www.sony.com.my/product/nex-vg900e http://www.sony.com.vn/product/nex-vg900e http://www.sony.com.ph/product/nex-vg900e http://www.sony.co.id/product/nex-vg900e http://www.sony.co.th/product/nex-vg900e
http://www.sony-asia.com/product/slt-a77vk - With the world's fastest continuous shooting speed at 12fps (as of August 2011), SLT-A77 delivers astounding image quality at an ultra-high 24.3MP. Thanks to Sony's revolutionary Translucent Mirror technology, now you can enjoy unrivalled performance -- even while shooting Full HD movies.
Unfold the hidden lives of the mysterious street cats at night, captured with magnificent smooth bokeh. The awe-inspiring footages are made possible with the full-frame a7SII. ------- About "SEE WHAT YOU CAN'T SEE" Films ------- In darkness, there is light. The powerful a7S II boasts ultra-high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, internal 4K movie recording and superior shooting stability, making it possible to capture spectacular details of the most challenging low light conditions that even the human eye finds it hard to see. Visit http://www.sony-asia.com/A7Sm2SeeWhatYouCantSee and witness yourself the a7S II’s stunning quality through a series of videos shot entirely with this highly acclaimed full-frame mirrorless camera. ►OceanLight: https://goo.gl/sdn3ue Dive into a whole new ...
The stylish NEX-5T packs refined capabilities in a pocketable size camera. NFC-capable, image sharing with friends is simply one touch away. Be ready for every photo opportunity and enjoy all the creative freedom that interchangeable lenses bring. Find out more at: http://www.sony.com.sg/product/nex-5tl http://www.sony.com.my/product/nex-5tl http://www.sony.com.vn/product/nex-5tl http://www.sony.com.ph/product/nex-5tl http://www.sony.co.id/product/nex-5tl http://www.sony.co.th/product/nex-5tl http://www.sony-asia.com/product/nex-5tl
Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association Tech Net Asia Pacific 2016 TechNet Asia-Pacific, now in its 30th year, is co-sponsored by AFCEA International and AFCEA Hawaii. It is the largest event in the Pacific Rim focusing on regional defense issues. Keynote speakers, panel moderators and panelists will discuss defense policies and challenges in the Asia-Pacific region and their relevance to both Industry and Government. Industry exhibitors will demonstrate products and solutions to meet the Services' requirements and needs. Aloha! ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time for great content and great community. Our vision is to be a lead...
I have recently found this wonderful computer market. Im a little early in this video… so not everyone is open… but every kind of laptop you can imagine. I will return here in the future and make more videos. We took our puppy Elon Mutt A.K.A. Courage the cowardly dog, and two of my children Bobby and Qaletaqa, AKA super Autistic Boy… We even phone a laptop with Bobby's name on it already. Weird….
Subscribe to arirang! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=arirangkorean 한국인으로써 실리콘밸리 구글 본사에 당당히 입사, 현재 사업 제휴 상무로 일하고 있으며, 3개 스타트업 회사의 고문을 맡고 있는 '미키 김'을 만나본다. Mickey Kim is a head of Asia Pacific partnerships for Google TV at Google and an advisor to start-up companies. He received his BA in history and business administration from Yonsei University in Korea. Upon graduation, Kim worked for Samsung Electronics as an international sales manager and led the company to become a dominant market leader in the Israeli mobile market. However, during that time, he conceived a bigger dream so that he decided to go to the US and earn his MBA from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley, where he was a co-president of the Haas Technology Club. In 2007, Kim started working for Go...
An in Depth look at the AP Shanghai Market. This shows interactions with the workers and the bartering that can go down here. Bags and watches were mostly left out as we were asked not to film these. This video will give you a good idea of what to expect when coming to this market. In all honesty, this market was one of the best in China. The bartering monsters come out.... Prices: you may or may not get the same as us underarmour t shirts 40-50 RMB underarmour long sleeve 60 RMB Adidas ultra boost 180RMB Adidas boost 150RMB most shoes should be around 150-200RMB regular t shirts 30-50 RMB mens sweat pants 100RMB superdry jacket 200 RMB Canada goose jacket womens long 350 RMB some tea 35 RMB Bose Bluetooth headphones 80-100RMB Apple watch 100RMB Supreme hat 50-80RMB Stussy beanie...
Future Cities, a full-length documentary strand from WIRED Video, takes us inside the bustling Chinese city of Shenzhen. Subscribe to WIRED►► http://po.st/SubscribeWired We examine the unique manufacturing ecosystem that has emerged, gaining access to the world’s leading hardware-prototyping culture whilst challenging misconceptions from the west. The film looks at how the evolution of “Shanzhai” – or copycat manufacturing – has transformed traditional models of business, distribution and innovation, and asks what the rest of the world can learn from this so-called “Silicon Valley of hardware". ABOUT FUTURE CITIES Future Cities is part of a new flagship documentary strand from WIRED Video that explores the technologies, trends and ideas that are changing our world. Subscribe to the WIRE...
HSBC Asia Pacific Business Case Competition 2013 Round Three Date: 6 June 2013 Venue: The University of Hong Kong Presenting University: Fudan University (China) Presenting Case: Samsung Electronics: Managing Innovations in an Economic Downturn
(SUBTITLES AVAILABLE - Click video settings to turn on) This panel was moderated by David Wijeratne, Managing Director - Growth Markets Centre Lead at PriceWaterhouseCoopers. Featured guests included: -Anders Karlborg, Assistant Chief Executive O cer, ZTE Corporation -Professor Daniel M. Cheng, Chairman, Federation of Hong Kong Industries -Arthur Tan, Chief Executive O cer, Integrated Micro-Electronics; President and Chief Executive O cer, Ayala Industrial Technology Holdings -Yan Yunfu, Executive Director and Chief Engineer, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. -Lu Pengqi, Vice Chairman, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) In China, the levels of advancement in manufacturing vary from province to province, according to Professor Cheng, but delegates he...
Sachin Kinagi, Learning Manager of Lenovo Asia Pacific, presents the 2018 Lenovo ThinkPad desktop and laptop models. Read more @ https://www.techarp.com/events/2018-lenovo-thinkpad-mirage-revealed/ Tech ARP | www.techarp.com | forums.techarp.com
Considers the historical, political, and cultural underpinnings of Japan's post-war economic miracle, both in the wealth it brought to the Asia Pacific and in the new model of Asian capitalism it foretold.
HSBC Asia Pacific Business Case Competition 2013 Round Three Date: 6 June 2013 Venue: The University of Hong Kong Presenting University: Lingnan University (Hong Kong) Presenting Case: Samsung Electronics: Managing Innovations in an Economic Downturn
Mr. Takahashi is the President of JAE Electronics, Inc., which designs, manufactures and markets electronic connectors and aerospace products. Wholly owned by Japan Aviation Electronics Industries, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan (JAE), JAE Electronics, Inc., was established in the United States in 1977. Mr. Takahashi joined JAE in 2003 as its Executive Manager of Overseas Operations before being named President in 2005. Prior to that, Mr. Takahashi served in a number of executive management positions with NEC Tokyo and NEC America. His passion continues to evolve around providing manufacturing solutions to complex design requirements.
For details on IoT Asia 2015, visit us at http://www.internetofthingsasia.com/ IoT Asia 2014 -- 22nd April 2014 (Day 2) Moderated Industry Forum: The State of IoT in the Asia Pacific Region - Incentives, Opportunities & Challenges to Fostering IoT AdoptionFeaturing [Featuring international and local panelists from across industries, consultants and keen observers of the sector, this panel focuses on the prospects for IoT, factors encouraging or hindering adoption, the state of collaboration, and perhaps issues on the technological front as well.] Panelists: 1) James LOO, CIO, SingTel Group Enterprise 2) LIM Chee Kean, CEO, Ascent Solutions 3) Roger LEE, Director, Singapore Institute of Materials Management 4) Trent MAYBERRY, MD, Digital Solutions, Asia Pacific, Accent...
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/9712383/lifeword-mobile-radio-asia-pacific_1 Episode003-Study of the End Times. Duration: 45 minutes, Language: Taglish
IFA 2014 Global Press Conference, 24-27 April, Belek, Turkey GfK - Asian Consumer Electronics Markets 2014 Gerard Tan, Regional Director Digital World, gfk Retail and Technology
Welcome back to episode 5 of Asia-Pacific Insight. A monthly discussion between Leon Pittard of http://fairdinkumradio.com/ and Broc West of http://apperspective.net/ about the important issues affecting the Asia-Pacific region. In this months episode they discuss: -The Fukushima nuclear sitution and the potentially dangerous removal of spent fuel rods -The discovery of U.S. military defoliants on the Japanese island of Okinawa -Further revelations of Australian and the US spying on other Asian nations -The proposed 'bikie laws' in Queensland and their potentially wider implications. For show notes click here: http://fairdinkumradio.com/?q=node/237 Thank you for watching and please feel free to share.
Congratulations to our Application Engineer, Mi Le! He won the 2015 Asia Pacific South Best Customized Demo - iPhone 5 Case
This panel discusses approaches to identifying key priorities and indicators/metrics for IoT-led business transformation, with reference to case studies and lessons learnt, relevant best practices and possible frameworks etc. Moderator: Dr Satish Lele, Senior Vice President, Automation and Electronics, Frost & Sullivan, Asia Pacific Panellists - Willson Deng, Chief Executive Officer, Arcstone Inc. and Co- Founder, Singapore Manufacturing Consortium - Dr Richard Soley, Executive Director, Industrial Internet Consortium, USA - Stephen Day, Chief Digital Officer, Operations Data Scientist for Sales and Marketing Analytics, The Innovation Factory, Singapore IoT Asia returns to Singapore in 2018. Find out more about Asia's award-winning IoT event at http://www.internetofthin...
John Wick, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Mobile Transaction Services and George Lam, Senior Executive Sales Director, Enterprise and Intelligence Solutions at Syniverse, help mobile operators in Asia Pacific understand the difference between VoLTE roaming and interconnect and some key lessons learned from operators that have already implemented VoLTE roaming.
The managing director for Interbrand Singapore presents the intro.
Date and Time Feb. 25 (Tue.) 2:00pm-3:30pm Venue Ambassador Room, The Embassy Row Hotel 2015 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC 20036 Abstract This session explores U.S.--Japan relations as it relates to technological innovation. Specifically, the objectives of this session are to examine the role of technological innovation in the enlargement of the Asia--Pacific region. The Asia--Pacific region is a key component when analyzing the U.S--Japan relations. Technological innovations have led to the Asia--Pacific region's expansion, and we can travel across the region, using shorter routes, and cheaper and easier modes of transportation than before. Thus, the enlargement of the Asia--Pacific region and technological innovation are both key to understanding the nature and formation of...