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Asia’s got talent..?
Posted by: cyeungs | November 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment
When I read Cameron’s blog about the lack of talent in the eastern world, I was immediately reminded of an article I read way back in high school. However, I don’t fully agree with the notion that the people are struggling to keep up with the fast-paced economy.
Even though China usually comes to mind when we think eastern hemisphere, we mustn’t forget about India. Not only does it have an increasingly young population, but it is generation of entrepreneurs.
We can see India's younger population in comparison to China's
They are consistently producing cheap, affordable goods and services that are specifically tailored to suit the needs of Indian citizens. For example, many Indians are vegetarians; therefore LG has developed a fridge with more drawers for vegetables and less freezer space. Also, “the firm sells voice-activated washing machines for middle-class families with illiterate maids”.
Although, much of the young population is illiterate (40%), I think that it is even more amazing that they are able to come up with such innovative ideas without proper education. Furthermore, the government can always work on implementing a more efficient education system to solve this problem. I believe that India is very much part of the world’s economic growth, don’t stop at China when you think Asia!