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Debating green design

14/02/2012 : Although going green is widely hyped, design experts are optimistic about future designs that minimise waste of raw materials and are efficient.
Made for walking

14/02/2012 : The advent of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) in 2015 will prompt several labour-intensive industries to relocate to neighbouring countries such as Myanmar, Vietnam and China to take advantage of cheaper costs.

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