The Earthquake
Asia Business Consulting reports and comments about events in Asia Pacific or events that happen elsewhere and influence the way how business in Asia is conducted now or will be in the future.
As such, we should report about the impact of the earthquake that took place yesterday, as others have done already. However it is our opinion that a neutral or professional analysis about the economic impact might offend the families of the victims. They don't care if the economic damage is US$ so much, or Euro that much. They want to have help now, and want to know how they can reconstruct their life in a human manner.
In the meantime, if you want to contribute or donate, there are many possibilities through official media. There is also a donation drive amongst bloggers in Malaysia, spearheaded by Mack.
To just move on and continue with reporting about other events would also sound cynical or just not right to us. In this sense we refrain from analysing today and will also close for business until January.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims.
As such, we should report about the impact of the earthquake that took place yesterday, as others have done already. However it is our opinion that a neutral or professional analysis about the economic impact might offend the families of the victims. They don't care if the economic damage is US$ so much, or Euro that much. They want to have help now, and want to know how they can reconstruct their life in a human manner.
In the meantime, if you want to contribute or donate, there are many possibilities through official media. There is also a donation drive amongst bloggers in Malaysia, spearheaded by Mack.
To just move on and continue with reporting about other events would also sound cynical or just not right to us. In this sense we refrain from analysing today and will also close for business until January.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims.
posted by Andreas @ 4:11 pm
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