Why Small Firms Are Winning Asia’s Talent War Right Now
Job mobility has always been a hot topic in Asian corporate circles. What is less discussed is the direction people are moving in. Robert Walters’ 2026 Salary Survey of Asian professionals found that only 10% feel more positive about their role after a performance review, while 27% feel worse, signalling
Market Penetration Strategy: Time-Tested, at Scale
So, you have a good business with a strong customer base and a market that knows your brand, but even with all that, one question still lingers: how do you urge more people to choose you? That’s the elephant in the room. Here is where a market penetration strategy
Aon Nears the $17B Acquisition of USI Insurance From KKR
Aon is close to acquiring USI Insurance Services from private-equity company KKR in a deal worth about $17 billion, including debt, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday. This deal could be announced as soon as Monday, if the two sides complete their talks. Aon, USI and KKR have not yet
India’s Techade: AI, 6G and Quantum to Lead Growth
India’s next phase of technology growth will be driven by new technologies such as 6G, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and quantum technology, Minister of State for Communications Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar said. Speaking at the COAI DIGICOM Summit 2026, he said India has made major progress in Telecom and now has
First Batch of Nvidia’s H200 Chips Reaches China
As per the latest reports from the Financial Times, small batches of Nvidia’s H200 chips have reached China. According to the report, ByteDance and Tencent have each received around 10,000 H200 processors in recent months, while a few other Chinese companies are poised to secure similar shipments soon. Although the
11 August 1962: The Day the Soviets Soared Again
It was the morning of August 11, 1962, and radios all across the Soviet Union were buzzing with urgent updates. At the Baikonur Cosmodrome, out in the scorching Kazakh steppe, a shiny steel capsule sat on top of an R-7 rocket, gleaming in the summer sun. At exactly 08:24 Moscow
Leadership Lessons from F.C. Kohli
The Man Who Taught India to Think in Code When F.C. Kohli took over leadership of Tata Consultancy Services in 1969, India didn’t really have an IT industry to speak of. There was ambition, and there were skilled engineers — but there wasn’t a clear sense of direction. Kohli gave
Beyond the Code
Why Asia’s Top Tech Leaders Need More Than Just Technical Skills Asia is going through a massive digital shift — from Bengaluru to Singapore, Jakarta to Seoul. Technology isn’t just supporting the business anymore; it’s become the business itself. But here’s an uncomfortable truth: being a technical genius doesn’t automatically
Professionalising Leadership in Asian Family Firms
Today in Asia, family-run businesses are more than just economic entities; they are the heart of many communities, preserving generational wealth, culture, and employment. From India’s diverse landscapes to Singapore’s renowned shipping lines and small factories across Southeast Asia, these businesses embody genuine entrepreneurial spirit. Yet, they stand at a
July 7, 1930: Infrastructure As a Leadership Act
Bold investments during crises are crucial for shaping future economic realities. On July 7, 1930, construction officially began on the Hoover Dam, a project so ambitious that many questioned whether it could be completed at all. The United States was entering the darkest years of the Great Depression. Businesses were
