Strategic Localisation and the “China + N” Strategy
Global trade has become increasingly fragmented. Asian leaders are moving away from rigid global supply chains toward modular, regionally balanced networks. After the Second World War, the victorious Allied powers decided through a series of agreements and treaties to standardise trade and manufacturing norms to make a global, interconnected economy.
How Vandana Luthra Built VLCC Through Empathy and Grit
When Vandana Luthra started a wellness centre in a basement in the Safdarjung Enclave area of Delhi in 1989, from a small bank loan of ₹20,000, the concept of ‘wellness’ was far from the corporate buzzword that it has become now. On the contrary, it was as alien a concept
Digital Dollars: How Stablecoins Are Transforming Money
Have you ever tried paying for a cup of coffee with Bitcoin? If you did, you might have noticed a slight problem. By the time the barista handed you your latte, the price of your crypto asset might have jumped or crashed by 5%, or more. That intense volatility is
Gold Loan: Benefits, Eligibility | Tips to Manage
If you’re running a business in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, then you’ve likely experienced difficulties in scaling and growing your business operations. Traditional business loans often require collateral and a strong credit history, which many MSMEs may lack. This is where a gold loan for business
Devyani and Sapphire Foods Merge to Create $934 Million QSR Giant
Devyani International Limited (DIL) is set to create a $934 million QSR powerhouse through a proposed merger with Sapphire Foods India. The strategic deal highlights DIL’s pivot toward operational scale and margin protection amid slower consumer demand in FY2025-26. While shifting focus to tech-driven efficiencies and cautious expansion, DIL still
Messer Expands its presence in Asia with Major Acquisitions
One of Germany’s largest companies, the Messer Group, is poised to expand its footprint in Southeast Asia. The company announced the acquisition of a Singaporean-Malaysian firm, alongside a deal aimed at consolidating its regional platform. As per the company’s announcement, it has acquired 100% of the shares of WKS Group,
SK Hynix Overtakes Samsung as S. Korea’s Most Valuable
SK Hynix has become the most valuable company listed on South Korea’s stock market, passing Samsung Electronics for the first time in about 25 years. The company’s success comes from the huge demand for artificial intelligence (AI). SK Hynix makes special memory chips called High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) chips, which are
Vietnam President Urges Responsible Commitment in Asia
President To Lam of Vietnam called upon the world’s great powers to take greater responsibility when working in the Asia-Pacific region. In his words, as we see more and more great powers competing for supremacy in the Asia Pacific, we must ensure that this competition does not come at the
South Korea Warns Against AI Wealth Inequality
South Korea’s Deputy Prime Minister Bae Kyung-hoon recently said that the economic gains created by artificial intelligence must be shared with the wider public rather than pooled and concentrated among big corporations or investors. His remarks arrive while concerns are growing that AI may, in fact, widen inequality and also
McDonald’s Super-Sizing Business Growth Across China
While many International brands are struggling to survive in China, McDonald’s is growing faster than ever. While companies like Starbucks and Nike are seeing very few customers, this famous burger chain is planning to open new stores across many more locations. By 2028, China is expected to have 10,000 stores,
