How Naluri Is Transforming Employee Wellbeing in Asia
The Covid-19 pandemic transformed conversations on public health not just for physical health but also for mental health. The conversations were especially spearheaded at the workplace, because not only does the average adult spend one-third of their lives working, but 15% of working adults worldwide are struggling with a mental
Women Leaders at the Heart of Asia’s Green Transition
For quite some time, conversations around women and sustainability in business were limited to the armchair act of advocacy, in rallies, pledges, and panel discussions. However, that framing is changing now. Across Asia, a generation of women, instead of adding to the armchair discourse on a green, sustainable economy, is
Taiwan ESG Reforms Fuel Sustainable Value Growth
Taiwan is raising the bar on corporate governance, with new rules pushing companies of all sizes toward stronger environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards. Under Taiwan’s current system, how much regulation a company faces depends on its status. Private firms answer mainly to the Company Act, covering basics like shareholder
Bundle Raises $5.5M to Launch Web3 Rewards Platform
UAE-based startup Bundle has raised $5.5 million in a pre-seed funding round to build and launch its Web3 rewards platform. The investment round was led by Ethereal Ventures and Further Ventures, with support from other investors. Bundle was created by Bader AI Kalooti and Mustapha Wanas. The main idea of
Indonesia Bank Hikes Rate as Rupiah Faces Pressure
The Bank of Indonesia raised its primary interest rate by 0.25 % points to 5.50%. This increase is aimed at stabilising the value of the national currency because of the threat of rising inflation from global uncertainty. The Indonesian currency has recently come under a lot of pressure for several
Japan Wage Outlook Strengthens Case for BOJ Interest Rate Hike
Early signs from Japan’s upcoming annual wage negotiations suggest another round of robust pay increases, despite profit pressures from U.S. tariffs. This has fueled speculation that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) may raise interest rates further. The wage outlook gained attention after BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda stated he wanted more
Australia Concerned Over China’s BHP Ore Purchase Pause
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed concern over a report that China’s state-owned iron ore buyer paused purchases from BHP. Bloomberg cited sources indicating that China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) advised steelmakers and traders to halt buying BHP’s iron ore during price negotiations. Albanese emphasised the importance of proper market
Will My Alarm Go Off On DND or When Phone is Silent?
Alarms are our saviors when we need to wake up early—especially for something important. But be honest, how many of you double-check if it will actually ring? Many people become even more confused when they put their phone on DND or silent mode, and they start searching for ‘Will my
Rupiah Drops as Indonesia Removes Finance Minister
The sudden removal of Indonesia’s influential finance minister, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, has shocked financial markets and raised concerns among investors about the country’s fiscal stability. Sri Mulyani, one of Indonesia’s most experienced and longest-serving finance ministers across three different terms, has been a key figure in maintaining the nation’s fiscal
China’s Xi Shows Strength at Beijing Parade with Putin and Kim
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned of a stark choice between peace and war during a grand military parade in Beijing, attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un. The event marked 80 years since Japan’s WWII defeat and was largely shunned by Western leaders, highlighting China’s
