Russia Blocks WhatsApp: Forcing People to Shift to Max
Russia has fully blocked the Meta-owned messaging service app WhatsApp, which has around 100 million users in the country, the service said on Wednesday. According to sources, a WhatsApp spokesperson said the main motive is to push users to switch to a state-backed rival application called ‘MAX’. The source also
Prajesh Panikar-Most Inspiring Global Finance Leaders 2025
The first real test of a finance leader is not an audit or a quarterly close. It is the moment when business leaders pause and ask, “What do you think we should do next?” For Prajesh Panikar, that moment marked a turning point. It signalled his evolution from reporting numbers
Visal Sou-Best CEOs from Asia 2025
Leadership transitions are often measured by new titles and expanded mandates. For Visal sou the move from managing campuses and conferences to serving as CEO of the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) represented something far more profound.
19% US Tariff Set: A Major Win for Bangladesh Trade
Bangladesh and the United States signed a landmark trade agreement on 9 February that lowers the standard tariffs on Bangladeshi exports upto 19%. Washington proposed this significant drop from 37%, following months of negotiations led by Muhammad Yunus, the head of Bangladesh’s interim government. A major change in Bangladesh’s garment
Ayas Al Gul-Most Inspiring Global Finance Leaders 2025
Ayass Al Gul approaches finance the way architects approach structure: nothing decorative, everything load bearing. In his role as Group VP – Finance at Yas Holding Technology, he designs financial systems that can withstand growth, volatility, and transformation. His experience across mergers, digital change, and multi-country operations has shaped a
Eslam Hassan-Most Inspiring Global Finance Leaders 2025
If there’s one thread that defines Marianna Filippopoulou’s journey at Ticketmaster Sport, it’s her instinctive ability to lead through change.
Carlos Ceppas Lynch-Most Inspiring Global Finance Leaders 2025
If you were to map Carlos Ceppas Lynch de Araujo’s career, it would be better described as a structured framework than a linear path. His work brings together three elements: value identification, capital discipline, and execution. Across different roles and contexts, a common principle emerges—finance is most effective when it
Hong Kong Businesses’ Confidence Rises Amid US-China Tension
Business confidence in Hong Kong has improved for 2026, despite global uncertainty. This is shown in a survey by the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), released on Monday in Hong Kong. The survey was conducted by a senior manager at AmCham member companies to assess their business plans. More than
Kurniawan Eka – Asia’s 40 Under 40 2025
Execution, not intention, sits at the centre of Kurniawan Eka’s leadership philosophy. As Founder & Director of PT Padma Global Nusatama, he has built his career around addressing one of the most overlooked challenges organisations face: the persistent gap between strategy, people capability, and supporting systems. Many institutions possess ambitious
Prajyoth Krishna Mirajkar – Asia’s 40 Under 40 2025
When a multibillion-euro aircraft decision is at stake, precision matters, but so does connection. Prajyoth has mastered both. Fluent in the exacting language of aeronautical engineering and the aspirational language of customers, he bridges complexity and clarity with rare ease. As a Customer Account Director at Airbus, he translates advanced
