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
Jane Rustial Tiongco-Aguirre – Asia’s 40 Under 40 2025
Jane Rustial Tiongco-Aguirre’s leadership worldview is shaped less by theory and more by lived experience. Growing up in Philippine public schools, she saw early how uneven access to learning resources could quietly determine outcomes. Talent and curiosity were abundant, but opportunity was not. That gap became a defining insight, shaping
India as a Global Epicentre for Retail & Digital Innovation for GCCs
Malahar Pinnelli is a seasoned tech and business leader with more than 20 years experience, building and scaling global operations. He drives digital transformation and innovation as VP & Country Leader at 7-Eleven Global Solution Center India, and has led tech strategy at Ecolab, SMC Squared and other global firms.
Indonesia Market Chief Resigns After $101B Crash
On January 30, the head of the Indonesian stock exchange resigned following heavy losses in the country’s stock market. The fall followed MSCI’s warning that Indonesia could be downgraded to frontier-market status. This warning caused panic among investors and led to a market crash worth more than US$80 billion. Indonesia’s
Turn Smartphone Product Photos into Marketing Visuals with an AI Image Generator
Simple photos may be the beginning of great products. A phone, daylight, and a snap are all you need to take a picture of what you are selling. It is one thing to steal a product, and it is another thing to sell a product. Customers do not simply view
ASML Q4 Order Surges as AI Chip Demand Rises
ASML, the world’s largest supplier of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment, reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings, driven by a sharp increase in demand from chipmakers investing heavily to support artificial intelligence applications. The Dutch company said Q4 bookings reached 13.2 billion euros, significantly exceeding analysts’ prior quarter estimates. The surge highlights renewed
Lailayan Almasri – Asia’s 40 Under 40 2025
At the intersection of data, community, and emotion stands Lailayan Almasri, Chief Marketing Officer at FundingPips, shaping one of fintech’s most engaged global trading ecosystems. Blending analytical rigour with creative intuition, she has redefined how fintech brands earn trust—through clarity, education, and authenticity. Under her leadership, FundingPips’ user base grew
Micron’s $24 billion Singapore Chip Fab Plant Plan
U.S. memory chipmaker Micron Technology has announced plans to spend $24 billion to build a new chip factory in Singapore. The goal is to increase production amid a global shortage of memory chips. The plan, first reported by Reuters, comes as demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technology is growing rapidly.
TikTok Finalises Joint Venture Deal With US to Avoid Ban
TikTok has made a key deal to prevent the app from being banned in the U.S. by creating a new company that American investors will mostly own. The Chinese investors of the app, ByteDance, said this new company, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, will run TikTok’s operations in the U.S.
Japan’s December Exports Slow on Weak U.S. Demand
Japan’s exports decreased in December 2025, rising 5.1% year over year, below expectations. The main reason was a sharp decline in exports to the United States, which fell 11.1% after rising in November for the first time since March. This unexpected drop between Japan and the U.S. is still unbelievable,
