Linda Valentin – Asia’s 40 Under 40 2025
From managing CRM campaigns early in her career to leading Indonesia’s top retail loyalty ecosystem, Linda Valentin’s journey is a story of vision turned into action.
Assaf Emergui – Asia’s Best Business Leaders 2025
From working on the production floors of Chinese mills to shaping the global sustainable fashion dialogue, Chandra Mohan, Founder and CSO of EcoFash Services Co. Ltd, has forged a remarkable journey of transformation
Sanjay Kaul – Asia’s Best Business Leaders 2025
From working on the production floors of Chinese mills to shaping the global sustainable fashion dialogue, Chandra Mohan, Founder and CSO of EcoFash Services Co. Ltd, has forged a remarkable journey of transformation
Sebastian Chen – Asia’s Best Business Leaders 2025
From working on the production floors of Chinese mills to shaping the global sustainable fashion dialogue, Chandra Mohan, Founder and CSO of EcoFash Services Co. Ltd, has forged a remarkable journey of transformation
Pfizer CEO Seeks Stronger U.S.-China Biopharma Links
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla highlighted the significant role of China in the global pharmaceutical industry during a speech at the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations Gala in New York. He emphasised that China’s rapid development in biopharma has transformed the global competitive landscape by achieving remarkable speed, lower costs, and
TSMC Q3 Profit Rise to 28% From Increased AI Spending
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is expected to report a 28% increase in third-quarter profit to a record, driven by insatiable demand for AI infrastructure. However, the US could impact its outlook. TSMC, the world’s largest producer of advanced artificial intelligence chips and a main supplier to Nvidia and Apple, is
Samsung Q3 Profit Soars as AI Drives Chip Price Surge
Samsung Electronics is anticipated to record its highest third-quarter profit since 2022, driven by increased memory chip prices amid rising server demand as inventories are replenished. Analysts estimate an operating profit of around $7.11 billion for July-September, reflecting a 10% increase year-over-year. This recovery is largely attributed to improved pricing
Putin Urges Central Asian Nations to Grow Trade Ties
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday urged the leaders of five Central Asian states to strengthen their trade relations with Russia, as Moscow tries to regain influence in a region also targeted by China. Russia’s total trade volume with Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan last year exceeded $45 billion, a
Alibaba and NBA Partners on Multi-Year AI and Cloud Deal
Chinese e-commerce enterprise Alibaba Group declared on Thursday a multi-year strategic alliance with the National Basketball Association to deliver artificial intelligence and cloud computing solutions. In accordance with the agreement, Alibaba shall develop applications aimed at enriching fan experiences on the NBA application within China. At the same time, NBA
Bangladesh Allows US Wheat Imports to Reduce Trade Friction
Bangladesh has struck a $68 million government deal to buy 220,000 metric tons of U.S. wheat, aiming to ease trade tensions caused by U.S. import tariffs. The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase approved the deal on Tuesday, with Singapore’s Agrocorp International, authorized by U.S. Wheat Associates, set to supply the
