Alaa F. Saqer-Asia’s 40 Under 40 2025
From hands-on product builder to venture leader at Turaif, Alaa F. Saqer has built his confidence not through hierarchy, but through the rare craft of turning ideas into ventures that endure.
Ryan Joshua Mahindapala-Asia’s 40 Under 40 2025
Every chapter of Ryan Joshua Mahindapala’s career reads like a story of reinvention—lawyer, writer, educator, entrepreneur. What began as a legal journey, culminating in valuable lessons learnt and experiences gained, catalysed the evolution of his career into something much larger: a pursuit of ideas, creativity, and impact.
Vivek-Asia’s 40 Under 40 2025
Vivek believes that “every challenge on-site is a live case study in decision-making, teamwork, and resilience.” This philosophy was forged not in classrooms, but in the grit and discipline of construction sites, where deadlines are tight, risks are tangible, and leadership is tested at every turn.
Pentagon Announces $8.6 Bn F-15 Contract for Israel
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Boeing an $8.6 billion contract to design, test, manufacture, and deliver 25 new F-15IA fighter jets for the Israeli Air Force, with an option for 25 additional aircraft, the Pentagon announced on December 29, 2025. Under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, the
What Happens When You Prioritise Empathy, Intuition & Flow in Boardroom Decisions?
Boardroom decisions often chase speed, scale and spreadsheets, but a quieter force rooted in empathy, intuition, and flow reshaping the leadership to complement traditional strategic thinking. It’s called ‘feminine intelligence’, and it’s turning the tide on how businesses lead, decide, and grow.What starts as a more human-centred leadership approach often
Exploring the Tide of Returnee Leaders from Silicon Valley, London and New York
On a late autumn morning in Bengaluru, over a chai at a cosy café fringed by bougainvillaea, former Amazon engineer Nithin Hassan reflects on a decade spent abroad. “I came back in December 2023 after 16 years in Silicon Valley,” he says, eyes bright. “By morning I’d know who wanted
Blending Local Roots with Global Grit
Satya Nadella, born in Hyderabad, India, educated at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, and now CEO of Microsoft, encapsulates the “Third Culture CEO.” Since assuming leadership in 2014, he steered Microsoft from a Windows-centric, competitive culture to a cloud-first, collaborative powerhouse. The company’s market value surged from around $300 billion to over
How to Start a Business: From Idea to Launch
Discover how to start a business for promising results. Nearly 50 million startups are launched worldwide each year—an undeniably massive number. Yet the reality is harsh: only about 10% survive, while 90% fail. Within the next two to five years, the failure rate rises to nearly 70%. Research shows that,
Japan Aims to Unlock $7T Savings for Bond Funding
Japan is turning its attention to the country’s massive pool of household savings, estimated at nearly $7 trillion, as it seeks fresh demand for government bonds amid reduced central bank support. Policymakers are exploring new bond products and incentives to encourage retail investors to play a longer-term role in the
Chinese Companies’ Making Strategic Move to Singapore
Companies’ growing concerns in China have prompted them to relocate their operations to Singapore. They believe this will reduce the political tensions between China and the United States. This trend, called ‘Singapore washing’ by some experts, began gaining attention in the US near the end of Donald Trump’s first term,
