How Burj Khalifa, Merdeka 118, and Shanghai Tower Mirror Their Nations
The world is obsessed with height, speed and scale and skyscrapers across the world reflect this fascination. But beyond architectural wonders, they are expressions of national identity, ambition, and sometimes, insecurity. These buildings are vertical declarations of how nations see themselves and how they wish to be seen. World’s highly
Why the Next Generation of CEOs is Coming From Mid-Tier Cities
In Surat, a city long known for textiles and diamonds, a startup named Raja Rani Coaching has quietly disrupted the fashion education sector. Founded in 2021, this edtech firm, led by CEO, Mohit Gadhiya, shot to prominence after featuring on Shark Tank India and earning a spot on Forbes 30
SoftBank Stock Sinks 9% in Asia Tech Meltdown
SoftBank Group’s shares declined 9.17% on Wednesday amid a broader tech sell-off in Asia after U.S. stocks fell overnight. SoftBank’s stock fell for a second day after the company announced a $2 billion investment in Intel. Meanwhile, Intel shares rallied nearly 7% on Tuesday, closing at $25.31 in U.S. trading.
Lessons from Evergrande, Country Garden
The property industry in China, which once led to a fast urbanisation of the country, is in its worst crisis in decades. With the large companies such as Evergrande and Country Garden having too much debt to handle, the impact has been observed in the financial markets, the supply
Outpacing Western Markets in Post-Pandemic Growth
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the global real estate markets, triggering a wave of changes in occupancy across offices, retail, residential options, and capital movements. However, a distinct divergence has been witnessed as the world moved into recovery mode; cities in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region started recovering faster and, in
Asia’s 10 Best Business Magazines for Insight & Growth
Running a business in Asia today feels like navigating a whirlwind. Between keeping up with fast-moving financial trends, tackling disruptive tech, and making sense of ever-changing regulations, it’s tough for executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals to stay ahead. That’s where Best business magazine in Asia comes in, offering a lifeline to
Intel Secures $2B From SoftBank in Strategic Move
SoftBank Group is set to pour US$2 billion into Intel, strengthening its U.S. investment drive and showing renewed faith in the struggling semiconductor giant. SoftBank will buy Intel shares at US$23 apiece under a deal aimed at deepening their commitment to U.S. chip innovation, the firms said Monday. Intel’s stock
China Develops Robot That Could Carry a Baby
Researchers in China have introduced a pioneering gestation robot capable of mimicking a complete human pregnancy. Blending advanced robotics, AI, and reproductive science, the innovation marks a significant stride in FemTech and the evolving landscape of biotech. Led by Dr. Zhang Qifeng, a PhD graduate of Nanyang Technological University, the
Trump-backed First Vietnam Project Displaces Thousands
Farmers in Vietnam are being forced to leave their land for a $1.5 billion golf resort linked to Trump, getting only about $12 per square meter. Officials say the compensation is fair, but many villagers worry about losing their homes and jobs. The Trump Organization is not responsible for paying
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
