Rahmat Budiardjo – 10 Best CFOs From Asia 2023
The complex world of finance has very few CFOs, who stand out for their unique amalgamation of technical prowess, strategic foresight, and exceptional leadership skills.
Carolyn Choo: Leading Asia’s Premier Hotel Empire
Carolyn Choo: Leading Asia’s Premier Hotel Empire In 2002, Carolyn Choo embarked on a journey that would redefine the hospitality industry landscape in Asia-Pacific. Leaving her role as a finance manager at a local bank in Singapore, Carolyn heeded the call of her father, Choo Chong Ngen, the visionary founder
China’s $119 Billion Funding Tool Faces Project Delays
China has started accepting applications for an 800 billion yuan ($119 billion) funding programme to support local government projects and help the economy grow. The move comes as China’s investment in buildings, factories and infrastructure fell 6.7% in the first seven months of 2026. The government wants to increase investment,
Arrow Electronics Boosts Thailand Electronics Innovation
Arrow Electronics has signed partnership agreements with the Thai IoT Association (TIoTA) and the Thai Embedded Systems Association (TESA) to support the growth of Thailand’s technology and electronics industry. The three organisations will work together to promote the use of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things
Zoom Names Carlos Quaderi APAC Head to Drive AI Growth
Zoom Communications has named Carlos Quaderi as its new head of Asia Pacific (APAC), starting 1 August 2026. In this role, he will lead Zoom’s business across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, India and Korea, except Japan. He will report to Graeme Geddes, Zoom’s Chief Sales and Growth Officer. Quaderi had
Indonesia Plans To Embed AI in $15bn Free-Meal Drive
Indonesia plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) in major government programmes, including its $15 billion free meals programme, according to a draft regulation reported by Reuters. The plan is part of a national strategy to improve public services and support economic growth. The government believes AI could increase Indonesia’s GDP
Tesla’s China-Made EVs Sales Surge in May
Tesla reported strong sales recovery for their EVs made in China, signalling the electric vehicle market in the world is finally starting to grow again. The data show Tesla sold 61,662 vehicles from its Shanghai Gigafactory, a huge increase from the previous month. Before this growth, Tesla was having a
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
K. Premmananth – Best Business Leaders from Singapore 2025
K. Premmananth has never subscribed to the notion of incremental change. For over two decades, he has stood at the frontlines of Asia’s evolving financial ecosystem—reshaping cross-border payments, building digital remittance networks, and transforming regulatory-heavy businesses into agile, customer-first enterprises.
