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CFOs in Southeast Asia fail to meet audit committee demands

Deloitte's latest report highlights the critical role of chief financial officers (CFOs) in Southeast Asia as a stabilising force in governance amidst increasing volatility. The...


Commercial Property

APAC real estate investment surges to a record US$47b in Q1 2026

Asia Pacific commercial real estate investment volumes soared to a record US$47b in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 31% year-on-year increase, according to...


Financial Services

Citi targets Asia Pacific insurance mandates

Citi has announced the appointment of Jonathan Alpert as Global Head of Insurance and Ryan Willingham as Managing Director for Speciality Finance, as part of...


HR & Education

Job security fears grip Asia Pacific workers

A recent report by ADP Research has revealed that only 22% of workers globally feel their jobs are safe from elimination, with the Asia Pacific...


Cards & Payments

SEA e-commerce growth faces SME digital hurdles

Southeast Asia's e-commerce market is projected to grow significantly, becoming the world's second-fastest growing market by 2029, according to a study by IDC commissioned by...


Healthcare

BGI Genomics joins alliance to close care gap in APAC

BGI Genomics has announced its participation in the HGP2 Rare Disease Alliance of the Asia-Pacific Region (HGP2 RaDiAnce–APAC), a coalition aimed at addressing the diagnostic...


Food & Beverage

BE WTR accelerates Southeast Asia expansion

Swiss-founded BE WTR is making significant strides in Southeast Asia by acquiring Porla's operations in Singapore and Hong Kong, alongside forming a new licensing partnership...


Financial Services

Franklin Templeton taps Chee to drive APAC private markets

Franklin Templeton has announced the appointment of Jiun Wen Chee as Head of Private Markets, APAC Wealth. Based in Singapore, Chee will spearhead the expansion...


Information Technology

Ant International expands AI tools for 1.6m SMEs

Ant International has unveiled its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting efforts to democratise artificial intelligence (AI) for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and enhance trust in...


Commercial Property

Ikeda leads Cushman & Wakefield’s Asia Pacific data centre group

Cushman & Wakefield has announced the appointment of Leon Ikeda as Head of Advisory & Transactions for the Asia Pacific Data Centre Group, effective May...


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