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The talent code: what makes Southeast Asia’s workforce a global powerhouse?
Published on 10/03/2025
» Southeast Asia is no longer just an emerging market — it’s a global talent hotspot. With rapid digitisation, shifting supply chains and a young, dynamic workforce, this region has become a go-to destination for businesses seeking innovation, agility and resilience.
Multiplier leadership: how to unlock your teams’ full potential
Published on 23/02/2025
» In Southeast Asia’s fast-moving business landscape, the ability to lead, inspire and scale talent is more critical than ever. As organisations expand across borders, leaders must shift from command-and-control leadership to a Multiplier mindset — one that unlocks the intelligence and capabilities of their teams to drive business and people's growth.
Is Southeast Asia AI's next hub?
Oped, Published on 05/12/2024
» In the first half of 2024, Southeast Asia (SEA) attracted over US$30 billion (1 trillion baht) in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure investments, according to the 2024 e-Conomy SEA Report from Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company.
Indonesian app-based taxi drivers strike in protest over low pay
Published on 29/08/2024
» JAKARTA: Over 1,000 motorcycle taxi drivers staged a strike in several Indonesian cities on Thursday to protest against low pay, and called on the government to provide more protection against what they say are unfair practices by ride-sharing companies.
Lingering bank worries keep lid on Asian shares
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/03/2023
» RECAP: Asian shares came under pressure yesterday after lingering banking stability concerns gripped Wall Street, while bond markets bet that recent rate hikes by central banks will be among the last of the cycle, allowing for policy relief later in the year.
Southeast Asia food delivery market slows in risk to Grab, GoTo
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/01/2023
» SINGAPORE: Southeast Asia’s food delivery spending grew at the slowest pace in at least four years in 2022, highlighting the challenges faced by regional internet giants Grab Holdings Ltd and GoTo Group.
AirAsia partners with hotels to enhance app
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/10/2022
» Airasia Super App has signed deals with 50 hotel groups from Thailand and three countries in Southeast Asia in an attempt to become the number one travel platform in the region, driven by its 51-million-user database and 100 million plane passengers.
SCB X allocates $50m for Indonesia's BJJ
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/09/2022
» SCB X, a holding company of Siam Commercial Bank and SCB X Group, has invested US$50 million via an indirect investment in Indonesia-based Bank Jasa Jakarta (BJJ) through WeLab Sky as part of SCB X's strategy to become a regional financial technology group.
Developing Thailand's next super app
Business, Published on 04/08/2022
» The rise of super apps in Southeast Asia has raised the bar in providing an all-encompassing, seamless user experience. Super apps are essentially digital platforms that provide multiple services, such as delivery, travel, payments and social media.
Indonesia tech giant GoTo soars on market debut
Published on 11/04/2022
» JAKARTA: Indonesia's biggest tech firm soared in Jakarta trade Monday after a billion-dollar IPO that was the world's fifth-biggest this year, defying recent heavy weather for Asian tech stocks.