Asia-Pacific

  • Business NewsAuto boom: Thailand revving up as global car parts powerhouse

    Auto boom: Thailand revving up as global car parts powerhouse

    Thailand is racing ahead in the fast lane of auto parts manufacturing in the Asia-Pacific region, speeding towards becoming a crucial export hub for Germany’s esteemed Schaeffler Group. Spotlighting both traditional internal combustion engines (ICE) and the rapidly accelerating electric vehicle (EV) industry, Schaeffler is gearing up for an automotive revolution. Micah Shepard, Schaeffler’s head honcho for vehicle lifetime solutions…

  • EventsThe UF Awards APAC 2024 voting round starts now

    The UF Awards APAC 2024 voting round starts now

    The gloves are off! With a tidal wave of nominations flooding in for the illustrious Brokers (B2C) and Fintechs (B2B) categories at the UF Awards APAC 2024, it’s time for the public to have their say. The voting round is officially open! This is the moment the entire industry has been waiting for—a chance to vote for your favourite brokerage…

  • Business NewsRising travel costs hinder Asia-Pacific corporate travel, Visa reports

    Rising travel costs hinder Asia-Pacific corporate travel, Visa reports

    Rising travel costs and economic uncertainties are impacting business travel across the Asia-Pacific region, according to Visa. Companies are increasingly investing in digitalisation to manage their travel budgets more effectively. Chavi Jafa, Head of Commercial and Money Movement Solutions for Asia-Pacific at Visa, noted that while business travel may increase in the coming years, current high travel costs and economic…

  • Business NewsAsian millennials and Gen Z prefer regional travel, says Marriott

    Asian millennials and Gen Z prefer regional travel, says Marriott

    Rising travel expenses have led to an increase in intra-regional tourism among Asia-Pacific’s Gen Z and millennial tourists, according to Marriott International. The younger adults, keen on saving for their travels, are opting for trips within their region. In 2023, intra-regional travellers accounted for over 60% of bookings in the Asia-Pacific region, a significant increase from the 40-50% before the…

  • Business NewsAsia-Pacific executives struggle with regenerative business shift: Kearney report

    Asia-Pacific executives struggle with regenerative business shift: Kearney report

    A recent survey by global consultancy Kearney reveals that nearly half of Asia-Pacific-based executives feel their current business transformations are not proving effective. The study, which included 800 C-suite leaders from around the world, shows that while businesses have evolved from focusing on resilience during the Covid-19 pandemic towards a regenerative approach, only 51% are successfully implementing this strategy. The…