Posts by Yurie Miyazawa
Power crunch, red tape forcing Asia’s data centres out of hyperscaler hubs
Operators are pivoting towards a ‘decentralised’ model – which places data centres in ‘Tier-2’ cities [SINGAPORE] Operators are starting to move data centres out of metropolitan hubs and opting for a more decentralised model as the sector experiences record-high demand. Citing reasons such as straining power grids and intensifying regulatory friction at traditional hyperscaler hubs,…
Read MoreProactive tax strategy in a shifting global landscape
As OECD rules redefine the game, Singapore’s tax and business leaders are pivoting from compliance to strategic foresight THE global tax landscape is undergoing its most significant transformation in a century, and the reverberations are being felt keenly in Singapore’s boardrooms. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) Pillar Two framework, which sets a…
Read MoreAsia markets extend gains on ‘Sell America’ inflows, despite Trump’s Iran tariff threat
[SINGAPORE] Asian markets extended gains at market open on Tuesday (Jan 13), as the momentum from a global rotation out of US assets continued despite fresh geopolitical warnings from US President Donald Trump. While the Sell America” trade lifted regional indices on Monday, sentiment was tested this morning by Trump’s vow to impose a 25…
Read MoreEssential Questions to Ask Before Signing an Internet Contract
When choosing an internet provider, it is rarely as simple as comparing prices. Many people forget to read the fine print or ask important questions. You should understand the terms and conditions before signing any internet contract. It is always better to ask the right questions to avoid unexpected expenses or disruptions later on. A…
Read More10 Ways to Organize Receipts Without a Full Bookkeeping System
You know you should be tracking receipts. You also know you are not ready to commit to QuickBooks, a bookkeeper, or a perfectly categorized chart of accounts. So receipts end up in your inbox, your glove compartment, your Downloads folder, and a shoebox you promise you will sort “later.” Then tax time hits, or an…
Read MoreGenerative Engine Optimization Is Your Next Edge
Search isn’t just links and blue titles anymore. AI answer engines are shaping what people see first, trust first, and buy first. As Erik Huberman, I see a clear shift: if you want to win attention, you have to win the answer. My take is simple—Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is the next real advantage, and…
Read MoreOil falls 2% on looming supply glut, hopes of Ukraine peace deal
[HOUSTON] Oil prices settled more than 2 per cent lower on Friday (Dec 26) as investors weighed a looming global supply glut, while also keeping an eye on a potential Ukraine peace deal ahead of talks this weekend between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and US President Donald Trump. Brent crude futures settled down US$1.60 or…
Read MoreAcquisitions Are How We Scale Real Impact
I run Hawke Media with a simple goal: be the easiest, most effective marketing partner for people who need real results. That mission shapes every choice I make. It’s also why I believe strategic acquisitions are the most reliable way to scale quality and impact. Over the past few years, my team and I acquired…
Read MoreWall Street opens flat ahead of Christmas break
[NEW YORK] Wall Street indexes opened nearly flat in shortened Christmas Eve trading on Wednesday (Dec 24), as traders wait to see whether stocks can extend record gains in a seasonally strong stretch for markets. At 09:30 am ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 42.67 points, or 0.09 per cent, to 48,399.74. The S&P…
Read MoreLG Energy Solution unit to sell US$2.86 billion US factory assets to Honda
This excludes land and equipment, and is meant to ‘improve joint venture operational efficiency’ [SEOUL] South Korea’s LG Energy Solution (LGES) said on Wednesday (Dec 24) that its unit is selling a factory building and assets to Honda Development and Manufacturing of America. It is valued at US$2.86 billion, and located in the US state…
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