Leadership
Luxury retailer Saks Global files bankruptcy after turnaround fails
US$1 billion debtor-in-possession financing, pending court approval, will fund Saks’ operations and turnaround[NEW YORK] Saks Global Enterprises filed for bankruptcy to address mounting losses and a substantial debt load...
‘Are you dead?’ Chinese app for single living goes viral
[HONG KONG] An app called “Are you dead” targeted at people living alone has gone viral in China, with surging downloads and widespread commentary on social media, prompting the...
Stop Accepting “Agency Horror Stories” As Normal
I hear the same story from founders and CMOs every week. A smooth pitch. Big promises. Then missed deadlines, vague reports, and vanishing accountability. That shouldn’t be the standard....
F&N unit prices S$125 million in fixed-rate notes due 2033 at 2.6%
The notes are payable semi-annually in arrears and will be issued in denominations of S$250,000 each[SINGAPORE] Beverage maker Fraser and Neave (F&N) has priced S$125 million in fixed-rate notes...
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...
Proactive 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 foresightTHE global tax landscape is undergoing its most significant transformation in a...
Asia 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...
Essential 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...
