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HSBC has officially appointed Lisa McGeough as President and Chief Executive Officer for the United States, with her tenure set to begin on January 1, 2025. In this role, McGeough will oversee all regional business operations and lead the next phase of growth in the United States. She will also...

Ascot Racecourse has announced that prize money at the venue will reach an unprecedented $22.17 million in 2025, marking a historic milestone. Among the highlights, the G1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes will boast a prize fund of approximately $1.9 million, making it the richest race ever held...

Olympus Corporation has enlisted the help of a global executive recruitment firm to assist its board search committee in identifying and evaluating candidates for the role of CEO. The Tokyo-based medtech company emphasized its commitment to completing the succession process swiftly and efficiently to ensure sustained leadership and growth, according...

KULR Technology Group, a space technology company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), has made a significant foray into cryptocurrency by acquiring Bitcoin worth $21 million. The company announced on December 26 that it had purchased 217.18 Bitcoins at an average price of $96,556.53 per coin. This acquisition...

The use of vending machines is on the rise in Thailand, with 58% of Thai consumers indicating a preference for purchasing goods from these machines, according to a survey released on Thursday by market research firm Market Buzzz. Conducted between October 2 and November 7, the survey polled 977 Thai...

Generation Development Group (GDG), an ASX-listed investment firm, has announced internal leadership changes. Former Olympic swimmer Grant Hackett has been named chief executive officer, while Rob Coombe transitions to the role of executive chair. Hackett’s new position comes with an annual fixed salary of $615,531, supplemented by superannuation and the...

From the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to intensifying geopolitical tensions, today’s CEOs face a landscape defined by complexity and constant change. Alongside external pressures, internal challenges such as workforce upskilling and the shift to hybrid working models demand agility and adaptability in managing stakeholders while maintaining a focus...

Two families from Southeast Asia, one from Indonesia and another from Thailand, were the only representatives from the region to secure spots on the 2024 list of the world’s 25 wealthiest families. The list highlights the Waltons of the United States, owners of retail giant Walmart, as the wealthiest family...

Maybe it should go without saying, but if you're traveling for business, you want to be connected. And the number of business trips is growing, with the US alone estimated to see 447 million domestic business trips by the end of 2024. In terms of connectivity, eSIMs are the answer....

A recent PwC CEO survey highlighted that 84% of Qatar’s top business leaders are optimistic about the emirate's growth in 2024, with 71% planning to increase hiring—figures nearly twice the global average. Additionally, 68% of respondents expressed confidence in their firms’ revenue potential over the next three years, reinforcing the...