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Swiss private banking group CBH Compagnie Bancaire Helvétique SA has appointed Enid Yip as the new CEO of its Hong Kong-based subsidiary, CBH Asia. In addition to her role as CEO, Yip will lead the Asia Regional Committee, further supporting the group’s strategic goal of strengthening its presence in the...

Wang Shuo, a 35-year-old Chinese-born entrepreneur, has rapidly become one of the youngest and wealthiest individuals in China, boasting a net worth of approximately US$1.2 billion. Her financial ascent captured widespread attention following the publication of the Mainland Rich List on October 29. Wang has also made her mark in...

Crafting an effective brand story is essential in today’s digital age. This article explores the key elements of a compelling narrative and offers strategies for improving your online presence. Learn how to leverage storytelling techniques, personalize your message for different audiences, and measure the impact of your brand story across...

In Moldova's recent presidential election and referendum on joining the European Union, the importance of robust voter turnout and protection against malign influences was driven home. Serving with the International Republican Institute's international election observation mission, I joined a diverse team of 34 observers from seven countries, united in ensuring a fair election...

Singapore’s private home prices declined less than anticipated in the third quarter, as a surge of new property sales in late September helped reduce the drop, while rental prices saw an uptick for the first time since 2023. According to figures from the Urban Redevelopment Authority released Friday, the index...

Tesla’s stock saw its largest single-day increase since 2013 after the electric vehicle giant reported better-than-expected quarterly profits and forecasted “slight growth” in deliveries for 2024, with a significant boost projected for 2025. The performance reflects a positive turnaround for Tesla, which has faced a challenging few quarters amid concerns...

On October 20, 2024, journalists from Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) visited Zenith Steel Group (Huai'an) New Material Co., Ltd., located in Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, China. The company, designed to produce 1.6 million tonnes of ultrahigh-strength steel cords annually, primarily focuses on supplying materials for tire manufacturing. Once full...

On Monday, WiseTech Global revealed it was investigating several issues related to its CEO following media allegations about his personal life, including claims involving financial arrangements with a former intimate partner. This announcement triggered an 18% drop in the company’s share price. Several media outlets, including the Australian Financial Review,...

The harsh reality is that 90% of startups fail.  Studies often point the finger at cash shortages, tough competition, and flawed business models. But these are just symptoms—the tip of the iceberg. Dig deeper, and you’ll find three underlying issues that quietly erode a startup’s chances of success: failing to...

Pure Telecom, Ireland’s leading provider of high-speed broadband and telecom services, has revealed findings from its annual Connected Lives survey, showing that consumers in Ireland spent $1.2 billion on video streaming services in the past year—a decrease of approximatelly $218 million compared to the previous year. This dip in spending...