Every business owner hopes to achieve steady, sustained growth that builds and strengthens a company over time. But when it comes to scaling a business nationwide, some want to ride the wave of growth and push for expansion as quickly as possible. Others, like Randy French, founder and CEO of...

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has maintained its growth projections for the ASEAN+3 region at 4.4 percent for 2024 and 4.3 percent for 2025, as revealed in the latest ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook (AREO) update. This optimistic outlook is supported by favorable export conditions, robust domestic demand, and a...

In a region where policy shifts, governance changes, and technological advancements continuously reshape the economic landscape, the Middle East is embracing an era of constant transformation. PwC's recent Middle East Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey highlights a workforce that is not only engaged and forward-thinking but also deeply optimistic about...

Pham Hong Hai, the former CEO of HSBC Vietnam, has been named the general director of Orient Commercial JS Bank (OCB), which is listed on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange. Starting his three-year contract on July 16, Hai takes over from Nguyen Dinh Tung, who served in the role...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns about China's manufacturing sector, highlighting issues of overcapacity despite a generally improved economic outlook. China last faced significant overcapacity in 2014-2016, following extensive stimulus packages introduced by Beijing and local governments during the 2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis. This overcapacity was particularly evident...

Virospack, a distinguished company with a 70-year history headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, commends its outstanding leadership and visionary approach. Virospack's CEO, Aïda Rodriguez Martinez, has been awarded by CIO Views as one of the "Top 10 Most Inspiring CEOs to Follow in 2024." Aïda's evolution from an artistic background to steering...

PwC's 2024 AI Jobs Barometer reveals that industries rapidly adopting AI—such as professional services, financial services, and technology—are experiencing productivity growth five times faster than those with slower AI adoption. Workers possessing AI skills can command up to a 25% wage premium. AI is revolutionizing worker capabilities and their value...

Lidl Belgium and Luxembourg has appointed Marjolein Frederickx as its new chief executive officer, taking over from Matúš Gála on 1 September 2024. Frederickx, a long-standing member of the company, brings over 15 years of experience, including eight years as chief financial officer for Lidl Belgium & Luxembourg. She began...

Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest man, recently surprised many Nigerians by revealing that he does not own any property outside of Nigeria. Despite his immense wealth, Dangote stated that he has only two houses, one in his hometown of Kano and another in Lagos, and he rents an apartment whenever he...