A newly released survey by Sentry, a leading business insurer, provides insight into the concerns keeping executives awake in 2025. While 47% of business leaders expressed optimism about their companies’ prospects for the year, 67% admitted to experiencing higher stress levels compared to the previous year. The survey, conducted by...

Ogilvy has announced the promotion of Kunal Jeswani to Chief Executive Officer of Ogilvy ASEAN, a move aligned with Ogilvy APAC’s strategy to drive growth in this key sub-region. In his new role, Jeswani will focus on integrating resources across ASEAN markets, capitalizing on their individual strengths to deliver comprehensive...

The chief executive of Singapore Post’s local operations, Mr. Shahrin Abdol Salam, has stepped down after less than a year in the role, The Straits Times has learned. Mr. Shahrin, who assumed the position on May 1, 2024, succeeding Ms. Neo Su Yin, is leaving to pursue external opportunities, according...

Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) unveiled structural changes on Monday designed to streamline operations and enhance efficiency as the automaker continues its reorganization following the departure of former CEO Carlos Tavares in December. As part of this initiative, the company has merged its software and engineering divisions under the leadership of Chief...

The planned acquisition of a 20% stake in Thyssenkrupp’s steel business by the holding company of Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky may be scrapped if discussions on deeper collaboration do not succeed. Thyssenkrupp CEO Miguel Lopez revealed this possibility during the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting. Lopez explained that a contingency agreement...

BT Group plc has named Jon James as the new CEO of BT Business, reinforcing its commitment to the UK market. Alongside his appointment, he will also join the company’s Executive Committee. His tenure begins on March 3, 2025. Bringing nearly three decades of experience in the European telecommunications, media,...

In a moment widely seen as a long-overdue correction, Beyoncé secured the Album of the Year award at the 67th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, marking a significant milestone in her career. The recognition came for Cowboy Carter, her eighth album, which explores and celebrates the often-overlooked Black roots of...

A recent survey of major Japanese companies has revealed that more than 80% of respondents anticipate raising the prices of their products and services in 2025, largely due to rising costs of raw materials, energy, and labor. The survey, conducted by NHK between mid-December and mid-January, targeted 100 firms, with...

The Economic Survey 2024-25 has underscored the need for India to unleash its economic potential by reducing the cost of doing business through deregulation. The report asserted that lowering business costs through regulatory reforms would play a crucial role in accelerating economic growth and job creation, particularly amid ongoing global...