21 Sep 1857: The Fall of the Mughal Empire
September 21, 1857, marks the end of the Mughal Empire in India. On this day, Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal Emperor, surrendered to Major Willaim Hadson of the British East India Company’s army. The event signalled the collapse of a dynasty that had ruled India for over three centuries and heralded a new era…
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Loudie Jay Falguera
Balancing Innovation and Stability Loudie Jay Falguera Chief Financial Officer, The Standard Hospitality Group The Asian financial landscape presents a formidable array of challenges, including intricate regulatory environments, volatile currency markets, and rapid technological advancements. Navigating this demanding ecosystem requires leaders like Loudie Jay Falgurera, CFO of The Standard Hospitality Group, who skilfully turn these…
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Mohamed ELRouby
LEADING FINANCIAL EXCELLENCE AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN HEALTHCARE Mohamed ELRouby CFO, Middle East, Africa and Global Commercial Finance Lead PHARMANOVIA Drawing on his extensive experience across pharmaceuticals, FMCG, and medical devices, Mohamed ELRouby stands out as a transformative force in financial strategy at Pharmanovia. As the CFO for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) and…
The Logistics Leap: The Evolution of Cross-Border E-commerce Logistics in Asia
As we delve into 2024, the logistics sector is evolving rapidly to meet the demands of this booming market. The Asia Pacific region continues to dominate the global cross-border e-commerce logistics market, accounting for over 42% of global revenue in 2023. This dominance is attributed to the region’s large, tech-savvy population, rising disposable incomes, and…
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ASEAN’s Journey to Semiconductor Supremacy
Will ASEAN Countries Be Able To Stop China And The US? A Vietnamese company, Amkor Technology, is a global leader in outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing. In late 2023, they opened a state-of-the-art facility in Bac Ninh, Vietnam. The factory is projected to employ around 10,000 employees at full capacity, a sign that Southeast Asia,…
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To Infinity and Beyond
The Corporate Takeover of the Final Frontier “Sare Jahan Se Accha Hindustan Humara” are not just the lyrics of a famous patriotic song, but also the same words uttered by Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian in space. Despite that, we have made significant progress since those days. In July 2021, a rocket tore through the…
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Aleina Almeida
Leading with Purpose, Empowering with Action ALEINA ALMEIDA Chief Executive Officer, Meridian International Sourcing Group Procurement, traditionally a male-dominated field, is currently undergoing a transformative shift as more women ascend to leadership roles. According to the Global Women Procurement Professionals (GWPP), women now hold 38% of roles in the procurement industry, with 25% achieving leadership…
Asia’s Digital Dominance: India’s Surge Ahead of China in Global Services
A new era of digital dominance in Asia has arrived as India has emerged as a major player in the digital service sector, outpacing China with a significant increase in digitally delivered services. According to the latest Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report by the World Trade Organisation (WTO), India’s exports of digitally delivered services…
VikasThe Future of Work: How Far Can We Really Go With a 4-Day Work Week
Vivek Anand Founder ,Business Enablers Vivek Anand specialises in strategic consulting for SMEs to unlock their full potential. With over 25 years of experience in business and people management, he focuses on growth strategy, operational efficiency, and leadership development. Passionate about driving performance, Vivek crafts tailored solutions that empower businesses to thrive and achieve sustainable growth....Best CEOs from Asia 2024
Best CEOs from Asia 2024 Since the beginning of the 21st century, Asia’s rise has been one of the most remarkable economic stories of the 21st century. Despite facing geopolitical tensions, financial market volatility, inflationary pressures, and shortages in food and energy, the Asian economy continues to thrive. This success is largely attributed to leading…