Anna Ma. Margarita B. Dy: Leading Ayala Land into Its Next Growth Phase

Anna Ma. Margarita B. Dy: Leading Ayala Land into Its Next Growth Phase

It was in 2023 that the Philippine real estate industry reached a new milestone. Ayala Land Inc. (ALI), one of the country’s largest and most diversified property developers, appointed Anna Ma. Margarita “Meean” Dy as its first female president and CEO. With over two decades of experience within the organisation, Meean’s elevation to the top…

Omar Karim: Architecting Dubai’s Next Decade Through Sovereign-Scale Investments

Omar Karim: Architecting Dubai’s Next Decade Through Sovereign-Scale Investments

Few investment leaders operate at the intersection of sovereign strategy, market consolidation, and global capital quite like Omar Karim. As the Chief Investment Officer of Dubai Holding, Omar is not merely stewarding a multi-billion-dollar portfolio; he is architecting the investment backbone of a city that aspires to be a global capital of commerce, innovation, and…

Huang Shaomei, Echo: Bridging Policy with Purpose

Huang Shaomei, Echo: Bridging Policy with Purpose

Huang Shaomei, Echo, leads from a rare vantage point, where national policy thinking meets corporate execution. As Executive Director of New World Development and CEO of New World China Land, she is redefining what it means to be a business leader in modern China. With roots in government planning and a firm grasp on urban…

Talal Jassim Mohammad Al-Bahar: A Strategic Force in Global Real Estate and Finance

Talal Jassim Mohammad Al-Bahar: A Strategic Force in Global Real Estate and Finance

With over two decades of experience in financial services and real estate investment, Talal Jassim Mohammad Al-Bahar has emerged as a defining presence in the regional and international business landscape. Currently serving as Vice Chairman and CEO of Kuwait Real Estate Company (AQARAT) since 2018, he brings a multi-dimensional approach to leadership anchored in strategic…

Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi: Building Cities with Purpose, Leading with Precision

Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi: Building Cities with Purpose, Leading with Precision

Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi’s journey in real estate leadership is one of vision anchored in clarity and expansion rooted in responsibility. As Group CEO of Frasers Property Limited, he has redefined what it means to build—shifting the conversation from assets to ecosystems, from growth to sustainability, and from scale to purpose. At the helm since 2016, Panote…

Pham Nhat Vuong: A Journey to the Vietnam’s First Billionnaire

Pham Nhat Vuong: A Journey to the Vietnam’s First Billionnaire

In the annals of modern business, few stories are as compelling, unlikely, and emblematic of a nation’s rise as that of Pham Nhat Vuong. In 2013, Vuong etched his name into history as Vietnam’s first billionaire, according to Forbes. But his fortune wasn’t built on oil, tech, or finance, it began with instant noodles. His…

Buds Wenceslao: A Legacy Carried Forward

Buds Wenceslao: A Legacy Carried Forward

The Wenceslao family, behind the publicly listed DM Wenceslao & Associates Inc. (DMWAI), is widely recognised for its success in construction and real estate. However, what many don’t realise is that several members of the family are doctors by profession. Delfin Angelo “Buds” Wenceslao, now CEO of DMWAI, once considered following that path himself. Today,…

Indian Chip Market to Reach $110Billion by 2030

Indian Chip Market to Reach $110Billion by 2030

The Indian semiconductor market has evolved over the years from a consumer market to a key manufacturer in the global semiconductor value chain, reaching approximately 38 billion dollars in 2023. India’s semiconductor market is projected to reach $45–50 billion in 2024–25, grow to $63 billion by 2026, and rise further to $100–110 billion by 2030….

ED Summons Anil Ambani to Probe Money Laundering Case

ED Summons Anil Ambani to Probe Money Laundering Case

ED summoned Anil Ambani to question him about the ongoing probe of the alleged 17,000 crore bank fraud on August 5 at its Delhi headquarters. On July 24, ED conducted multiple searches linked to industrialist Anil Ambani, involving Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani companies in Mumbai at 35 locations, and concluded their probe on July 27….

Eatro: Building the Future of Homemade Food at Scale

Eatro: Building the Future of Homemade Food at Scale

At a time when almost anything can be ordered via app and delivered to your door, where every meal can be ordered in bulk and people prefer to eat out rather than cook, there is one type of food that has been curiously underrepresented: homemade food. As the cloud kitchens and delivery giants take over…