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China Business Set for Pivotal Year of Risk and Reward

China Business Set for Pivotal Year of Risk and Reward

The start of 2025 finds China’s business outlook clouded by uncertainty, against a backdrop of rising geopolitical risks and anxious headlines. These dynamics present both opportunities and challenges for global leaders, in what looks set to be a pivotal year for businesses in China.
The Evolving Digital Landscape – Five Trends We’re Watching at the Start of 2025

The Evolving Digital Landscape – Five Trends We’re Watching at the Start of 2025

While the only constant for digital marketers is the increasing pace of change, there are several unexpected trends we’re seeing that could reshape the landscape in new and interesting ways.
Taking Stock: How China’s End-of-year Policies Will Shape 2025

Taking Stock: How China’s End-of-year Policies Will Shape 2025

Beijing's final politburo meeting for 2025 and Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC) offer a timely temperature check on the economy – an opportunity to take stock of current issues and chart a trajectory for growth in 2025.
What Businesses in APAC Should Expect Under a Second Trump Administration: Opportunities, Challenges, and Takeaways

What Businesses in APAC Should Expect Under a Second Trump Administration: Opportunities, Challenges, and Takeaways

As Americans head to the polls in an election that may well come down to the wire, now is our chance to take final stock of what the post-election future may hold for those impacted by China-U.S. relations, including the many businesses for which both markets are essential.
Central Banks, Fintech, and Crypto – The Financial System of the Future 

Central Banks, Fintech, and Crypto – The Financial System of the Future 

Fintech innovation is shaping the future of the financial system. The crypto false starts have, in some ways, masked how far the financial system has come and hidden just how far we need to go.
Regulator scrutiny: comms strategy for fintechs facing MAS investigations

Regulator scrutiny: comms strategy for fintechs facing MAS investigations

As Singapore’s fintech sector continues to grow and thrive, our regulator is kept busy protecting its reputation for high quality controls...
Hin Leong, corporate fraud and the problem with unsustainable growth

Hin Leong, corporate fraud and the problem with unsustainable growth

Two companies have dominated business news in Singapore and beyond over the past months. In June, financial services provider Wirecard found itself at the centre...
Technification and the technology divide

Technification and the technology divide

Two days of fascinating insights at the Asian Financial Forum came to an end yesterday evening. Janet Yellen was a highlight, arguing that...