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German-led BPO ServiceBuro carves a niche in the Philippine market
Founder and Owner Julian Stark talks about the company’s unique offering and its competitive advantages in the BPO industry.
Singapore is amongst top global investment destinations: report
More than a quarter of global businesses look to Southeast Asia for expansion.
Exports value down to $338.3b in April
The value of Hong Kong exports went down by 13%.
Large hospitals outperform in Thailand as overseas patients drive profits in Q1: research
UOB Kay Hian said the rest of 2023 will be challenging for the entire healthcare sector.
The Calmer Co. eyes global market share with kava innovation
CEO Anthony Noble explains the recent alliance with CJ Patel Group and the push to modernise kava into popular juices.
Businesses in Asia Pacific strive to enhance TPRM to overcome complex challenges
Moody’s expert Choon Hong Chua suggests strategies in navigating geopolitical disruptions and exhorts top-level corporate support for TPRM.
What Gen Zs want: 20% prefer unemployment than work for non-inclusive firms
Six in 10 Gen Zs said they need a firm that backs equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Third-party risk management challenges persist in APAC: KPMG
85% of businesses view third-party risk management as a strategic priority, but many still struggle to establish fit-for-purpose programmes.
Singapore’s total merchandise trade down 7.8% in Q1
EnterpriseSingapore foresees that exports will decline 10% to 8%.
Telco company and global tech firm form JV to launch digital telco brands
e&international will also benefit from digital expertise and global operations.
Only 30% of Singaporeans trust financial institutions, amongst the lowest in the region
In Hong Kong, Australia, and Singapore, less than half of the customers express trust in their banks.
8 in 10 biz leaders stress urgent need to cultivate ‘AI Mindset’ amongst employees
Microsoft said employees will need new skills like prompt engineering in their daily work.
5 key APAC economies will drive global growth in 2023: Euromonitor
China, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines lead the way in outpacing global growth despite elevated inflation and economic uncertainty.
Three in four people in Hong Kong struggling with expensive healthcare: survey
A survey showed the majority of residents are concerned about the affordability of healthcare in Hong Kong.

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Commercial Property Phillips’ ‘minimalist’ HQ showcases diverse collection of Asia’s finest art
The 50,000-square-foot headquarters features a purposely built auction room on the ground floor.
Media & Marketing 5 ways to ensure brand growth when working with micro-influencers
Businesses confirm ‘micro is mighty’ as brands make US$5.78 per US$1 spent on influencer marketing.
3 principles guide Bank Aladin Syariah in tapping Indonesia’s customer segments
Within a year, the digital sharia bank got past low penetration to record 1.7 million customers and now targets multiple times growth by end-2023.
Commercial Property Developers face new requirements as Singapore safeguards property market from AML/TF activities
SG rolls out new anti-money laundering and terrorism financing requirements for developers that take effect on 28 June.
Residential Property Expert warns of higher cost of doing business in Singapore because of ABSD rate hike
Government raised the ABSD rate for foreigners buying properties in Singapore from 30% to 60%.
Residential Property Ohmyhome eyes sector and market expansion post-Nasdaq debut
CEO Rhonda Wong brings properties vision ‘to be there for everyone’ from SG to the world.

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German-led BPO ServiceBuro carves a niche in the Philippine market
Founder and Owner Julian Stark talks about the company’s unique offering and its competitive advantages in the BPO industry.
Singapore is amongst top global investment destinations: report
More than a quarter of global businesses look to Southeast Asia for expansion.
Exports value down to $338.3b in April
The value of Hong Kong exports went down by 13%.
Large hospitals outperform in Thailand as overseas patients drive profits in Q1: research
UOB Kay Hian said the rest of 2023 will be challenging for the entire healthcare sector.
The Calmer Co. eyes global market share with kava innovation
CEO Anthony Noble explains the recent alliance with CJ Patel Group and the push to modernise kava into popular juices.
Businesses in Asia Pacific strive to enhance TPRM to overcome complex challenges
Moody’s expert Choon Hong Chua suggests strategies in navigating geopolitical disruptions and exhorts top-level corporate support for TPRM.
What Gen Zs want: 20% prefer unemployment than work for non-inclusive firms
Six in 10 Gen Zs said they need a firm that backs equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Third-party risk management challenges persist in APAC: KPMG
85% of businesses view third-party risk management as a strategic priority, but many still struggle to establish fit-for-purpose programmes.
Singapore’s total merchandise trade down 7.8% in Q1
EnterpriseSingapore foresees that exports will decline 10% to 8%.
Telco company and global tech firm form JV to launch digital telco brands
e&international will also benefit from digital expertise and global operations.
Only 30% of Singaporeans trust financial institutions, amongst the lowest in the region
In Hong Kong, Australia, and Singapore, less than half of the customers express trust in their banks.
8 in 10 biz leaders stress urgent need to cultivate ‘AI Mindset’ amongst employees
Microsoft said employees will need new skills like prompt engineering in their daily work.
5 key APAC economies will drive global growth in 2023: Euromonitor
China, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines lead the way in outpacing global growth despite elevated inflation and economic uncertainty.
Three in four people in Hong Kong struggling with expensive healthcare: survey
A survey showed the majority of residents are concerned about the affordability of healthcare in Hong Kong.

Exclusives

Commercial Property Phillips’ ‘minimalist’ HQ showcases diverse collection of Asia’s finest art
The 50,000-square-foot headquarters features a purposely built auction room on the ground floor.
Media & Marketing 5 ways to ensure brand growth when working with micro-influencers
Businesses confirm ‘micro is mighty’ as brands make US$5.78 per US$1 spent on influencer marketing.
3 principles guide Bank Aladin Syariah in tapping Indonesia’s customer segments
Within a year, the digital sharia bank got past low penetration to record 1.7 million customers and now targets multiple times growth by end-2023.
Commercial Property Developers face new requirements as Singapore safeguards property market from AML/TF activities
SG rolls out new anti-money laundering and terrorism financing requirements for developers that take effect on 28 June.
Residential Property Expert warns of higher cost of doing business in Singapore because of ABSD rate hike
Government raised the ABSD rate for foreigners buying properties in Singapore from 30% to 60%.
Residential Property Ohmyhome eyes sector and market expansion post-Nasdaq debut
CEO Rhonda Wong brings properties vision ‘to be there for everyone’ from SG to the world.

Join the Asian Business Review community