Asia Business Council Annual Survey 2024
The Asia Business Council conducted its 2024 survey of members in July and August 2024, offering a set of perspectives from CEOs and Chairmen of predominantly Asian businesses. Overall business sentiment was split, with 43 percent of respondents indicating optimism about business conditions improving in the next year, 11 percent foreseeing a worsening business environment, […]
Lantik 961 Kepala Daerah, Presiden Prabowo: Tunjukkan Kekuatan Demokrasi Indonesia
Jakarta, ABIM (20/2/2025) – Presiden Prabowo Subianto melantik 961 kepala daerah dari seluruh Indonesia yang digelar serentak di Istana Kepresidenan Jakarta pada Kamis, 20 Februari 2025. Dalam sambutannya, Presiden Prabowo menyampaikan bahwa pelantikan yang digelar secara serentak tersebut merupakan momen bersejarah dalam pemerintahan Indonesia. “Saudara-saudara ini saya kira adalah momen bersejarah pertama kali di negara […]
Architecting Africa’s Technological Renaissance Through Cultural Fusion
The intersection of Swiss precision and African innovation materializes in the work of Jean-Claude Bastos, whose multicultural heritage has shaped a revolutionary approach to continental development. His journey, marked by the fusion of European expertise and African ambition, demonstrates how cultural synthesis can catalyze transformative change across Africa. Formed by his Swiss education at the […]
StyleMatrix launches AI inventory platform for fashion sector
StyleMatrix has launched an AI-driven inventory management platform targeting the fashion and footwear industries. For over thirty years, SoleMate Software has assisted retailers and wholesalers in stock management with on-premise systems. It has now transitioned to the cloud-based StyleMatrix. This development combines AI-driven forecasting with real-time data insights and seamless integrations, enabling retailers to optimise […]
What You Need to Know in 2025
There are many reasons to outsource your company’s bookkeeping to Hongda for an easier operation and management. Before you do this, read this blog for a better understanding.
YA 2024 Corporate Income Tax Filing At A Glance: A 3-Min Guide to Tax Rebate, Seamless Filing and More
This article is contributed by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). The Year of Assessment (YA) 2024 Corporate Income Tax (CIT) filing season is upon us, but don’t hit that snooze button just yet. Filing your company’s tax return this year comes with some exciting incentives that could significantly impact your bottom line. The […]
Deacons nabs corporate finance duo from Reed Smith
Hong Kong’s largest law firm Deacons has expanded its banking and finance team with two partner additions from U.S. firm Reed Smith. While Michael Sinn (L) was a partner, Crystal Li was a counsel. Sinn, who was co-head of the banking and finance department at Reed Smith, advises lenders and borrowers in syndicated and […]
Indian tech stocks: Booming businesses to watch in 2025
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Gold Shines Brighter Than Ever in Uncertain Environment
Returns from gold have outperformed other major asset classes in 2025. Banks have been positive on the precious metal and remain so in a backdrop of inflation and geopolitical risks. Gold has shined as a top performer in 2025. Year-to-date, it has risen by around 10 percent, including more than 7 percent since US President […]
Draft amendment to recognise GCs under Advocates Act
The Department of Legal Affairs under the Ministry of Law and Justice has released a draft amendment bill of the Advocates Act, 1961, which aims to recognise law professionals engaged in legal work other than practising law before courts and tribunals as “legal practitioners”. This amendment would effectively give general counsel and other legal professionals […]