Jun 3, 2023

Developers should focus on greening buildings, strengthening supply chains: KPMG’s Tay Hong Beng

Changing industry norms have raised sustainability standards for real estate projects, whilst global developments have forced the industry to reconsider the versatility of its supply chain.

Jun 2, 2023

Tay: The real estate sector has new challenges with rising interest rates, shifting work habits

KUALA LUMPUR: The real estate sector, which has traditionally been regarded for its resilience, is confronting new challenges as a result of high interest rates and shifts in work patterns, said Benjamin Tay, deputy head for corporate real estate at Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP.

Jun 1, 2023

Businesses must embrace innovation or risk being left behind, says EY leader

Gaurav Modi is EY Asean and Singapore Consulting Leader, where he provides strategic leadership to Consulting services, spanning Business Consulting, Technology Consulting and People Advisory Services. He is also responsible for business performance, client service and talent development for Consulting services in the said region.

Jun 1, 2023

Asia Pacific’s emerging markets offer consistent growth in real estate investments, says Rajah & Tann Singapore’s Ben Tay

In an era of market volatility and uncertainty, investors are increasingly seeking stable options for their portfolios. The real estate sector, traditionally known for its resilience, is now facing new challenges due to high-interest-rate climates and shifts in work dynamics. As a result, investment firms are exploring alternative strategies to maintain stability and achieve consistent growth.

Jun 1, 2023

EY’s Teh Seng Leong joins esteemed panel of judges at the Real Estate Asia Awards 2023

Teh Seng Leong is the current ASEAN Real Estate Strategy and Transaction Leader and Global Real Estate, Hospitality, and Construction M&A Leader for EY in Singapore. Having been with the company for over 20 years, he was involved in various real estate transactions and worked with real estate funds, LPs, and developers, providing lead advisory, restructuring, and transaction advisory support on their investments and divestments.

May 30, 2023

airasia rewards takes home Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards for API

airasia rewards, the loyalty programme of airasia Superapp, bagged the API – Airline category win at the recently held Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards for the successful introduction of its loyalty points exchange platform “airasia xchange” amidst the challenging economic landscape during the pandemic.

May 30, 2023

Building Middle East’s digital economy sparks innovation, jobs, and environmental benefits, says KPMG’s Fady Kassatly

KPMG Lower Gulf’s Fady Kassatly highlights the significance of developing the digital economy in the Middle East, as demonstrated by the region’s focus on digital investments in recent years.

May 30, 2023

Ways for PH to decarbonize freight transport system

The event was attended by members of the ITF led by Secretary-General Young Tae Kim (in photo), officials of the Department of Transportation, Land Transportation Office, Climate Change Commission, and private stakeholders that included Clean Air Asia and International Container Terminal Services Inc.

May 29, 2023

Immersive Storytelling Wins Award

Vividthree, an immersive leading Digital Content Production Powerhouse based in Singapore, is revolutionising the world of comics and graphic novels through its innovative platform known as ComicVid. Departing from the static, print format that has long characterised the industry, ComicVid is a multi-language comic video platform that imbues webcomics with motions and sound effects. This novel design aims to change reader engagement by creating a video-like viewing experience that effectively brings characters to life.

May 29, 2023

THE PHILIPPINES STRUGGLES TO KEEP UP WITH SOUTHEAST ASIA’S CASHLESS DRIVE—STUDY

Shoppers in Southeast Asia increasingly rely on cashless transactions with their digital payments made in ZALORA growing to 81.20% in 2022, up from 74.61% in 2020. Digital payments are expected to power e-commerce spending in the region, but as Southeast Asia’s payment landscape is fragmented, integration may be held back by archipelagic Indonesia and the Philippines where cash remains king.