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Globalisation stories

TCL opens industrial museum to mark 45th anniversary

The museum underscores TCL's shift from a Huizhou maker into a global electronics group, as it marks 45 years with displays on its industrial rise.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Mastercard survey sees SMEs shifting to fintech payments

Cross-border payment competition is intensifying as SMEs prioritise faster, more reliable transfers, with 91% planning to switch provider within two years.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month

Mergers and Acquisitions

IQ-EQ names Anil Ponnampalam to lead APAC platform

The appointment deepens IQ-EQ's integration of its former Gordian Capital business, as Anil Ponnampalam takes charge across APAC and the Middle East.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Avalara names Claire Goad to lead e-invoicing push

Finance teams face mounting pressure as new e-invoicing rules spread across Europe and beyond, boosting demand for compliance tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Veridion raises USD $20 million in Series A funding

Banks and insurers could spot commercial risk sooner after Veridion secured USD $20 million to expand its live business graph.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Connectivity

Airbus sees Asia-Pacific demand for 19,120 aircraft

Asia-Pacific will drive nearly half of global jet demand as rising traffic and fleet replacement push need for 19,120 new aircraft by 2045.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Fintech

Mastercard launches Wallet Pay for digital wallets

Digital wallet users will gain wider cross-border acceptance as Mastercard links Wallet Pay to Alipay+ and regional providers worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • Last month

Robotics

UST buys majority stake in Italdesign from Audi Group

The tie-up gives carmakers a single partner for design, engineering and AI as software-led vehicle development reshapes the auto industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Rippling to nearly triple Singapore office headcount

Rising cross-border hiring demand is driving the workforce-management group to expand in Singapore and consolidate staff into a larger office.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026

Digital Transformation

Grant Thornton Australia joins Asia-Pacific platform

The move adds 1,500 professionals and deepens a cross-border model as firms race to meet client demand for seamless regional support.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Globalisation stories

Internet of Things

Hisense marks 20 years in Australia with home push

Its local range now spans fridges, laundry and connected devices, as the brand seeks to hold shelf space in a crowded market.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month

Economics

Revisiting zombie towns: Balclutha's rural resilience

Balclutha's turnaround shows rural towns can attract people back when jobs, housing and local effort line up, despite wider megatrends.

By Shamubeel Eaqub • 4 min read • Last month

Human Capital Management

UK Chief Financial Officers shift hiring to safer markets

Geopolitical uncertainty is prompting UK firms to move overseas recruitment towards steadier markets, with 44% of Chief Financial Officers already doing so.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Payment Technologies

Amap & Singapore Tourism Board launch Street Stars

Chinese visitors to Singapore will now see Amap search results and trip tools backed by the tourism board, as interest in the city-state surges.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Australian firms lose customers to skilled role gaps

Customer service and revenue are taking a hit as Australian employers struggle to fill critical roles, a survey finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month

Real estate

The mystery buyers snapping up New Zealand's luxury homes

Off-market deals are drawing local millionaires into New Zealand's priciest suburbs, even as overseas buyers still compete for luxury homes.

By Charlotte Cook • 7 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

WasabiCard expands payroll tools for livestream firms

Creators and livestream crews in over 200 countries can now be paid through WasabiCard, which links stablecoins to local bank transfers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Artificial Intelligence

Gen Z workers prioritise global careers over US jobs

American employers are being judged harshly by young workers, with most Gen Z respondents saying overseas experience matters more than a US-only career.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month