Clean Energy: The Technology Is Moving, but Infrastructure and Funding Must Keep Up
India and other major markets are investing heavily in clean energy. But the sector is no longer about developing solar panels, batteries or electric vehicles alone. The bigger task is…
How Blockchain Is Changing Cross-Border Payments
Sending money from one country to another sounds simple. In practice, it can involve several banks, payment companies, currency conversions and verification processes before the money finally reaches the recipient.…
Blockchain Could Make Global Finance Faster and Cheaper
For years, blockchain has mostly been discussed in the context of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. That conversation is now moving in a different direction. Financial institutions, businesses and policymakers are…
India’s D2C Market Enters Its Next Growth Phase
Direct-to-consumer, or D2C, brands have changed the way Indians shop. From luggage and beauty products to wellness, fashion and personal care, several young companies have built businesses by selling directly…
India’s D2C Story Moves From Fast Growth to Profitable Growth
India's direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands had a simple formula for growth for several years: launch online, spend aggressively on marketing, acquire customers and expand as quickly as possible. That approach helped…
India’s D2C Brands Have Grown Up. Now They Need to Make Money
India’s direct-to-consumer market has come a long way in a relatively short period. A decade ago, selling a new consumer product meant dealing with distributors, retailers and a long chain…
India’s AI Ambitions Grow With Investment, Infrastructure and Smart Governance
India is steadily strengthening its position in the global artificial intelligence sector. The country is combining government investment, access to computing infrastructure and a flexible approach to regulation to build…
10 Virtual Reality Companies Driving the Next Wave of Immersive Technology
Virtual reality (VR) is no longer limited to gaming or entertainment. Over the years, the technology has found practical applications across education, healthcare, construction, e-commerce, engineering, real estate, marketing and…
Why Businesses Are Moving From Optimisation to Navigation
When business leaders discuss competitiveness today, the conversation rarely stays limited to one subject. It may start with artificial intelligence, energy, trade or industrial policy, but it usually moves towards…
AI Boom Changes the Data Centre Deal Landscape in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia’s data centre business is entering a different phase. Demand remains strong, but investors are now paying closer attention to something more basic: which companies already have land, electricity,…
