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Today,... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/special-reports/topics/malaysia-business-report-2020/article/3106384/dnonce?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/special-reports/topics/malaysia-business-report-2020/article/3106384/dnonce?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 Oct 2020 03:00:19 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com When purchasing real estate, choosing products from a seasoned property developer makes for a sounder investment. Holding its ground as a prime choice in Malaysia’s property development industry, TongTor Development maintains an enviable position with more than 3,000 completed properties featuring residential, commercial and mixed-use properties. For nearly two decades, TongTor has paved its path to... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/special-reports/topics/malaysia-business-report-2020/article/3106382/tongtor?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/special-reports/topics/malaysia-business-report-2020/article/3106382/tongtor?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 Oct 2020 02:45:17 +0000 Discovery Reports Discovery Reports https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/special-reports/topics/country-reports/article/2153855/indonesia-business-report?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/special-reports/topics/country-reports/article/2153855/indonesia-business-report?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Jul 2018 04:00:15 +0000 The local elections sparked excitement not only among locals. Foreign investors were on the edge of their seats as well, and for good reason. “The outcome of the polls affects how people do business in Indonesia,” says Bagus Nur Buwono, managing partner of Bagus Enrico & Partners (BE Partners), a corporate and commercial law specialist with a large international clientele. “For the regional government outside Java, how they structure business policies will largely depend on who is going to be... https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152537/be-partners-steers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business-reports/business/topics/indonesia-business-report-2018/article/2152537/be-partners-steers?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jul 2018 04:41:10 +0000 Discovery Reports Discovery Reports https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/special-reports/article/1986180/singapore-national-day?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/special-reports/article/1986180/singapore-national-day?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 28 Aug 2017 02:00:00 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com When Chinese-Filipino businessman Dioceldo Sy started peddling nail polish along Manila’s busy streets to earn a living in the early 1980s, little did he know that he would become the founder of the Philippines’ biggest cosmetics empire. The college dropout opened Ever Bilena as a nail polish brand in 1983 with just 150,000 Philippine pesos (HK$23,146) in capital from savings accumulated from buying... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/philippines-business-report-2017/article/2083419/ever-bilena?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/philippines-business-report-2017/article/2083419/ever-bilena?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:34:12 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Among the 37 listed property stocks in the Philippine bourse, DoubleDragon Properties stands out with its distinct promise of a surging long-term business growth. Listed only in April 2014, DoubleDragon is a newcomer in the local bourse that has exhibited spectacular growth. Since the beginning of last year, for instance, its share price has appreciated more than 100 per cent on the back of excellent... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083464/doubledragon-offers-property-investors-sustained-hyper-growth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083464/doubledragon-offers-property-investors-sustained-hyper-growth?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:34:12 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com At a time when the Philippine economy is showing sustained growth and many international and regional companies are looking to initiate investments in the country, The Law Firm of Ocampo Manalo Valdez & Lim (Ocampo & Manalo) is well-positioned to help businesses navigate the Philippines’ evolving legal landscape. Celebrating its 20th year, Ocampo & Manalo is a full-service legal practice specialising... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083417/full-service-law-firm-ocampo-manalo-nurtures-close-personal-client?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083417/full-service-law-firm-ocampo-manalo-nurtures-close-personal-client?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:34:10 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Real estate is booming in the Philippines, where strong macroeconomic fundamentals, sustained robust growth and a rosy economic forecast are inspiring home ownership confidence among the country’s young, expanding middle-class population. With steady demand fuelling the growth of local real estate loans, which amounted to more than US$26 billion in the first quarter of 2016, pioneering multinational... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083416/mortgage-services-provider-bfs-builds-future-homeowners-philippines?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083416/mortgage-services-provider-bfs-builds-future-homeowners-philippines?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:34:09 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com The establishment of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) paves the way for increased access to the region’s population of more than 600 million, representing the world’s third largest market base. One agricultural business that is all set to seize opportunities associated with the AEC integration is Vitarich – a pioneer in feeds and poultry production in the Philippines. “We’re ready for a bigger... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083415/asean-economic-integration-yields-growth-opportunities-agri-producer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083415/asean-economic-integration-yields-growth-opportunities-agri-producer?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:34:07 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com The second-fastest growing area in Asia after China, Southeast Asia has a total population exceeding 600 million, nearly half of which are women. An estimated 10 million babies are born annually, and the elderly population continues to rise. These market fundamentals, alongside increasing hygiene awareness among consumers and rising income levels, spur growth of disposable absorbent hygiene sector in... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/philippines-business-report-2017/article/2083421/js-unitrade?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/philippines-business-report-2017/article/2083421/js-unitrade?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:34:06 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com An archipelago with 7,641 islands, the Philippines teems with marine life – a precious resource providing livelihood to many fisherfolk. Safeguarding this ecological gem for future generations, the public and the private sectors work together in promoting sustainable fishing methods. Phil-Union Frozen Foods (PUFFI) is one company striving to do its part, responsibly sourcing seafood for its... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083413/puffi-sees-asia-next-big-catch-frozen-food?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083413/puffi-sees-asia-next-big-catch-frozen-food?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:34:06 +0000 The Philippines abounds with stories of companies that have shared in the country’s exciting economic growth. Leading global media and campaign production company Discovery Reports Group (DRG) shares these corporate stories in its second Philippines report. “The CEOs we have interviewed for our second country report on the Philippines are highly optimistic about the economy’s long-term future, and the most exciting verticals include consumer goods, real estate, construction, renewable energy,... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083408/drg-offers-editorial-services-clients-worldwide?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083408/drg-offers-editorial-services-clients-worldwide?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:34:05 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com As it celebrates its 11th anniversary, Singapore School Manila (SSM) solidifies its reputation as an international school commended for its innovations in curriculum design and positivist approach towards learning. “When I started the school over a decade ago, it was primarily to create opportunities for students who could benefit from a more flexible and nurturing school environment,” says Analei... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083430/singapore-school-manila-hones-global-citizens-positive-outlook?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083430/singapore-school-manila-hones-global-citizens-positive-outlook?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:34:04 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com To strengthen economic integration and to forge better interconnections in the region, infrastructure development is a priority in Asia. For Pacific Rim Innovation and Management Exponents (PRIMEX), having a high level of integrity and nearly 30 years of experience in designing and managing development projects makes it a trusted partner of local and international funding agencies. PRIMEX has completed... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083423/top-ranking-consulting-firm-primex-expands-expertise-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083423/top-ranking-consulting-firm-primex-expands-expertise-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:34:03 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com From its humble beginnings in 1946 as a sole proprietorship of snack foods sold in public markets, to its legendary reputation as one of the Philippines’ leading purveyors of snack foods and packaged cakes today, Regent Foods earned its laurels by cultivating the roots upon which it continues to yield successes. With sweet and savoury snacks posting double-digit growth rates in the Philippines, India... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083404/family-values-keep-regent-foods-grounded-it-explores-new-markets-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083404/family-values-keep-regent-foods-grounded-it-explores-new-markets-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:34:02 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com It is 7 o’clock in the morning, and lined up within Asian Tigers Mobility’s warehouses in the Philippines are rows of yellow moving trucks, toolkits and neatly uniformed crew members and packers. Managers with clipboards walk around each row to inspect the vehicles, tools and staff with military-like precision during the company’s monthly inspection process, ensuring everything and everyone is in... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083403/moving-and-out-region-breeze-asian-tigers-mobility?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083403/moving-and-out-region-breeze-asian-tigers-mobility?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:34:01 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the Philippine member firm of KPMG International, one of the world’s Big 4 accounting firms, has transformed into a leading local authority on audit, tax and advisory services under the management of Roberto Manabat. KPMG RG Manabat & Co (KPMG RGM&Co) audits the second-largest number of firms belonging to BusinessWorld’s Top 1,000 Corporations in the... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083401/kpmg-rgmco-provides-investors-valuable-macroeconomic-insight?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083401/kpmg-rgmco-provides-investors-valuable-macroeconomic-insight?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:34:00 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Customer engagement has come a long way from simple voice calls or email correspondence. With the emergence of mobile and social technologies, companies looking to establish a strong brand image turn to a variety of communication platforms to deliver a more personalised experience to their customers. With its 40-year experience in the contact centre sector, global outsourcing company Teleperformance... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083398/teleperformances-omnichannel-creates-better-connection-between-brand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083398/teleperformances-omnichannel-creates-better-connection-between-brand?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:33:59 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com When renowned Filipino engineer Apollo Enriquez established his own project management consultancy company, he combined the best practices of former Chinese, British and American employers into what is now AS Enriquez Engineering Consultancy (ASEEC). The strategy paid off. Twenty years since its foundation, ASEEC has become the trusted end-to-end project manager of leading local property developers... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/philippines-business-report-2017/article/2083463/aseec?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/philippines-business-report-2017/article/2083463/aseec?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:33:05 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Presenting practical solutions to the challenges of everyday life, BPI-Philam Life Assurance Corp has something to offer every individual at various key moments – from building one’s wealth to becoming a parent and planning for retirement. “With more than 100 million people, a median age of 23 and net reproduction rate at 2.5, the Philippines is among the world’s fastest-growing insurance markets,”... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/philippines-business-report-2017/article/2083453/bpi-philam?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/philippines-business-report-2017/article/2083453/bpi-philam?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:33:05 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com A little over a decade ago, information technology (IT) was a minor theme within business and industry conferences. As companies yearned for greater efficiency and seamless processes, however, the IT sector took centre stage, and leading Filipino IT solutions and outsourcing specialist Alliance Software is keen to meet the demand for quality and cost-effective IT services by collaborating with... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/philippines-business-report-2017/article/2083461/alliance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/philippines-business-report-2017/article/2083461/alliance?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:33:04 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com As the Philippines’ first and largest free port and the choice investment site of domestic and foreign businesses, Subic Bay is sailing onward towards becoming a premier free port in Asia. A former United States navy base, Subic Bay was converted into a self-sustaining industrial, commercial, financial, tourism and investment centre in 1992 under the management of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/philippines-business-report-2017/article/2083437/subic-bay?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/philippines-business-report-2017/article/2083437/subic-bay?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:33:04 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com With the Philippines making a name for itself as among the most preferred investment destinations in Asia, infrastructure development in the country has been on the rise, along with the demand for reliable contractors that can ensure that projects are carried out successfully and in a timely manner. For almost 30 years, Crown Asia Chemicals has been the reliable partner of many companies in this... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/philippines-business-report-2017/article/2083458/crown-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/philippines-business-report-2017/article/2083458/crown-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:33:04 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Developers of five-star hotels, luxury casinos and resorts need not look far for a top-notch interior fit-out company. From Solaire Resort & Casino to City of Dreams Manila, triple-A interior contractor Crimson Group has been setting industry benchmarks with its dedication to quality. “We bring a high-quality and international approach to our service delivery, leaving no room for mistakes or delays as... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/philippines-business-report-2017/article/2083434/crimson?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/philippines-business-report-2017/article/2083434/crimson?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:33:03 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Energy demand in Asia-Pacific is expected to double by 2030, and players in the renewable energy sector are bracing to compete. More than responding to the increasing demand, solar power plant developer nv vogt aims to provide electricity to underserved areas while ensuring the sustainable supply of resources. It is focused on managing its three solar plants in the Philippines, and is eagle-eyed on... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/philippines-business-report-2017/article/2083436/solar-power?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/philippines-business-report-2017/article/2083436/solar-power?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:33:03 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Amid the continuing growth of knowledge and business process outsourcing (BPO) in the Philippines, one service provider is transforming the industry from being transactional into strategic and engaging – while helping clients maximise profits. Assurant BPO Solutions is the first of its kind to offer the “subsidiary” model using customised services for build-operate-transfer, helping clients take root... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083433/assurant-bpo-solutions-subsidiary-model-ensures-absolute-control?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083433/assurant-bpo-solutions-subsidiary-model-ensures-absolute-control?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:33:02 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Prompt, proactive, and results-oriented – these characteristics define DivinaLaw’s dynamic lawyering, which has catapulted the firm into a top-tier legal service provider and one of the Philippines’ top-10 legal firms. A full-service law firm, DivinaLaw’s competent pool of 54 lawyers possesses diverse legal expertise, strong networking and top educational pedigree. Its promising associates are... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083465/divinalaws-dynamic-lawyering-makes-it-one-philippines-top-legal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/article/2083465/divinalaws-dynamic-lawyering-makes-it-one-philippines-top-legal?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:33:01 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Christened the Pearl of the Orient Seas in the 18th century, the Philippines has earned a new sobriquet as Asia’s economic bright spot with its average annual GDP growth reaching more than 6 per cent in the past five years. Despite a challenging global backdrop, the Philippines has achieved impressive growth rates owing to its sound macroeconomic fundamentals, strong domestic consumption and highly... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/philippines-business-report-2017/article/2083411/anchor-land?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/philippines-business-report-2017/article/2083411/anchor-land?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Apr 2017 02:47:39 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com From crafting boots for Switzerland’s gold medal-winning Olympic team in 1948 to fashioning the fur-swaddled hiking boots worn by Edmund Hillary’s fellow explorer, Tenzing Norgay, when together they conquered the highest point of Mount Everest in 1953, Bally has carved a series of indelible marks in the history of footwear for its pioneering and original endeavours. The company established its own... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079414/bally?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079414/bally?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 05:00:15 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com The story of Bally began not with a quest for money, ambition or fame, but for the perfect fit – for a love who deserved nothing less. Paris, 1850. Before going home from a business trip in the fashion capital, young entrepreneur Carl Franz Bally entered a shoe store to purchase a pair of lace-up boots for his wife, Cecile, who was waiting for him back in Schönenwerd, Switzerland. While the store had... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079413?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079413?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:45:57 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Harbin Taiping International Airport is one of Northeast China’s busiest airports. As a strategic hub for flights to Southeast Asia and North America, its operational efficiency is crucial. More than 3,200 metres of runways, taxiways and aprons have to be kept clear of snow, sludge and black ice during winter – a feat continuously accomplished over the past 13 years thanks to Schmidt’s compact jet... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079417/ash-group?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079417/ash-group?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:45:30 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Breaking records in the luxury brand sector, Bally was among the trailblazers in establishing international presence. Bally’s iconic stripe is renowned around the world, thanks mainly to the company’s strategy to spread its wings early on to build a strong brand identity. “Bally was a true international player a century earlier than the rest of the industry. I want to honour our pioneering legacy by... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079415/new-concept?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079415/new-concept?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:45:00 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Passion goes a long way in business. For Roland Hotz, his genuine concern for premature babies has pushed Acutronic Medical Systems to create perhaps the world’s best infant ventilators or respirators. Eager to share its technologies with China and also develop new products specifically designed for the market, Acutronic welcomes local distributors and medical specialists to join its growing global... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079416/acutronic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079416/acutronic?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:42:43 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Guiding three generations of clients has moulded Banca del Sempione in building a culture of agility as the bank serves the increasingly sophisticated investment needs of families and businesses today. Decades of experience have taught the bank that to service clients’ requests as quickly as possible is to keep clients for a long time. With a dedicated team assisting private, institutional and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079420/banca-del?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079420/banca-del?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:39:10 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com In the past three years, Asia has become an even more important market for leading independent and globally oriented Swiss fiduciary KENDRIS, with the region’s fast-growing high-net-worth population increasingly leaning towards acquiring and maintaining cross-border assets. “Japan and Hong Kong are traditionally our largest markets in Asia,” says Christian Lyk, a partner at KENDRIS. “But now we are... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079421/globally?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079421/globally?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:38:00 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Time and again, Meylan Frères has pushed the limits of possibility to produce highly specialised components using its progressive press stamping and die blanking technology. As one of the world’s avant-garde die blanking technology leaders, the family-owned Swiss company continues to surmount boundaries as it collaborates with agents and partners in Asia to advance its microtechnical expertise. Meylan... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079419/meylan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079419/meylan?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:35:52 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Multinational pharmaceutical group IBSA Institut Biochimique is making inroads in bolstering its core pharmaceutical business more than a year after finding a strong Asian partner for its diagnostics unit. In December 2015, Shanghai Kehua Bio-Engineering (KHB), a Shenzhen Stock Exchange-listed maker of in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) products, acquired Italian immunodiagnostics company Technogenetics from... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079423/ibsa?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079423/ibsa?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:34:33 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Asia’s growth is a golden opportunity for investors seeking international diversification. The region’s rising number of high-net-worth (HNW) individuals – still untapped by wealth managers – creates the perfect combination for players seeking expansion. With 80 per cent of HNW wealth in Asia still unmanaged, Swiss family office and financial advisory boutique Compagnie d’Investissements et de Gestion... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079426/cigp-bridges?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079426/cigp-bridges?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:32:24 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com No longer just a low-cost maker, China is muscling in on the higher-value intermediate goods market as Chinese manufacturers become more technologically proficient. China’s move up the value chain is creating waves across industries worldwide, and leading international company Conzzeta sees clear potential as it brings innovative Swiss technology and products to budding markets in China and the rest of... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079429/conzzeta?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079429/conzzeta?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:31:30 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com When LIST Technology invented the KneaderReactor, the high viscosity specialist uncovered a new world of chemical processing. The versatile, high-torque technology platform allows manufacturers to intensively mix and knead concentrated, viscous chemicals and to minimise the use of solvents. In addition, the technology allows recovery of valuable volatiles from a broad band of distillation... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079436/switzerlands?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079436/switzerlands?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:30:45 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Offering top-notch international banking solutions with a personal touch, Liechtenstein-based VP Bank is keen on advancing its local business in Asia. The mid-sized private bank seeks to raise its foreign market earnings contribution from 28 per cent to 50 per cent by 2020, and it is eagle-eyed on serving the region’s growing segments of high-net-worth individuals and intermediaries. With 40... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079424/vp-bank?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079424/vp-bank?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:30:15 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Top sporting goods company Mammut is expanding its business in Asia where interest in the outdoors and the adventurous lifestyle is flourishing. Mammut’s durable and functional apparel and outdoor gear have escorted mountaineers from Switzerland and across Europe as they conquered the world’s peaks. As a dynamic market of climbers and adventurers looking for functional yet trendy outdoor pieces becomes... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079432/scaling?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079432/scaling?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:30:00 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Exemplifying the principle of “less is more”, Airex Composite Structures (ACS) revolutionises the passenger transport industry with its expertise in lightweight construction that promotes reduced fuel consumption, efficient movement and superior engine performance. The driving force behind many rail vehicle and bus manufacturers, ACS is a technical pioneer in using intelligent materials and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079418/trains-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079418/trains-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:30:00 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Barely a year after Conzzeta, parent company of Bystronic, acquired a 51 per cent stake in DNE Laser, the Swiss industrial holding company’s supplier of sheet metal processing solutions remains eagle-eyed on growth opportunities in China and across Asia. With the bulk of the new global middle class seen in Asia-Pacific, Bystronic lends its ingenious support as it forecasts enhanced manufacturing... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079433/bystronic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079433/bystronic?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:29:34 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com In the banking and financial sectors, where fluctuating numbers are the norm, having a knowledgeable partner with a short command chain is a much-needed asset to successfully navigate the volatile environment. Understanding the importance of such an advantage, Swiss private bank Banque Cramer has put a premium on personalised touch and agile decision-making to offer highly tailored services that best... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079434?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079434?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:22:55 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Providing relief to millions of vein disease patients, Sigvaris has been improving lives for more than 150 years by developing reliable and high-quality medical compression stockings and garments. A world leader in producing compression products, the family-owned Swiss company funds and participates in studies on venolymphatic disorders to enhance knowledge in the field of compression therapy. Medical... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079435/sigvaris?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079435/sigvaris?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:15:45 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com For Cremo – the leading dairy firm in western Switzerland and the country’s second-largest milk processing company – quality starts with the cow herds grazing on Gramineae grasses and flowers in open pastures. From the collection and delivery of raw materials by milk-producing farmers, to product processing, logistics management and distribution to end customers, Cremo ensures high quality standards,... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079441/cremos-dairy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079441/cremos-dairy?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:15:45 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Unmanned aerial vehicles – also known as drones – are now becoming commercially widespread. Their vast applications in photography, agriculture, surveillance and even product delivery are opening doors for drone manufacturers such as senseFly, a Swiss trailblazer in professional mapping drones. As industry players vie to secure their foothold in Asia-Pacific, senseFly is already ahead of the pack with... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079445/senseflys?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079445/senseflys?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:15:30 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Switzerland has become synonymous with sustainable technologies as it is for product quality and precision mechanics. One Swiss enterprise committed to pursuing sustainable innovations is Polymetrix, the world leader in solid-state polycondensation (SSP) systems for virgin and recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The technology and engineering company, which was formerly part of the Bühler Group,... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079440/polymetrix?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/switzerland-business-report-2017/article/2079440/polymetrix?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:15:15 +0000