https://www.scmp.com/rss/510324/feed Business leaders and executives from different corners of the world present opinions, strategies and future visions regarding their home markets and industries. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors For UOB Venture Management (UOBVM), impact investing has always been about more than financial gains. As Seah Kian Wee, CEO of UOBVM, explains: “Impact investing means doing well while doing good.” That philosophy is rooted in intentionality, measurability and scalability, and is what has guided UOBVM’s Asia Impact Investment Funds since their launch back in 2015. As the private equity arm of UOB Group, UOBVM manages more than S$2 billion (US$1.6 billion) in active funds, which include impact... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/reimagining-asean-future/article/3321079/uob-venture-management-and-ruangguru-prove-how-impact-investing-pays?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/reimagining-asean-future/article/3321079/uob-venture-management-and-ruangguru-prove-how-impact-investing-pays?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Aug 2025 03:00:08 +0000 Bonnie Au,Morning Studio editors Bonnie Au,Morning Studio editors Growing geopolitical uncertainties and sweeping trade policy changes have created an unpredictable global economic landscape. As new priorities evolve, how can companies navigate the world’s increasingly complex business environment? A global study titled “New Realities, New Possibilities”, which was conducted by DBS, a leading financial services group in Asia, and involved more than 800 chief financial officers (CFOs) and treasurers, found that 74 per cent of participants have made data-driven... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/resilient-growth-uncertain-times/article/3319541/why-capital-management-and-technology-are-key-drivers-new-business-possibilities?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/resilient-growth-uncertain-times/article/3319541/why-capital-management-and-technology-are-key-drivers-new-business-possibilities?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:00:09 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors Investment in cutting-edge health and life sciences is helping Abu Dhabi create a vibrant healthcare ecosystem while positioning the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a global hub for medical innovation and forward-looking initiatives in the field. At Abu Dhabi Global Health Week, which culminates tomorrow at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, world-leading experts, policymakers, investors and innovators have gathered to explore the future of healthcare. The forum is focused on ensuring that innovation moves... https://www.scmp.com/native/news/topics/building-healthier-future/article/3306515/abu-dhabi-global-health-week-aims-redefine-future-healthcare-and-well-being?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/news/topics/building-healthier-future/article/3306515/abu-dhabi-global-health-week-aims-redefine-future-healthcare-and-well-being?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:00:08 +0000 Health is a city’s most important asset1, according to the World Health Organization. If a city prioritises health, then better productivity, reduced costs for the public healthcare system and even positive impacts on climate change will follow. Among all health issues, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, are collectively responsible for the deaths of 41 million people each year, accounting for 74 per cent of deaths worldwide2. “Chronic diseases such as diabetes and... https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/health/topics/rethinking-health/article/3275522/aia-hong-kong-health-city-wealth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/health/topics/rethinking-health/article/3275522/aia-hong-kong-health-city-wealth?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:00:11 +0000 Each spring, luxury watch collectors flock to Geneva for the Watches and Wonders fair, where they can glimpse the newest releases from venerated watchmakers such as Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, IWC, Zenith and Chopard. But this year, Chinese consumers did not have to fly anywhere to see the newest releases – they simply scrolled through the Taobao app. This is the result of an ongoing partnership between the Chinese e-commerce platform Tmall Luxury Pavilion and prestigious luxury watch brands... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hi-tech-luxury-e-commerce-platform/article/3260907/alibaba-online-luxury-shopping?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/hi-tech-luxury-e-commerce-platform/article/3260907/alibaba-online-luxury-shopping?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 May 2024 08:02:43 +0000 [Sponsored article] In the quiet moments before sleep, Li Miao places an order on her mobile phone for a bag of Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee beans and a jar of premium French face cream. The next day, they arrive on her doorstep in China. This seamless shopping experience is made possible by the efficient logistics orchestrated by Tmall Global’s transformative “fast track into China” platform. This pathway not only brings diverse products to the doorsteps of mainland Chinese consumers, but also... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/fast-track-chinese-market/article/3252503/tmall-globals-decade-long-fast-track-platform-paves-way-china-international-brands?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/fast-track-chinese-market/article/3252503/tmall-globals-decade-long-fast-track-platform-paves-way-china-international-brands?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 Feb 2024 02:00:15 +0000 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi, director general of the 28th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), has delivered a compelling call to action for developed countries to unite in mobilising capital to support emerging markets in their transition to clean energy. Held from November 30 to December 12 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), COP28 addressed the first Global... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/people-culture/environment/topics/rethinking-climate-agenda/article/3244615/cop28-climate-finance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/people-culture/environment/topics/rethinking-climate-agenda/article/3244615/cop28-climate-finance?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 11 Dec 2023 06:40:54 +0000 [Sponsored article] The call to action for an energy transition – referring to the shift from fossil fuels such as oil, natural gas and coal to renewable sources like wind and solar power for energy production and consumption – is getting increasingly louder in Asia, and for very good reason. With a total population of 4.2 billion people, the region is still growing fast, particularly in terms of energy demand, according to Datuk Adif Zulkifli, executive vice-president and CEO of the upstream... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/asia/topics/charting-pathways-sustainable-asia/article/3231799/oil-gas-companies-decarbonise?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/asia/topics/charting-pathways-sustainable-asia/article/3231799/oil-gas-companies-decarbonise?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Aug 2023 04:00:11 +0000 Technology seems to be the silver bullet that societies are relying on to solve the world’s most pressing problems. While this may not always be the case, tech is certainly proving to be critical in the energy industry’s push towards decarbonisation. An example of such innovation involves the use of hydrogen – a topic close to heart for Dr Enass Abo-Hamed, a pioneer of clean-energy storage. She is co-founder and CEO of H2Go Power, an engineering company that is developing new ways to safely... https://www.scmp.com/native/news/asia/topics/energy-asia/article/3230378/asia-transition-renewable-hub-clean-technology?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/news/asia/topics/energy-asia/article/3230378/asia-transition-renewable-hub-clean-technology?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Aug 2023 04:00:16 +0000 In the business of investment, there is no doubt that accumulated experience and the wisdom of years counts for a lot. It means, for instance, that professionals who have witnessed events such as the 1997 Asian financial crisis, the extensive fallout from 2008’s subprime mortgage meltdown and, more recently, the aftershocks of the coronavirus disease, Covid-19, can bring a real sense of insight and perspective to whatever they do. So, when offering investment advice in today’s post-pandemic... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/money/markets-investing/topics/wealth-management-new-world/article/3220674/why-its-important-build-resilience-your-investments-volatile-world?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/money/markets-investing/topics/wealth-management-new-world/article/3220674/why-its-important-build-resilience-your-investments-volatile-world?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 May 2023 04:03:58 +0000 With the prolonged impact of Covid-19 across the health care sector and throughout the globe, everyone has been affected in some way. The pandemic has tested our economies and our health care systems, as well as our everyday lives. The unprecedented impact of Covid-19 on health care systems has changed the landscape of the pharmaceutical industry. The need for cost-effective treatments to ease the financial burden is greater than ever, and limited financial resources must be allocated to... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/innovations-health-care-access/article/3153946/passion-health-how-samsung?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/innovations-health-care-access/article/3153946/passion-health-how-samsung?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Oct 2021 06:56:13 +0000 [Sponsored article] It’s no secret that foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into Asean countries have dropped significantly since the Covid-19 pandemic began last year. FDIs into Asean shrank 31 per cent from the previous year to US$107 billion, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Malaysia and Thailand were among the most affected, with FDI declining 68 per cent and 50 per cent, respectively. However, things are beginning to look up again, despite the... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/morning-studio-insidertalk-invest-selangor/article/3142032/asean-business-hub?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/morning-studio-insidertalk-invest-selangor/article/3142032/asean-business-hub?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 26 Jul 2021 04:00:11 +0000 For cryptocurrency enthusiasts, the year ended in a dramatic fashion. The price of Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, broke an all-time high record, rising to $28,000 at one point. Bullish investors expect it to soar further.  Here are six developments worth looking out for in 2021. Of course, cryptocurrencies remain a volatile instrument, and a lot could change if there is a downturn.   1. Coinbase to debut as a public company – San Francisco-based Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/crypto-world-2021/article/3115839/what-watch-crypto-world-2021?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/crypto-world-2021/article/3115839/what-watch-crypto-world-2021?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Jan 2021 16:00:05 +0000 Wherever there is a new asset class, there is a derivatives exchange. Some investors want to be able to hedge and avoid losses, others want to benefit when prices move. In the United States, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, founded in 1973, and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, founded in 1898, most famously play this role. The world of cryptocurrency is global and decentralized, but it is developing along similar lines. There are many derivative exchanges and hundreds of cryptocurrencies. Few... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/new-player-new-era/article/3108170/bit-bybit-becoming-new-player-new-era?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/new-player-new-era/article/3108170/bit-bybit-becoming-new-player-new-era?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Nov 2020 16:00:24 +0000