ITOCHU: Hedging inflation risks with real assets
By prioritizing capital efficiency and deepening its footprint in the domestic consumer sector, ITOCHU is attempting to pivot downstream and grow its non-resource business sectors.
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Giant Biogene: Adapting to a new retail landscape in China
For Giant Biogene, securing a key piece of the rapidly-growing skin rejuvenation market will help the company diversify its sources of income given the competition in broader skincare.
Trip review of Hanoi: Venturing outside the city center
Situated between the mountains of Sa Pa and the waters of Ha Long Bay, the city often serves as the primary gateway for travelers before they venture further into the country's natural landscapes.
Human Made: Can we spot a future from its past?
Leveraging on its local success in Japan, HUMAN MADE is targeting aggressive international expansion to take advantage of its rising popularity overseas.
C&D International: Diamond in the rough
Despite slowness in the China property industry, one smaller but nimble SOE developer known as C&D International managed to navigate the difficult years relatively unscathed.
Trip review of Tohoku: An autumn road trip around Nikko and Fukushima
With Tohoku being a relatively under-explored region of Japan, we highly recommend a self-driving road trip or making a few stops if taking the Shinkansen transport.
Klook Technology: Can this Asia experiences platform achieve five stars right out the gates?
A key differentiating factor for Klook is their focus on hyper-localised activities and experiences in the Asia region, with its ease of usage resonating strongly among young travelers.