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Riverstone: Steady hands through boom and bust

As a Malaysian glovemaker, Riverstone has weathered the industry downturn relatively well so far, with superior balance sheet and capital allocation throughout the years.

Baidu: Balancing innovation with disruption

Thanks to Baidu’s multiple business lines, the challenge posed by AI search transformation is being offset by tailwinds in its Cloud business. Somewhere else, their Apollo Go is off to the races.

Trip review of Bangkok: Plenty of dining hits

We scored great dining spots in a repeat visit to the city of Bangkok. While tourism may have slowed down for this metropolis, the government is unveiling more measures to spur travel activities.

Cebu Air: Clear skies ahead

Cebu Air looks poised for take-off as the leading regional airliner in Philippines. Recent trends point to the ability of the market to absorb higher capacity from the airlines' aggressive expansion.

Shiseido: A balancing act to reignite growth

China and travel retail is key to reviving the sales and operating leverage of Shiseido. Recent transformation programs present some green shoots for a turnaround next year.

LG Chem: Peak capex transition into a low-carbon era

Anchored by its mature petrochemical business, LG Chem is refueling its growth bets in energy solutions and life sciences. Meanwhile, South Korea corporate reforms can help unlock shareholder value.

Trip review of Chiang Mai: Slow living surrounded by mountains

Chiang Mai has managed to surprise us with its harmonious blend of heritage and strong indie culture. It is well-suited for travelers looking for a slower-paced experience.

Oriental Kopi: Something good is brewing

Benefiting from immense social media popularity, Oriental Kopi’s modern take on the coffeeshop continues to be gaining traction in Malaysia. The company is also pushing ahead with regional expansion.

Prudential: Buybacks and dividends back in force

Prudential management has signaled confidence in the recovery of its underlying insurance operations, supporting the case for higher dividends and share buybacks.

Trip review of Siem Reap: Angkor temples and a jeep experience to Tonle Sap

While sunrise at Angkor Wat was great, it was Tonle Sap that surprised us with its sunset experience. Siem Reap countryside should certainly be on everyone's itinerary.

i-Tail Corporation: In for a treat

Facing policy-induced trade uncertainties, the bigger question for i-Tail Corp is how the company can position itself to extract higher value from the global industry chain.

Trip review of Chengdu: Do not miss the day trip gems outside the city

Chengdu is worth visiting for the wide spectrum of experiences that the city offers. But to us, the allure definitely lies in the close proximity of the city to amazing UNESCO world heritage sites.

Laopu Gold: All that glitters

On a rising tide of national pride and traditional 'chic', Laopu Gold epitomises the high-end aspirations of consumers in China.

Trip review of Okinawa: Exploring the Hawaii of Japan with public transportation

We decided to try if exploring Okinawa is practical without renting a car. We also took this opportunity to enjoy the start of cherry blossom season in Japan.