Starbucks appoints Brian Niccol as Chairman and CEO, succeeding Laxman Narasimhan
Starbucks hires Brian Niccol as CEO and Chairman to reverse 12 consecutive US traffic declines.
2026
LVMH names Pietro Beccari CEO of Fashion Group alongside Louis Vuitton leadership
Pietro Beccari adds LVMH Fashion Group CEO to Louis Vuitton CEO duties.
Microsoft expands Judson Althoff’s role to CEO of commercial business as Satya Nadella focuses on tech
Microsoft promotes EVP Judson Althoff to CEO of commercial and consumer sales.
China mobile giants like Microfun and Century Games crack global 4X and merge categories
Chinese studios lead 4X genre globally with hybrid strategy‑RPG hits.
March 2026 game releases spotlight: Bungie’s Marathon revival, Capcom’s new IP, Deck Nine’s Life is Strange
March brings Marathon reboot, Capcom’s unannounced IP and LiS: Double Exposure.
Global gaming market accelerates to US$539bn by 2034 on cloud, AI and Web3 monetisation
Gaming market forecast jumps to US$539bn by 2034, led by cloud and Web3 innovations.
Indonesia outbound travellers surge into South Asia as Bali locals push for experience‑led itineraries
Indonesian outbound to South Asia up 45% as locals protest overtourism in Bali.
Norwegian Cruise Line launches 12‑night Thailand–Vietnam–Indonesia sailings from March 10
Norwegian Sun kicks off 12‑night SEA cruises visiting Bangkok, Ha Long Bay, Bali.
Trip.com forecasts China as top SEA outbound destination for 2026 with triple‑digit flight bookings
Trip.com sees China‑SEA flights triple in 2026 as visa waivers fuel tourism boom.
HKTDC highlights Thailand’s AI push as Hong Kong exporters eye US$5bn opportunity
HKTDC spotlights Thailand’s AI masterplan creating US$5bn export potential for HK firms.