Nestle ousts Schneider, appoints Freixe as replacement
Laurent Freixe named Nestle CEO immediately after Schneider departure triggered by Q1 sales miss.
Asia
Disney taps Josh D’Amaro as CEO replacing Bob Iger
Josh D’Amaro succeeds Bob Iger immediately as Disney CEO with Iger serving as executive chairman.
PayPal appoints HP CEO Enrique Lores as new leader
Enrique Lores joins PayPal Q3 2026, replacing interim leadership after Alex Chriss departure.
Dow names COO Karen Carter as next CEO succeeding Fitterling
Karen Carter to lead Dow as CEO from August 1, succeeding retiring Jim Fitterling after six-year tenure.
Agoda rolls out AI‑powered travel companion as Bangkok tech hub opens across APAC
Agoda is positioning itself as an AI‑powered travel companion, built from a new Bangkok tech hub.
Cushman & Wakefield Forecasts Strong 2026 Investments in SEA-6 Economies
Cushman & Wakefield projects sustained inflows into Southeast Asia’s key markets amid global shifts.
8M Real Estate Expands into Suburbs with Sceneca Square Opening Set for 2026
8M Real Estate targets family shoppers with Sceneca Square mall opening near Tanah Merah MRT in 2026.
Lyvin Properties Nears Completion of Luxury Bali Villas Amid Buyer Shift to Low-Density Living
Bali developer Lyvin Properties readies ocean-view villas for March 2026 handover amid demand for spacious luxury homes.
ASEAN banks stay resilient despite tariff and FX shocks, but provisioning is set to rise
ASEAN banks remain resilient, yet weaker credit conditions point to higher provisions ahead.
Job axe swings across Asia banking sector as foreign banks tighten costs and trim headcount
Senior bankers are moving again, but the broader sector still faces another round of job cuts.
