The Halal Boom: A $1.5 Trillion Global Opportunity

Halal food & drinks looks to be a global market that is too big to ignore, with projections placing its value at $1.5 trillion by 2028. This growth, driven by demographic shifts, rising consumer awareness, and mandatory halal certification policies in key markets like Indonesia, has the potential t…

E-Invoicing Unpacked: Why We Need It & Phase 1 Takeaways

The countdown to Phase 2 of Malaysia’s e-invoicing rollout is on, with businesses earning between RM25 million and RM100 million required to comply by January 1, 2025. Following the implementation of Phase 1 in August 2024, a KPMG survey highlights businesses’ varying levels of readiness, with c…

IBM, AI, and Superpowers?

As we edge closer to 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, redefine innovation, and open up new opportunities for businesses globally. In Malaysia, AI has become an important tool, enhancing operational efficiency, improving customer experiences, and driving data-infor…

2025 Consumer Trends: Tech Hype, Nostalgia, and Climate

In Ipsos’s latest Global Trends: Understanding Asia report, three major consumer trends are set to dominate the Asia Pacific region in 2025. As technology continues to evolve, consumers in APAC are embracing what’s been dubbed “Technowonder,” with a strong belief that AI and digital innovation will…

Halal-Powered Entrepreneurship: The Future with HASAN.VC Accelerator 002

HASAN.VC Accelerator 002 is on a mission to empower startups with a unique blend of mentorship, funding, and market access, all while fostering ethical and halal values. This accelerator program is designed to create impactful ventures that align with Shariah principles and address global challenge…

Transforming Travel with AI: The Future is Here

We speak with Whitnee Hawthorne, Global Head of Travel & Hospitality at Snowflake, about an industry-first AI-driven solution that aims to transform how airlines, hotels, and travel providers operate and engage with customers. We’ll explore how AI is reshaping the customer journey, opportunities fo…

Lessons in F&B Resilience

Recently, Starbucks Malaysia’s temporary closure of 50 outlets amid reported financial and operational difficulties serve as a stark reminder of the unpredictable landscape of the food and beverage (F&B) industry. Beyond the Starbucks case, other F&B brands are also struggling with similar external…

Reforming GLICs & GLCs: A 5-Point Guide To Better Governance

From political interference to unclear mandates, not all GLCs and GLICs operate on the same level. Some run efficiently under close scrutiny, while others fly under the radar, plagued by inefficiencies and governance issues. This raises a critical question: how can we hold these entities—whether at…

Regulating Gig Work: Grab & GoGet Weigh In

What must Malaysian policymakers understand to craft a regulatory framework that balances flexibility and the nuances of the gig economy with the need for social protections? The gig economy has transformed modern work, offering flexibility for gig workers, cost-effective solutions for businesse…

Boycotts, Trust, Reputation: Managing Risks in Uncertain Times

Who are the 4 most important stakeholders to every business? How can corporations identify problems before they escalate? And what does effective government relations look like today? In today’s polarised and digital world, corporate reputation and crisis management are more critical than ever. …