Corporate Asia.
Strategy-level analysis of the companies that move Asia’s economy: conglomerates, banks, manufacturers and challengers.
Bandai expands Tamagotchi in Asia via K-pop, fashion, cosmetics
Japanese toy manufacturer Bandai is broadening the market for its Tamagotchi digital pet device in Asia, particularly in South Korea and China, through collaborations in fashion, cosmetics, and K-pop ahead of its 30th anniversary in November 2026.
The Business Times targets leading SEA economic insights
The Singaporean financial daily, celebrating its 50th anniversary, aims to become a leading voice for Southeast Asian economic insights, building on a global edition launched in January 2026.
Aeon targets 2.5-fold revenue growth in Vietnam by 2030
Japanese retail operator Aeon targets 300 supermarkets, including its MaxValu chain, in Vietnam by fiscal 2030, identifying the market as a top priority for its Asian growth.
Singtel's Nxera could fetch S$4.5bn in listing, say analysts
Analysts estimate Singtel's data centre arm, Nxera, could be valued at S$4 billion to S$4.5 billion if it pursues a public listing, based on projected FY2028 earnings.
Sunway Construction Wins RM1.02 Billion Johor Data Centre Contract
Sunway Construction Group has secured a RM1.02 billion (US$249 million) engineering contract for a data centre in Johor, Malaysia, from a US-headquartered technology multinational. This contract reveals the continued deployment of capital into Malaysia's digital infrastructure sector, specifically in the southern state of Johor, and significantly expands SunCon's order book for the current financial year.
Parkway Life REIT DPU Rises 14.6% in H1 2026, Driven by Lease Structures
Parkway Life Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) reported a 14.6 per cent increase in distribution per unit (DPU) to S$0.0877 for the first half of 2026, primarily driven by favourable lease structures in its Singapore and France portfolios, which offset a 2 per cent decline in net property income.