Southeast Asia’s rapidly expanding economy is attracting foreign investors and new commitments from global corporations. Can it challenge China in its own region? “ASEAN is a bright spot,” says Federico Burgoni, head of Group Strategy and Transformation at Singapore’s United Overseas Bank. Founded as a five-nation political and economic community in 1967, the Association of … Read more
VOL. 38 NO. 6 Is there a link between freelancing or outsourcing and the world of innovation? This question came to mind after reviewing the two key topics in this month’s issue. And the answer is definitively “Yes.” Freelancing and talent outsourcing—the topic of this month’s cover story—are growing, becoming increasingly global, affecting different sectors, … Read more
With its siren song of improved productivity, enhanced customer experience, transformed operations and bold new business models, artificial intelligence (AI) is the tune every bank is humming. Despite the megabucks being shelled out on AI, however, most banks are keeping their AI research and development efforts under wraps as they learn to balance innovation against … Read more
High-profile CEOs are heading to the exit door. At Boeing, Dave Calhoun, infamous for his entanglement in the 737 Max crisis, will leave the aeronautics giant at the end of the year. Meanwhile, Chairman Larry Kellner will not stand for reelection, and Stan Deal, the CEO of the commercial airplanes division, is out. Clothing retailer … Read more