The year 2022 was a significant one for the global superyacht market. Despite the numbers recorded by the newbuild and brokerage markets, the general hope was for a return to pre-Covid-19 normality. However, the Russia-Ukraine conflict introduced a new set of challenges and changes for superyachts, according to maritime data provider VesselsValue Ltd.

Superyacht market cools in 2022 due to Russia-Ukraine conflict

The last of this infographics series done in collaboration with sustainability consulting firm Thoughts In Gear will highlight what businesses can do to complete their sustainability reporting and tell their story.

Telling your sustainability story

Malaysians overpay for internet 

Berjaya Corp Bhd may have made the news with its all-female board of directors earlier this month, but it should be noted that despite the post-pandemic economic recovery, studies show there is much room for improvement insofar as the participation, position and salaries of women in the workforce and government are concerned.

Women's place in workforce found wanting

To understand the current business activities of Japanese manufacturing companies in Southeast Asia, a survey was undertaken by the Japan External Trade Organization, from Aug 22 to Sept 22, 2022, primarily to gauge their financial performance, expansion plans and challenges faced.

Japanese firms upbeat on business conditions in Asean

After a blockbuster year for M&A in 2021, things slowed in 2022, reflecting the more challenging environment as dealmakers navigated inflation, interest rates, geopolitical tensions and increased regulatory oversight. Deal value fell 36% year on year to US$3.8 trillion. Yet, volumes dropped by only 12% to 27,019, suggesting resilience and commitment among dealmakers, says Bain & Co in its Global M&A Report 2023 released on Jan 31. In Asia-Pacific, deal value was down 22% in 2022.