Conglomerates

Thai regulator probes mystery investor’s US$1 billion stake in CP Group-backed telecom

2026-07-07T09:31:22.000Z
In Asean, where many family businesses are transitioning from founder-led leadership to sibling partnerships, it is important to build strong governance foundations.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Why family enterprises must move from ‘paper boards’ to real boards

2026-04-21T23:00:00.000Z
View of Sunway City Kuala Lumpur. If Sunway believes scale will define the next competitive edge in construction and property, the timing of its IJM bid is defensible.
THINKING ALOUD

Sunway, IJM and the politics of consolidation in Malaysia

2026-02-23T05:10:39.000Z
The move extends Vingroup’s presence in India, where its electric vehicle arm, VinFast, has a manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu.

Vietnam’s Vingroup to develop US$3 billion ecosystem in Telangana, strengthens India push

2025-12-09T04:54:35.000Z
The region's family conglomerates need to diversify into new growth sectors to continue their trajectory.
BEHIND THE NAME

South-east Asia’s family conglomerates at a turning point: New growth, fresh talent key to keeping their edge

2025-11-28T07:20:52.000Z
Since taking over from his father in the mid-2000s, Active Group president and chief executive officer Antonio Turalba Jr has sought to maintain the legacy his parents built in the company’s quest for value.
BEHIND THE NAME

Philippines’ Active Group builds its name on quality, not quantity

2025-11-28T07:00:00.000Z
More Vietnamese conglomerates are likely to seek new business undertakings in infrastructure such as transport projects, amid a government push to upgrade.

Philippine, Vietnam conglomerates to invest US$185 billion in fresh ventures over next decade

2025-11-09T08:34:53.000Z
For a man crowned Malaysia’s richest for more than a fifth of his century-long life, magnate Robert Kuok has certainly led a low-profile lifestyle.

Mapping Robert Kuok’s century-old empire – and the heirs steering it

2025-07-30T05:52:32.000Z
Once a retail giant with some 30 outlets in its heyday, the sports giant is now a shadow of its former self. The Northpoint outlet was shuttered when BT visited on Mar 24.

Is the curtain coming down on Royal Sporting House in Singapore after 50 years?

2025-04-16T03:00:00.000Z
Besides innovation, the conglomerate also leverages its global footprint and extensive assets, from soy crushers to palm processing facilities, to provide supply chain resilience amid ingredients’ supply crunch.

Cargill’s asset network, innovation help food businesses manage market volatility

2025-04-10T07:12:50.000Z