Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has expanded its leadership team in Asia Pacific (APAC) to advance business and talent strategy. Marcus Balzereit assumes the role of Senior Vice President, APAC Sales & Solutions, while Rumana Rahman joins as Vice President, APAC Human Resources and Shanker Venkateswaran, is appointed as Vice President, APAC Planning & Engineering. By attracting and retaining top talent across all levels, the company is strategically positioning itself to seize emerging market opportunities and fuel growth across this rapidly evolving region.

Arup, a global built environment consultant, has been recognised with eight awards at The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) 50th Anniversary Legacy Award, including five Grand Awards and three Merit Awards, honouring its continuous contributions to engineering, industry and society in Hong Kong and beyond.

The Malaysian International Food and Beverage Trade Fair (MIFB) 2025, Malaysia’s premier F&B trade event, is set to return from 30 July to 1 August 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. MIFB has established itself as a key platform for SMEs, startups, and innovators to showcase new products, breakthrough inventions, and cutting-edge solutions within the ASEAN food and beverage market.

A first-of-its-kind regional report reveals shifting behaviors in cigarette smoking and the use of alternative nicotine products, such as e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, across Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam. Conducted by Milieu Insight, the Cigarettes & Alternative Nicotine Delivery Products: Product Usage & Consumption Behavior Study in Southeast Asia surveyed over 18,000 legal age adults, offering insights on consumption trends, flavour preferences, purchase channels, dual usage, reasons for use, and future adoption.