The 2026 ranking of fast growing companies in the Asia-Pacific region. Plus: Indian winemakers face change; Chinese AI experts return from US; the biggest threat to China’s champions; ticket fees donated to charities; Singapore listings remain scarce
Countries have so far failed to anchor global traffic compared to Gulf rivals
Entrepreneurs focus on improving established sectors including logistics, manufacturing and healthcare
IPO numbers begin to improve, but remain very low compared with Hong Kong
Domestic producers, already under pressure from overcapacity despite a growing market, are adapting ahead of tariff cuts
Australian non-profit takes its business model overseas, expanding to the UK and North America
The most competitive companies are being damaged by an underclass of less productive domestic rivals
Engineers and scientists return for better pay and quality of life as US grows more hostile
Washington-Tehran ceasefire agreement fails to stem global energy crunch
Corruption and violence in mineral-rich regions likely to pose barrier to foreign companies
Also in today’s newsletter: 7-Eleven owner delays US listing and CLSA curtails flagship Tokyo forum
Rome proposes that Roberto Cingolani be succeeded by company’s former chief commercial officer
US stocks closed higher as investors remained positive that Iran would stick to agreement after Israel and Lebanon agree to talks
Israel’s military campaign against Hizbollah has threatened to undermine fragile truce agreed by US and Iran
Elon Musk’s AI lab claims the regulations violate free speech protections
A string of rapid Israeli attacks killed hundreds of people in one of the deadliest episodes in the country’s history
Can peace return the globe to order?
Ten topical questions to test your news nous
The two health technology wearable companies have recently raised money at valuations of $11bn and $10bn respectively
Take part in a live Ask an Expert Q&A with Alphaville’s Robin Wigglesworth and Toby Nangle on Thursday, April 16 at 1pm BST
Pope Leo XIV has become increasingly concerned over Washington’s military policies
The curious case of Emilia Carrière, alleged comms professional
As SpaceX gears up for an IPO, America should avoid becoming over-reliant
