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Jan 14, 2025 | 
grazia.my | Sarah Chong
As the Year of the Snake draws near, watchmakers are finding inspiration in the mystique of this enigmatic creature, crafting timepieces that bring forth the allure of the snake. The snake, the sixth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, embodies wisdom, agility, and charm—qualities that have long been captured in art and design. With its sophisticated and undulating form, it is little wonder that the timepieces of this year reflect an elegance that is as captivating as it is stylish.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
grazia.my | Sarah Chong
When Qinwen Zheng made her groundbreaking Grand Slam debut at the 2024 Australian Open, one particular figure watched from the front rows. It was the symbol of tennis history himself: Rod Laver. Although a familiar courtside presence at tournaments around the globe, the Australian Open in particular holds a special place in his heart—because the Centre Court was named in his honour back in 2000.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
bdapartners.com | Sarah Chong
He predicts a yet busier 2025, after Japan’s US$230bn M&A boom last year. “We’re seeing a significantly increased universe of investors and buyers,” said Jeff Acton. “Lately, I’m having two to three meetings a week with new investors and funds looking to enter the market. Five years ago, it would’ve been zero meetings.” Read the full article hereBDA Partners is the global investment banking advisor for Asia.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
bdapartners.com | Sarah Chong
President Donald Trump will be inaugurated for a second time on 20th January 2025. His trade policies, if enforced, will upend the post-WWII global trading system. Global multinationals and exporters worldwide will face a significantly more difficult business environment. This may understate the coming change.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
grazia.my | Sarah Chong
It’s no secret that true confidence begins from within. While your inner strength is the foundation, the right lingerie can elevate that confidence. Lingerie isn’t just fabric—it moves with your emotions and serves far beyond the gaze of others. Ill-fitting pieces can create doubt, and that’s something we can do without. La Senza Monoglam Collection is as glamorous as the name suggests—effortlessly chic and fun.
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Nov 17, 2024 | 
luxuo.com | Sanjeeva Suresh |Sarah Chong
Through years of industrial fishing and bottom trawling in southern coastal Cambodia, the waters have been stripped of their beautiful coral reefs and seagrass meadows—both vital ecosystems that supported a diverse array of marine life, including fish, invertebrates, and sea turtles. This devastation has had a significant adverse effect on underwater wildlife. Many may not realise that seagrass meadows absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping mitigate climate change.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
grazia.sg | Sarah Chong
Through years of industrial fishing and bottom trawling in southern coastal Cambodia, the waters have been stripped of their beautiful coral reefs and seagrass meadows—both vital ecosystems that supported a diverse array of marine life, including fish, invertebrates, and sea turtles. This devastation has had a significant adverse effect on underwater wildlife. Many may not realise that seagrass meadows absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping mitigate climate change.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
grazia.my | Sarah Chong
Through years of industrial fishing and bottom trawling in southern coastal Cambodia, the waters have been stripped of their beautiful coral reefs and seagrass meadows—both vital ecosystems that supported a diverse array of marine life, including fish, invertebrates, and sea turtles. This devastation has had a significant adverse effect on underwater wildlife. Many may not realise that seagrass meadows absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping mitigate climate change.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
bdapartners.com | Sarah Chong
As our report shows, 2023 was another challenging year for the global M&A market. APAC in particular saw decreased levels of activity. Japan, however, appears to have outperformed the rest of the region, especially for outbound transactions. This looks to be continuing through H1 2024. What is driving this activity? We’re excited by what we are seeing in Japan: both inbound into Japan and outbound into the rest of the world.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
bdapartners.com | Sarah Chong
Mark Webster, Head of Singapore, BDA Partners, was quoted in Private Equity International:It’s “unrealistic” to expect to find the same number of $1bn-plus deals in SE Asia as you find in the Western markets. One of the reasons for this is the fragmentation and scale of the region. There are not enough regional platforms that can navigate the nuances of SE Asia and address the demand for scale.
