AWANI Review

Oyen Pet Insurance has grown sixfold in the two years since its launch. Co-founders Kevin Hoong and Michelle Chin discuss their experience of building a digital-first pet insurance business and establishing credibility with pet owners.

Catherine Lian is the brain drain to brain gain success story for Malaysia. 

After spending two decades overseas, she returned to become IBM Malaysia's Managing Director. She discusses the pressing need for bold policies to address the digital talent shortage, and why inclusive leadership matters.

Does Kuala Lumpur still have the charm to attract FDIs? Are tax incentives alone enough to lure investors? InvestKL CEO Datuk Muhammad Azmi Zulkifli discusses a new playbook for attracting business as cities around the world compete for investments.

Do women entrepreneurs find it harder than men to access funding? Gobi Partner co-founder Thomas Tsao and Dropee CEO Lennise Ng discuss what drives venture capital decision-making, if women-owned startups are a better bet and finding opportunities in a downturn.

The key to success is finding the right balance between growth and profitability. Rimini Street CEO Seth Ravin discusses how businesses can reduce cost and reallocate resources to key digital priorities to drive growth.

Are global tech layoffs hitting Malaysia’s digital job market? SEEK Asia CEO Peter Bithos discusses hiring trends, in-demand skill sets for 2023 and if it is still a jobseekers’ market.

A household name in the Middle East, retail conglomerate GMG is turning to Southeast Asia for its next stage of growth. CEO Mohammad A. Baker tells why Malaysia is the centrepiece of his strategy to take the family-owned business to greater heights.

For a long time, alternative investments were mostly exclusive to the elite and ultra-wealthy, but now, small investors can get a slice of the pie too. Alta CEO Kelvin Lee discusses how its digital platform unlocks access to private markets for all.

Love him or hate him, you can't deny Gordon Ramsay’s success as a businessman. How does the celebrity chef stay relevant and keep standards high at his restaurants around the world? Is he as tough as an entrepreneur as he is in the kitchen? And what does he really think about Malaysian cuisine?

An ageing population is putting more stress on the economy, healthcare and the ‘‘sandwich generation’ - individuals caught between caring for both their elderly parents and their own children. How can Malaysia improve its preparation for an ageing society?