Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Jumia’s path to profitability grows steeper as foreign competitors make inroads across the continent.

Emphasizing foresight and resilience, BAI Capital’s Annabelle Yu Long sees Mexico as a powerful frontier for cross-border growth.

Zara’s strategy now combines fast production with top designer talent, setting it apart in a changing fashion landscape.

New pressures build as automakers face a fresh wave of tariffs and trade shifts under Trump’s return to power.

Incoming CEO de La Faverie will step into his new role with the goal of reducing Estee Lauder’s reliance on traditional retail channels.

Can Apple fend off advances from Chinese brands like Vivo, Oppo, and Xiaomi?

Amid slowing sales, new CEO Brian Niccol is steering Starbucks back to basics, reviving its “third space” community focus.