ITOCHU Corporation

Strategic Hiring · Asia

China's AMEC announced plan to expand semiconductor equipment portfolio to 100+ high-end types within 5 years through internal development and external acquisitions. Currently has 54 types developed (26 plasma etching, 24 thin-film processing, plus CMP and metrology equipment). Targets atomic-level processing precision. Aims to rank among global first-tier equipment makers by 2035.

Strategic Hiring · Asia

Chocolate Finance appointed Shiv Sharma as Chief Business Officer in June 2026. Sharma brings experience from Stocktwits (President/COO), AWS, and Cisco. His mandate includes leading growth, finance, customer acquisition, strategic partnerships, and corporate development as the company scales beyond Singapore.

Strategic Hiring · Asia

UOB targets fivefold growth in Hong Kong private banking AUM by 2030 and plans to treble client adviser headcount to ~60 as part of wealth management expansion strategy.

Strategic Hiring · Asia

Benjamin Ng appointed as partner in Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice in Hong Kong, strengthening Greater China capabilities

Strategic Hiring · Asia

Tata Communications is executing a comprehensive AI-ready digital infrastructure strategy across India and Southeast Asia, including subsea cable investments (I-2SEA consortium, MIST Cable expansion), AWS partnership for terrestrial fibre networks, and IZO DC Dynamic Connectivity platform launches. Positioning for next phase of AI-driven infrastructure demand.

Strategic Hiring · Asia

TCS implementing company-wide wage revisions during Q1, expected to compress EBIT margins by 140-160 basis points sequentially. Wage hikes coupled with revenue shortfall pressuring profitability.