Cross-Border Expansion

ZTE and Chinese Society of Engineers signed letter of intent to establish Center for Excellence in Engineering Capacity Building (CEECB) in Hanoi, with plans to expand to Cambodia and Laos. Training focus: 5G, AI, and computing network technologies.

Leadership read: Market entry of this kind typically deepens demand for the sector leadership bench strength in the region over the following 12–18 months.

curated · 2026-07-15 · context →

Blackstone is expanding its EMEA wealth management business with new leadership (Simona Maellare as EMEA wealth head) and plans to add retail-eligible offerings across the region

Leadership read: Market entry of this kind typically deepens demand for the sector leadership bench strength in the region over the following 12–18 months.

curated · 2026-07-15 · context →

Lululemon opened a new automated distribution center in Brampton, Ontario featuring AutoStore system to strengthen fulfillment capabilities in US and Canadian markets.

Leadership read: Market entry of this kind typically deepens demand for the sector leadership bench strength in the region over the following 12–18 months.

curated · 2026-07-15 · context →

Wise launched cross-border money transfer services in Chile, enabling users to send Chilean pesos to over 160 countries and access a global digital wallet in nine major currencies. Chile's outbound remittance market reached US$2.27 billion in 2025.

Leadership read: Market entry of this kind typically deepens demand for the sector leadership bench strength in the region over the following 12–18 months.

curated · 2026-07-15 · context →

Accor is expanding its presence in India by bringing Movenpick and MGallery brands to the market. The company is building out operational structure to support growth after two decades of slow traction in the region.

Leadership read: Market entry of this kind typically deepens demand for other leadership bench strength in the region over the following 12–18 months.

curated · 2026-07-15 · context →

Neko Health expanding from UK/Sweden into US market with New York launch and additional cities planned for 2026

Leadership read: Market entry of this kind typically deepens demand for digital health leadership bench strength in the region over the following 12–18 months.

curated · 2026-07-15 · context →

Helsing announced establishment of first U.S. manufacturing base in West Virginia for HX-2 drone production, capable of 2,000+ units monthly at full capacity.

Leadership read: Market entry of this kind typically deepens demand for defence technology leadership bench strength in the region over the following 12–18 months.

curated · 2026-07-14 · context →

Sandbox VR opened a new location-based VR venue in Denver, Colorado, as part of continued expansion across Colorado

Leadership read: Market entry of this kind typically deepens demand for marketing leadership bench strength in the region over the following 12–18 months.

curated · 2026-07-14 · context →

Paul, Weiss appointed Jamie McLaren as M&A partner in Hong Kong, expanding M&A Group presence in Asia-Pacific

Leadership read: Market entry of this kind typically deepens demand for the sector leadership bench strength in the region over the following 12–18 months.

curated · 2026-07-14 · context →

Singapore posts 5.7% YoY GDP growth in Q2 2026 (down from 6.3% Q1), maintaining position as world's second-richest country by GDP per capita. Strong economic performance suggests continued business expansion and investment.

Leadership read: Market entry of this kind typically deepens demand for the sector leadership bench strength in the region over the following 12–18 months.

curated · 2026-07-14 · context →

DP World is planning to develop a new port and container terminal on the east coast of the UAE near Fujairah to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, reducing dependence on Jebel Ali. Project still in early stages with financing unsettled.

Leadership read: Market entry of this kind typically deepens demand for the sector leadership bench strength in the region over the following 12–18 months.

curated · 2026-07-14 · context →

London-based Revolut plans to launch US bank in 2027 offering FDIC-insured accounts and stablecoin services after filing for national bank charter with $500M committed to expansion

Leadership read: Market entry of this kind typically deepens demand for the sector leadership bench strength in the region over the following 12–18 months.

curated · 2026-07-14 · context →