culture

Oct 16, 2024

Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu criticises boba brand for appropriating Asian culture

In a CBC Dragons' Den episode, Liu criticised the brand's founders for their insensitivity to boba tea's cultural origins—sparking widespread social media support for respecting Asian products and avoiding their exploitation for profit.

Aug 21, 2024

The summer of the slow burn artist

From Tinashe’s ‘Nasty’ to Charli’s ‘Brat,’ how the delayed success of your underrated favourites is changing the logic of virality.

Oct 11, 2023

Is the right to ask a question of culture?

Whether it's women in the workplace or minority groups lacking representation, we all have the right to ask for what we truly deserve. WPP India's Apoorva Bapna shares her thoughts on how culture is a key part of truly levelling the career field.

Sep 25, 2023

Cultural competency is critical to creative success in Asia

Whatever Hollywood may think, Asia is not a monolith. Rather, it's an incredibly complex region—home to 51 countries and over 2,300 languages. Mash's Rich Akers shares why what works for one Asian country may not work for another, and how brands can avoid partaking in what he terms as 'creative colonialism'.

Sep 4, 2023

Employees are being influenced by Gen Z colleagues to reexamine the workplace, study finds

Edelman’s latest Trust Barometer report found that Gen Z is shifting employees' perspectives on work-life boundaries, openness to new technology and self-advocacy.

Aug 24, 2023

New-stalgia: How 90s-founded Skechers is stepping into growth

As Skechers makes its debut foray on to the coveted Fortune 500 list, the brand's Southeast Asia managing director Zann Lee, shares the nuggets of insight, introspection and investments that got them there.