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Welcome to the Daily Rundown! Here are the top business stories for Monday (Mar 24) – Investors cool on SEA, South Korea visa exemption and more. 1️⃣ Investors cool on SEA Southeast Asia’s stock market turmoil has led to global funds exiting the region. Foreign investors pulled nearly US$1.8 billion from Indonesia this year—the highest in the region. https://lnkd.in/g3fsJbsn 2️⃣ South Korea visa exemption South Korea is planning to offer a visa exemption to Chinese tourists in the third quarter of this year in a bid to boost tourism.  https://lnkd.in/gYHeYhw5    3️⃣ Heathrow outage London's Heathrow Airport has resumed full service after over the weekend. The airport's closure on Friday (March 21) after a power outage affected about 200,000 passengers. Read CEO Thomas Woldbye's statement here: https://lnkd.in/gY2Qubve 4️⃣ Apple shakes up AI leadership Apple is reorganising its executive team in a bid to fix persistent problems with its artificial intelligence program, Bloomberg News reports. Apple chief correspondent Mark Gurman has the story: https://lnkd.in/gZbXFxTH 5️⃣ Video: Japan’s autonomous trucks See how self-driving trucks are helping Japan tackle its labour crunch in this CNBC International video:  https://lnkd.in/geEnMACF 💡What technology can help address labour shortage? Share your thoughts below. ✍️: Serla Rusli #DailyRundownAsia

Are you a dreamer or a doer? Per Emilio Tenuta SVP and chief sustainability officer at Ecolab, the world needs both types of people in order to address climate change. According to Tenuta: 💭 Dreamers = "The ones that are understanding the innovation and what it's going to take to really embed sustainability in everything we do in our life." ✅ Doers = "The ones that are rolling up their sleeves and implementing pragmatic solutions to the challenges that we see today, not five years from now." "In many ways, the world needs dreamers that are also doers." ❓ Which one are you? Share your thoughts below. #linkedinvideo #character #personality

If you want to be a leader in the next five years, you're going to need to be emotionally intelligent. Jacob Aarup-Andersen, CEO of Carlsberg Group, says there are four key principles to strong leadership: 1️⃣ Values 2️⃣ Compassion 3️⃣ Positive Energy 4️⃣ Ambition "My belief is that it creates a true growth organisation with a true growth culture." ❓ What other traits will be essential for future leaders? Share your thoughts below. #linkedinvideo #leader #advise

Welcome to the Wrap-Up, your summary of the day's top news and talking points, curated by LinkedIn News Asia. Today, we ask: What is the key to happiness? Check out the slideshow below and click or swipe to view the next item. 💡 Share your views on today's topics in the comments below. 👉 Happiest places in the world – CNA https://lnkd.in/gAHNPynz 👉 Lady Gaga to boost SG economy – The Business Times Therese S. https://lnkd.in/gXvVvRnx 👉 Apple TV Plus loses US$1 billion yearly – The Information Apple https://lnkd.in/e-cfjm6D 🗳️ Poll of the Week: What's the best way to handle an angry colleague? Here’s the verdict and a take from Robert E. Ward, Jr. (Robbie): https://lnkd.in/gMqsSwiD #TheWrapUp #happiness #concerts #streaming

Need some feel-good vibes? See these inspirational posts from LinkedIn members. Add your thoughts to the comments below, or to the posts featured. 1️⃣ Defying age limits “You are too old for digital marketing; it’s for the young,” a recruiter once told co-founder Hazel Yap. Rather than being discouraged, here’s how she used that comment as motivation to fuel her entrepreneurial journey: https://lnkd.in/g5RKSX5E 2️⃣ Rethinking our labels Self-limiting beliefs about ourselves are labels that can become tattoos over time, says professional speaking coach Annelise McCarthy. But we can take steps to have a more compassionate relationship with ourselves. https://lnkd.in/gjzz3JK5 3️⃣ Dream. Fail. Learn Founder Admond Lee dared to dream big at 28 with his first startup, but harsh realities — like investor rejections and dwindling funds — forced him to rethink his vision. He shares some crucial lessons learned along the way: https://lnkd.in/gMGrv2tE 4️⃣ What it really takes to succeed Nandini Shenoy, founder of Pinkvilla, shares that becoming a Bollywood star takes more than glamour — it requires resilience and perseverance. And it is true for any business. Success comes from staying the course, and requires constant effort despite setbacks, Shenoy adds. https://lnkd.in/gjfcfDiU 5️⃣ Opportunities can be found anywhere Vatsal Bagri, COO at Shizen Energy, shares how, during a friend’s wedding in Udaipur, a casual conversation with a resort manager about golf carts led to a business opportunity. This experience taught him that deals can happen anywhere, and sometimes all it takes is asking the right question and being open to opportunities. https://lnkd.in/gJSjqfFm 💡 Which of these posts resonated with you and why? Share your comments below. Got an inspirational story to share? Write your post using hashtag #LinkedInNewsAsia. By Neha Jain Kale, Brendan Wong and Divya Pathak

Welcome to the Daily Rundown! Here are the top career tips for the weekend – Leadership beyond titles; Turning gaps into growth and more. 1️⃣ Leadership beyond titles Interested in stepping into a leadership role? Career coach Uma Thana Balasingam explains why it’s not just about landing a title:  https://lnkd.in/gTRH6TGB 2️⃣ Turning gaps into growth Today’s career paths rarely follow a straight line. HR director Lim Z. advises on how to stay intentional, focused and turn gaps into opportunities for personal growth: https://lnkd.in/g2U-UEPr 3️⃣ Zero equals power From managing billion-dollar portfolios to juggling the challenges of motherhood, career coach Jennifer Ong shows that starting from scratch isn’t a weakness – it’s a superpower. https://lnkd.in/gQ8kbiig   4️⃣ Beat hidden barriers Clarity and confidence in career decisions take more than a fresh resume, says growth mindset coach Michael Foo. He shares a three-step approach to overcome obstacles that could be holding you back: https://lnkd.in/gJd8sGyt 5️⃣ Video: How to speak with clarity Do you find it hard to express yourself? Speaker and trainer Jessica Chen shares strategies on how non-native English speakers can communicate better: https://lnkd.in/gHvH3pzV 💡 How do you stay focused when your career takes unexpected turns? Share your thoughts below. ✍️: Neha Jain Kale #DailyRundownAsia

Welcome to the Daily Rundown! Here are the top business stories for Friday (Mar 21) – Monsoon surge, SoftBank’s US$6.5B acquisition and more. 1️⃣ Monsoon surge in SG, Johor Singapore is experiencing its third monsoon surge in 2025, bringing rain and lowered temperatures. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall in Malaysia’s Johor has led to severe flooding.  https://lnkd.in/eurizBDS 2️⃣ SoftBank’s US$6.5B acquisition SoftBank Group Corp. is acquiring semiconductor manufacturer Ampere Computing for US$6.5 billion.  https://lnkd.in/e6p-Hh_j 3️⃣ ID eases buyback rules Indonesia’s financial authorities have eased the rules on companies wanting to buy back shares in a bid to stem another potential market rout.  https://lnkd.in/eBGf6reU 4️⃣ X gets US$1B infusion X has gotten a funding boost. The Elon Musk-owned social platform raised new equity to the tune of roughly US$1 billion, and the infusion ups its valuation to about US$32 billion, Bloomberg News reports. https://lnkd.in/e-TCizSw 5️⃣ Video: Japanese stock market Why are Japanese stocks underperforming this year? Nikkei Asia staff writer Lisa Kim summarises in this video:  https://lnkd.in/eEZ9EePh 💡Singapore faces a third monsoon surge in 2025. How has the weather impacted you? Share your thoughts below. ✍️: Serla Rusli #DailyRundownAsia

Welcome to the Wrap-Up, your summary of the day's top news and talking points, curated by LinkedIn News Asia. Today, we ask: What is the best way to boost team morale? Check out the slideshow below and click or swipe to view the next item. 💡 Share your views on today's topics in the comments below. 👉 Mind the intention-action gap – CNA Deborah Lau https://lnkd.in/g6Uyw564 👉 Tencent’s sales surge – Bloomberg News Tencent https://lnkd.in/gNRum9DU 👉 Ads boost on women's sports – CNBC https://lnkd.in/ePSFX9U3 📢 Today’s Debate: What’s your biggest challenge in a salary negotiation? Featuring Sandra Chua https://lnkd.in/gcfcZcC8 #TheWrapUp #procrastination #tencent #ads

Structure is not the same as routine, says Grace Yeoh, correspondent at CNA. “Structure is an overall framework that provides guidelines, but allows for variation…Routine is the repeated, habitual execution of tasks within that structure,” writes Yeoh. Knowing the difference will enable you to organise your day more effectively, she adds. How do you structure your day? #IOTD #organisation #focus

Sustainability shouldn’t just be a label, says business transformation leader Vincent PHANG. Citing an example of an airplane meal he had recently, Phang writes: “A holistic approach considers every detail, from packaging to the partners you worked with and waste management.” Which brands are role models in terms of sustainable practices? #IOTD #sustainability #plastic