We’ll say it here first: let this year be the year of change and innovation. While 2020 was a catalyst for change – the sort of change that is unexpected, swift and drastic – we now have the benefit of hindsight. To see the last twelve months for the chaos they were, and to better prepare for anything of the sort happening in the future. I’ve said it before, but change is necessary in business. Change is needed to grow, to adapt and to – eventually, thrive. We just prefer it to be on our own terms.

As the final months of 2020 draw to a close, many businesses are taking the time to reflect on the unique challenges and opportunities that this year has presented due to unexpected pandemic. For many, this year has unfortunately resulted in the end of their business, which they have poured so much time and dedication into creating.

And so we come to this quarter’s issue, where we spotlight the work of a variety of different companies who have seen extraordinary success in their industries. Whether it be healthcare or technology, agriculture or renewables, the Asia Pacific is a veritable hub of innovation and development. We’ve chosen to spotlight just a few who have ventured to ‘be better’ than they were the year before. Whether they’ve chosen to focus on cultural improvement, or adjust their talent onboarding, or pivoted into new markets, every one of the companies within these pages are making a difference to the region, industry and market.

This issue: AddcomSolution has been an industry-leading value-added and service oriented distributor and manufacturer of electronic components since 1998.

This issue we spotlight the region’s exceptional talent in the FinTech sphere. From digital banking innovations, to business-centric payment solutions.

This issue: an up-and-coming biscuit manufacturer, cosmetic surgeon and leading investment property developer.

This issue: we cover a diverse range of topics from accelerating cross-border businesses, newly appointed CFOs and so much more.