Readers discuss a solution for point-to-point transport services, a way to improve the Guangdong driver scheme, and national security law Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form . Submissions should not…
President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria is positioned to become a net exporter to China within five years, following Beijing’s recent removal of tariffs on imports from 53 African countries, including Nigeria. Last week, China announced a zero-tariff policy for goods from 53 African countries, allowing duty-free access to a wide range of exports,…
Started in 2010 by then-23-year-old entrepreneur Wang Ning as a small shop selling toys in China, Pop Mart has grown into a giant with a market cap of US$40 billion thanks to the popularity of its Labubu character. The Beijing-based toymaker is riding a wave of global success fueled by blind boxes, toys featuring Labubu—a…
By Ibn Kailan Abdul-Hamid(PhD) In today’s competitive marketplace, it is no longer sufficient for firms particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to offer a product or service alone. Building a brand is essential for differentiation, customer loyalty, and long-term profitability. This publication clarifies the distinction between a product and a brand, and articulates why SMEs…
The Anambra State Government has unveiled a series of major development initiatives, including the construction of a state rehabilitation centre to tackle mental health challenges, as it prepares to open the Solution Fun City to the public on Saturday, June 28, 2025 Recall that the Solution Fun City, part of the legacy projects built by…
The EU and Canada on Monday struck a security and defence partnership and kickstarted talks over a digital trade agreement as they seek to get closer amid uncertainty in the NATO alliance and global markets over Washington’s long-term policy. The summit – the 20th of its kind between Brussels and Ottawa – came on the…
Autobiographies of great Nigerians, most of the time, abound in anecdotes. With humility, I am always proud to say that I had my foundational education in Ile-Ogbo, my village in Osun State, Nigeria, before I proceeded to Yale and Oxford Universities. The story is that these Nigerians are always relentless in their pursuit of excellence…
In an age where “glow-up” culture extends beyond personal aesthetics to entire nations, many societies are rushing to join the ranks of the “developed.” Skyscrapers rise, tech hubs boom, and GDP graphs shoot upward—but behind this shiny façade lies a quieter collapse. Family bonds are fraying, marriages are dissolving, and young people are drowning in…
By Charnel-Ann Heyn, Momentum Marketing and Communications Specialist. In today’s corporate environment, employees are not just team members; they are brand custodians. Every interaction – whether in person or online – can subtly influence the way the company is perceived. As digital platforms increasingly blur the lines between personal and professional identities, it is easy…
By Bernard Kelvin CLIVE “Passion alone is not enough. Your brand must meet a need, solve a problem, or serve someone.” — Bernard Kelvin Clive Let me tell you something many won’t admit: the brand you’re trying to build won’t come fully formed on day one. It won’t shine like those global names you’re admiring…
