The tariff policies implemented in April 2025 have roiled the media and entertainment markets, eliminating optimism in key sectors, from consumer brands to advertising and beyond.

We are pleased to share the inaugural Alvarez & Marsal Distress Alert Southeast Asia report, a significant milestone in our effort to generate insights into the region’s distress market.

US advisory firm Alvarez & Marsal Inc. sees the real estate sector the most at risk in Southeast Asia due to headwinds such as global trade frictions and a glut of residences.

The workforce landscape is still fraught with tension: economic and policy fluctuations, rapid technological advances, and evolving work models have made workforce planning a critical but daunting task.