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Spire Research and Consulting celebrated its 15th anniversary in April at The Imperial Hotel in Hua Hin, Thailand. The celebration of 15 years of success brought together all employees across 9 countries. Established in 2000, Spire’s network now spans 9 country offices and 30 countries with a Spire research footprint, bringing the highest standards of project conceptualization, execution and delivery to each project. To commemorate 15 years in the research and consulting industry, all employees were welcomed with a gala dinner on the first night – all decked up in their native attire. The subsequent two days continued with group sessions on learnings, sharings by leaders and fun-filled activities to lighten the mood and build bonds – all amidst the sea-side calm of Hua Hin’s beautiful beach. It was a memorable experience shared by many and infused with the hope of celebrating many more wins! https://www.spireresearch.com/newsroom/events/spire-celebrates-its-15th-

Christmas is a time for celebration and delivering joy through gifts. How do Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) celebrate Christmas and how do the holidays affect e-retailers sales? Jeffrey Bahar, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Spire Research and Consulting, shared his insights in Bloomberg Businessweek Indonesia. Whether it is a family affair, attending Christmas mass or indulging in feasting, Christmas is celebrated across the globe. For CEOs in Indonesia, Christmas always brings joy. As Bahar pointed out, the festive season is synonymous with family time. His family indulges in the age-old tradition of Secret Santa where each family member receives a secret gift. At the same time, Indonesian CEOs celebrate Christmas in many ways. These include attending Christmas mass, hosting dinner receptions for extended family members as well as employees, exchanging gifts and installing Christmas icons for décor at home. On the other hand, the festive season gives e-retailers a reas