Across APAC and the Middle East, the industry saw a measured recalibration: shifting market behaviour, more strategic investment from production companies, and manufacturers redefining their place in an increasingly mature entertainment economy. Our FEATURE column breaks it all down. In INTERVIEW, NEXO CEO Jean Mullor shares how the company is stepping from France onto the global stage — powered by technical purity, quiet confidence, and a relationship-first philosophy that’s reshaping immersive sound across Asia-Pacific. And in INSTALLATION, we go behind the iconic twin shells of Singapore’s Esplanade. For over 20 years, it’s welcomed millions — but its biggest transformation happened out of sight, as the venue undertook a meticulous shift from analogue to digital. We uncover the strategy and the thinking behind this major upgrade.