This week’s readings/links include an interview with Nathan Tinkler, Professor Mak Yuen Teen on whether SingPost’s lapses are indicative of a deeper malaise in the company, Aberdeen Standard’s Hugh Young on how changing diets in Asia are providing opportunities for investors, Leo Lewis on the spat between Descente and Itochu and Cal Newport on how to be a minimalist smartphone user.

• Nathan Tinkler: From billionaire to bankrupt.
• Commentary: Are SingPost’s lapses indicative of a deeper malaise in the company?
• Food for thought: Changing diets in Asia are providing opportunities for investors.
• A tale from Japan of secret pacts and high-end lingerie: Spat between Descente and Itochu is an oddly encouraging sign for corporate governance.
• Steve Jobs never wanted us to use our iPhones like this: The devices have become our constant companions. This was not the plan.