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Beijing retail outlook 2026 hinges on consumer confidence recovery
Beijing retail outlook 2026 hinges on consumer confidence recovery
Retail recovery remains linked to broader economic conditions.
3 hours ago
Selective retail transactions favour prime high street locations in Seoul
Selective retail transactions favour prime high street locations in Seoul
Tourism recovery is driving foot traffic and supporting key retail corridors.
3 hours ago
Online shopping boom drives Malaysia e-commerce growth momentum
Online shopping boom drives Malaysia e-commerce growth momentum
Major sales events boost online transactions.
5 hours ago
Ho Chi Minh City retail shifts toward experiential formats despite cautious spending
Ho Chi Minh City retail shifts toward experiential formats despite cautious spending
International and lifestyle brands continued expanding.
5 hours ago
China smartphone shipments fall 3.3% as Huawei, Apple gain
China smartphone shipments fall 3.3% as Huawei, Apple gain
Premium demand supports margins despite supply and cost pressures.
10 hours ago
Experiential concepts gain traction in Greater Kuala Lumpur retail scene
Experiential concepts gain traction in Greater Kuala Lumpur retail scene
International retailers continued to enter the market.
3 days ago
Taiwan’s insurance premiums rise 8% as claims outpace non-life growth in 2025
Taiwan’s insurance premiums rise 8% as claims outpace non-life growth in 2025
Non-life payouts climb faster than premiums, signalling pressure on underwriting margins.
3 days ago
Implant demand fuels medical stampings market surge to $34.48b by 2034
Implant demand fuels medical stampings market surge to $34.48b by 2034
Asia-Pacific emerges as the fastest growing market as production capacity expands.
4 days ago
Taiwan and South Korea travellers lead Asia in shopping-driven trips
Taiwan and South Korea travellers lead Asia in shopping-driven trips
Luxury malls, designer districts and night markets remain key attractions.
4 days ago
HK retail sales up 11.8% as durable goods and jewellery drive growth
HK retail sales up 11.8% as durable goods and jewellery drive growth
Growth extended to a tenth straight month.
4 days ago
Emerging brands expand in Shenzhen as consumers shift to lifestyle categories
Emerging brands expand in Shenzhen as consumers shift to lifestyle categories
Flagship openings and store upgrades also rise to enhance customer experience.
4 days ago
Insurers face capacity strain as $300b data centre boom grows
Insurers face capacity strain as $300b data centre boom grows
Total insurable values per site can reach $20b to $30b, raising aggregation concerns.
4 days ago
Asia banks show mixed climate risk readiness, report finds
Asia banks show mixed climate risk readiness, report finds
HSBC, Mizuho, and China Construction Bank stand out.
4 days ago
S’pore leads APAC in digital resilience but board oversight gaps loom
S’pore leads APAC in digital resilience but board oversight gaps loom
Firms also prioritise compliance over response.
5 days ago
Emerging tech brands seize Shenzhen malls as smartphone giants retreat
Emerging tech brands seize Shenzhen malls as smartphone giants retreat
The report noted that only 38% of their stores are in suburban areas as of 2025.
5 days ago
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Probability disclosures unlikely to dent blind-box demand in Singapore
They could reassure rather than deter core buyers.
3 days ago
Taiwan wind push lifts demand for offshore vessels
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Cost inflation and supply risk test shipbuilders as regional orders build.
6 days ago
Deliveroo exit triggers food delivery duopoly in Singapore
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Consolidation may lift fees and commissions as Grab and Foodpanda dominate.
6 days ago
Asia‑Pacific airports rework strategies to lift retail sales
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They are changing tenant mix and checkout systems to capture higher‑yield spending.
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Subsidised resale homes draw buyers from private flats
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The policy boosts turnover by pulling demand forward, not by lifting volumes long term.
LNG bunkering rules raise costs and lock suppliers into full value chain
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They must own or charter LNG bunkering vessels and secure storage and delivery capacity.
DBS urges portfolio rebalancing as volatility rises
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Investors should avoid excessive exposure to any single market or asset class.
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Asian Innovation Excellence Awards 2025 Winner: Thomas Janssens of Manulife Japan
Thomas Janssens, Head of AI at Manulife Japan, explains how Manulife Japan reframed longevity as an opportunity for fulfilment.
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Asian Innovation Excellence Awards 2025 Winner: Thomas Janssens of Manulife Japan
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