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China mobile giants pivot to AI tokens as data model weakens
China mobile giants pivot to AI tokens as data model weakens
The telecom firms are exploring AI metering as connectivity revenue shifts.
Consumers want AI agents to shop for "idealised" selves
Consumers want AI agents to shop for "idealised" selves
26% of active generative AI users have bought a more expensive item after AI increased their confidence in the decision.
Retail enters ‘control economy' as growth concentrates in digital channels
Retail enters ‘control economy' as growth concentrates in digital channels
Competition is shifting from expansion to control over pricing, visibility, and consumer choices.
Global solar tracker shipments jump 19% to 134 GWdc in 2025
Global solar tracker shipments jump 19% to 134 GWdc in 2025
Installed capacity crossed a new threshold as deployment scales across regions.
PH fixed communication revenue to hit $4.3b by 2030
PH fixed communication revenue to hit $4.3b by 2030
GlobalData said growth will be driven mainly by the fixed broadband segment.
Singapore leads Southeast Asia climate-tech funding
Singapore leads Southeast Asia climate-tech funding
The city-state accounted for about $872m of the region’s disclosed climate-tech equity funding.
Taiwan life premiums climb 50% to $5b in Q1 2026
Taiwan life premiums climb 50% to $5b in Q1 2026
Revenue increased from $3.2b or NT$99.476b in the same period last year.
Philippines mobile market to top $5b by 2030 on 5G, data surge
Philippines mobile market to top $5b by 2030 on 5G, data surge
Network transitions reshape subscriber mix as operators expand coverage across regions.

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Indosat targets $170m in AI cloud revenue in 3 years
It seeks to expand AI data-centre capacity to 1GW by 2030.
Lanson Place sees repeat stays as blended travel lifts Manila demand
The hotel plans to expand across the Philippines and Southeast Asia. 
Nando’s leans on design edge to win drive-thru site race
The chain targets premium locations beyond traditional QSR clusters.
Pet-friendly dining may lift core Hong Kong mall traffic
Weekend spending is expected to benefit central districts over suburban malls.
Singapore telecom crowding persists after Simba-M1 deal collapse
Its small market has left the mobile and fixed broadband sectors saturated.
Insurance Companies rethink health cover as claim costs climb
MOH rider changes tighten coverage and lift co-payment exposure from April 2026.
Singapore pressed to adopt AI-led checks after Nvidia case
Authorities are under pressure to boost spot checks on high-risk tech shipments.

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