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Green procurement $6.5t to $8.5t lever, WEF says
Green procurement $6.5t to $8.5t lever, WEF says
Report urges firms to sharpen business cases and governments to de-risk capital.
4 hours ago
Shipping lags as other sectors drive green fuel markets: report
Shipping lags as other sectors drive green fuel markets: report
BCG says road, power, and aviation are shaping the supply of biofuels, ammonia, and methanol.
4 hours ago
Agentic AI cuts drug development timelines: report
Agentic AI cuts drug development timelines: report
Healthcare GenAI market seen growing to $22b by 2027.
4 hours ago
Biopharma firms face $275b patent cliff as returns stall
Biopharma firms face $275b patent cliff as returns stall
BCG says pricing pressure, tariffs, and MFN policies are reshaping business models.
4 hours ago
Fukuoka rises as key gateway to Japan for Hong Kong businesses
Fukuoka rises as key gateway to Japan for Hong Kong businesses
The city offers subsidies to R&D-heavy sectors like IT, medicine, and energy.
4 hours ago
Telcos face valuation gap as AI promises margin lift
Telcos face valuation gap as AI promises margin lift
BCG projected a 3% annual revenue increase for the largest listed telco operators.
2 days ago
Telcos eye 10% cost cut with procurement overhaul, says BCG
Telcos eye 10% cost cut with procurement overhaul, says BCG
Generative AI aids telecoms in reducing procurement expenses.
2 days ago
Fossil fuels to supply up to 55% of energy by 2050
Fossil fuels to supply up to 55% of energy by 2050
This will be driven by energy needs in transport, heavy industry, data centres and buildings.
2 days ago
APAC battery construction to hit $45.4b by 2027 despite slowdown in execution
APAC battery construction to hit $45.4b by 2027 despite slowdown in execution
EVs and energy storage systems demand will drive regional growth.
3 days ago
China powers Asia’s lead in 5G SA accessibility
China powers Asia’s lead in 5G SA accessibility
China reported more than 10 million 5G advanced subscribers.
4 days ago
Indonesia life premiums fall 1.1% in 9M 2025 despite coverage jump
Indonesia life premiums fall 1.1% in 9M 2025 despite coverage jump
Insured lives climbed 12.8% to 151.56 million by September 2025.
6 days ago
Personalised medicine to drive 17% CAGR in healthcare 3D printing, $14.6b by 2033
Personalised medicine to drive 17% CAGR in healthcare 3D printing, $14.6b by 2033
Patient-specific devices and orthopaedics drive market growth.
6 days ago
Global retail market surges $30t in 2025 despite AI strains
Global retail market surges $30t in 2025 despite AI strains
48% upgraded their IT infrastructure as AI investment increased.
6 days ago
Philippines pre-need premiums rise to $300m
Philippines pre-need premiums rise to $300m
Industry sold 690,064 plans by Q3 2025 up from 509323 a year earlier.
India’s first autonomous shipping software secures landmark certification
India’s first autonomous shipping software secures landmark certification
IRS validated the new USV navigation software enabling unmanned operations with AI controls.
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Fukuoka rises as key gateway to Japan for Hong Kong businesses
The city offers subsidies to R&D-heavy sectors like IT, medicine, and energy.
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AIA Philippines wins two awards at Asian Management Excellence Awards 2026
The company earns regional recognition for building a people-focused workplace culture.



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