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Singapore firms modernise IT faster as AI adoption gains pace: PwC
Singapore firms modernise IT faster as AI adoption gains pace: PwC
Businesses are ahead of global peers in AI investment appetite and advanced AI use.
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Intra-Asia trade remains resilient despite Middle East conflict
Intra-Asia trade remains resilient despite Middle East conflict
Short-sea services and transhipment hubs are absorbing demand.
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Luxury retail rental growth slows globally as market turns selective
Luxury retail rental growth slows globally as market turns selective
Singapore leads regionally at 2% growth.
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Singapore dominates SEA PE dealmaking in Q1: report
Singapore dominates SEA PE dealmaking in Q1: report
The city-state accounted for 94% of regional deal value, driven by megadeals in data centres and education.
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Australia’s rooftop solar capacity now exceeds total coal-fired power
Australia’s rooftop solar capacity now exceeds total coal-fired power
Growth in renewables is lowering the country’s exposure to international fossil fuel markets.
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Restrictive funding looms for thermal coal miners, Fitch Ratings says
Restrictive funding looms for thermal coal miners, Fitch Ratings says
Market funding is likely to be more restrictive than that for the energy transition.
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Cursor names Simon Green APJ president, designates Singapore regional HQ
Cursor names Simon Green APJ president, designates Singapore regional HQ
AI coding firm to expand APJ operations and hiring from SG base.
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Cyber insurance shock could emerge every 10 to 18 years
Cyber insurance shock could emerge every 10 to 18 years
Howden Re compared potential cyber losses to moderate catastrophe years such as 2008.
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India’s solar energy share rises to 28.4% of total power capacity in Q1
India’s solar energy share rises to 28.4% of total power capacity in Q1
Wind energy capacity stood at 56.1 GW.
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Insurance buyers gain leverage as pricing softens: Aon
Insurance buyers gain leverage as pricing softens: Aon
Aon said capacity and underwriting flexibility improved across major lines.
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China’s manufacturing PMI holds at 50.3 in April as costs stay elevated
China’s manufacturing PMI holds at 50.3 in April as costs stay elevated
New export orders climbed whilst domestic demand indicators weaken across industries.
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Singapore retail sales up 4.8% in March
Singapore retail sales up 4.8% in March
Total retail sales reached $4.7b, whilst online sales made up 15.7% of the total.
Asia’s commercial insurance rates drop 5% in Q1 2026
Asia’s commercial insurance rates drop 5% in Q1 2026
This marks the seventh straight quarter of declines across the region.
Asia disasters leave 92% losses uninsured
Asia disasters leave 92% losses uninsured
Insured catastrophe losses totalled $5.2b in 2025 across the region.
Asia-Pacific ventricular assist device market surges on rising disease burden
Asia-Pacific ventricular assist device market surges on rising disease burden
The market is projected to reach $2.81b by 2031, growing annually at 8.44%.
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Japan coal shift falls short of replacing Hormuz LNG supply
Utilities limit coal buying amidst uncertainty over the disruption duration.
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Southeast Asia insurers risk profit hit from weak data systems
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Igloo CEO says outdated infrastructure limits AI gains despite rising spending.
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Healthcare
Hospitals redesign care as patients turn to health apps
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Seven in eight adults look up health information before seeing a doctor.
Singapore retailers shift from points to real-time loyalty models
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They use personalisation and behaviour tracking to drive engagement.
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Hong Kong insurer complaints rise for fourth straight year
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The Insurance Authority has flagged gaps in incentives, disclosure, and oversight.
Asia gas power feels oil shocks with delay
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Take-or-pay LNG deals limit operators’ ability to adjust output.
Insurance
Rising climate losses test China’s insurance safety net
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Profitable insurers face limits in passing disaster risk despite market scale.
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1. Hong Kong insurance sales rebound as Chinese visitors return 2. Restrictive funding looms for thermal coal miners, Fitch Ratings says 3. Home improvement segment drives Thailand retail sales in April 4. India’s solar energy share rises to 28.4% of total power capacity in Q1 5. Asia-Pacific insurance may reach $10t by 2034Awards
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