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Australian retailers cut jobs as fuel and supply chain costs surge
Australian retailers cut jobs as fuel and supply chain costs surge
Businesses are warning of possible closures.
7 hours ago
Retail trade sales in Taiwan climbs to $11.96b in February
Retail trade sales in Taiwan climbs to $11.96b in February
Sales in the wholesale trade reached $34.97b.
7 hours ago
Premium fashion, seasonal collections boost designer apparel sales
Premium fashion, seasonal collections boost designer apparel sales
E-commerce platforms are also further boosting accessibility.
4 days ago
Singapore health premiums jump 14.8% in February
Singapore health premiums jump 14.8% in February
The increase reflects a long-term repricing cycle rather than seasonal demand.
4 days ago
Firms split on green growth, peak oil timelines, Bain says
Firms split on green growth, peak oil timelines, Bain says
Executives are pivoting towards transition-oriented investments in their local regions.
5 days ago
Southeast Asia races to redesign energy security amidst ME conflict, report says
Southeast Asia races to redesign energy security amidst ME conflict, report says
All six markets have announced nuclear ambitions for 2030 to 2037.
5 days ago
Automation threatens 43% of insurance tasks by 2030
Automation threatens 43% of insurance tasks by 2030
Nearly all insurers are speeding up adoption as technology reshapes operational models.
5 days ago
APRA warns climate risks could leave 1 in 4 homes uninsured
APRA warns climate risks could leave 1 in 4 homes uninsured
The regulator assessed two severe scenarios covering weather losses and transition costs through to 2050.
5 days ago
DHL expands multimodal networks for Vietnam trade
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DHL expands multimodal networks for Vietnam trade
Vietnam drives longer routes and multimodal demand.
6 days ago
Vietnam expands exports across global trade
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Vietnam expands exports across global trade
Capacity investments support long-distance trade growth.
6 days ago
Ransomware groups surge as July attacks hit Singapore
Ransomware groups surge as July attacks hit Singapore
ThreatBook 2025 report shows tech and finance hit hardest in mid-year breach wave.
6 days ago
AI integration and job security take centre stage in finance recruitment: Hays
AI integration and job security take centre stage in finance recruitment: Hays
Job seekers also expect a 10% pay rise when switching roles.
6 days ago
Finance hiring gains momentum across key banking segments, report says
Finance hiring gains momentum across key banking segments, report says
Banks prioritise tech and planning roles in hiring push.
6 days ago
Singapore firms face world’s highest ransomware risk
Singapore firms face world’s highest ransomware risk
Mid-year conferences made it a prime global target.
6 days ago
Hong Kong insurance C-Suite pay hits $3m as affluent client focus drives 2026 hiring
Hong Kong insurance C-Suite pay hits $3m as affluent client focus drives 2026 hiring
Hays 2026 data shows Risk and Compliance chiefs hit record pay as insurers target wealthy clients.
6 days ago
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