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4 in 5 Filipino women say caregiving role halts financial security building
4 in 5 Filipino women say caregiving role halts financial security building
Just 27% say they have enough means to support themselves beyond age 90.
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Indian consumers amongst most optimistic in Asia as 75% expect higher income
Indian consumers amongst most optimistic in Asia as 75% expect higher income
Around 73% of consumers plan to increase spending on groceries.
2 days ago
Singapore retail weakens as costs rise and demand falls in Q1
Singapore retail weakens as costs rise and demand falls in Q1
A softer economic and employment outlook continues to dampen retail demand.
2 days ago
High insurance costs limit Arctic shipping to niche cargo
High insurance costs limit Arctic shipping to niche cargo
Routes can cut sailing distance by up to 40% between Asia and Europe or North America.
2 days ago
Underinsurance leaves APAC economies to absorb $69b losses
Underinsurance leaves APAC economies to absorb $69b losses
At least 15 events each caused damage exceeding $1b across the region.
2 days ago
Finance sector cements dominance over Philippines ICT market
Finance sector cements dominance over Philippines ICT market
GlobalData says the sector will hold the top end use position through 2029.
2 days ago
China retail shifts to omnichannel as store expansion moderates in lower-tier cities
China retail shifts to omnichannel as store expansion moderates in lower-tier cities
Leasing sentiment is improving in tier I cities.
3 days ago
Taiwan’s foreign-currency insurance sales jump 30% to $13.4b
Taiwan’s foreign-currency insurance sales jump 30% to $13.4b
Traditional policies generated about 83% of new premium revenue in 2025.
3 days ago
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.
4 days 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.
4 days 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.
4 days 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.
4 days 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.
4 days 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.
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.
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Rising climate losses test China’s insurance safety net
Profitable insurers face limits in passing disaster risk despite market scale.
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Easing rents lure retailers back to Hong Kong streets
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Ground-floor shops offer higher visibility for food and daily-need retail.
3 days ago
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Affluent women force rethink of legacy planning in Asia-Pacific
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Stable growth and early engagement shift advice beyond transactional transfers.
3 days ago
Probability disclosures unlikely to dent blind-box demand in Singapore
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They could reassure rather than deter core buyers.
Taiwan wind push lifts demand for offshore vessels
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Cost inflation and supply risk test shipbuilders as regional orders build.
Deliveroo exit triggers food delivery duopoly in Singapore
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Consolidation may lift fees and commissions as Grab and Foodpanda dominate.
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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Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards 2026 Winner: Derek John Fernandez of Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission
Derek John Fernandez of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission highlights MCMC Nexus for evidence-based enforcement.
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1. Affluent women force rethink of legacy planning in Asia-Pacific 2. Easing rents lure retailers back to Hong Kong streets 3. Online shopping boom drives Malaysia e-commerce growth momentum 4. China smartphone shipments fall 3.3% as Huawei, Apple gain 5. China retail shifts to omnichannel as store expansion moderates in lower-tier citiesAwards
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Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards 2026 Winner: Derek John Fernandez of Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission
Derek John Fernandez of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission highlights MCMC Nexus for evidence-based enforcement.
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