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Japan's US$158b M&A wave moves away from China toward ASEAN and US
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Japan's US$158b M&A wave moves away from China toward ASEAN and US
Buying a Japanese firm gives Western buyers indirect exposure to Southeast Asia without investing directly in the region.
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APAC industrial deal volumes seen rising 2% in 2026— PwC
APAC industrial deal volumes seen rising 2% in 2026— PwC
India and Southeast Asia are expected to attract manufacturing investment.
8 hours ago
Allianz says $125b in cargo remains stranded in Gulf
Allianz says $125b in cargo remains stranded in Gulf
Hull and cargo premiums increased during the conflict.
11 hours ago
East Asia lags in sustainability investment, report finds
East Asia lags in sustainability investment, report finds
Six in 10 firms still cite sustainability as a moderate competitive advantage.
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Japan yields rise as BOJ exits rate controls
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Japan yields rise as BOJ exits rate controls
Market-driven rates increase volatility and pressure banks and capital flows.
3 days ago
Thailand’s IoT revenue growth trails subscription uptake, GlobalData says
Thailand’s IoT revenue growth trails subscription uptake, GlobalData says
IoT subscriptions to reach 12% of mobile base by 2030 as adoption outpaces revenue.
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Indonesian fixed telecom market to reach $1.4b by 2030 as landlines disconnect
Indonesian fixed telecom market to reach $1.4b by 2030 as landlines disconnect
Subscribers are shifting from traditional landlines to app-based communications.
3 days ago
Philippine life insurers lift premiums 15% as density hits record
Philippine life insurers lift premiums 15% as density hits record
Per capita insurance spending reached $70.15 in 2025 from $62.30 a year earlier.
3 days ago
APAC insurers stay stable despite claims pressure: Fitch Ratings
APAC insurers stay stable despite claims pressure: Fitch Ratings
Non-life insurers face higher claims costs that are reducing underwriting margins.
3 days ago
South Korea eases AI rules as oversight tightens
South Korea eases AI rules as oversight tightens
Regulators will accelerate network separation reforms for financial AI systems.
3 days ago
82% of SEA CFOs target growth but siloed data slows finance AI rollout
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82% of SEA CFOs target growth but siloed data slows finance AI rollout
Automating a flawed process with AI accelerates inefficiency and that process redesign must come before any tool adoption.
4 days ago
Asia-Pacific climate risks may cost firms US$336b annually by 2030s
Asia-Pacific climate risks may cost firms US$336b annually by 2030s
The report identifies investable resilience opportunities across real estate, data centres, power infrastructure, and transport.
4 days ago
Over six in 10 business leaders flag rising disorderly climate risk
Over six in 10 business leaders flag rising disorderly climate risk
Firms warn of rising operational disruption as transition risks climb across regions.
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Only 19% of executives quantify sustainability’s financial impact: KPMG
Only 19% of executives quantify sustainability’s financial impact: KPMG
Most companies struggle to translate them into profits, cash flow, and valuation.
5 days ago
Malaysia insurance premiums rise 6.1% as motor losses persist
Malaysia insurance premiums rise 6.1% as motor losses persist
Motor remained the largest business line with 45.2% of the industry portfolio in 2025.
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Asia-Pacific insurers turn to emerging market debt for yield
Investment-grade issuance now accounts for more than half of the market.
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Shipbuilding boom runs into capacity wall
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Chinese yards captured 70% of first-quarter orders as delivery slots tightened.
6 days ago
Indian retailers go hyperlocal as citywide expansion loses ground
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They use micro-market data to rethink where stores open.
Big-ticket deals lift Singapore M&A as volumes fall
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Private equity and AI infrastructure drive record deal concentration.
Mazari targets long-stay buyers as Bali market matures
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The developer says demand is shifting beyond rental investors.
Healthcare
Hong Kong doubles down on disease prevention
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It pays dividends for the city’s health system.
Siam Piwat embeds green rules across Bangkok mall tenants
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Post-pandemic demand is driving a shift toward more responsible consumption.
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She highlights that organisations are no longer evaluated on individual interactions, but on how well-acquainted they are with customers’ preferences.
Commentary
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Why high turnover persists in hospitality, and what’s changing
Energy price volatility highlights structural gaps for managing FX risk in APAC
When ESG enters the Asian boardroom: What real estate and infrastructure leaders must get right
Many Malaysian businesses have gone digital — but few have truly transformed