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Construction demand may reach $53b amidst rising costs
Construction demand may reach $53b amidst rising costs
Construction costs are expected to rise 2% to 5% in 2026.
4 hours ago
Health-focused snacking trend drives freeze-dried fruit demand
Health-focused snacking trend drives freeze-dried fruit demand
Clean labels and simple ingredients strongly influence buying decisions.
5 hours ago
Aeging population drives durable medical equipment market to $414b by 2034
Aeging population drives durable medical equipment market to $414b by 2034
APAC is positioned for substantial growth driven by improving healthcare.
6 hours ago
Malaysian mobile operators face rising competition risks: CGSI
Malaysian mobile operators face rising competition risks: CGSI
The brokerage prefers Telekom Malaysia and Axiata over mobile operators.
10 hours ago
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.
2 days ago
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.
3 days ago
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.
3 days ago
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.
3 days ago
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.
4 days ago
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.
4 days ago
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Asian Hospital opens dedicated hernia clinic
It targets a treatment gap in Metro Manila where cases far exceed surgical capacity.
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Japan coal shift falls short of replacing Hormuz LNG supply
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Utilities limit coal buying amidst uncertainty over the disruption duration.
3 days ago
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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.
3 days ago
Singapore retailers shift from points to real-time loyalty models
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They use personalisation and behaviour tracking to drive engagement.
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.
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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.
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