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Rampant scams cost Singapore $734m in fraud losses in 2025, report says
Rampant scams cost Singapore $734m in fraud losses in 2025, report says
A new global audit report found $17.75b in total illicit activity, driven by organised crime and drug trafficking.
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Hong Kong loses $7.52b to fraud as AI use rises
Hong Kong loses $7.52b to fraud as AI use rises
Money laundering in the city hit $17.28b amidst increased AI-driven schemes.
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Global dental articulators market to reach $227.8m by 2030
Global dental articulators market to reach $227.8m by 2030
Growth is driven by ageing populations and new articulator designs.
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China manufacturing PMI falls to 49.0 in February as small enterprises contract to two-year low
China manufacturing PMI falls to 49.0 in February as small enterprises contract to two-year low
Factories saw weaker orders and imports.
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Gene and cell therapy boom drives DNA manufacturing market toward $21.82B by 2034
Gene and cell therapy boom drives DNA manufacturing market toward $21.82B by 2034
Biotech investments fuel DNA manufacturing in Asia-Pacific.
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Malaysia fixed services revenue to reach $2.1b by 2030
Malaysia fixed services revenue to reach $2.1b by 2030
Fibre broadband demand underpins 4% CAGR.
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Taiwan SME loan book stable, impairment ratio anchored at 1.4%
Taiwan SME loan book stable, impairment ratio anchored at 1.4%
Loans supported by 2.1% domestic demand growth, Fitch says.
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APAC energy producers to gain, refiners to face cost pressure amidst Iran conflict
APAC energy producers to gain, refiners to face cost pressure amidst Iran conflict
Energy exporters in Australia, Indonesia and Malaysia could see stronger revenues.
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Fitch: APAC utilities equipped to withstand immediate energy shock rom Iran crisis
Fitch: APAC utilities equipped to withstand immediate energy shock rom Iran crisis
Most regional energy firms are shielded by diversified fuel sources and cost pass‑through.
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Offshore wind rebound and solar expansion propel APAC’s renewable growth
Offshore wind rebound and solar expansion propel APAC’s renewable growth
Grid investment rose as hybrid projects and financing structures expand.
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Commercial building vulnerabilities expose Hong Kong to cybercrime risks
Commercial building vulnerabilities expose Hong Kong to cybercrime risks
Report cites 75% of organisations are operating building management systems with known flaws.
Singapore’s finance sector lifts business sentiment as index hits 53.4
Singapore’s finance sector lifts business sentiment as index hits 53.4
Business Sentiment Index climbed 1.2 points in Q4 2025, ending a six-month slide.
Global prescription drugs market to reach $2.26t by 2034
Global prescription drugs market to reach $2.26t by 2034
The Asia Pacific region is projected to register the fastest growth rate.
CLD, Climate Group launch SG’s first market-wide concrete benchmark
CLD, Climate Group launch SG’s first market-wide concrete benchmark
The framework will guide the industry in choosing lower-carbon options.
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Manulife’s Leah Ng says better governance boosts women’s leadership
Equity cannot rely only on good intentions; it must be built into systems.
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Nina Ong drives AI and talent upgrades at Great Eastern Life
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The big boss credits their edge to diversity: over a third of senior roles are women.
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MyRepublic launches 5G wireless broadband in Indonesia
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The service aims to extend broadband beyond fibre coverage.
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SM Supermalls pivots to experience-led retail with $2.6b national rollout
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The group plans to open one flagship mall each year.
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PGE starts low-carbon project in Banten
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It aims to reach 1 gigawatt of installed capacity within two to three years.
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Hong Kong insurers post weaker 2024 as premiums slip
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This is based on the recent data released by the Insurance Authority for the 2024 fiscal year.
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Asia-Pacific insurers face $200b legacy tech burden
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Outdated tech and entrenched processes continue to hamper operations.
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1. Nina Ong drives AI and talent upgrades at Great Eastern Life 2. MyRepublic launches 5G wireless broadband in Indonesia 3. Manulife’s Leah Ng says better governance boosts women’s leadership 4. SM Supermalls pivots to experience-led retail with $2.6b national rollout 5. How APAC cyber gap exposes households to fraudAwards
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