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Thailand lags in startup creation despite strong economy
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Despite robust digital connectivity, Thailand's startup ecosystem remains largely unexplored.
BRICS total investable wealth reaches $45 trillion
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The bloc’s wealth and influence surge in the global economy.
Blockchain drives player involvement in gaming market
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Blockchain technology is transforming the traditional gaming market.
Startup funding sees dip, but quality over quantity prevails – SOLIDWORKS experts
Despite a funding downturn, SOLIDWORKS experts foresee a promising shift towards more mature startups with tech prowess in manufacturing.
Funding dips 42% for women-led startups in SEA
Fintech, consumer, and retail amongst top top-funded sectors with women-founded startups.
Cyberattacks, data breaches top business risks in India: survey
Business interruption stands as the second-highest risk whilst talent retention challenges rank third.
Women occupy less than a quarter of board seats in Singapore: report
Still, achieving gender parity in key leadership roles remains challenging.
Consumer spending in marketplaces hit $4.1t in three years
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Increase in global consumer spending is driven by strategic innovations and COVID-19.
E-commerce to account for 24% of retail sales by 2027
China, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand will boost the growth.
About 63% of Malaysian women lack self-perceived insurance understanding: report
Only 23% expressed confidence in their understanding of insurance and takaful products.
Condiments giant launches first-ever ketchup insurance policy
Research showed that 48% of its customers experienced ketchup-related mishaps.
Bancassurance market to surge 8.4% in CAGR by 2028
Market dynamics are seen to impact the stakeholders' behaviours and pricing decisions in the sector.
India's health insurance market to surpass US
The sector has the potential to grow 18% to 20% in the next two decades.
Thailand cybersecurity job market sees 15% growth in 10 years
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Specific talents are needed by businesses in Thailand to safeguard their digital frontiers.

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Bank Jago’s life-centric approach suits new style of financial management
The tech-based bank has assisted more than 10 million Indonesians through seamless integration into the digital ecosystem since 2021.
Innovating with natural ingredients, Mustika Ratu dominates Indonesia’s beauty market
Self-care products represented over 91% of third quarter sales in 2023.
BCA Group’s blu app expands digital ecosystem through BaaS
The strategy has successfully fostered transactions and built customer trust by 53.4% throughout 2023.
Insurance Asia’s insurance and banking titans pledge climate action
Insurance and banking leaders join forces to tackle climate change, emphasising the need for sustainable investments and inclusive transition strategies.
Financial Services Fintech startup streamlines SME credit assessment for banks through AI
With InRiskable, banks can assess SMEs’ credit risks with 80% less time and 97% accuracy.
PLN leads ASEAN in energy sector sustainability governance
In 2023, Indonesia’s PLN decreased its ESG risk rating by 8 points, reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 9.7m tonnes, and added 296mW of renewable energy.
Building & Engineering Dassault Systèmes leads manufacturing into a future of digital, sustainable designs
Leaders at the 3DEXPERIENCE WORLD 2024 in Dallas discuss the integration of AI and simulation into design processes.

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Thailand lags in startup creation despite strong economy
^ "https://vimeo.com/924482984"
Despite robust digital connectivity, Thailand's startup ecosystem remains largely unexplored.
BRICS total investable wealth reaches $45 trillion
^ "https://vimeo.com/924502651"
The bloc’s wealth and influence surge in the global economy.
Blockchain drives player involvement in gaming market
^ "https://vimeo.com/922830225"
Blockchain technology is transforming the traditional gaming market.
Startup funding sees dip, but quality over quantity prevails – SOLIDWORKS experts
Despite a funding downturn, SOLIDWORKS experts foresee a promising shift towards more mature startups with tech prowess in manufacturing.
Funding dips 42% for women-led startups in SEA
Fintech, consumer, and retail amongst top top-funded sectors with women-founded startups.
Cyberattacks, data breaches top business risks in India: survey
Business interruption stands as the second-highest risk whilst talent retention challenges rank third.
Women occupy less than a quarter of board seats in Singapore: report
Still, achieving gender parity in key leadership roles remains challenging.
Consumer spending in marketplaces hit $4.1t in three years
^ "https://vimeo.com/922306277"
Increase in global consumer spending is driven by strategic innovations and COVID-19.
E-commerce to account for 24% of retail sales by 2027
China, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand will boost the growth.
About 63% of Malaysian women lack self-perceived insurance understanding: report
Only 23% expressed confidence in their understanding of insurance and takaful products.
Condiments giant launches first-ever ketchup insurance policy
Research showed that 48% of its customers experienced ketchup-related mishaps.
Bancassurance market to surge 8.4% in CAGR by 2028
Market dynamics are seen to impact the stakeholders' behaviours and pricing decisions in the sector.
India's health insurance market to surpass US
The sector has the potential to grow 18% to 20% in the next two decades.
Thailand cybersecurity job market sees 15% growth in 10 years
^ "https://vimeo.com/920779218"
Specific talents are needed by businesses in Thailand to safeguard their digital frontiers.

Exclusives

Bank Jago’s life-centric approach suits new style of financial management
The tech-based bank has assisted more than 10 million Indonesians through seamless integration into the digital ecosystem since 2021.
Innovating with natural ingredients, Mustika Ratu dominates Indonesia’s beauty market
Self-care products represented over 91% of third quarter sales in 2023.
BCA Group’s blu app expands digital ecosystem through BaaS
The strategy has successfully fostered transactions and built customer trust by 53.4% throughout 2023.
Insurance Asia’s insurance and banking titans pledge climate action
Insurance and banking leaders join forces to tackle climate change, emphasising the need for sustainable investments and inclusive transition strategies.
Financial Services Fintech startup streamlines SME credit assessment for banks through AI
With InRiskable, banks can assess SMEs’ credit risks with 80% less time and 97% accuracy.
PLN leads ASEAN in energy sector sustainability governance
In 2023, Indonesia’s PLN decreased its ESG risk rating by 8 points, reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 9.7m tonnes, and added 296mW of renewable energy.
Building & Engineering Dassault Systèmes leads manufacturing into a future of digital, sustainable designs
Leaders at the 3DEXPERIENCE WORLD 2024 in Dallas discuss the integration of AI and simulation into design processes.

Join the Asian Business Review community