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Asia battery storage investment held back by execution risks: DLA Piper
Asia battery storage investment held back by execution risks: DLA Piper
China ranks amongst the world's top three markets as investors seek greater certainty.
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Asia watch claims jump 21% as theft rises
Asia watch claims jump 21% as theft rises
The global average increase was lower at 17% over the past three years.
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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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Nearly all companies view disorderly climate transition as risk; 40% call it critical
Nearly all companies view disorderly climate transition as risk; 40% call it critical
About 47% expressed low confidence in transition preparedness.
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Malaysia mobile revenue may hit $6.3b in 2030 as data offsets voice decline
Malaysia mobile revenue may hit $6.3b in 2030 as data offsets voice decline
Voice revenue is projected to contract 1% annually.
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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.
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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.
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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.
4 days ago
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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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
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Asia-Pacific renewable investment outpaces procurement efficiency
Developers cite grid, contracting, and documentation hurdles.
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Insurance
Asia-Pacific insurers turn to emerging market debt for yield
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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.
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.
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Commentary
Scaling for resilience: What Asia Pacific’s bioenergy markets can learn from each other
Asia is leading payments modernisation and banks can't afford to fall behind
To outsmart modern fraud, we must first know the enemy
Why Western firms keep misreading the Chinese and Korean trust architecture
Platinum cards, paper-thin compliance?
How Asian enterprises can deliver modern, data-driven HR on time and on budget
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