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China manufacturing PMI beats forecast at 50.3 in June
China manufacturing PMI beats forecast at 50.3 in June
Export orders returned to expansion at 50.1 as purchase price inflation slowed.
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Singapore retail sales growth slows to 3 % in May
Singapore retail sales growth slows to 3 % in May
Online retail share rises to 15.1% of total sales.
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Businesses target ASEAN, Mainland China amidst sentiment dip
Businesses target ASEAN, Mainland China amidst sentiment dip
Almost 80% plan overseas expansion over the next three years.
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Hong Kong retail sales up 7.9% in May as online spending soars
Hong Kong retail sales up 7.9% in May as online spending soars
Online sales jumped 33.1%, making up 10.1% of total retail sales.
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Catastrophe insurers risk losses as protection gap persists
Catastrophe insurers risk losses as protection gap persists
Fitch said unmet demand remains a major challenge for insurers and reinsurers.
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Consumers ‘quiet quit’ unreliable brands rather than post bad reviews
Consumers ‘quiet quit’ unreliable brands rather than post bad reviews
Over half would stop purchasing products or services entirely.
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Metro buyers make up 75% of India home loan cover sales
Metro buyers make up 75% of India home loan cover sales
Demand from non-metro areas has accelerated over the last 2 months.
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South Korean firms seek insurance amidst workplace injury risks
South Korean firms seek insurance amidst workplace injury risks
Aon said 64.3% of organisations have plans for work-related injuries.
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Middle East conflict threatens APAC banks with $180b losses
Middle East conflict threatens APAC banks with $180b losses
S&P says 92% of regional lenders still hold stable outlooks despite growing uncertainty.
6 days ago
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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MINISO pushes deeper into creator economy with Shanghai gallery
The retailer plans expansions to Hong Kong, Beijing, Tokyo, Paris, and New York.
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Fraud costs expose Hong Kong insurers’ payments lag
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Cheques and manual work persist as fraud costs reach up to 5% of revenue.
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Citi expands AI rollout to Indonesia
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The bank says 80% of employees globally have adopted its AI tools.
1 day ago
Asia-Pacific renewable investment outpaces procurement efficiency
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Developers cite grid, contracting, and documentation hurdles.
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.
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.
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