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Asia drives global 5G growth but advanced services lag
Asia drives global 5G growth but advanced services lag
5G standlaone rollout, slicing adoption and monetisation vary widely across Asian markets.
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India life premium jumps 39.1% in April 2026 as group business surges
India life premium jumps 39.1% in April 2026 as group business surges
The industry reached $3.36b in April 2026.
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SEA medtech supply chains need redesign to support growth: KPMG
SEA medtech supply chains need redesign to support growth: KPMG
The region offers strong demand, but regulatory fragmentation and internal complexity could constrain expansion.
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Global insurance premiums to reach $8.95t by 2035: Deloitte
Global insurance premiums to reach $8.95t by 2035: Deloitte
Growth will be driven by rising protection demand, digital innovation, underserved markets, and ageing populations.
19 hours ago
Asia Pacific to lead surgical robots growth through 2034, Polaris says
Asia Pacific to lead surgical robots growth through 2034, Polaris says
The region leads growth as global market heads toward $55.74b by 2034.
1 day ago
Legal liability insurers beat casualty market
Legal liability insurers beat casualty market
The specialist group outperformed commercial casualty in 8 of the past 10 years.
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Cursor eyes US$20b APJ opportunity as legacy software costs mount
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Cursor eyes US$20b APJ opportunity as legacy software costs mount
Only 6% of Fortune 100 firms had an AI security strategy as Cursor pushes into Japan Singapore Indonesia and India.
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Philippine telcos turn to fintech as core growth stalls
Philippine telcos turn to fintech as core growth stalls
Digital finance is now doing the heavy lifting as mobile and broadband flatten.
2 days ago
Middle East energy disruption spurs Asia coal demand surge, Rystad says
Middle East energy disruption spurs Asia coal demand surge, Rystad says
The tight gas supply drove higher utilisation of existing coal plants across key markets.
2 days ago
Singapore banks see uneven exposure, with DBS most affected
Singapore banks see uneven exposure, with DBS most affected
DBS derives 7.4% of income from Indonesia and India operations.
5 days ago
China mobile giants pivot to AI tokens as data model weakens
China mobile giants pivot to AI tokens as data model weakens
The telecom firms are exploring AI metering as connectivity revenue shifts.
6 days ago
Consumers want AI agents to shop for 'idealised' selves
Consumers want AI agents to shop for 'idealised' selves
26% of active generative AI users have bought a more expensive item after AI increased their confidence in the decision.
6 days ago
Thailand insurance licence applications fall 11.31% in 2025
Thailand insurance licence applications fall 11.31% in 2025
Renewals reached 43,897 in Q1 2026 according to the insurance regulator.
6 days ago
Thai subsidy scheme reshapes retail sector spending patterns
Thai subsidy scheme reshapes retail sector spending patterns
Spending expected to normalise after programme ends in September.
Personal accessories market rebounds as jewellery, watches drive growth
Personal accessories market rebounds as jewellery, watches drive growth
Asia Pacific remains the strongest regional growth engine.
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Big-ticket deals lift Singapore M&A as volumes fall
Private equity and AI infrastructure drive record deal concentration.
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Mazari targets long-stay buyers as Bali market matures
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The developer says demand is shifting beyond rental investors.
2 hours ago
Healthcare
Hong Kong doubles down on disease prevention
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It pays dividends for the city’s health system.
11 hours ago
Siam Piwat embeds green rules across Bangkok mall tenants
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Post-pandemic demand is driving a shift toward more responsible consumption.
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Insurance
Insurers tighten control over Hormuz shipping routes
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Japan and South Korea face higher exposure to Gulf energy risks.
5 days ago
Indosat targets $170m in AI cloud revenue in 3 years
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It seeks to expand AI data-centre capacity to 1GW by 2030.
6 days ago
Lanson Place sees repeat stays as blended travel lifts Manila demand
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Bookings span leisure, MICE, and international segments.
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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
From Singapore to Southeast Asia: Thriving in innovation by knowing when to pause