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China retail shifts to omnichannel as store expansion moderates in lower-tier cities
China retail shifts to omnichannel as store expansion moderates in lower-tier cities
Leasing sentiment is improving in tier I cities.
5 hours ago
Taiwan’s foreign-currency insurance sales jump 30% to $13.4b
Taiwan’s foreign-currency insurance sales jump 30% to $13.4b
Traditional policies generated about 83% of new premium revenue in 2025.
11 hours ago
Beijing retail outlook 2026 hinges on consumer confidence recovery
Beijing retail outlook 2026 hinges on consumer confidence recovery
Retail recovery remains linked to broader economic conditions.
1 day ago
Selective retail transactions favour prime high street locations in Seoul
Selective retail transactions favour prime high street locations in Seoul
Tourism recovery is driving foot traffic and supporting key retail corridors.
1 day ago
Online shopping boom drives Malaysia e-commerce growth momentum
Online shopping boom drives Malaysia e-commerce growth momentum
Major sales events boost online transactions.
1 day ago
Ho Chi Minh City retail shifts toward experiential formats despite cautious spending
Ho Chi Minh City retail shifts toward experiential formats despite cautious spending
International and lifestyle brands continued expanding.
1 day ago
China smartphone shipments fall 3.3% as Huawei, Apple gain
China smartphone shipments fall 3.3% as Huawei, Apple gain
Premium demand supports margins despite supply and cost pressures.
1 day ago
Experiential concepts gain traction in Greater Kuala Lumpur retail scene
Experiential concepts gain traction in Greater Kuala Lumpur retail scene
International retailers continued to enter the market.
4 days ago
Taiwan’s insurance premiums rise 8% as claims outpace non-life growth in 2025
Taiwan’s insurance premiums rise 8% as claims outpace non-life growth in 2025
Non-life payouts climb faster than premiums, signalling pressure on underwriting margins.
4 days ago
Implant demand fuels medical stampings market surge to $34.48b by 2034
Implant demand fuels medical stampings market surge to $34.48b by 2034
Asia-Pacific emerges as the fastest growing market as production capacity expands.
5 days ago
Taiwan and South Korea travellers lead Asia in shopping-driven trips
Taiwan and South Korea travellers lead Asia in shopping-driven trips
Luxury malls, designer districts and night markets remain key attractions.
5 days ago
HK retail sales up 11.8% as durable goods and jewellery drive growth
HK retail sales up 11.8% as durable goods and jewellery drive growth
Growth extended to a tenth straight month.
5 days ago
Emerging brands expand in Shenzhen as consumers shift to lifestyle categories
Emerging brands expand in Shenzhen as consumers shift to lifestyle categories
Flagship openings and store upgrades also rise to enhance customer experience.
5 days ago
Insurers face capacity strain as $300b data centre boom grows
Insurers face capacity strain as $300b data centre boom grows
Total insurable values per site can reach $20b to $30b, raising aggregation concerns.
5 days ago
Asia banks show mixed climate risk readiness, report finds
Asia banks show mixed climate risk readiness, report finds
HSBC, Mizuho, and China Construction Bank stand out.
5 days ago
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Easing rents lure retailers back to Hong Kong streets
Ground-floor shops offer higher visibility for food and daily-need retail.
9 hours ago
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Affluent women force rethink of legacy planning in Asia-Pacific
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Stable growth and early engagement shift advice beyond transactional transfers.
12 hours ago
Probability disclosures unlikely to dent blind-box demand in Singapore
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They could reassure rather than deter core buyers.
4 days ago
Taiwan wind push lifts demand for offshore vessels
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Cost inflation and supply risk test shipbuilders as regional orders build.
Deliveroo exit triggers food delivery duopoly in Singapore
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Consolidation may lift fees and commissions as Grab and Foodpanda dominate.
Asia‑Pacific airports rework strategies to lift retail sales
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They are changing tenant mix and checkout systems to capture higher‑yield spending.
Residential
Subsidised resale homes draw buyers from private flats
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The policy boosts turnover by pulling demand forward, not by lifting volumes long term.
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1. Probability disclosures unlikely to dent blind-box demand in Singapore 2. HK retail sales up 11.8% as durable goods and jewellery drive growth 3. Japan insurers face decline as premiums fall and growth stalls 4. Affluent women force rethink of legacy planning in Asia-Pacific 5. China smartphone shipments fall 3.3% as Huawei, Apple gainAwards
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Thomas Janssens, Head of AI at Manulife Japan, explains how Manulife Japan reframed longevity as an opportunity for fulfilment.
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