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AI patient engagement market hits $33.68b by 2032
AI patient engagement market hits $33.68b by 2032
The report projects 20.9% annual growth as cloud deployments dominate due to lower costs.
17 hours ago
China's manufacturing activity expands in January even as cost pressures intensify
China's manufacturing activity expands in January even as cost pressures intensify
This is the second consecutive month its PMI remained in expansion territory.
19 hours ago
Semiconductors' 32.4% growth powers Singapore manufacturing through June
Semiconductors' 32.4% growth powers Singapore manufacturing through June
One-third of surveyed electronics executives project a positive business situation through June.
1 day ago
Philippines PMI rises to 52.9 as output returns to growth
Philippines PMI rises to 52.9 as output returns to growth
Confidence, however, dropped to the second-lowest level on record.
1 day ago
Clean beauty market to triple as retailers ditch synthetic legacies
Clean beauty market to triple as retailers ditch synthetic legacies
Asia underpins growth driven by ingredient transparency.
1 day ago
Cambodia insurance premiums slip 0.1% as policy count drops 14%
Cambodia insurance premiums slip 0.1% as policy count drops 14%
The regulator reported 485,575 policies in November 2025.
1 day ago
Artificial Intelligence returns stall as 77% of firms lack readiness
Artificial Intelligence returns stall as 77% of firms lack readiness
Research indicates a massive disconnect between widespread deployment and the ability to generate long-term business value.
1 day ago
Private climate finance in EMDEs meets only 14% of annual funding need: report
Private climate finance in EMDEs meets only 14% of annual funding need: report
US$1t gap persists despite rising private flows.
2 days ago
Year-end rebound fails to save Thailand from 0.7% manufacturing drop
Year-end rebound fails to save Thailand from 0.7% manufacturing drop
Maybank maintains its 1.7% GDP growth forecast for 2026.
4 days ago
Pharmacy automation devices market to reach $9.83b by 2028
Pharmacy automation devices market to reach $9.83b by 2028
Steady growth projected for global automation systems.
4 days ago
Hong Kong activity cools amidst APAC expansion losing speed
Hong Kong activity cools amidst APAC expansion losing speed
Report flags capital markets adjusting as office assets return as the top pick since 2020.
4 days ago
Hong Kong property outlook for 2026 shaped by tightening supply
Hong Kong property outlook for 2026 shaped by tightening supply
Retail leads growth as office stabilises and logistics remains constrained.
4 days ago
Core CBD Grade A office supply gap to drive rental growth in 2026
Core CBD Grade A office supply gap to drive rental growth in 2026
Retail rents return to 2019 levels but face a structural slowdown in future growth.
4 days ago
Insurers face China AI surge as report ranks disruption as top threat
Insurers face China AI surge as report ranks disruption as top threat
Regulation change sits third with 33% citing it as a major risk driver for companies.
4 days ago
Singapore property investment surges 27% to $34.12b in 2025
Singapore property investment surges 27% to $34.12b in 2025
This marks the highest annual total since 2017’s $35.16b sales.
5 days ago
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AI enters the Philippine neighbourhood store
Widespread use could generate up to $48b in economic value by 2030.
1 day ago
Indonesia cement glut quickens low-carbon shift
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The market no longer rewards capacity expansion.
2 days ago
BNI speeds approvals as centralised trade platform takes hold
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Processing is now completed in less than 24 hours.
Hong Kong small retailers step up investment to take on big chains
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They are getting a boost from state funding and fee cuts.
Telkomsel expands business messaging beyond SMS
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The service lets companies send messages with images, videos, and clickable buttons.
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Hong Kong regulator guts insurance referral fees with 50% cap
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Unlicensed third-party referrers previously captured up to 95% of commissions through hidden rebate structures.
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Capital rules force Indian insurers to curb aggressive discounting
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Aggressive discounting for short-term market share becomes harder to justify.
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