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Hyderabad retail strengthens as new malls and brand entry fuel growth
Hyderabad retail strengthens as new malls and brand entry fuel growth
Rents increased across Prime Suburbs.
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New spending powerhouse Gen Alpha pushes brands to rethink Asia market strategy
New spending powerhouse Gen Alpha pushes brands to rethink Asia market strategy
Gen Alpha-linked household spending in Asia reached $9t in 2025.
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China and India cut fossil power as renewables overtake coal in 2025
China and India cut fossil power as renewables overtake coal in 2025
Asia energy mix shifts as global coal generation drops by 63 TWh.
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Asia faces highest infrastructure losses from extreme weather
Asia faces highest infrastructure losses from extreme weather
Blended finance could help unlock investment.
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Generative AI in healthcare to hit $30.4b by 2032 on imaging boom
Generative AI in healthcare to hit $30.4b by 2032 on imaging boom
Asia-Pacific is expected to register the highest compound annual growth rate.
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Consumers increasingly rely on AI for financial decisions
Consumers increasingly rely on AI for financial decisions
About 49% of respondents have used AI to assist with savings and investment decisions.
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Matcha shortage spurs calls for stricter rules as counterfeits rise
Matcha shortage spurs calls for stricter rules as counterfeits rise
Clear origin labels and tougher import checks help curb risks.
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4 in 5 Filipino women say caregiving role halts financial security building
4 in 5 Filipino women say caregiving role halts financial security building
Just 27% say they have enough means to support themselves beyond age 90.
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Indian consumers amongst most optimistic in Asia as 75% expect higher income
Indian consumers amongst most optimistic in Asia as 75% expect higher income
Around 73% of consumers plan to increase spending on groceries.
Singapore retail weakens as costs rise and demand falls in Q1
Singapore retail weakens as costs rise and demand falls in Q1
A softer economic and employment outlook continues to dampen retail demand.
High insurance costs limit Arctic shipping to niche cargo
High insurance costs limit Arctic shipping to niche cargo
Routes can cut sailing distance by up to 40% between Asia and Europe or North America.
Underinsurance leaves APAC economies to absorb $69b losses
Underinsurance leaves APAC economies to absorb $69b losses
At least 15 events each caused damage exceeding $1b across the region.
Finance sector cements dominance over Philippines ICT market
Finance sector cements dominance over Philippines ICT market
GlobalData says the sector will hold the top end use position through 2029.
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.
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.
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Asia gas power feels oil shocks with delay
Take-or-pay LNG deals limit operators’ ability to adjust output.
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Rising climate losses test China’s insurance safety net
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Profitable insurers face limits in passing disaster risk despite market scale.
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Easing rents lure retailers back to Hong Kong streets
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Ground-floor shops offer higher visibility for food and daily-need retail.
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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.
Probability disclosures unlikely to dent blind-box demand in Singapore
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They could reassure rather than deter core buyers.
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.
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The Iran fuel shock is not just a story about oil, but a story about coordination
Why a clear digital roadmap is essential for business success
Why Asia Pacific businesses must prepare for a new era of geopolitical cyber threats
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