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Commercial building vulnerabilities expose Hong Kong to cybercrime risks
Commercial building vulnerabilities expose Hong Kong to cybercrime risks
Report cites 75% of organisations are operating building management systems with known flaws.
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First MINISO LAND in Malaysia brings over 100 IPs
First MINISO LAND in Malaysia brings over 100 IPs
The store features 15 interactive zones.
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Singapore’s finance sector lifts business sentiment as index hits 53.4
Singapore’s finance sector lifts business sentiment as index hits 53.4
Business Sentiment Index climbed 1.2 points in Q4 2025, ending a six-month slide.
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Global prescription drugs market to reach $2.26t by 2034
Global prescription drugs market to reach $2.26t by 2034
The Asia Pacific region is projected to register the fastest growth rate.
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CLD, Climate Group launch SG’s first market-wide concrete benchmark
CLD, Climate Group launch SG’s first market-wide concrete benchmark
The framework will guide the industry in choosing lower-carbon options.
5 days ago
Japan’s LNG resales surge as domestic demand falls
Japan’s LNG resales surge as domestic demand falls
Domestic LNG use rose slightly but is still about 20% below FY2018 levels.
6 days ago
Singapore investment-linked products grab 44% of new life business
Singapore investment-linked products grab 44% of new life business
LIA Singapore logged $5.2b weighted premiums in 2025 up 11.3% on 2024.
6 days ago
Agentic AI cuts drug development timelines: report
Agentic AI cuts drug development timelines: report
Healthcare GenAI market seen growing to $22b by 2027.
Biopharma firms face $275b patent cliff as returns stall
Biopharma firms face $275b patent cliff as returns stall
BCG says pricing pressure, tariffs, and MFN policies are reshaping business models.
Fukuoka rises as key gateway to Japan for Hong Kong businesses
Fukuoka rises as key gateway to Japan for Hong Kong businesses
The city offers subsidies to R&D-heavy sectors like IT, medicine, and energy.
Telcos face valuation gap as AI promises margin lift
Telcos face valuation gap as AI promises margin lift
BCG projected a 3% annual revenue increase for the largest listed telco operators.
Telcos eye 10% cost cut with procurement overhaul, says BCG
Telcos eye 10% cost cut with procurement overhaul, says BCG
Generative AI aids telecoms in reducing procurement expenses.
APAC battery construction to hit $45.4b by 2027 despite slowdown in execution
APAC battery construction to hit $45.4b by 2027 despite slowdown in execution
EVs and energy storage systems demand will drive regional growth.
China powers Asia’s lead in 5G SA accessibility
China powers Asia’s lead in 5G SA accessibility
China reported more than 10 million 5G advanced subscribers.
Indonesia life premiums fall 1.1% in 9M 2025 despite coverage jump
Indonesia life premiums fall 1.1% in 9M 2025 despite coverage jump
Insured lives climbed 12.8% to 151.56 million by September 2025.
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PGE starts low-carbon project in Banten
It aims to reach 1 gigawatt of installed capacity within two to three years.
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Insurance
Hong Kong insurers post weaker 2024 as premiums slip
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This is based on the recent data released by the Insurance Authority for the 2024 fiscal year.
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Insurance
Asia-Pacific insurers face $200b legacy tech burden
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Outdated tech and entrenched processes continue to hamper operations.
Economy
Fukuoka rises as key gateway to Japan for Hong Kong businesses
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The city offers subsidies to R&D-heavy sectors like IT, medicine, and energy.
Grid-forming inverters seize control to stabilise Asia’s power
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Electricity demand is rising faster than the physical networks that deliver it.
Legasea and SeaTrek team up to boost cargo access in Asia
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The focus is on trade lanes tied to industrialisation and infrastructure demand.
Asia fusion market enters decisive phase with $5b China lead
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The China Fusion Energy Corporation serves as a $2.1b national hub for artificial sun projects.
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Perdasille Carlos-Mesina of Filinvest Business Services Corporation highlights how streamlined services boosted efficiency and impact.
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Asian Management Excellence Awards 2026 Winner: Perdasille Carlos-Mesina of Filinvest Business Services Corporation
Perdasille Carlos-Mesina of Filinvest Business Services Corporation highlights how streamlined services boosted efficiency and impact.
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