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Hong Kong retail sales up 7.9% in May as online spending soars
Hong Kong retail sales up 7.9% in May as online spending soars
Online sales jumped 33.1%, making up 10.1% of total retail sales.
15 hours ago
Catastrophe insurers risk losses as protection gap persists
Catastrophe insurers risk losses as protection gap persists
Fitch said unmet demand remains a major challenge for insurers and reinsurers.
17 hours ago
Consumers ‘quiet quit’ unreliable brands rather than post bad reviews
Consumers ‘quiet quit’ unreliable brands rather than post bad reviews
Over half would stop purchasing products or services entirely.
3 days ago
Metro buyers make up 75% of India home loan cover sales
Metro buyers make up 75% of India home loan cover sales
Demand from non-metro areas has accelerated over the last 2 months.
4 days ago
South Korean firms seek insurance amidst workplace injury risks
South Korean firms seek insurance amidst workplace injury risks
Aon said 64.3% of organisations have plans for work-related injuries.
4 days ago
Middle East conflict threatens APAC banks with $180b losses
Middle East conflict threatens APAC banks with $180b losses
S&P says 92% of regional lenders still hold stable outlooks despite growing uncertainty.
5 days ago
Asia battery storage investment held back by execution risks: DLA Piper
Asia battery storage investment held back by execution risks: DLA Piper
China ranks amongst the world's top three markets as investors seek greater certainty.
6 days ago
Asia watch claims jump 21% as theft rises
Asia watch claims jump 21% as theft rises
The global average increase was lower at 17% over the past three years.
6 days ago
Japan's US$158b M&A wave moves away from China toward ASEAN and US
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Japan's US$158b M&A wave moves away from China toward ASEAN and US
Buying a Japanese firm gives Western buyers indirect exposure to Southeast Asia without investing directly in the region.
Nearly all companies view disorderly climate transition as risk; 40% call it critical
Nearly all companies view disorderly climate transition as risk; 40% call it critical
About 47% expressed low confidence in transition preparedness.
Malaysia mobile revenue may hit $6.3b in 2030 as data offsets voice decline
Malaysia mobile revenue may hit $6.3b in 2030 as data offsets voice decline
Voice revenue is projected to contract 1% annually.
APAC industrial deal volumes seen rising 2% in 2026— PwC
APAC industrial deal volumes seen rising 2% in 2026— PwC
India and Southeast Asia are expected to attract manufacturing investment.
Allianz says $125b in cargo remains stranded in Gulf
Allianz says $125b in cargo remains stranded in Gulf
Hull and cargo premiums increased during the conflict.
East Asia lags in sustainability investment, report finds
East Asia lags in sustainability investment, report finds
Six in 10 firms still cite sustainability as a moderate competitive advantage.
Japan yields rise as BOJ exits rate controls
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Japan yields rise as BOJ exits rate controls
Market-driven rates increase volatility and pressure banks and capital flows.
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MINISO pushes deeper into creator economy with Shanghai gallery
The retailer plans expansions to Hong Kong, Beijing, Tokyo, Paris, and New York.
7 hours ago
Citi expands AI rollout to Indonesia
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The bank says 80% of employees globally have adopted its AI tools.
9 hours ago
Asia-Pacific renewable investment outpaces procurement efficiency
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Developers cite grid, contracting, and documentation hurdles.
6 days ago
Insurance
Asia-Pacific insurers turn to emerging market debt for yield
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Investment-grade issuance now accounts for more than half of the market.
Shipbuilding boom runs into capacity wall
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Chinese yards captured 70% of first-quarter orders as delivery slots tightened.
Indian retailers go hyperlocal as citywide expansion loses ground
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They use micro-market data to rethink where stores open.
Big-ticket deals lift Singapore M&A as volumes fall
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Private equity and AI infrastructure drive record deal concentration.
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To outsmart modern fraud, we must first know the enemy
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How Asian enterprises can deliver modern, data-driven HR on time and on budget
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Energy price volatility highlights structural gaps for managing FX risk in APAC