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Contact lens and solutions market on track to reach $38b by 2032
Contact lens and solutions market on track to reach $38b by 2032
This will be driven by the prevalence of vision disorders and lifestyle shifts.
9 hours ago
Global diagnostic lab market poised to hit $223b
Global diagnostic lab market poised to hit $223b
It is being driven by increasing demand for early disease diagnosis, amongst others.
9 hours ago
Global telecom brand values hit $741.8b as Thai rankings diverge
Global telecom brand values hit $741.8b as Thai rankings diverge
AIS gains ground whilst True Dtac loses value.
3 days ago
HSBC Q2 Outlook: Focus on pricing power moats, not market timing
HSBC Q2 Outlook: Focus on pricing power moats, not market timing
The bank’s strategy urges private clients to ignore geopolitical shocks and focus on a six-month horizon of growth.
4 days ago
India tightens vessel scrapping rules to sink 'dark fleet' fraud, report says
India tightens vessel scrapping rules to sink 'dark fleet' fraud, report says
529 vessels have been identified operating with fraudulent registration documents.
4 days ago
Thai telco giants slash speeds, data quotas in March shake-up
Thai telco giants slash speeds, data quotas in March shake-up
Higher-tier plans are encouraged through reduced prepaid benefits.
5 days ago
China Biopharma’s $56.7b deal boom signals pillar industry dominance
China Biopharma’s $56.7b deal boom signals pillar industry dominance
Out-licensing jumped 132% as sector becomes second-largest global hub.
5 days ago
IoT boom drives Japan’s mobile revenue to $51.4b, surpassing human users
IoT boom drives Japan’s mobile revenue to $51.4b, surpassing human users
GlobalData forecasts $2.7b revenue rise by 2030 driven by 7.2% M2M and IoT growth.
5 days ago
Australia eyes $2.8b green iron export opening
Australia eyes $2.8b green iron export opening
IEEFA sees a 5.5 million-tonne regional gap by 2030.
6 days ago
Energy transition investors shift to storage, hydrogen and power demand
Energy transition investors shift to storage, hydrogen and power demand
Schroders Greencoat says capital needs remain vast.
6 days ago
Why Taiwan's health premium gains came amidst weaker collections
Why Taiwan's health premium gains came amidst weaker collections
Government subsidies accounted for $3.9b of the 2024 total.
6 days ago
Asia-Pacific solidifies global trade leadership as Singapore tops rankings
Asia-Pacific solidifies global trade leadership as Singapore tops rankings
The city-state led in trade depth and breadth whilst it ranked second in capital flows.
Global rapid diagnostic kits market to soar past $61b by 2034
Global rapid diagnostic kits market to soar past $61b by 2034
It is due to the rising awareness of point-of-care diagnostics, amongst others.
Thailand eyes 50% clean energy in 2026 after 2025 feed-in-tariff delays
Thailand eyes 50% clean energy in 2026 after 2025 feed-in-tariff delays
The 2026–2050 Power Plan targets over 50% clean energy.
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VCs shift to proven startups as AI takes centre stage
Cautious investors are putting capital in fewer companies.
4 days ago
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Howden’s Shweta Swaroop pushes pay data transparency in insurance
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Clear disclosure drives accountability and actionable change to plug the gender gap.
4 days ago
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HDI Global Japan targets commercial and cyber insurance growth
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One of the most rapidly evolving threats is cyber-insurance, and Japan has room to expand in this market.
5 days ago
BTN expands beyond mortgages into retail banking
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Wealth management is a key part of the shift.
6 days ago
Singapore firms told to prioritise pay for critical talent
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Demand outstrips supply in tech, AI, cybersecurity, and finance roles.
Merchandisers turn to trendspotting as AI runs numbers
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Humans now set rules and guide AI to protect brand value and pricing.
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Manulife’s Leah Ng says better governance boosts women’s leadership
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Equity cannot rely only on good intentions; it must be built into systems.
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Asian Management Excellence Awards 2026 Winner: Andrew Cons of PT Bolttech Insurance Broker
Andrew Cons, GM at Bolttech Indonesia, highlights how bolttech’s EV insurance enhances confidence and protection for BYD owners.
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Asian Management Excellence Awards 2026 Winner: Andrew Cons of PT Bolttech Insurance Broker
Andrew Cons, GM at Bolttech Indonesia, highlights how bolttech’s EV insurance enhances confidence and protection for BYD owners.
