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Shipbuilding boom runs into capacity wall

Shipbuilding boom runs into capacity wall

Chinese yards captured 70% of first-quarter orders as delivery slots tightened.
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Indian retailers go hyperlocal as citywide expansion loses ground

They use micro-market data to rethink where stores open.
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Big-ticket deals lift Singapore M&A as volumes fall

Private equity and AI infrastructure drive record deal concentration.

Mazari targets long-stay buyers as Bali market matures

The developer says demand is shifting beyond rental investors.

Hong Kong doubles down on disease prevention

It pays dividends for the city’s health system.

Siam Piwat embeds green rules across Bangkok mall tenants

Post-pandemic demand is driving a shift toward more responsible consumption.

Insurers tighten control over Hormuz shipping routes

Japan and South Korea face higher exposure to Gulf energy risks.

Indosat targets $170m in AI cloud revenue in 3 years

It seeks to expand AI data-centre capacity to 1GW by 2030.

Lanson Place sees repeat stays as blended travel lifts Manila demand

Bookings span leisure, MICE, and international segments.

Nando’s leans on design edge to win drive-thru site race

The chain targets premium locations beyond traditional QSR clusters.

Pet-friendly dining may lift core Hong Kong mall traffic

Weekend spending is expected to benefit central districts over suburban malls.

Singapore telecom crowding persists after Simba-M1 deal collapse

Its small market has left the mobile and fixed broadband sectors saturated.

Companies rethink health cover as claim costs climb

MOH rider changes tighten coverage and lift co-payment exposure from April 2026.

Singapore pressed to adopt AI-led checks after Nvidia case

Authorities are under pressure to boost spot checks on high-risk tech shipments.

Southeast Asia faces uneven urology access as demand outpaces specialists

Some hospitals lack maintenance and consumables for advanced procedures.

Hidden cyber risks emerge as Asia retailers handle peak shopping demand

Bot activity, account takeover attempts, and payment abuse become harder to detect.