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Philippines pays more for power than most Southeast Asian peers
Philippines pays more for power than most Southeast Asian peers
Imported fuel and grid costs continue to drive electricity bills higher.
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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.
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Fraud costs expose Hong Kong insurers’ payments lag
Cheques and manual work persist as fraud costs reach up to 5% of revenue.
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Citi expands AI rollout to Indonesia
The bank says 80% of employees globally have adopted its AI tools.
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Asia-Pacific renewable investment outpaces procurement efficiency
Developers cite grid, contracting, and documentation hurdles.
Asia-Pacific insurers turn to emerging market debt for yield
Investment-grade issuance now accounts for more than half of the market.
Shipbuilding boom runs into capacity wall
Chinese yards captured 70% of first-quarter orders as delivery slots tightened.
Indian retailers go hyperlocal as citywide expansion loses ground
They use micro-market data to rethink where stores open.
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.
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