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Singapore pressed to adopt AI-led checks after Nvidia case
Singapore pressed to adopt AI-led checks after Nvidia case
Authorities are under pressure to boost spot checks on high-risk tech shipments.
2 days ago
Southeast Asia faces uneven urology access as demand outpaces specialists
Some hospitals lack maintenance and consumables for advanced procedures.
3 days ago
Hong Kong healthcare pushes pricing clarity, trials, and biotech capacity
Six in 10 patients delay treatment due to cost anxiety.
6 days ago
Hidden cyber risks emerge as Asia retailers handle peak shopping demand
Bot activity, account takeover attempts, and payment abuse become harder to detect.
6 days ago
Iran war raises long-term risks for Asia builders' insurance gains
Supply chain disruption and energy volatility could push premiums higher by 2027.
Asian Hospital opens dedicated hernia clinic
It targets a treatment gap in Metro Manila where cases far exceed surgical capacity.
Uniqlo unveils cooling pop-up as Singapore hits record heat stress
Visitors experience fabric functions directly through hands-on displays.
Japan coal shift falls short of replacing Hormuz LNG supply
Utilities limit coal buying amidst uncertainty over the disruption duration.
Southeast Asia insurers risk profit hit from weak data systems
Igloo CEO says outdated infrastructure limits AI gains despite rising spending.
Singapore retailers shift from points to real-time loyalty models
They use personalisation and behaviour tracking to drive engagement.
Hospitals redesign care as patients turn to health apps
Seven in eight adults look up health information before seeing a doctor.
Hong Kong insurer complaints rise for fourth straight year
The Insurance Authority has flagged gaps in incentives, disclosure, and oversight.
Asia gas power feels oil shocks with delay
Take-or-pay LNG deals limit operators’ ability to adjust output.
Rising climate losses test China’s insurance safety net
Profitable insurers face limits in passing disaster risk despite market scale.
Easing rents lure retailers back to Hong Kong streets
Ground-floor shops offer higher visibility for food and daily-need retail.
Affluent women force rethink of legacy planning in Asia-Pacific
Stable growth and early engagement shift advice beyond transactional transfers.
Probability disclosures unlikely to dent blind-box demand in Singapore
They could reassure rather than deter core buyers.
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