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Big-ticket deals lift Singapore M&A as volumes fall

Big-ticket deals lift Singapore M&A as volumes fall

Private equity and AI infrastructure drive record deal concentration.
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Hong Kong doubles down on disease prevention

It pays dividends for the city’s health system.
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Siam Piwat embeds green rules across Bangkok mall tenants

Post-pandemic demand is driving a shift toward more responsible consumption.
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Insurance capital shifts as 60% of investors expand

Gallagher Securities surveyed more than 60 large institutional investors.
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About $165b ASEAN renewable assets face climate risk, Zurich Insurance says

A $13b investment could reduce projected exposure from climate events.
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3 in 10 Australians nearing retirement fail to plan

Around two-thirds wanted lifetime income and inflation-linked retirement features.
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Insurers tighten control over Hormuz shipping routes

Japan and South Korea face higher exposure to Gulf energy risks.
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Agency warns 7.8 quake to shake Philippine insurers in late 2026

The agency said losses may pass through local firms and global reinsurers.
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Hong Kong mobile revenue to hit $3.2b by 2030

GlobalData said growth will be driven by mobile data services and sustained 5G adoption.

Hong Kong insurers face sales drag from China clampdown

Mainland visitor policies historically account for about 30% of life sector new business.

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

The chain targets premium locations beyond traditional QSR clusters.

Retail growth masks consumer budget squeeze

High-end watches, jewellery, and expensive household furniture face an intense winter slump.

Hiring cools as employers chase AI skills

Firms remain eager to pay high wage premiums for proven AI literacy.

Singapore finance employers to cut jobs in Q3 2026

ManpowerGroup linked weaker plans to consolidation and optimisation.

Mid-sized public housing captures lion's share of transactions

Market share concentrated in the segment as other flat types remain lower in May activity.

Pet-friendly dining may lift core Hong Kong mall traffic

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

China’s new supply chain rules raise conflict-of-law risks for UK, EU firms

Firms may be caught between local restrictions and Western compliance demands.