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Shift to modern grocery consumption slows down
Shift to modern grocery consumption slows down
This trend, however, is not observed in Malaysia and Thailand.
4 interior design trends reshaping Singaporean homes
Experts say homeowners are embracing a fusion of timeless elegance and contemporary innovation.
Hong Kong’s most influential lawyers under 40
Four women and six men made it to the final list.
Nine trends to reshape Southeast Asia's e-commerce in 2024
Social media and AI-driven features will continue their trajectory in 2024.
How NETS is helping SMEs get the right data to raise their revenue
NETS has a network of about 10 million cards and 130,000 payment touchpoints in Singapore.
Arthur D. Little sees embedded finance growth to $350b in 2024
Generative AI and the expansion of fintech brands into the insurance sector are predicted to propel the industry’s advancement to new heights.
Hong Kong needs to act to keep its global maritime hub status afloat
As of 2023, Hong Kong maintains a 2.4% share of the world fleet in terms of vessel numbers.
Four shifts transforming Southeast Asia’s retail landscape
The region is seeing the rise of minimarts, and artificial intelligence, amongst other trends.
Sustainable office shortage looms as APAC firms scramble to meet net zero carbon targets
Sydney is expected to face an 84% undersupply of green office space by 2027.
APAC’s insurance premiums to rise 2.3% in the next two years: Swiss Re
The region’s insurance premium growth is slightly higher than the world estimate of 2.2%.
Only 28% of company executives are women - report
33% of vice presidents are women, whilst 37% are senior managers or directors, according to a joint study by McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.Org.
Products with sustainable packaging sell more - report
Over the past five years, products packaged with ESG claims accounted for 56% of total growth, a joint study by McKinsey and Nielsen IQ showed.
Tokyo seeks “friendliest city” title for local, foreign startups
It looks to increase its number of unicorns and startups tenfold over the next 5 years.
Time on shopping apps to reach 26.6 billion hours due to holidays
Data.ai’s figures also showed that this is a 6% increase compared to the past quarter.
Energy consumption to rapidly grow 1.8% in 2024 driven by Asian demand
Asia’s energy demand will expand by 3.1% in 2024.
How can financial institutions build customer loyalty in the modern era?
It’s no longer just about giving perks, but about offering experiences, industry leaders said.
F&B success seen in Family Mart Indonesia stores
Fast food and drinks rival grocery sales, averaging 50% of transactions in each store.
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