APAC
Smart ports market to reach $15.5b by 2032
Smart ports market to reach $15.5b by 2032
This will be driven by IoT, automation, and trade expansion.
12 hours ago
Companies told to drop manual systems as 2030 renewable deadline nears
They risk falling further behind if they fail to modernise.
13 hours ago
Asia Pacific set to become the world’s largest engine of consumer demand
Bain and NIQ say companies need to re-prioritise markets and redefine consumer value beyond price.
3 days ago
Japan’s perovskite targets face cost and durability gaps: IEEFA
Perovskite cells currently have lifetimes of 5–12 years.
4 days ago
What will drive the APAC life insurance market to bag $2t in five years?
India and China are major drivers of the sector’s growth.
4 days ago
Only 16% of online shoppers in Asia use AI to make buying decisions: report
66% use the tool only to search for product recommendations.
6 days ago
86% of Southeast Asian consumers shop actively in online malls
Data showed strong preference for brand‑led platforms.
6 days ago
Keeping Asia’s digital transformation secure in the age of AI
By Rakshit Ghura, Vice President & General Manager of Lenovo Digital Workplace Solutions.
Solar PV and inverters market to reach $115.8b by 2030
APAC will lead this growth.
Over 70% of companies utilise AI to derisk wind projects
The majority of executives surveyed plan to increase their investment.
Global renewable energy investment breach $800b in 2024
However, the growth of clean power slowed by 7.3% last year.
Empower transformative advisory practices with QuickBooks Advanced
Experts discussed how advanced accounting tools enable firms to scale operations, enhance advisory services, and embrace technology.
APAC leads global retail growth with 5% real spending rise
APAC is the most balanced omnichannel region globally, with store-based retail sales projected to grow 20.4%.
APAC insurance M&A cools with fewer Q3 deals
Despite that, Asian insurers continued to pursue overseas expansion.
Southeast Asia’s wind boom threatened by weak policy, grid gaps
States should adjust to investor response and adopt competitive auctions.
Automating zero trust: How ViewQwest and Zero Networks are changing the game with automated microsegmentation
ViewQwest’s partnership with Zero Networks brings fully automated, agentless microsegmentation to Asia.
EY’s Jason Seng emphasises the need to align people, purpose, and capability to stay agile
He stressed that as organisations accelerate digital and AI-led transformation, leaders must ensure that technology serves people.
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Turning the tide on friendly fraud as Asia’s payments surge