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Fossil fuel use falls as electricity gains share of global energy mix
Fossil fuel use falls as electricity gains share of global energy mix
Electricity could rise from about 23% to over 50% of global energy use by 2050.
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Grocery loses share as health and wellness spending moves to pharmacy
The shift is strongest in OTC medicines, vitamins, skincare, and personal care products.
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Asia insurtech deals hit $100m despite global slowdown
Q1 2026 activity fell to 81 deals for the weakest count since Q2 2016.
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Iran war raises long-term risks for Asia builders' insurance gains
Supply chain disruption and energy volatility could push premiums higher by 2027.
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New US tariffs threaten pharma with massive production costs
Energy dependence and currency pressures are driving costs up in APAC.
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Health-focused snacking trend drives freeze-dried fruit demand
Clean labels and simple ingredients strongly influence buying decisions.
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Aeging population drives durable medical equipment market to $414b by 2034
APAC is positioned for substantial growth driven by improving healthcare.
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Growing through volatility: What leaders must rethink in 2026
Growth, AI, and global trade are now one leadership conversation.
Nearly half of APAC insurers rank reporting as top compliance challenge
Only 5% of respondents rated regional compliance capabilities as weak.
Intra-Asia trade remains resilient despite Middle East conflict
Short-sea services and transhipment hubs are absorbing demand.
The next CX in APAC: Businesses can finally deliver on promises made a decade ago
In financial services, telecommunications, and mobility, customer experience can be a key differentiator.
Luxury retail rental growth slows globally as market turns selective
Singapore leads regionally at 2% growth.
Restrictive funding looms for thermal coal miners, Fitch Ratings says
Market funding is likely to be more restrictive than that for the energy transition.
Challenging Japan’s longevity dilemma: How Manulife sparked a new conversation on ageing
Why Manulife chose courage over convention — tackling taboo conversations to reframe ageing as a chapter of possibility.
Cyber insurance shock could emerge every 10 to 18 years
Howden Re compared potential cyber losses to moderate catastrophe years such as 2008.
Asia-Pacific insurance may reach $10t by 2034
The sector is forecast to grow at a 15.6% annual rate through 2034.
Insurance buyers gain leverage as pricing softens: Aon
Aon said capacity and underwriting flexibility improved across major lines.
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