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Paris La Défense as Europe’s profitable, sustainable gateway for Asian Investors

Paris La Défense as Europe’s profitable, sustainable gateway for Asian Investors

The €10b-backed and ESG-driven business district offers long-term stability, strong returns, and redevelopment opportunities.

Asia-Pacific insurers face $200b legacy tech burden

Outdated tech and entrenched processes continue to hamper operations.
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Telcos face valuation gap as AI promises margin lift

BCG projected a 3% annual revenue increase for the largest listed telco operators.

APAC battery construction to hit $45.4b by 2027 despite slowdown in execution

EVs and energy storage systems demand will drive regional growth.

Commercial insurance rates sink 5% across Asia amidst rise in cyber demand

Insurers broadened protection to cover supply chain attacks and social engineering fraud.

China powers Asia’s lead in 5G SA accessibility

China reported more than 10 million 5G advanced subscribers.

Ingredients take centre stage for Asian consumers across food and beverage purchases

The Asian food industry is challenged to develop products that deliver health benefits and meet local taste preferences. 

Half of APAC banks hit KYC backlog as manual systems fail

In Singapore, nine institutions were fined a combined $21m for anti-money laundering failures.

Grid-forming inverters seize control to stabilise Asia’s power

Electricity demand is rising faster than the physical networks that deliver it.

Legasea and SeaTrek team up to boost cargo access in Asia

The focus is on trade lanes tied to industrialisation and infrastructure demand.

Young adult cancer claims surge across 82% of APAC insurers

Breast and colorectal cancers are the leading types driving claims across the region.

APAC insurers slump to 23% confidence in complex asset tools

Only 42% of regional executives rate their current systems as excellent for data integration.

APAC neobanking hits $261b in 2025 as mobile use rises

China and India account for 70% of regional market share.

Asia fusion market enters decisive phase with $5b China lead

The China Fusion Energy Corporation serves as a $2.1b national hub for artificial sun projects.

Seven in 10 Asians forced to work past retirement: Sun Life

Nearly two-thirds of those working late cite the urgent need for daily expense income.

Clean beauty market to triple as retailers ditch synthetic legacies

Asia underpins growth driven by ingredient transparency.

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