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Only 27% of next gen willing to lead family firms, legacy planning lags
Only 27% of next gen willing to lead family firms, legacy planning lags
The lack of structured succession planning leaves many businesses exposed.
Global hydrogen fuel cells market forecasts 8.3% annual growth
Some factors that will drive the growth are energy transition efforts and net-zero goals.
Broker deals set stage for faster 2025 insurance M&A
Strategic buyers and private equity investors are likely to remain active.
Smart micro hydropower market reaches $2.456b by 2032
In APAC, the market is seen to grow 6.4% annually to 2031.
Global geothermal market to breach $10b by 2032
APAC accounts for the biggest share, thanks to its abundant reserves.
Fees friction is testing Asia’s academic ambitions
It is not just about how students pay their fees, but how schools support their students.
Clean energy outpaced fossil fuel investments in 2024, IRENA says
Combined investment in clean energy technology amounted to an estimated $1.19t.
Smart ports market to reach $15.5b by 2032
This will be driven by IoT, automation, and trade expansion.
Companies told to drop manual systems as 2030 renewable deadline nears
They risk falling further behind if they fail to modernise.
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.
Japan’s perovskite targets face cost and durability gaps: IEEFA
Perovskite cells currently have lifetimes of 5–12 years.
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.
Only 16% of online shoppers in Asia use AI to make buying decisions: report
66% use the tool only to search for product recommendations.
86% of Southeast Asian consumers shop actively in online malls
Data showed strong preference for brand‑led platforms.
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.
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