Global Asia
Asian cities gain ground in global competitiveness race: BCG
Asian cities gain ground in global competitiveness race: BCG
Shenzhen led in speed of change, whilst Shanghai and Central Asian cities narrowed the gap in livability.
Asia faces highest infrastructure losses from extreme weather
Blended finance could help unlock investment.
Consumers increasingly rely on AI for financial decisions
About 49% of respondents have used AI to assist with savings and investment decisions.
Energy spending tops $405b as crisis-driven policy locks in, IEA says
It has more than doubled since 2019 after successive global shocks.
Asia draws bigger 2026 PE allocations as Japan, India lead: report
Report cites weaker yen, low rates, and reforms lifting Japan's large-cap activity; India draws control-stake focus.
Global coal demand peaks in 2025, set to decline by 2030
China and major markets cut coal as global demand shifts.
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