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Hong Kong healthcare pushes pricing clarity, trials, and biotech capacity
Hong Kong healthcare pushes pricing clarity, trials, and biotech capacity
Six in 10 patients delay treatment due to cost anxiety.
3 days ago
Mental health claims threaten insurers and employers by 2030
Zurich studied six markets, including Australia, Malaysia and the UK.
3 days ago
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.
3 days ago
Grocery loses share as health and wellness spending moves to pharmacy
The shift is strongest in OTC medicines, vitamins, skincare, and personal care products.
3 days ago
Asia insurtech deals hit $100m despite global slowdown
Q1 2026 activity fell to 81 deals for the weakest count since Q2 2016.
4 days ago
Southeast Asia risks losing EV value without supply chain buildout, Bain says
Indonesia controls over 60% of nickel output but the region makes only 2% of EVs.
6 days ago
Slow grid upgrades risk $200b digital push in Southeast Asia
Data centre growth outpaces transmission build-out as ab $18b annual funding gap persists.
6 days ago
China ports pass stress test with about 30% throughput buffer
The stress tests showed ports hold financial stability under sharp volume decline.
6 days ago
Bengaluru retail leasing surges 52% in Q4 as rents rise, mall supply stalls
The leasing spike pushed the city’s retail sector into tighter supply conditions.
Construction demand may reach $53b amidst rising costs
Construction costs are expected to rise 2% to 5% in 2026.
New US tariffs threaten pharma with massive production costs
Energy dependence and currency pressures are driving costs up in APAC.
Health-focused snacking trend drives freeze-dried fruit demand
Clean labels and simple ingredients strongly influence buying decisions.
Aeging population drives durable medical equipment market to $414b by 2034
APAC is positioned for substantial growth driven by improving healthcare.
Malaysian mobile operators face rising competition risks: CGSI
The brokerage prefers Telekom Malaysia and Axiata over mobile operators.
Singapore firms modernise IT faster as AI adoption gains pace: PwC
Businesses are ahead of global peers in AI investment appetite and advanced AI use.
Intra-Asia trade remains resilient despite Middle East conflict
Short-sea services and transhipment hubs are absorbing demand.
Luxury retail rental growth slows globally as market turns selective
Singapore leads regionally at 2% growth.
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