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China mobile giants pivot to AI tokens as data model weakens

The telecom firms are exploring AI metering as connectivity revenue shifts.
2 days ago

Consumers want AI agents to shop for "idealised" selves

26% of active generative AI users have bought a more expensive item after AI increased their confidence in the decision.
3 days ago

Thailand insurance licence applications fall 11.31% in 2025

Renewals reached 43,897 in Q1 2026 according to the insurance regulator.
3 days ago

About $65b ASEAN renewable assets face climate risk, Zurich Insurance says

A $13b investment could reduce projected exposure from climate events.
3 days ago

Personal accessories market rebounds as jewellery, watches drive growth

Asia Pacific remains the strongest regional growth engine.
3 days ago

Retail enters ‘control economy' as growth concentrates in digital channels

Competition is shifting from expansion to control over pricing, visibility, and consumer choices.
3 days ago

AI in healthcare market targets massive growth as data volumes surge

Asia Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth.
4 days ago

Global solar tracker shipments jump 19% to 134 GWdc in 2025

Installed capacity crossed a new threshold as deployment scales across regions.
4 days ago

PH fixed communication revenue to hit $4.3b by 2030

GlobalData said growth will be driven mainly by the fixed broadband segment.
5 days ago

Capsule endoscopy market to reach $2.15b by 2033 on GI disease surge

Capsule endoscopy does not support treatment.
5 days ago

China’s new supply chain rules raise conflict-of-law risks for UK, EU firms

Firms may be caught between local restrictions and Western compliance demands.

Singapore leads Southeast Asia climate-tech funding

The city-state accounted for about $872m of the region’s disclosed climate-tech equity funding.

Taiwan life premiums climb 50% to $5b in Q1 2026

Revenue increased from $3.2b or NT$99.476b in the same period last year.

Philippines mobile market to top $5b by 2030 on 5G, data surge

Network transitions reshape subscriber mix as operators expand coverage across regions.

South Korea insurers lift overseas profit to $197m

FSS said earnings rose by $37.9m from $159.1m a year earlier.

Cambodia premiums rise 3% as life insurance falls in February 2026

Gross premiums reached $30.62m in February 2026 from $29.78m a year earlier.