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Experiential concepts gain traction in Greater Kuala Lumpur retail scene
Experiential concepts gain traction in Greater Kuala Lumpur retail scene
International retailers continued to enter the market.
1 day ago
Taiwan’s insurance premiums rise 8% as claims outpace non-life growth in 2025
Non-life payouts climb faster than premiums, signalling pressure on underwriting margins.
1 day ago
Implant demand fuels medical stampings market surge to $34.48b by 2034
Asia-Pacific emerges as the fastest growing market as production capacity expands.
2 days ago
Taiwan and South Korea travellers lead Asia in shopping-driven trips
Luxury malls, designer districts and night markets remain key attractions.
2 days ago
HK retail sales up 11.8% as durable goods and jewellery drive growth
Growth extended to a tenth straight month.
2 days ago
Emerging brands expand in Shenzhen as consumers shift to lifestyle categories
Flagship openings and store upgrades also rise to enhance customer experience.
2 days ago
Insurers face capacity strain as $300b data centre boom grows
Total insurable values per site can reach $20b to $30b, raising aggregation concerns.
2 days ago
Asia banks show mixed climate risk readiness, report finds
HSBC, Mizuho, and China Construction Bank stand out.
2 days ago
S’pore leads APAC in digital resilience but board oversight gaps loom
Firms also prioritise compliance over response.
3 days ago
Emerging tech brands seize Shenzhen malls as smartphone giants retreat
The report noted that only 38% of their stores are in suburban areas as of 2025.
3 days ago
Nine in 10 overqualified SG workers are in roles by choice: study
Key reasons include flexibility and work-life balance.
3 days ago
India snack makers turn traditional ingredients into packaged products
Millets, pulses, makhana, and region-specific grains are being processed into ready-to-eat snacks.
3 days ago
APAC retail investment jumps $7.2b as rents slide
F&B and fashion drive the leasing activity across the region.
3 days ago
Indonesia card payments to hit $61.3b in 2026
Inclusion and policy support fuel growth.
3 days ago
Why 2 in 5 Filipinos don’t have a legacy plan in place: Sun Life
A quarter of respondents still have no arrangements in place for wealth transfer.
3 days ago
Asia-Pacific insurers stay stable as war fuels market swings
S&P expects capital buffers to absorb investment and underwriting strain for now.
3 days ago
APAC consumer firms boost AI agent use; Few projects reach scale
Most initiatives stall before deployment even as uptake accelerates across sectors.
4 days ago
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