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Western Union and TenPay Global launch co-branded store in Singapore

The two are partnering to bring an omni-channel remittance experience.
1 day ago

APAC leads global retail growth with 5% real spending rise

APAC is the most balanced omnichannel region globally, with store-based retail sales projected to grow 20.4%.
1 day ago

Why 4.5 million Australians skip insurance claims over premiums

The most commonly skipped claims were for home and car insurance.
2 days ago

3 in 5 Singaporeans worried they can’t afford vital medical care

There is also uncertainty over where to seek treatment adds to the problem.
2 days ago

Carbon emissions ratio to world GDP slides 1.6% in 2024: Fitch Ratings

It cited carbon emissions from emerging markets, which accounted for 70% of global emissions.
2 days ago

Molecular spectroscopy market to be valued at $6.4b by 2034

Key sectors include pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.
3 days ago

Workforce unreadiness undermines global AI investments

Despite heavy spending, firms face talent gaps, cultural resistance, and stalled AI adoption.
3 days ago

Asia-Pacific surpasses pre-pandemic aviation capacity

The growing middle class fuels regional flight demand.
3 days ago

Indonesia’s MedTech import market hit $3.28b in 2024

The market rebounded by 77.8% after contracting to $1.79b in 2022.
4 days ago

TikTok launches 'Lead Genie' AI chatbot

When businesses reply within three minutes, conversions can increase by 2.2 times.
4 days ago

Stable JC&C profit seen in 2025 as non-Astra gains balance weaker Astra

Translation gains and portfolio strength underpin earnings outlook
4 days ago

How Japan can unlock offshore wind potential

It must optimise evaluation criteria, focusing on realistic price limits.
4 days ago

Coliwoo expands co-living footprint as Singapore’s foreign population grows

Its hotel and serviced apartment-based properties offer stays as short as a night or week.
4 days ago

Employers in Asia see budgets strained as insurers tighten coverage

63% of insurers in Asia expect to cut coverage to manage rising costs in 2026.
5 days ago

Luxury brands risk stagnation without experience-led strategy: report

Two-thirds of luxury professionals surveyed said AI would improve their ability to target consumers more precisely.
5 days ago

How premiums surged 42% in Taiwan’s foreign-currency market in August

Investment-linked insurance products generated $1.4b during the month.