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First MINISO LAND in Malaysia brings over 100 IPs

The store features 15 interactive zones.
3 days ago

Singapore’s finance sector lifts business sentiment as index hits 53.4

Business Sentiment Index climbed 1.2 points in Q4 2025, ending a six-month slide.
3 days ago

Global prescription drugs market to reach $2.26t by 2034

The Asia Pacific region is projected to register the fastest growth rate.
4 days ago

CLD, Climate Group launch SG’s first market-wide concrete benchmark

The framework will guide the industry in choosing lower-carbon options.

Singapore investment-linked products grab 44% of new life business

LIA Singapore logged $5.2b weighted premiums in 2025 up 11.3% on 2024.

Fukuoka rises as key gateway to Japan for Hong Kong businesses

The city offers subsidies to R&D-heavy sectors like IT, medicine, and energy.

Biopharma firms face $275b patent cliff as returns stall

BCG says pricing pressure, tariffs, and MFN policies are reshaping business models.

Agentic AI cuts drug development timelines: report

Healthcare GenAI market seen growing to $22b by 2027.

Telcos face valuation gap as AI promises margin lift

BCG projected a 3% annual revenue increase for the largest listed telco operators.

Telcos eye 10% cost cut with procurement overhaul, says BCG

Generative AI aids telecoms in reducing procurement expenses.

APAC battery construction to hit $45.4b by 2027 despite slowdown in execution

EVs and energy storage systems demand will drive regional growth.

China powers Asia’s lead in 5G SA accessibility

China reported more than 10 million 5G advanced subscribers.

Indonesia life premiums fall 1.1% in 9M 2025 despite coverage jump

Insured lives climbed 12.8% to 151.56 million by September 2025.

Personalised medicine to drive 17% CAGR in healthcare 3D printing, $14.6b by 2033

Patient-specific devices and orthopaedics drive market growth.

Global retail market surges $30t in 2025 despite AI strains

48% upgraded their IT infrastructure as AI investment increased.

Philippines pre-need premiums rise to $300m

Industry sold 690,064 plans by Q3 2025 up from 509323 a year earlier.