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Energy prices rise 24% as oil supply drops 10 million barrels a day

Energy prices rise 24% as oil supply drops 10 million barrels a day

Strait of Hormuz disruption triggers largest oil shock since 2022, driving global price gains.
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China drives 76% of coal mine methane emissions

Ember says global emissions remain steady.
6 hours ago

New spending powerhouse Gen Alpha pushes brands to rethink Asia market strategy

Gen Alpha-linked household spending in Asia reached $9t in 2025.
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China and India cut fossil power as renewables overtake coal in 2025

Asia energy mix shifts as global coal generation drops by 63 TWh.
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Asia faces highest infrastructure losses from extreme weather

Blended finance could help unlock investment.
1 day ago

Generative AI in healthcare to hit $30.4b by 2032 on imaging boom

Asia-Pacific is expected to register the highest compound annual growth rate.
1 day ago

Consumers increasingly rely on AI for financial decisions

About 49% of respondents have used AI to assist with savings and investment decisions.
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Matcha shortage spurs calls for stricter rules as counterfeits rise

Clear origin labels and tougher import checks help curb risks.
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4 in 5 Filipino women say caregiving role halts financial security building

Just 27% say they have enough means to support themselves beyond age 90.
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Indian consumers amongst most optimistic in Asia as 75% expect higher income

Around 73% of consumers plan to increase spending on groceries.

Singapore retail weakens as costs rise and demand falls in Q1

A softer economic and employment outlook continues to dampen retail demand.

High insurance costs limit Arctic shipping to niche cargo

Routes can cut sailing distance by up to 40% between Asia and Europe or North America.

Underinsurance leaves APAC economies to absorb $69b losses

At least 15 events each caused damage exceeding $1b across the region.

Finance sector cements dominance over Philippines ICT market

GlobalData says the sector will hold the top end use position through 2029.

Taiwan’s foreign-currency insurance sales jump 30% to $13.4b

Traditional policies generated about 83% of new premium revenue in 2025.