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Satellite connectivity drives 5G NTN market towards $139.51b by 2034
Satellite connectivity drives 5G NTN market towards $139.51b by 2034
Low earth orbit deployment reshapes global network coverage patterns.
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ASEAN carbon markets diverge as policy turns to execution
RHB sees Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore taking distinct roles.
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APAC utilities rethink playbook as AI power demand surges, Bain warns
Executives expect higher restructuring activity through 2026.
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Singapore business closures hit eight-year high in 2025
Wholesale Trade, Information & Communications, and Retail lead business cessations in 2025.
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Japanese consumers seek quality and convenience despite economic caution
Convenience is a top priority for 82%.
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Malaysia retail sentiment mixed as fading Raya and Middle East impact weigh
Past subsidy rationalisations temporarily slowed spending.
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India's annual clean energy investment projected at $145b by 2035, says IEEFA
Debt structure will determine the pace of capacity expansion, report says.
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Healthcare payer market to nearly double by 2034 on outsourcing boom
Core insurance functions move to vendors as payers scale under regulatory pressure.
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Telecom sector posts 9% median TSR, outpaces equity costs over 2021–2025
Global operators lead returns, whilst AI adoption and agile networks are flagged as future value drivers.
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AI can cut insurer costs 20% but adoption lags across sector
Firms using the technology can also lift premiums by around 3% to 5%.
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Singapore’s energy efficiency index falls to 49, signalling gains despite higher emissions
Emissions climbed to 616 million tonnes in 2021 from 440 million tonnes in 2000.
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Singapore job postings fall 4.5% to five-year low in February
Demand remains high in ‘pharmacy’ and ‘sports’.
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DHL scales automation in Vietnam logistics operations
Automation and infrastructure support high-tech shifts.
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CVF bloc leads solar uptake, surpassing US in electrotech transition
Solar imports run 3x above official capacity in eight of 10 countries.
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Beauty industry adopts upcycled materials as ethical purchasing influences choices
Nearly half of beauty consumers prioritize ethical and eco-friendly products.
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Greater China manufacturing expands in March despite rising input costs
PMI rebounds as new orders and output rise, whilst purchase prices hit its highest level since 2022.
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New Zealand cards slated for 1.8% growth as fee caps spur use
Rewards, discounts, and flexible payment schemes.
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