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Indonesia consumers shift toward global brands as domestic preference falls
Indonesia consumers shift toward global brands as domestic preference falls
Preference for domestic brands dropped from 57% in 2024 to 33% in 2025.
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China consumption edges up during Qingming holiday as travel surges
Retail and catering sales recorded year-on-year growth.
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Thai consumers split spending between value and premium goods
Demand for premium snacks and beverages is rising.
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Asia-Pacific tech supply chains at risk as Brent oil could average $130, peak $200
Chipmakers seen more resilient whilst consumer electronics are most exposed in prolonged conflict, S&P reports.
22 hours ago
Solar powers 90% of India’s demand with batteries
Storage systems extend solar generation into evening and night hours.
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Singapore trails peers at 177th in global outsourcing talent index
Three Southeast Asian markets placed in global top 10 with Philippines topping 193-country list.
1 day ago
Energy spending tops $405b as crisis-driven policy locks in, IEA says
It has more than doubled since 2019 after successive global shocks.
1 day ago
Pinglu Canal could slash China’s annual logistics costs by $730m
It is also expected to cut maritime distances from inland Guangxi to ASEAN markets.
1 day ago
Airlines face rising insurance premiums amidst Middle East conflict
Insurers and brokers are helping airlines develop programmes that reward better risk management.
1 day ago
APAC pension markets expand as global assets hit $68.3t
Japan remains a major contributor.
1 day ago
Asia and India reinsurance prices fall on excess capacity: Marsh
Japan saw double-digit price drops in property catastrophe and property per risk lines.
1 day ago
Singapore rises to 8th in Kearney FDI confidence ranking
Chinese firms boost spending as investors favour neutral hubs.
1 day ago
Singapore ranks second globally in StartupBlink business environment index
City-state tops Asia Pacific and leads on incentives and market perception.
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Pinglu Canal to deepen ASEAN-China manufacturing links: report
Lower costs may raise export pressure.
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South Korea consumers prioritise quality over price as premiumisation expands
About 69% of consumers value quality over price.
4 days ago
Satellite connectivity drives 5G NTN market towards $139.51b by 2034
Low earth orbit deployment reshapes global network coverage patterns.
4 days ago
ASEAN carbon markets diverge as policy turns to execution
RHB sees Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore taking distinct roles.
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