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Singapore banks see uneven exposure, with DBS most affected
Singapore banks see uneven exposure, with DBS most affected
DBS derives 7.4% of income from Indonesia and India operations.
2 days ago
China mobile giants pivot to AI tokens as data model weakens
The telecom firms are exploring AI metering as connectivity revenue shifts.
2 days ago
Consumers want AI agents to shop for "idealised" selves
26% of active generative AI users have bought a more expensive item after AI increased their confidence in the decision.
3 days ago
Thailand insurance licence applications fall 11.31% in 2025
Renewals reached 43,897 in Q1 2026 according to the insurance regulator.
3 days ago
About $65b ASEAN renewable assets face climate risk, Zurich Insurance says
A $13b investment could reduce projected exposure from climate events.
3 days ago
Personal accessories market rebounds as jewellery, watches drive growth
Asia Pacific remains the strongest regional growth engine.
3 days ago
Retail enters ‘control economy' as growth concentrates in digital channels
Competition is shifting from expansion to control over pricing, visibility, and consumer choices.
3 days ago
AI in healthcare market targets massive growth as data volumes surge
Asia Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth.
4 days ago
Global solar tracker shipments jump 19% to 134 GWdc in 2025
Installed capacity crossed a new threshold as deployment scales across regions.
4 days ago
PH fixed communication revenue to hit $4.3b by 2030
GlobalData said growth will be driven mainly by the fixed broadband segment.
5 days ago
Capsule endoscopy market to reach $2.15b by 2033 on GI disease surge
Capsule endoscopy does not support treatment.
5 days ago
China’s new supply chain rules raise conflict-of-law risks for UK, EU firms
Firms may be caught between local restrictions and Western compliance demands.
Singapore leads Southeast Asia climate-tech funding
The city-state accounted for about $872m of the region’s disclosed climate-tech equity funding.
Taiwan life premiums climb 50% to $5b in Q1 2026
Revenue increased from $3.2b or NT$99.476b in the same period last year.
Philippines mobile market to top $5b by 2030 on 5G, data surge
Network transitions reshape subscriber mix as operators expand coverage across regions.
South Korea insurers lift overseas profit to $197m
FSS said earnings rose by $37.9m from $159.1m a year earlier.
Cambodia premiums rise 3% as life insurance falls in February 2026
Gross premiums reached $30.62m in February 2026 from $29.78m a year earlier.
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