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Hydrogen ship safety demands secondary enclosures, study finds
Hydrogen ship safety demands secondary enclosures, study finds
A study warned hydrogen’s low ignition energy makes it riskier than LNG, requiring automated barriers.
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Rampant scams cost Singapore $734m in fraud losses in 2025, report says
A new global audit report found $17.75b in total illicit activity, driven by organised crime and drug trafficking.
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Hong Kong loses $7.52b to fraud as AI use rises
Money laundering in the city hit $17.28b amidst increased AI-driven schemes.
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Global dental articulators market to reach $227.8m by 2030
Growth is driven by ageing populations and new articulator designs.
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China manufacturing PMI falls to 49.0 in February as small enterprises contract to two-year low
Factories saw weaker orders and imports.
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Gene and cell therapy boom drives DNA manufacturing market toward $21.82B by 2034
Biotech investments fuel DNA manufacturing in Asia-Pacific.
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Malaysia fixed services revenue to reach $2.1b by 2030
Fibre broadband demand underpins 4% CAGR.
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Taiwan SME loan book stable, impairment ratio anchored at 1.4%
Loans supported by 2.1% domestic demand growth, Fitch says.
APAC energy producers to gain, refiners to face cost pressure amidst Iran conflict
Energy exporters in Australia, Indonesia and Malaysia could see stronger revenues.
Fitch: APAC utilities equipped to withstand immediate energy shock rom Iran crisis
Most regional energy firms are shielded by diversified fuel sources and cost pass‑through.
Offshore wind rebound and solar expansion propel APAC’s renewable growth
Grid investment rose as hybrid projects and financing structures expand.
Commercial building vulnerabilities expose Hong Kong to cybercrime risks
Report cites 75% of organisations are operating building management systems with known flaws.
First MINISO LAND in Malaysia brings over 100 IPs
The store features 15 interactive zones.
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.
Global prescription drugs market to reach $2.26t by 2034
The Asia Pacific region is projected to register the fastest growth rate.
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.
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Ingredients take centre stage for Asian consumers across food and beverage purchases