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Cards lead SG's payments market in 2025 as wallets and A2A gain ground

It held 44% of e-commerce and 40% of POS spend.
3 hours ago

Healthcare IoT industry poised for $556.7b boom by 2032

It will be driven by growing investments in digital technology adoption.
13 hours ago

More than half of employees turn to AI for work advice

Trust in executives fell, whilst managers gained trust.
1 day ago

Aftermarket service gaps threaten competitiveness of Japanese manufacturers

Service operations can generate higher margins and stable revenue, but firms underperform globally.
1 day ago

Japan LNG costs poised to rise as JKM doubles on Middle East tensions, says IEEFA

Asia–Europe competition for LNG cargoes also contributes to higher import costs.
2 days ago

Australian retailers cut jobs as fuel and supply chain costs surge

Businesses are warning of possible closures.
2 days ago

Retail trade sales in Taiwan climbs to $11.96b in February

Sales in the wholesale trade reached $34.97b.
2 days ago

Premium fashion, seasonal collections boost designer apparel sales

E-commerce platforms are also further boosting accessibility.
6 days ago

Singapore health premiums jump 14.8% in February

The increase reflects a long-term repricing cycle rather than seasonal demand.
6 days ago

Firms split on green growth, peak oil timelines, Bain says

Executives are pivoting towards transition-oriented investments in their local regions.

Southeast Asia races to redesign energy security amidst ME conflict, report says

All six markets have announced nuclear ambitions for 2030 to 2037.

Automation threatens 43% of insurance tasks by 2030

Nearly all insurers are speeding up adoption as technology reshapes operational models.

APRA warns climate risks could leave 1 in 4 homes uninsured

The regulator assessed two severe scenarios covering weather losses and transition costs through to 2050.

DHL expands multimodal networks for Vietnam trade

Vietnam drives longer routes and multimodal demand.

Vietnam expands exports across global trade

Capacity investments support long-distance trade growth.

Ransomware groups surge as July attacks hit Singapore

ThreatBook 2025 report shows tech and finance hit hardest in mid-year breach wave.