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APAC ports emerge as testbeds for bunkering pilots despite scale-up limits

Methanol and ammonia trials advance across Singapore, Shanghai, and Yokohama amidst system strain.
13 hours ago

Hong Kong insurance records 109,813 new policies

New direct long-term business covered 1.1 million lives in 2025.
13 hours ago

Singapore real estate investment volume jumps 364% in Q1: CBRE

Buying and selling intentions both increased.
3 days ago

Energy prices rise 24% as oil supply drops 10 million barrels a day

Strait of Hormuz disruption triggers largest oil shock since 2022, driving global price gains.
4 days ago

China drives 76% of coal mine methane emissions

Ember says global emissions remain steady.
4 days ago

New spending powerhouse Gen Alpha pushes brands to rethink Asia market strategy

Gen Alpha-linked household spending in Asia reached $9t in 2025.
5 days ago

China and India cut fossil power as renewables overtake coal in 2025

Asia energy mix shifts as global coal generation drops by 63 TWh.
5 days ago

Asia faces highest infrastructure losses from extreme weather

Blended finance could help unlock investment.
5 days ago

Generative AI in healthcare to hit $30.4b by 2032 on imaging boom

Asia-Pacific is expected to register the highest compound annual growth rate.
6 days ago

Consumers increasingly rely on AI for financial decisions

About 49% of respondents have used AI to assist with savings and investment decisions.
6 days ago

Matcha shortage spurs calls for stricter rules as counterfeits rise

Clear origin labels and tougher import checks help curb risks.
6 days ago

4 in 5 Filipino women say caregiving role halts financial security building

Just 27% say they have enough means to support themselves beyond age 90.

Indian consumers amongst most optimistic in Asia as 75% expect higher income

Around 73% of consumers plan to increase spending on groceries.

Singapore retail weakens as costs rise and demand falls in Q1

A softer economic and employment outlook continues to dampen retail demand.

High insurance costs limit Arctic shipping to niche cargo

Routes can cut sailing distance by up to 40% between Asia and Europe or North America.