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Online sellers outpace discount chains as Australians chase cheaper deals: report
Kmart (58%) and Big W (45%) remain the top brands linked with low prices.
APAC eyes fastest growth in global companion diagnostics market
Thanks to the rapid development of localised solutions in China, Japan, and India.
Smart grid corporate funding up 40% in 9M
Venture capital funding also increased in the same period.
Marine insurance rises 1.5% in 2024
This was driven by higher trade volumes and vessel values.
Power demand surge makes 2050 net-zero goals unattainable
Energy investment must grow to 3.35% within the next decade to attain the goal by 2060.
Jharkhand needs $256b to fuel clean energy transition in India
Its renewable energy potential positions it as a hub for low-carbon manufacturing.
Forrester forecasts 15% growth in cyber insurance amidst AI risks
Insurers are advised to offer tools for risk mitigation and new underwriting models.
APAC nuclear imaging agents market to hit $1.1b by 2034
China made up over half of the region’s market in 2024.
Why 1 in 5 think AI will replace human insurance agents
Over half were comfortable using AI with a human option available.
Singapore’s unemployment rate at 2.0% in Q3 2025
44.1% of firms indicated plans to hire in the fourth quarter.
Off-grid energy storage market to hit $18.31b by 2029
The highest growth is expected in APAC.
Asia-Pacific disability insurance market to grow 13.5% yearly
It will likely be driven by rising awareness of income protection products.
Asia Pacific lenders turn to AI to strengthen compliance efforts
Oracle’s clients achieved 70% productivity gains as AI improved compliance efficiency.
Peaking power plants market to hit $153.46b in 2029
Thanks to increasing electricity demand, decentralisation, and microgrid development.
Why Asia-Pacific’s regulatory diversity makes it ideal for AI adoption
Highly regulated industries bring cloud on-premises to keep data secure for AI.
Oracle sees rising demand for AI agents in utilities and public sector
Within utilities, interest in AI is increasing across power and energy sectors.
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