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Halal startups growth hindered by regulatory and education gaps
Halal startups growth hindered by regulatory and education gaps
Varying regulations and awareness are stalling market expansion.
Nearly 1 in 5 holiday e-commerce transactions in HK flagged for fraud
65% of consumers plan to make over half of their holiday purchases online.
Gen MZ drives South Korea’s second-hand luxury boom
This shift is driven primarily by younger generations.
Confidence amongst China CEOs hits lowest post-COVID
Around 41% CEOs said business conditions are worse than six months ago.
Over 80% of Chinese consumers now consider wellness a top priority
85% said they purchased more in the healthy-aging category.
Hybrid setup reshapes employment, collaboration amongst Filipino workforce
Flexible setups reduce commuting and increase access to rural talent.
AI-matured organisations reap 5% higher revenue growth
Strong governance, reskilling, and ethical practices distinguish AI-mature organizations.
What are the must-have banking features by 2027?
Over 60% of respondents in Australia, China, and India find credit-building tools to be useful.
More employees in Asia fall victim to phishing links monthly: report
They click phishing links nearly double the global average of 2.9 times, according to Netskope Threat Labs.
Over 8 in ten tech leaders say data management will drive AI success
Companies unifying data are more likely to reach their AI goals in 2025.
Charlton Media Group acquires the Marine & Industrial Report Newspaper
The company will expand readership and create an awards program and events for the marine and offshore sectors.
What ASEAN businesses can expect after Trump’s election win
Tariff policies spark ASEAN trade shifts.
Four ways organisations can improve AI governance
Organisations with mature AI governance frameworks achieve nearly 5% higher revenue growth.
Japan’s climate change measures to spur innovation in agri-food manufacturing sector
Japan has introduced temperature-resistant varieties of rice, fruits, and vegetables amongst others.
Taiwan insurers' profits jump 70.2% in October
Life insurance enterprises accounted for $9.50b of the total.
Cyber insurance premiums to hit $23b by 2026
S&P anticipates APAC to have one of the fastest growth rates.
What makes up a CEO's checklist?
A great CEO must articulate a clear and compelling vision that reframes what winning looks like.
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