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Factory activity in Japan falls for fourth straight month in September

Early indicators showed sustained weakness in output and new orders.

Factory activity in Japan falls for fourth straight month in September

Early indicators showed sustained weakness in output and new orders.

Seven in 10 CEOs say businesses not doing enough to address AI consequences

An EY study showed that more than half of CEOs want to focus on ethical AI.

SG and other Asian economies record a rise in GenAI startups

More than $956m was invested and may see an increase.

Asian corporations accelerate digital recruitment

GlobalData analyst reveals a surge in the demand for digital specialists across multiple sectors in the Asian market.

Medical devices sector enhances competitiveness due to local and global collaborations

Singapore’s partners were attracted to the market’s preventive healthcare.

Middle East racing into technology transformations

Deloitte’s Bhavesh Morar unveils the challenges, successes, and the role of emerging technologies in the region.

Asian insurers’ AI-readiness dictates their competitive advantage

Experts reveal why insurers that adapted AI earlier are now realising bigger extra earnings or cost reductions.

Evolving consumer behaviour drive demand for advanced AI tools

Tech firm HubSpot produced new AI tools for proactive consumer services.

Int’l businesses target ASEAN for supply-chain connectivity versus consumer market

Growth in sales for the region is expected to climb 23.2% in the next 12 months.

Tyroo Technologies charts aggressive expansion strategy across APAC, emerging markets

The company has announced multiple strategic moves including key executive appointments and global partnerships.

Hong Kong’s business scholars target top finance employers for work-life balance

Educators at business schools confirm that students’ career priorities have shifted.

APAC amongst fastest growing cyber insurance market: S&P Global

It grew 51.2% in the past five years but remains the second smallest market globally.

Top 20 APAC insurers average 8.2% in premium growth – GlobalData

Rate hikes and macroeconomic uncertainty remain a concern for APAC insurers.

QR payments seen to skyrocket by 2028 – Study

Its transaction volume is expected to reach 90 billion by 2028.