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Over one-third of Singaporeans cut back health-related expenses

TELUS Health said 65% curtailed their discretionary spending.

Over one-third of Singaporeans cut back health-related expenses

TELUS Health said 65% curtailed their discretionary spending.

Natural gas holds promise in solving Asian energy trilemma

ANGEA study cites natural gas as a transformative solution to the Asian energy security challenge.

The majority of business leaders have difficulty reaching potential new customers

Certain strategies for reaching customers are no longer effective.

Researchers air overtourism concerns amid post-pandemic travel boom

EHL scholars warn of overtourism’s impact on communities, environment, and advocate collaboration for solutions.

Asian fintechs to outpace global competitors; China posts tepid growth

S&P Global’s latest report shows Asia’s fintech growth may be gradual for 2023, but small and emerging economies will keep the region steady.

Here's how APAC insurers are performing midyear

Despite the challenges identified, credit trends are observed to be stable.

Canon thrives to empower businesses with Smart Tech, sustainable practices

Andrew Koh, Canon Singapore operations head, shares vision and strategies for leadership in consumer and enterprise markets.

Singapore outperforms omnichannel spending in Southeast Asia

The market’s omnichannel spending accounted for 57.6% of retail spend in 2022.

Less than half of global losses due to calamities insured

There were indications of a shift toward an El Niño-like pattern in Asia.

Singapore banks face tepid loan growth; interest margins to peak in 2023

Banks may face some backsliding in its bad loans ratio, S&P’s Ivan Tan warned.

Philippine government agencies urged to adopt solar power

They are given three years to install their initial solar energy supply.

World Bank provides $1.5b support for India’s energy transition

It will support the growth of renewable energy and green hydrogen development.

Tourism and hospitality to fuel growth in APAC merchandising carts market

India, China, Japan are driving consumer demand for merchandising carts.

C-beauty brands outperform in China: report

Sales of brands amongst the top 20 brands in colour cosmetics grew to 28% in 2022. Â