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Universities named key players in boosting SEA startup economy

Schools are supporting student-led ventures through incubation programmes.

1 in 2 APAC customers will not buy from a brand they do not trust

Trust in brands is eroding as a result of deepfakes, fuelling scam fears.

Japan's multiplay services revenue to reach $34.9b by 2028

A key driver includes the rising demand for blended services.

Tech leaders face rising debt levels due to AI adoption

Forrester also predicts that private cloud will gain traction.

APAC firms eye boosting tech investments by 20% in 2025

Generative AI investments are expected to rise to 34% in 2024.

What’s driving growth in India’s oncology market?

One notable development is the use of gold nanoparticles in cancer diagnostics.

Companies struggle to scale GenAI despite high interest

The low adoption of GenAI due to data, talent, and strategy challenges.

APAC companies gain $550b market capitalisation in Q3

This was driven by China’s fiscal stimulus.

Australians can save $948 annually with pet insurance: Mozo

Rottweiler owners could save the most by as much as $1,959 per year.

Surge in demand for clean label products drives innovation in APAC

This extends beyond food and beverages to personal care and household products. 

Prabowo's cabinet picks: Five economic powerhouses set to drive Indonesia's growth

They aim to boost investor confidence with proven leaders in finance and key sectors.

Thailand’s wage hike plan raises concerns for SMEs' future

The plan is to increase the minimum wage to 400 THB.

China raises debt ceilings with measures to address hidden debt

China's MOF has said that it would "raise debt ceilings" to help swap out hidden debt.

2024 insured losses exceed decade average at $108b

Total economic losses for the first three quarters reached ~$280b.