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Chinese officials focus on policies to attract more foreign investors
Chinese officials focus on policies to attract more foreign investors
As part of the initiative, the government has lifted all restrictions on manufacturing sector access.
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.
ASEAN business outages cost $2.5m per hour, higher than global average
Each hour of downtime costs firms at least $500,000.
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.
Thailand investment application soars to record high since 2015
This is the highest level recorded since 2015.
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.
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