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1 in 3 Asian firms seek more trade with South Asia

1 in 3 Asian firms seek more trade with South Asia

Over 1 in 3 Asian companies are looking to trade more with South Asia and Europe whilst over 1 in 4 plan to trade less with North America, according to a 2025 survey by HSBC.

7MM atopic dermatitis market to be valued at $22.4b by 2033

The estimated drug-treated population may grow to over 25,100,000 people.

Companies move to avert cash-flow crisis

There is increased corporate demand for liquidity and risk coverage, says HSBC.

What factors drive the 7MM Angelman syndrome market?

The rare neurogenetic disorder affects around 500,000 people worldwide.

What lies ahead of the global healthcare transportation services market?

Digitalisation is shifting the sector to an integrated service ecosystem.

Medical cannabis market to hit $87.41b by 2030

The global advancement of its legislation is a key growth driver.

Over 85% of APAC’s energy generation comes from non-renewables

Reforms are needed to address the possible energy transition gap.

China’s biopharma sector strikes $30b in oncology licensing deals

Antibody-drug conjugates dominated licensing activity in 2024.

CEOs embrace venture-building to drive corporate innovation

Over half of CEOs now rank it among their top three priorities, according to McKinsey.

How do employees in Asia feel about their coverage?

Rising medical trend rates are significantly outpacing salary increases.

APAC insurance CROs lag peers on operational risk preparedness

Cybersecurity remains the leading risk in the region, cited by 62% of APAC CROs. 

South Korean insurers bag $10b in profits for 2024

The increase was mainly driven by higher investment income across life and non-life.

Asia’s industrial giants take over the world

K-pop, anime, Bollywood, and Asian beauty trends have also gained global traction.

Here’s what’s next for Japan’s mycobacterium tuberculosis tests market

The country accounted for about 4% of the Asia-Pacific market in 2024.