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Asia Pacific’s retail sales to grow 24% by 2028
The Shopper Reinvented megatrend will increase at a CAGR of 11%.
Asia Pacific’s retail sales to grow 24% by 2028
The Shopper Reinvented megatrend will increase at a CAGR of 11%.
Generative AI slashes P&C claim times by 50% – Bain & Co.
It could also decrease loss-adjusting costs by 20% to 25%.
8 in 10 SEA SMEs expect sales growth during festive season
57% of consumers prefer online shopping.
Safety training boosts harm reporting in high-risk sectors
Recent occupational safety training significantly increases the reporting of workplace harm.
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.
Commentary
ASEAN businesses should not underestimate opportunities 'Down Under'