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China’s power demand to rise 4-5% annually on data centres and EV growth
China’s power demand to rise 4-5% annually on data centres and EV growth
S&P sees new industries overtaking heavy sectors through 2030.
NetSuite identifies top Asian markets for next growth phase
These markets show the fastest growth among NetSuite’s 10-country Southeast Asian network.
Digital catalogues drive in-store shopping boom amongst Australians
98% of Australians still shop in-store.
Here’s what’s driving Japan’s retail leasing demand
Korean and Chinese brands are expanding rapidly in fashion, F&B, and cosmetics.
Prime malls keep Thailand’s retail market steady despite tourist slowdown
F&B remains the strongest driver of new leasing activity.
How will early retirement of coal-fired assets benefit Pakistan?
If the Sahiwal coal-fired plant is closed early, this could avoid up to 38 million tonnes of emissions.
Aon reports $114b in insured losses from 2025 disasters
Total economic losses stood at a minimum of $203b in the first 9 months.
Vietnam tops SEA in e-commerce growth confidence despite regulatory hurdles
Vietnam ranks high in logistics, platform strength, and innovation.
How India’s credit card spending rose 14% in August
CareEdge expects spending to pick up from September.
APAC’s guaranteed auto protection insurance market slated for 13.2% CAGR
Globally, the market is expected to grow from $3.2b in 2021 to $8b by 2031.
Australians to spend record $500m on Halloween
Average spend per person expected to rise 11% to $103.
Global scintillator market to reach $1.06b by 2034
Thanks to the rising demand for healthcare imaging and nuclear medicine applications.
Hospital information system market to surpass $120.8b by 2034
Thanks to healthcare digitisation and the need for optimised workflows.
Oracle broadens database services across Asia-Pacific
It also expanded the services’ capabilities.
Oracle NetSuite embeds AI to run core business workflows
It unveiled “NetSuite Next,” weaving AI into its cloud ERP for context-aware decisions.
Declining China, SEA coal demand puts Australia’s coal industry at risk
The decreasing demand is coupled with the market’s shift to cleaner power sources.
Patient handling equipment market to be valued at $26.76b by 2033
This is thanks to rising investments in hospital infrastructure and home care services.
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