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ASEAN region attracts soaring overseas business interest
																					
							Foreign direct investment surges as businesses seek ASEAN expansion.
						
					
					
				High costs and delays make SMRs a risky bet for energy transition
																					
							The price of a China SMR project was triple its initial projections.
						
					
					
				Southeast Asia's gas-fired capacity set to double: report
																					
							However, GEM said the region’s growing demand could be met by renewable energy.
						
					
					
				Visionary broadcasting initiatives take centre stage at Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards 2024
																					
							Winning companies were spotlighted at an awards dinner on 30 May.
						
					
					
				Global online retail sales to reach $6.8t in 2028: Forrester
																					
							About 76% of global retail sales will still occur offline in 2028, amounting to $21.9t. 
						
					
					
				How AI-powered diagnostics can elevate patient outcomes
																					
							A report revealed that AI-powered tools utilise advanced algorithms for a personalised approach.
						
					
					
				Why retailers need to scale AI investments
																					
							Gen AI significantly boosts productivity and cuts industry-wide costs.
						
					
					
				Korea's retail industry increases 10.8% in April 2024
																					
							April saw a 22.2% surge in online sales.
						
					
					
				How Grandtag secures the bag for Asia’s richest
																					
							Grandtag Financial’s regional CEO spills how ‘jumbo life insurance’ attracts UHNWIs in Asia.
						
					
					
				Generative AI aids hackers in entering high-risk systems
																					
							AI tools are misused by cybercriminals.
						
					
					
				Landmark Partnership: Ecopark joins Kempinski Hotels and Kengo Kuma to Create Luxurious Blue Zone Retreat
																					
							Vietnam: In a historic collaboration between Ecopark, Kempinski Hotels, and the renowned architect Kengo Kuma have entered a partnership that promises to redefine luxury living in the Southeast Asian nation.
						
					
					
				Pet insurance market set to reach $40.2b by 2033
																					
							In the region, China and India have the largest pet population.
						
					
					
				International trade growth fuels arbitration preference
																					
							Arbitration’s fast speed and cost-effectiveness make it a preferred choice for resolving disputes.
						
					
					
				Usage-based insurance to propel with a CAGR of 27.6% by 2030
																					
							The market is projected to reach $64.29b
						
					
					
				India’s non-life sector could see 15% growth in the medium-term
																					
							This would be driven by India’s GDP and disposable income levels. 
						
					
					
				Singapore draws New Zealand startups with fintech boom
																					
							Common goals and strategic location drive NZ expansion into Singapore.