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Over one-third of Singaporeans cut back health-related expenses
Over one-third of Singaporeans cut back health-related expenses
TELUS Health said 65% curtailed their discretionary spending.
Natural gas holds promise in solving Asian energy trilemma
ANGEA study cites natural gas as a transformative solution to the Asian energy security challenge.
Here are reasons why customers keep getting negative experiences from brands
Marketing materials are too irrelevant.
The majority of business leaders have difficulty reaching potential new customers
Certain strategies for reaching customers are no longer effective.
Researchers air overtourism concerns amid post-pandemic travel boom
EHL scholars warn of overtourism’s impact on communities, environment, and advocate collaboration for solutions.
Asian fintechs to outpace global competitors; China posts tepid growth
S&P Global’s latest report shows Asia’s fintech growth may be gradual for 2023, but small and emerging economies will keep the region steady.
Here's how APAC insurers are performing midyear
Despite the challenges identified, credit trends are observed to be stable.
Canon thrives to empower businesses with Smart Tech, sustainable practices
Andrew Koh, Canon Singapore operations head, shares vision and strategies for leadership in consumer and enterprise markets.
Singapore outperforms omnichannel spending in Southeast Asia
The market’s omnichannel spending accounted for 57.6% of retail spend in 2022.
Less than half of global losses due to calamities insured
There were indications of a shift toward an El Niño-like pattern in Asia.
Singapore banks face tepid loan growth; interest margins to peak in 2023
Banks may face some backsliding in its bad loans ratio, S&P’s Ivan Tan warned.
Australia unveils new standards for banks, insurers’ operational risk management
The new standard will take effect on 1 July 2025.
Philippine government agencies urged to adopt solar power
They are given three years to install their initial solar energy supply.
Singapore’s mediation programme will benefit ASEAN firms with tech disputes
The pilot for the programme ends on 31 December 2023.
World Bank provides $1.5b support for India’s energy transition
It will support the growth of renewable energy and green hydrogen development.
Tourism and hospitality to fuel growth in APAC merchandising carts market
India, China, Japan are driving consumer demand for merchandising carts.
C-beauty brands outperform in China: report
Sales of brands amongst the top 20 brands in colour cosmetics grew to 28% in 2022.