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Nearly 7 in 10 SEA consumers prioritise essential purchases due to inflation
Nearly 7 in 10 SEA consumers prioritise essential purchases due to inflation
To cope with inflation, 69% are sticking to essential purchases, while 55% are cutting back on non-essentials.
Pet insurance market to surge 31% in CAGR by 2027
The dog segment is anticipated to witness significant growth.
Art tops luxury investment index in 2023: Knight Frank
It is the only sector that posted double-digit growth with an 11% price increase.
Why Singapore leads in regional business stability
FM Global attributed the high rank to its commitment to infrastructure development and resilience-building measures.
Alternative payments lead China's e-commerce with 67.3% share
Bank transfers and payment cards hold a 14.9% share of e-commerce transactions.
Asia’s asset management sector set to grow by 4.5% in 2024
The private credit market in APAC is expected to grow 8.0% by 2027.
1 in 2 shoppers plan to boost online shopping: Airwallex
Around 61% of consumers perceived international merchants as trustworthy.
Taiwan ascends as IT hardware powerhouse
Taiwan's initiatives bolster its global IT hardware production ranking.
Japan’s insurance market to expand 3.12% CAGR by 2027
The automotive segment is seen as a significant trend during the forecast period.
Nearly 7 in 10 ENR executives believe AI will transform their operations by 2030
They see it beneficial in improving maintenance and production, amongst others.
ENR executives concerned about energy transition projects’ economic viability
The majority of APAC executives, however, are optimistic about the projects’ contribution.
China leads global wind turbine orders to a record high in 2023
Global wind turbine orders rose by 16 GW year-on-year to reach 155 GW.
Directors identify health and safety as emerging top risks: Survey
Climate change remains high on the risk agenda in certain regions, such as Asia.
Thailand lags in startup creation despite strong economy
Despite robust digital connectivity, Thailand's startup ecosystem remains largely unexplored.
BRICS total investable wealth reaches $45 trillion
The bloc’s wealth and influence surge in the global economy.
Blockchain drives player involvement in gaming market
Blockchain technology is transforming the traditional gaming market.
Startup funding sees dip, but quality over quantity prevails – SOLIDWORKS experts
Despite a funding downturn, SOLIDWORKS experts foresee a promising shift towards more mature startups with tech prowess in manufacturing.
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Fees friction is testing Asia’s academic ambitions