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Asia Pacific set to become the world’s largest engine of consumer demand
Asia Pacific set to become the world’s largest engine of consumer demand
Bain and NIQ say companies need to re-prioritise markets and redefine consumer value beyond price.
Japan’s perovskite targets face cost and durability gaps: IEEFA
Perovskite cells currently have lifetimes of 5–12 years.
What lies ahead for South Korea’s medical device market?
The government is investing over $622.1m to support next-generation medical devices.
Global fashion executives expect tougher 2026 as growth stays muted
Brands are expected to build GEO capabilities to optimise for generative engines and prepare for agentic commerce.
China’s new coal power approvals decline in 9M
If this trend continues, 2025 will be the second-lowest year for approvals.
Asian Business Review gets to MEET Taiwan
With Taiwan changing the game when it comes to MICE, we take a look at this dynamic nation and what it has to offer.
Only 16% of online shoppers in Asia use AI to make buying decisions: report
66% use the tool only to search for product recommendations.
Global personal luxury goods spending holds steady as currency effects weigh
Looking ahead, the firm expects solid underlying growth over the next decade as the global luxury customer base expands.
2 in 5 Indians with disabilities lack health insurance
Despite government intervention, many persons with disability are still left out of proper coverage.
Blood glucose monitoring system market to hit $25.4b by 2030
The diabetes management segment could see the highest CAGR during the period.
Solar PV and inverters market to reach $115.8b by 2030
APAC will lead this growth.
How stable is Hong Kong’s insurance market?
Hong Kong saw $13.1b (HK$100.5b) in general insurance gross premiums for 2024.
Renewables to account for 73.3% of Aussie power generation by 2035
However, challenges may delay its 82% RE target by 2030.
Indonesia’s renewable energy capacity to reach 38.1 GW in 2035
Solar and onshore wind will lead the clean power capacity expansion.
Over 70% of companies utilise AI to derisk wind projects
The majority of executives surveyed plan to increase their investment.
Solar projects in India climbs 53.7% in 9M: Mercom
The country’s cumulative solar capacity stood at 125.5GW as of September.
Global renewable energy investment breach $800b in 2024
However, the growth of clean power slowed by 7.3% last year.
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