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China smartphone shipments fall 3.3% as Huawei, Apple gain
China smartphone shipments fall 3.3% as Huawei, Apple gain
Premium demand supports margins despite supply and cost pressures.
Experiential concepts gain traction in Greater Kuala Lumpur retail scene
International retailers continued to enter the market.
Taiwan’s insurance premiums rise 8% as claims outpace non-life growth in 2025
Non-life payouts climb faster than premiums, signalling pressure on underwriting margins.
Implant demand fuels medical stampings market surge to $34.48b by 2034
Asia-Pacific emerges as the fastest growing market as production capacity expands.
Taiwan and South Korea travellers lead Asia in shopping-driven trips
Luxury malls, designer districts and night markets remain key attractions.
HK retail sales up 11.8% as durable goods and jewellery drive growth
Growth extended to a tenth straight month.
Emerging brands expand in Shenzhen as consumers shift to lifestyle categories
Flagship openings and store upgrades also rise to enhance customer experience.
Insurers face capacity strain as $300b data centre boom grows
Total insurable values per site can reach $20b to $30b, raising aggregation concerns.
Asia banks show mixed climate risk readiness, report finds
HSBC, Mizuho, and China Construction Bank stand out.
S’pore leads APAC in digital resilience but board oversight gaps loom
Firms also prioritise compliance over response.
Emerging tech brands seize Shenzhen malls as smartphone giants retreat
The report noted that only 38% of their stores are in suburban areas as of 2025.
Nine in 10 overqualified SG workers are in roles by choice: study
Key reasons include flexibility and work-life balance.
India snack makers turn traditional ingredients into packaged products
Millets, pulses, makhana, and region-specific grains are being processed into ready-to-eat snacks.
APAC retail investment jumps $7.2b as rents slide
F&B and fashion drive the leasing activity across the region.
Indonesia card payments to hit $61.3b in 2026
Inclusion and policy support fuel growth.
Why 2 in 5 Filipinos don’t have a legacy plan in place: Sun Life
A quarter of respondents still have no arrangements in place for wealth transfer.
Asia-Pacific insurers stay stable as war fuels market swings
S&P expects capital buffers to absorb investment and underwriting strain for now.
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