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No major shift seen for global coal demand in 2025-2026
No major shift seen for global coal demand in 2025-2026
																					
							In China, coal demand is seen to slightly decline this year.
						
					
					
				Biologic therapeutic market to hit $794.5b by 2029
																					
							Thanks to the demand for monoclonal antibodies, gene and cell therapies, and vaccines.
						
					
					
				Hong Kong insurance premiums hit $28.6b in Q1 2025
																					
							This was driven by robust growth in both long-term and general insurance business.
						
					
					
				Insurers broaden AI use beyond underwriting in Q3 2025
																					
							The industry saw higher AI adoption rates in customer service.
						
					
					
				Onshore wind remains cheapest energy source in 2024
																					
							The addition of over 500 GW of RE prevented the use of fossil fuels worth $57b.
						
					
					
				China leads in clinical trials outside North America and Europe in Q2
																					
							Meanwhile, India overtook Iran to claim second place.
						
					
					
				South Korea immunochemistry analyser market to grow 4% annually until 2036
																					
							One key driver is the shift toward high-precision diagnostic systems.
						
					
					
				Affiliate marketing fuels influencer commerce growth in SEA
																					
							YouTube leads in influencer engagement.
						
					
					
				Only 4% of insurers fully trust AI agents despite growing interest
																					
							42% of insurers have yet to develop a formal strategy for deploying AI agents.
						
					
					
				Fitness brands boost loyalty through purpose-led events
																					
							Campaigns built on values are becoming essential for long-term consumer engagement.
						
					
					
				Private investments still appeal to Asians despite measured optimism
																					
							Geopolitics and geoeconomics were the top considerations influencing investors' outlook.
						
					
					
				India adds 22 GW of renewables capacity in H1
																					
							The majority of the new clean power came from solar.
						
					
					
				Asia’s FMCG market grows 2.8% in Q1 2025
																					
							It was driven by strong performance in food, beverages, and home care.
						
					
					
				Beauty industry adapts to lifestyle-based product use
																					
							Buyers now choose beauty products based on daily activities like work, exercise, or bedtime.
						
					
					
				Australia’s medical devices market to grow 5% annually through 2034
																					
							Thanks to a $65.5m investment by the government.
						
					
					
				Aon reports $100b in global insured disaster losses for H1
																					
							This figure marks the second-highest total for any first half of a year.
						
					
					
				What’s driving the global influenza market?
																					
							One key growth factor is the rising prevalence of the disease.