Staff Reporter

APAC consumers embrace cost-conscious spending

APAC consumers embrace cost-conscious spending

They are focusing on products that offer better functionality, quality, convenience, and health benefits.

Retail growth in APAC to continue amidst regional differences

In China, a net negative trend is expected to intensify.

Financial firms plan cautious 2025 pay raises

Region-wide, planned budget increases averaged 5.2%.

Global healthcare education market to hit $280.6b by 2032

One key driver is the integration of virtual learning platforms.

APAC home insurance market to hit $82.4b by 2032

Globally, home insurance is seen to reach a CAGR of 7.3%.

Solar to account for half of 2025 clean energy investments

It is expected to surpass gas and possibly coal capacity.

Global breast cancer brachytherapy market to be valued at $1.88b by 2035

It is expected to witness a 6.94% CAGR growth during the period.

Cloud4C takes home Middle East Technology Excellence Awards 2024 for container management solution

It allows firms to scale operations seamlessly across multiple landscapes, expand without disruption, and run at hyper-agility without risk.

Set a clear HR vision and strategy for successful transformation – Deloitte's Mark Maclean

He highlighted the importance of technology, workforce, and stakeholder engagement for successful HR transformations.

India’s insurance penetration slumps to 3.7% in FY 23-24

Insurance density in India rose slightly, from $92 in FY 22-23 to $95 in FY 23-24. 

Global chronic disease management market to reach $1.1t by 2029

The economic burden of the condition is projected to cost the global economy $47t by 2030.

Retail, consumer brands to boost AI investments by 52% in 2025

Companies plan to allocate an average of 3.32% of their revenue to AI this year.

Emerging Asia leads as top investment destination of Western FIs

Four of the priority markets are in ASEAN: Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia.

Affin Islamic Bank Berhad takes home double wins at Asian Experience Awards 2024

The bank was honoured in the Malaysia Brand Experience of the Year - Banking and Malaysia Product Experience of the Year - Banking categories.

What factors drive the global cell and gene therapy tools market?

One drive is the rising prevalence of chronic diseases like cancer and diabetes.

South Korean insurers bag $80b in premiums for H1 2024

Net income of all insurers for H1 2024 amounted to $6.49b.