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Global coal demand to plateau through 2027

Consumption is projected to level off in major market China.

10 capabilities driving delivery predictability according to McKinsey

Agile funding, product management, and iterative controls are top capabilities driving effectiveness.

Low carbon energy amongst trends to watch in 2025

Battery and solar markets are projected to remain oversupplied.

Global senior living market to grow by $127.4b by 2028

Mobile apps, trackers, and smart alarms are witnessing high demand.

SME insurance is seen to reach $417b through 2032

Smaller organisations lack the resources and experience to form a separate risk department.

Nearly 1 in 5 holiday e-commerce transactions in HK flagged for fraud

65% of consumers plan to make over half of their holiday purchases online.

Gen MZ drives South Korea’s second-hand luxury boom

This shift is driven primarily by younger generations.

Confidence amongst China CEOs hits lowest post-COVID

Around 41% CEOs said business conditions are worse than six months ago.

Over 80% of Chinese consumers now consider wellness a top priority

85% said they purchased more in the healthy-aging category.

Mashreq receives accolades at the Middle East Technology Excellence Awards 2024 for groundbreaking account opening solutions

The company has made innovations in its digital onboarding capabilities to widen its customer base and increase revenue.

RSM Malaysia’s Victor Cheong emphasises continuity is key to business success

He discussed the evolution of audit, embracing technology, and fostering trust through transparency and sustainability.

Deloitte's Murali Samy highlights principles for thriving in Malaysia’s competitive market

He delved into key strategies, emphasising financial accuracy, leadership, and technology in driving business growth.

What are the must-have banking features by 2027?

Over 60% of respondents in Australia, China, and India find credit-building tools to be useful.

More employees in Asia fall victim to phishing links monthly: report

They click phishing links nearly double the global average of 2.9 times, according to Netskope Threat Labs.

Over 8 in ten tech leaders say data management will drive AI success

Companies unifying data are more likely to reach their AI goals in 2025.

APAC family offices prioritize cloud tech and risk management

A significant 43% of family offices globally, including those in Asia Pacific, are developing or rolling out a technology strategy, with a strong emphasis on cloud-based applications.