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Hydration products gain traction in APAC
Hydration products gain traction in APAC
It was driven by increased awareness of health concerns like global warming and modern lifestyles.
Intense heat wave slows down India's manufacturing growth in May
Lower work hours affected production volumes.
GenAI’s impact on retail unfolding faster than expected
Retailers now leverage GenAI for a competitive edge in communications, marketing, and operations.
Thailand's e-commerce market to grow 13.7% in 2024
It is expected to reach $66.7b in 2024.
China's insurance premiums increase by 5.1% YoY
Year-to-date, the industry’s assets climbed 10.4%.
Korean insurers dominate overseas investment in real estate
Investments mounted to KRW $42.1b.
Asia to lead nuclear power expansion in the next 10 years
The region will install more than 49 GW over the period.
SMRs poised to transform global nuclear capacity expansion
The sector holds less than 4% of all nuclear projects under planning or construction.
China’s LNG regasification segment dominates midstream projects
The 341 billion cubic feet Zhoushan III project will start operations in 2026.
China’s pension system reels 60 million new individuals
Presently, 762 products are offered in the new pension system.
Global reinsurance market set for robust profit margins
AM Best expects reinsurers to maintain underwriting discipline in the near term.
Healthcare logistics market to reach $121.4b by 2028
Thanks to the growing demand for efficient supply chain management.
Footwear industry leads in consumer goods supply chain resilience: S&P Global
It was driven by effective inventory management strategies and a surge in demand.
Japanese life insurers to maintain strong credit in FY2025
Fitch Ratings expects insurers' capital adequacy to stay adequate.
Taiwan banks show stable asset quality
Fitch sees a favourable outlook for Taiwanese banks in the next 2 years.
Japan’s Q1 industrial robot production sees largest decline in a decade
Shipments and exports are also on a downward trend.
China's rapid battery electric vehicles growth defies global slowdown
It surges ahead with 25% BEV penetration, fueled by affordability and government backing.
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