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Evolving consumer behaviour drive demand for advanced AI tools

Tech firm HubSpot produced new AI tools for proactive consumer services.

Int’l businesses target ASEAN for supply-chain connectivity versus consumer market

Growth in sales for the region is expected to climb 23.2% in the next 12 months.

Tyroo Technologies charts aggressive expansion strategy across APAC, emerging markets

The company has announced multiple strategic moves including key executive appointments and global partnerships.

APAC amongst fastest growing cyber insurance market: S&P Global

It grew 51.2% in the past five years but remains the second smallest market globally.

Baker Tilly CEO-Partner: Embrace engagement and innovation for business relevance, competitive edge

For Dr Swamy Pentyala, embracing digital transformation is not just about staying relevant in today's digital age; it is also about contributing to the greater good of society and the planet.

Retail sector offers the least work flexibility: report

Only four in 10 retail employees feel their employers offer flexibility.

Top 20 APAC insurers average 8.2% in premium growth – GlobalData

Rate hikes and macroeconomic uncertainty remain a concern for APAC insurers.

QR payments seen to skyrocket by 2028 – Study

Its transaction volume is expected to reach 90 billion by 2028.

Air Liquide bags awards, lauded for efficiency initiatives

Air Liquide was recognised for its implementation of robotic process automation, its ALTAiR data management system, and BSC HR transformation.

Driving sustainable industrial development: The collaborative endeavour of Surbana Jurong and Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates

Surbana Jurong and Aboitiz InfraCapital’s collaboration focuses on sustainable industrial development, highlighted by the LIMA Estate project in the Philippines.

Pay transparency trend relies on the labour market’s future

If the labour market softens, firms can decide whether or not to openly disclose salaries. 

Sea Limited bounces back from losses with $449.6m Q2 net income 

This is compared to a net loss of $1.2b US$931.2m for the second quarter of 2022.

Cathay revamps Business Plus platform for SMEs

It allows SMEs to oversee their business travel.

The majority of businesses adapt business models for uncertain economic situations

More than a third of businesses want to automate work to support employees.