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Asia’s economic loss due to natural catastrophes reached $5.39b: Gallagher Re
This was 7% of the estimated total economic loss of US$77b, globally.
Asia’s economic loss due to natural catastrophes reached $5.39b: Gallagher Re
This was 7% of the estimated total economic loss of US$77b, globally.
India’s smart TV market climbs 28% in 2022 as consumers upgrade to bigger screens
“Made in India” smart TVs recorded the fastest growth last year.
Gen Zs can help turn inflation into opportunity: KPMG
Promotional strategies must be reset to attract 600 million Gen Zs through digital and human consumer experiences.
New bill slashes transaction costs for Hong Kong market makers
The government gazetted a bill waiving stamp duty payable on certain transactions relating to dual-counter stock.
The IT job: Demand for digital occupations rises in Singapore
It accounted for an annual average of 11% of total online job positions in Singapore.
Gov’t needs to review valuations to ensure success of land sale programme – experts
Colliers estimates Hong Kong land revenue last year only 50% of target.
Three opportunities SEA countries can expect from a 'Plus One' approach
This approach is set to diversify Southeast Asia's supply chain.
Southeast Asia needs at least US$200b in energy sector investment by 2030
Of this, over three-quarters should be earmarked for clean energy.
How ChatGPT can change healthcare sector
The AI chatbot has the potential to change healthcare, GlobalData said.
Did digital banks fail to disrupt?
Most became niche players, yet served their regulatory purpose, said McKinsey associate partner Hernán Gerson.
How Asian banks can retain their cross-border dominance
The emergence of fintechs is whittling down their dominance.
Hong Kong's Hottest Startups of 2023
Startups with "disruptive applications in the Web 3.0 space" dominate.
Experts rally for change in legal industry’s ‘billable system’
A report from UC Hastings College of the Law stated that "a most-hours-wins system disproportionately disadvantages women partners.”
20 Hottest Startups of 2023
Healthtech startups dominated the list.
What homebuyers want: Three key trends reshaping the property market
GuocoLand capitalised on these trends, resulting in 84% of Lentor Modern units sold in two days.
Private trustees take over bankruptcy cases in Singapore
Legal experts said this change will speed up bankruptcy cases, but warn of negative implications.
Leader Energy gains ground in Cambodia with new transmission line project
This Malaysia-based firm aims to accelerate Cambodia’s transition to cleaner energy sources.