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Medical device sector needs collective action to reach green goals: study
Medical device sector needs collective action to reach green goals: study
Proper regulations are needed to keep the industry on track with its sustainable goals.
Brick-and-mortar stores catch up as spending shifts from online to offline
More than 71% of retailers in Asia Pacific plan to expand or add new stores in 2023, according to CBRE retail survey.
A decade in the game, MINISO aims to transform into a lifestyle super brand
China-based MINISO has over 5,400 stores, of which more than 2,000 are in global markets, and it’s still growing.
How SHEIN cuts carbon emissions in its warehouses
The company aims to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 25% in its value chain by 2030.
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.
P&C insurance must close protection gaps or risk becoming irrelevant: McKinsey & Company
P&Cs in the Asia Pacific stand at only 0.5% of real GDP or half of the global penetration ratio.
Australia, South Korea, and India are top markets for inbound duty-free shopping
Duty-free is sales to travellers of goods and products exempt from VAT.
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.
Asian Experience Awards 2023 is now open for nominations
Companies from all industries in Asia may submit their entries until 21 July 2023.
Rethinking fintech growth with a product-led approach
As we continue to experience economic uncertainty across the world, the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region hasn’t been spared from the volatility.
Circles' digital telco wins two 2023 Asian Telecom Awards
Recognized in the categories of Marketing and Brand Initiative of the Year and Travel Product of the Year.
Consumers crave human connection amidst era of automation
Businesses should balance automation with personal care, says Euromonitor International.
HSBC launches AI-driven structured product for private banking clients in Asia
The portfolio is rebalanced weekly.
Here's why nearly half of APAC manufacturers lag behind competitors
A study found that these manufacturers face innovation and skilled workforce challenges.
Did digital banks fail to disrupt?
Most became niche players, yet served their regulatory purpose, said McKinsey associate partner Hernán Gerson.
Project Nexus successfully links Eurosystem, Malaysia, Singapore’s payment systems
For the next phase, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines will link their payment systems with Singapore and Malaysia.