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LED Momentum Continues: Energy Efficiency and Innovation Fuel Market Boom
The LED lighting market is booming, projected to reach ~$100 billion in 2025 with a CAGR of 10–11% through 2033—a surge fueled by aggressive energy-efficiency policies, falling LED costs, and smart urban upgrades.
Jul 1


Asia's ETF Revolution: Shifting Preferences, New Regulations Transform Market in 2025
Asia's ETF landscape is entering a new phase in 2025. Institutional and retail investors are flocking to active, thematic funds in record numbers, supported by regulatory reforms and market innovation. With Asia-Pacific ETF assets poised for rapid growth, the region is reshaping global investment dynamics.
Jul 1


Malaria Vaccine Breakthrough: Bharat Biotech & GSK to Halve Price by 2028
Bharat Biotech and GSK will gradually slash the cost of the world’s first malaria vaccine to under $5 by 2028. Backed by over $200 M in production upgrades and a Gavi pledge, this move expands access to millions of children in endemic regions.
Jun 26


OECD Finds One‑in‑Five Teens Eye Degree Jobs Without Uni Plans — Career Guidance Urgency Grows
An OECD survey of over 690,000 teenagers across 81 countries found that one in five 15‑year‑olds target degree-required careers without planning university, influenced by media portrayals. The report calls for enhanced, personalized career guidance to close this critical gap.
Jun 26


Tax Credit Phaseout and Higher Rates Threaten U.S. & European Renewables
A looming tax credit phaseout in the U.S. and spiraling financing costs in Europe are threatening the momentum of renewable energy. Without policy adjustments or alternative investments, utilities risk a post-credit slump right when the world needs cleaner power most.
Jun 24


Major Layoffs Hit Tech & Finance Giants Amid AI-Driven Realignments
A wave of major layoffs is sweeping across tech and finance industries in 2025. Companies like Intel, Meta, Microsoft, Disney, and Morgan St
Jun 19


Malaysia’s Bond Market Booms as Foreign Investors Pour in $3.15 Billion in May
Malaysia’s bond market attracted a record $3.15 billion in foreign inflows in May, driven by a weaker dollar, high yields, a strong ringgit,
Jun 19


Southeast Asia’s Data Center Boom: $17B Investment Surge Through 2033
Southeast Asia’s data center market is entering a golden era. With $17.7 billion projected in investments by 2029 and annual growth near 10%
Jun 19


UK Unveils 10-Year Industrial Strategy: Focus on Eight Sectors to Power Future Growth
Britain rolls out its first major industrial strategy in eight years, spotlighting AI, clean energy, manufacturing, and life sciences. With
Jun 11


Global Ad Market Slows as WPP Cuts Forecast, While AI & UGC Surge Ahead
WPP revises its 2025 ad market growth down to 6% due to trade uncertainty, yet digital spending remains resilient. AI-powered ad creation an
Jun 11


Climate Shock in South Asia: How 60% of Households & Businesses Are Feeling the Heat
The World Bank sounds the alarm: more than 60% of South Asian households and businesses have faced climate-driven shocks—like floods, droughts, and heatwaves—over the past five years, with the crisis expected to worsen unless adaptive measures are scaled up urgently.
Jun 8


Fannie Mae Partners with Palantir to Launch AI-Powered Fraud Detection Unit
Fannie Mae has announced a partnership with Palantir Technologies to deploy an AI-powered Crime Detection Unit. This initiative seeks to bolster fraud detection capabilities, aiming to prevent millions in potential losses within the U.S. mortgage sector
Jun 6


Korean and Japanese Home Decor Trends Taking Over Asia in 2025
In 2025, Asian home decor is heavily influenced by Korean and Japanese aesthetics, emphasizing minimalism, natural elements, and functional design. This article explores the prevailing trends and provides recommendations for online stores to help you incorporate these styles into your home.
Jun 4


The Attention Economy Under Scrutiny: FTC Workshop Tackles Tech’s Impact on Families and Children
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently held a high-level workshop on the growing concerns of the attention economy, exploring how tech giants influence children and families through manipulative design and potentially harmful content.
Jun 4


S&P 500 Inches Toward 6000 as Investors Eye Bank of Canada
The S&P 500 is closing in on the 6000 milestone, reflecting a surge in investor confidence ahead of the Bank of Canada's interest rate announcement. MarketPulse reports growing optimism as global equities rally.
Jun 4


Sanofi Acquires Blueprint Medicines in \$9.5 Billion Deal to Bolster Immunology Portfolio
Sanofi has announced its acquisition of U.S.-based Blueprint Medicines for approximately \$9.5 billion, aiming to strengthen its position in rare immunological diseases. The deal brings Ayvakit, the only approved treatment for systemic mastocytosis, into Sanofi's portfolio, along with promising pipeline assets like elenestinib and BLU-808.
Jun 2


ProPak Asia 2025: Forging Carbon-Neutral Pathways in Processing and Packaging
ProPak Asia 2025, set to take place from June 11–14 at BITEC Bangkok, centers on the theme "Carbon-Neutral Pathways to a Sustainable Processing and Packaging Ecosystem." The event will showcase cutting-edge technologies and sustainable solutions, aiming to drive the industry towards a greener future.
May 22


RBA Poised for May Rate Cut Amid Cooling Inflation and Global Uncertainties
Anticipating a 25 basis point rate cut, the RBA aims to address cooling inflation and global economic concerns, with further reductions possible later in the year.
May 17


TopWin Transforms into AsiaStrategy: A Bold Leap into Bitcoin and Web3 with Sora Ventures
TopWin International (NASDAQ: TOPW), a Hong Kong-based luxury watch distributor, is making a significant pivot into the digital assets sector. By partnering with Sora Ventures, a prominent Web3 investment firm, TopWin plans to rebrand as AsiaStrategy and implement a Bitcoin treasury strategy across Asia's emerging markets.
May 16


Singapore Economic Outlook - Navigating Uncertainty Amid Global Trade Tensions
Singapore's economy faces headwinds as Trade Minister Gan Kim Yong indicates a possible revision to the nation's growth forecast. Despite recent U.S.-China trade negotiations, persistent global uncertainties and imposed tariffs, including a 10% U.S. levy on Singaporean goods, pose challenges to the trade-dependent city-state.
May 16
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