Daily Growth Insights

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.

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.

Hong Kong has narrowly overtaken Singapore in the Asian Cities Internationality Index 2025, scoring 73.7 vs 73.5. Topping the rankings for business and economy, Hong Kong solidifies its role as a global hub—though innovation remains a hurdle.

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.

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.

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.

Japan’s OSA initiative is expanding to eight nations—including Thailand—under a new ¥8.1 billion budget. The program provides drones, radar,

A wave of major layoffs is sweeping across tech and finance industries in 2025. Companies like Intel, Meta, Microsoft, Disney, and Morgan St

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,

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%

Britain rolls out its first major industrial strategy in eight years, spotlighting AI, clean energy, manufacturing, and life sciences. With

Wall Street inch higher in choppy trading as investors await breakthroughs in U.S.–China negotiations. Tech and energy stocks lead gains, wh

WPP revises its 2025 ad market growth down to 6% due to trade uncertainty, yet digital spending remains resilient. AI-powered ad creation an

As the G7 Leaders’ Summit approaches, Canada sets its priorities: global security, energy transition, and digital infrastructure. The June 15–17 meeting in Kananaskis aims to unify major democracies around innovation and shared prosperity.

Across Asia, more than 1,800 arrests and $20 million in frozen assets mark a major coordinated effort to shut down scam networks operating f

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

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.

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.

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.

In 2025, small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, confronting significant barriers such as high costs and technical complexities in cybersecurity. This article explores the challenges SMBs face and offers insights into effective protection strategies.