Forrester: Asia Pacific Tech Spending Expected To Grow 9.3% In 2026, But Rising Costs And Regulations Will Impact Real Growth
Escalating tech costs, volatile hardware markets, energy supply disruptions, and sovereignty mandates will erode purchasing power in the region SINGAPORE, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Forrester's (Nasdaq: FORR) Asia Pacific Tech...
Over 60% of Chinese listed companies to maintain or spend more on decarbonization, a report finds
BEIJING, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite economic headwinds, over 60% of Chinese onshore listed companies intend to maintain or raise their input in decarbonization, according to the latest ESG white paper released by China Asset Management...
Aspire Announces Major Australia, EU and US Regulatory Milestones, Marking a New Chapter in Its Global Expansion
SINGAPORE, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspire, the Singapore-headquartered fintech, today announced a series of regulatory milestones marking a major step in its global expansion. Over the past year alone, the company has secured eight licenses...
Record-breaking $1.1 billion social procurement spend in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia, March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Australian business and government are spending more with certified social enterprises than ever, with over 20 organisations each spending more than $1 million with certified social enterprises...
Gift Cards Take Center Stage This Christmas: Australian Shoppers to Spend Nearly Half of Gift Budget on Flexible Presents
MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- According to new research[1] from global branded payment provider, Blackhawk Network (BHN), Aussie consumers plan to allocate nearly half (44%) of their total gift spend on gift cards, up from 40%...