Daily Growth Insights

Adidas is set to return as AC Milan's kit maker from the end of next season, bringing one of football's most recognizable partnerships back together.

Freeport is making progress in restoring operations at its Grasberg copper mill after a damaging mudslide disrupted production. With the facility reaching 67% of its targeted capacity, the recovery marks an important step for Indonesia’s mining industry.

Indonesia’s manufacturing PMI fell to 49.8 in August, slipping below the 50-point threshold as lower output, employment and subdued demand put pressure on factories.

Southeast Asia is showing renewed manufacturing momentum, with the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam recording particularly strong factory growth in August, according to S&P Global PMI data.

Malaysia is strengthening its position as a regional investment hub. A new partnership between MIDA and OCBC Malaysia aims to attract high-value investment while creating more opportunities for local SMEs to join regional and global supply chains.

Singapore is stepping up its smart-logistics ambitions with a S$260 million development combining industrial real estate, automation, software and AI-enabled operations.

Food technology is evolving rapidly, with researchers exploring CRISPR-based approaches to reduce peanut allergens while scientists and policymakers debate how ultra-processed foods should be defined and regulated.

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Agility and digital transformation are becoming essential foundations for future business growth. By combining flexible teams, smarter processes, automation, and strategic technology adoption, businesses can create organizations that are better prepared to adapt, scale, and compete in a constantly changing market.

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SpaceX is preparing Starship Flight 14 for its first attempt to reach Earth orbit, carrying 26 Starlink V3 satellites on a planned mission lasting nearly 10 hours.

Amazon is getting an early start on the holiday shopping season with Prime Big Deal Days on October 6–7, 2026. Here’s what shoppers need to know about the event, deals, Prime membership and how it fits into the Black Friday shopping season.

TikTok founder Zhang Yiming has become Asia’s richest person for the first time, overtaking Indian billionaire Gautam Adani with a fortune exceeding $105 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Royale Health & Wellness Philippines is expanding its premium wellness portfolio with two new functional drink products — Probiotics and Electro-C Collagen Boost. The launch reflects the growing interest in convenient, wellness-focused beverages that fit into everyday routines.

The Red Sea is becoming an increasingly important global business story as escalating fighting and security concerns threaten one of the world's major maritime trade routes. Disruptions in the region could affect shipping costs, delivery times, supply chains and businesses far beyond the Middle East.

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Global markets enter the week of September 7 with investors balancing strong corporate earnings against rising inflation risks, higher oil prices and uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's next interest-rate move.

Swiss investor sentiment improved for a second consecutive month in August, with the UBS/CFA Society Switzerland index rising from 10.0 to 12.1. The stronger reading suggests growing confidence in Switzerland’s economic outlook, although global risks remain.

The Malacca and Singapore Straits remain critical arteries for global trade, carrying more than 100,000 vessels each year. As geopolitical risks increase, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia are strengthening cooperation to protect navigation, the marine environment and regional economic security.

Australia’s M&A market is entering 2026 with renewed momentum. Foreign capital, private equity, digital infrastructure and capability-driven acquisitions are reshaping how Australian businesses approach growth and transformation.