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Restrictive funding looms for thermal coal miners, Fitch Ratings says
Restrictive funding looms for thermal coal miners, Fitch Ratings says
Market funding is likely to be more restrictive than that for the energy transition.
19 hours ago
Cursor names Simon Green APJ president, designates Singapore regional HQ
Cursor names Simon Green APJ president, designates Singapore regional HQ
AI coding firm to expand APJ operations and hiring from SG base.
3 days ago
Cyber insurance shock could emerge every 10 to 18 years
Cyber insurance shock could emerge every 10 to 18 years
Howden Re compared potential cyber losses to moderate catastrophe years such as 2008.
4 days ago
India’s solar energy share rises to 28.4% of total power capacity in Q1
India’s solar energy share rises to 28.4% of total power capacity in Q1
Wind energy capacity stood at 56.1 GW.
4 days ago
Insurance buyers gain leverage as pricing softens: Aon
Insurance buyers gain leverage as pricing softens: Aon
Aon said capacity and underwriting flexibility improved across major lines.
5 days ago
China’s manufacturing PMI holds at 50.3 in April as costs stay elevated
China’s manufacturing PMI holds at 50.3 in April as costs stay elevated
New export orders climbed whilst domestic demand indicators weaken across industries.
5 days ago
Singapore retail sales up 4.8% in March
Singapore retail sales up 4.8% in March
Total retail sales reached $4.7b, whilst online sales made up 15.7% of the total.
5 days ago
Asia’s commercial insurance rates drop 5% in Q1 2026
Asia’s commercial insurance rates drop 5% in Q1 2026
This marks the seventh straight quarter of declines across the region.
6 days ago
Asia disasters leave 92% losses uninsured
Asia disasters leave 92% losses uninsured
Insured catastrophe losses totalled $5.2b in 2025 across the region.
6 days ago
Asia-Pacific ventricular assist device market surges on rising disease burden
Asia-Pacific ventricular assist device market surges on rising disease burden
The market is projected to reach $2.81b by 2031, growing annually at 8.44%.
6 days ago
Brands move from CX to total experience as agentic AI rises: report
Brands move from CX to total experience as agentic AI rises: report
Personalisation and integrity remain the top customer experience drivers, whilst trust concerns shape AI adoption.
6 days ago
China manufacturing PMI steady at 50.3 as exports rise
China manufacturing PMI steady at 50.3 as exports rise
Factory activity settled higher than expected.
Hong Kong insurance records 109,813 new policies
Hong Kong insurance records 109,813 new policies
New direct long-term business covered 1.1 million lives in 2025.
Singapore real estate investment volume jumps 364% in Q1: CBRE
Singapore real estate investment volume jumps 364% in Q1: CBRE
Buying and selling intentions both increased.
Brands urged to pivot to owned channels amidst rising platform fees
Brands urged to pivot to owned channels amidst rising platform fees
Platform fees now reach as high as 20%.
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Southeast Asia insurers risk profit hit from weak data systems
Igloo CEO says outdated infrastructure limits AI gains despite rising spending.
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Asian Hospital opens dedicated hernia clinic
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It targets a treatment gap in Metro Manila where cases far exceed surgical capacity.
3 days ago
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Hospitals redesign care as patients turn to health apps
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Seven in eight adults look up health information before seeing a doctor.
5 days ago
Singapore retailers shift from points to real-time loyalty models
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They use personalisation and behaviour tracking to drive engagement.
5 days ago
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Hong Kong insurer complaints rise for fourth straight year
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The Insurance Authority has flagged gaps in incentives, disclosure, and oversight.
Asia gas power feels oil shocks with delay
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Take-or-pay LNG deals limit operators’ ability to adjust output.
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Rising climate losses test China’s insurance safety net
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Profitable insurers face limits in passing disaster risk despite market scale.
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