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How did Singapore's life insurance sector perform year-to-date?

Business premiums for life insurance recorded $4.76b, whilst integrated shield plans accounted $496.5m.
7 hours ago
Why 4.5 million Australians skip insurance claims over premiums
Why 4.5 million Australians skip insurance claims over premiums
The most commonly skipped claims were for home and car insurance.
6 hours ago
3 in 5 Singaporeans can’t afford vital medical care
3 in 5 Singaporeans can’t afford vital medical care
There is also uncertainty over where to seek treatment adds to the problem.
7 hours ago
Carbon emissions ratio to world GDP slides 1.6% in 2024: Fitch Ratings
Carbon emissions ratio to world GDP slides 1.6% in 2024: Fitch Ratings
It cited carbon emissions from emerging markets, which accounted for 70% of global emissions.
21 hours ago
Molecular spectroscopy market to be valued at $6.4b by 2034
Molecular spectroscopy market to be valued at $6.4b by 2034
Key sectors include pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.
1 day ago
Workforce unreadiness undermines global AI investments
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Workforce unreadiness undermines global AI investments
Despite heavy spending, firms face talent gaps, cultural resistance, and stalled AI adoption.
1 day ago
Asia-Pacific surpasses pre-pandemic aviation capacity
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Asia-Pacific surpasses pre-pandemic aviation capacity
The growing middle class fuels regional flight demand.
1 day ago
Indonesia’s MedTech import market hit $3.28b in 2024
Indonesia’s MedTech import market hit $3.28b in 2024
The market rebounded by 77.8% after contracting to $1.79b in 2022.
2 days ago
TikTok launches 'Lead Genie' AI chatbot
TikTok launches 'Lead Genie' AI chatbot
When businesses reply within three minutes, conversions can increase by 2.2 times.
2 days ago
Stable JC&C profit seen in 2025 as non-Astra gains balance weaker Astra
Stable JC&C profit seen in 2025 as non-Astra gains balance weaker Astra
Translation gains and portfolio strength underpin earnings outlook
2 days ago
How Japan can unlock offshore wind potential
How Japan can unlock offshore wind potential
It must optimise evaluation criteria, focusing on realistic price limits.
2 days ago
Coliwoo expands co-living footprint as Singapore’s foreign population grows
Coliwoo expands co-living footprint as Singapore’s foreign population grows
Its hotel and serviced apartment-based properties offer stays as short as a night or week.
2 days ago
Employers in Asia see budgets strained as insurers tighten coverage
Employers in Asia see budgets strained as insurers tighten coverage
63% of insurers in Asia expect to cut coverage to manage rising costs in 2026.
3 days ago
Luxury brands risk stagnation without experience-led strategy: report
Luxury brands risk stagnation without experience-led strategy: report
Two-thirds of luxury professionals surveyed said AI would improve their ability to target consumers more precisely.
3 days ago
How premiums surged 42% in Taiwan’s foreign-currency market in August
How premiums surged 42% in Taiwan’s foreign-currency market in August
Investment-linked insurance products generated $1.4b during the month.
6 days ago
Exclusives
Coliwoo expands co-living footprint as Singapore’s foreign population grows
Its hotel and serviced apartment-based properties offer stays as short as a night or week.
2 days ago
Event News
2025 Indonesia Technology Excellence Awards & TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards - Indonesia Event Highlights
Look back as innovation and excellence took centre stage at this year’s awards
Commentary
Turning the tide on friendly fraud as Asia’s payments surge