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Asian Experience Awards 2024 celebrates excellence in brand experiences
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Winning companies were honoured at the Awards Ceremony in Singapore on 3 October 2024.
Asian Experience Awards 2024 celebrates excellence in brand experiences
Winning companies were honoured at the Awards Ceremony in Singapore on 3 October 2024.
APAC’s EV infrastructure market to grow at 13.5% by 2029
Challenges include distribution and overabundance of chargers.
18 hours ago
Global specialty insurance market to grow by $57b in 2028
Lack of robust IT security infrastructure heightens risks.
4 days ago
India launches pension system for all ages, infancy to 70
NPS Vatsalya allows accounts to be opened for children.
4 days ago
Will low premiums persist in offshore energy insurance?
Neither frequency nor severity of claims significantly impacted market capacity.
5 days ago
Insurance scrutiny intensifies on coal, wildfire risks
However, power Industry business interruption sectors see improved pricing.
5 days ago
Malaysia warns of downside risks for insurers from market volatility
Overall profitability of ITO funds increased in the first half of 2024.
6 days ago
Japan posts highest number of bankruptcies in a decade
Rising costs were the most cited reason.
6 days ago
Car insurance premiums rise 16% in Australia
The average car insurance premium across the country is now $1,717.
Over 1 in 10 APAC workers have no retirement plans
Some workers are postponing their retirement
Chinese insurers shift to floating-return products amidst risks
Its P&C sector is under strain due to market volatility.
Insurers to tackle rising chronic disease rates by 2030
Mental health is now seen as a priority across generations.
India leads APAC IPO activity: GlobalData
India recorded 227 IPO listings, translating to $12.2b.
Cambodian insurers see gross premiums inch up 1.92% in August
Number of policies in the general insurance market dwindled 31.9%.
China VC funding deals dips 12.6% YoY to $23.3b
It only recorded 1,761 VC funding deals.
Lending standards to tighten amidst rising costs, geopolitics
Other factors include incomplete market recovery post-COVID and rising interest rates.
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Highlights
Partner Content
Partner Content
Exclusives
Exclusives
Retail
MINISO opens biggest global store in Jakarta's Central Park
The Chinese retailer aims to hit 1,000 stores in the next five years from about 300 now.
Financial Services
Indonesia's BCA walks the talk on sustainable finance
![Indonesia's BCA walks the talk on sustainable finance]()
![Indonesia's BCA walks the talk on sustainable finance]()
The Indonesian bank considers the environment and governance in its lending decisions.
Financial Services
Bank-fintech alliance a win-win— HSBC digital chief
![Bank-fintech alliance a win-win— HSBC digital chief]()
![Bank-fintech alliance a win-win— HSBC digital chief]()
Lenders can learn from disruptive tech whilst aiding its champions comply with regulations.
Insurance
Zurich partners with Tesla in Australia as it rides EV trend
![Zurich partners with Tesla in Australia as it rides EV trend]()
![Zurich partners with Tesla in Australia as it rides EV trend]()
The Swiss insurer is simplifying coverage to help cut the cost of buying an electric car.
Asia-Pacific may miss RE targets
![Asia-Pacific may miss RE targets]()
![Asia-Pacific may miss RE targets]()
Countries must attract investments to advance their clean energy goals.
Healthcare
Startup Surge Motion eyes US expansion
![Startup Surge Motion eyes US expansion]()
![Startup Surge Motion eyes US expansion]()
The company is pioneering a technology in fall prevention for the elderly.
Transport & Logistics
SingPost uses technology in shift to logistics
![SingPost uses technology in shift to logistics]()
![SingPost uses technology in shift to logistics]()
It is banking on e-commerce to drive its logistics unit, which accounts for 69% of revenue.
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Asian Experience Awards 2024 celebrates excellence in brand experiences
![]()
Winning companies were honoured at the Awards Ceremony in Singapore on 3 October 2024.
Asian Experience Awards 2024 celebrates excellence in brand experiences
Winning companies were honoured at the Awards Ceremony in Singapore on 3 October 2024.
APAC’s EV infrastructure market to grow at 13.5% by 2029
Challenges include distribution and overabundance of chargers.
18 hours ago
Global specialty insurance market to grow by $57b in 2028
Lack of robust IT security infrastructure heightens risks.
4 days ago
India launches pension system for all ages, infancy to 70
NPS Vatsalya allows accounts to be opened for children.
4 days ago
Will low premiums persist in offshore energy insurance?
Neither frequency nor severity of claims significantly impacted market capacity.
5 days ago
Insurance scrutiny intensifies on coal, wildfire risks
However, power Industry business interruption sectors see improved pricing.
5 days ago
Malaysia warns of downside risks for insurers from market volatility
Overall profitability of ITO funds increased in the first half of 2024.
6 days ago
Japan posts highest number of bankruptcies in a decade
Rising costs were the most cited reason.
6 days ago
Car insurance premiums rise 16% in Australia
The average car insurance premium across the country is now $1,717.
Over 1 in 10 APAC workers have no retirement plans
Some workers are postponing their retirement
Chinese insurers shift to floating-return products amidst risks
Its P&C sector is under strain due to market volatility.
Insurers to tackle rising chronic disease rates by 2030
Mental health is now seen as a priority across generations.
India leads APAC IPO activity: GlobalData
India recorded 227 IPO listings, translating to $12.2b.
Cambodian insurers see gross premiums inch up 1.92% in August
Number of policies in the general insurance market dwindled 31.9%.
China VC funding deals dips 12.6% YoY to $23.3b
It only recorded 1,761 VC funding deals.
Lending standards to tighten amidst rising costs, geopolitics
Other factors include incomplete market recovery post-COVID and rising interest rates.
Partner Content
Partner Content
Highlights
Highlights
Exclusives
Retail
MINISO opens biggest global store in Jakarta's Central Park
The Chinese retailer aims to hit 1,000 stores in the next five years from about 300 now.
Financial Services
Indonesia's BCA walks the talk on sustainable finance
![Indonesia's BCA walks the talk on sustainable finance]()
![Indonesia's BCA walks the talk on sustainable finance]()
The Indonesian bank considers the environment and governance in its lending decisions.
Financial Services
Bank-fintech alliance a win-win— HSBC digital chief
![Bank-fintech alliance a win-win— HSBC digital chief]()
![Bank-fintech alliance a win-win— HSBC digital chief]()
Lenders can learn from disruptive tech whilst aiding its champions comply with regulations.
Insurance
Zurich partners with Tesla in Australia as it rides EV trend
![Zurich partners with Tesla in Australia as it rides EV trend]()
![Zurich partners with Tesla in Australia as it rides EV trend]()
The Swiss insurer is simplifying coverage to help cut the cost of buying an electric car.
Asia-Pacific may miss RE targets
![Asia-Pacific may miss RE targets]()
![Asia-Pacific may miss RE targets]()
Countries must attract investments to advance their clean energy goals.
Healthcare
Startup Surge Motion eyes US expansion
![Startup Surge Motion eyes US expansion]()
![Startup Surge Motion eyes US expansion]()
The company is pioneering a technology in fall prevention for the elderly.
Transport & Logistics
SingPost uses technology in shift to logistics
![SingPost uses technology in shift to logistics]()
![SingPost uses technology in shift to logistics]()
It is banking on e-commerce to drive its logistics unit, which accounts for 69% of revenue.
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Redefining the future of manufacturing: The transformative power of edge computing
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Edge computing is transforming the manufacturing industry by enabling real-time data processing and decision-making at the edge of the network.
Edge computing is transforming the manufacturing industry by enabling real-time data processing and decision-making at the edge of the network.
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Redefining the future of manufacturing: The transformative power of edge computing
![Redefining the future of manufacturing: The transformative power of edge computing]()
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Edge computing is transforming the manufacturing industry by enabling real-time data processing and decision-making at the edge of the network.
Edge computing is transforming the manufacturing industry by enabling real-time data processing and decision-making at the edge of the network.
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