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East Asia food delivery market hits $38.6b in 2025 as competition intensifies
East Asia food delivery market hits $38.6b in 2025 as competition intensifies
Korea is now world's third-largest delivery market.
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Embed Financial bets on microinsurance beyond Singapore's wealthy
Embed Financial bets on microinsurance beyond Singapore's wealthy
Most consumers don’t need big insurance policies, said EFGH's CEO David Ng.
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Western Union rewrites the remittance playbook
Western Union rewrites the remittance playbook
Dash acquisition supports lending, payments, and other consumer services.
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Japan telecoms seen less attractive as competition, valuations weigh
Japan telecoms seen less attractive as competition, valuations weigh
Revenue rose 6.3% as growth shifted to lower-margin businesses.
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China and Korea stand out in Q2 telecom outlook
China and Korea stand out in Q2 telecom outlook
Stable competitive environments and attractive valuations supported both markets.
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Singapore mobile market stays fierce as merger fails
Singapore mobile market stays fierce as merger fails
Pricing pressure has cut mobile revenue by one-third since 2015.
2 days ago
China insurers lift premiums 6.2% as claims rise 7.5% in Q1 2026
China insurers lift premiums 6.2% as claims rise 7.5% in Q1 2026
New insurance policies climbed 29% to 32.1 billion during the quarter
2 days ago
Singapore growth slows to 5.7% in Q2 2026 despite manufacturing jump
Singapore growth slows to 5.7% in Q2 2026 despite manufacturing jump
Manufacturing expanded 12.2% as semiconductor demand stayed firm.
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Japan overhauls life insurer capital rules after 30 years
Japan overhauls life insurer capital rules after 30 years
The new framework measures financial strength using the Economic Solvency Ratio.
4 days ago
Singapore businesses can withstand disruptions longer than peers: survey
Singapore businesses can withstand disruptions longer than peers: survey
Businesses reported the strongest ability to withstand major disruptions in Proxima survey.
Singapore office attendance tops global average as layoff fears mount
Singapore office attendance tops global average as layoff fears mount
Nearly half expect restructuring, automation, or cost-cutting to put their roles at risk.
Philippine pre-need income plunges 88% in Q1 2026
Philippine pre-need income plunges 88% in Q1 2026
The industry still sold 244,233 plans in the first quarter of 2026.
China life insurers slash guaranteed payout risk
China life insurers slash guaranteed payout risk
Participating policies share company profits with customers instead of relying only on fixed promises.
Vietnam hits 95.2% health insurance coverage
Vietnam hits 95.2% health insurance coverage
The rate beat the five year target by 0.16 percentage points.
Indonesia life claims fall 7.9% as surrenders decline
Indonesia life claims fall 7.9% as surrenders decline
The industry paid $6.2b to 6.92 million beneficiaries during the first nine months of 2025.
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Embed Financial bets on microinsurance beyond Singapore's wealthy
Most consumers don’t need big insurance policies, said EFGH's CEO David Ng.
2 hours ago
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Western Union rewrites the remittance playbook
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Dash acquisition supports lending, payments, and other consumer services.
4 hours ago
Singapore optical retailers bet on eye care to drive repeat business
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Professional expertise becomes a bigger selling point as price competition grows.
2 days ago
Indonesia bets on stem cell rules to boost longevity care
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Clinics, resorts, and property developers emerge as early adopters.
4 days ago
ExxonMobil expands predictive maintenance service in Indonesia
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Seven locations now combine lubrication management with oil analysis.
4 days ago
PGE builds reliability into geothermal plant from day one
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The operator uses field data to improve long-term performance.
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Hotels & Tourism
Jakarta luxury hotels bet on business events despite slowdown
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Premium hotels protect margins through pricing and experience.
4 days ago
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