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South Korea insurers lift overseas profit to $197m
South Korea insurers lift overseas profit to $197m
FSS said earnings rose by $37.9m from $159.1m a year earlier.
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Cambodia premiums rise 3% as life insurance falls in February 2026
Cambodia premiums rise 3% as life insurance falls in February 2026
Gross premiums reached $30.62m in February 2026 from $29.78m a year earlier.
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ASEAN manufacturing growth improves in May
ASEAN manufacturing growth improves in May
The region’s PMI rose for the first time in three months as new orders and output strengthened.
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Pay rises push more Australian earners into insurance-linked tax risk
Pay rises push more Australian earners into insurance-linked tax risk
Income threshold changes are prompting earlier policy decisions before the new financial year begins.
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Philippine insurance seen growing 9.6% vs 8.3% GDP growth
Philippine insurance seen growing 9.6% vs 8.3% GDP growth
The projection exceeds the expected pace of worldwide industry expansion.
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Singapore workers most likely to use all vacation days, Deel data shows
Singapore workers most likely to use all vacation days, Deel data shows
Data showed a strong uptake of paid time off across full-time employees.
2 days ago
Singapore accounts for 3% of APAC scam ad activity, report says
Singapore accounts for 3% of APAC scam ad activity, report says
Finance, health and beauty themes dominate local campaigns.
2 days ago
Chronic diseases to drive MRI systems market 2031 expansion to $9.68b
Chronic diseases to drive MRI systems market 2031 expansion to $9.68b
The ultra-high-field MRI systems segment is expected to have the highest CAGR.
3 days ago
Vietnam requires social insurance for foreign workers with 12-month contracts
Vietnam requires social insurance for foreign workers with 12-month contracts
It applies to foreign citizens hired by Vietnamese employers.
3 days ago
South Korea insurers lift capital by $6b under K-ICS in December 2025
South Korea insurers lift capital by $6b under K-ICS in December 2025
Available capital reached $190.3b at the end of December.
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Cambodia’s January 2026 premiums inch down to $42m
Insurance AI jobs hit 63,293 vacancies in 2025
Insurance AI jobs hit 63,293 vacancies in 2025
Lack of in-house expertise is the second-highest concern for businesses.
3 days ago
Logistics rents to keep rising in over half of global markets
Logistics rents to keep rising in over half of global markets
The report said supply chain uncertainty is pushing occupiers to prioritise resilience, among others.
6 days ago
India’s streaming infrastructure redraws sports production
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India’s streaming infrastructure redraws sports production
Mass live audiences are pushing broadcasters to rethink streaming reliability.
Singapore fractional leaders more experienced than APAC peers
Singapore fractional leaders more experienced than APAC peers
The city-state accounted for 29% of APAC fractional leaders.
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Singapore telecom crowding persists after Simba-M1 deal collapse
Its small market has left the mobile and fixed broadband sectors saturated.
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Companies rethink health cover as claim costs climb
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MOH rider changes tighten coverage and lift co-payment exposure from April 2026.
2 days ago
Singapore pressed to adopt AI-led checks after Nvidia case
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Authorities are under pressure to boost spot checks on high-risk tech shipments.
Southeast Asia faces uneven urology access as demand outpaces specialists
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Some hospitals lack maintenance and consumables for advanced procedures.
Healthcare
Hong Kong healthcare pushes pricing clarity, trials, and biotech capacity
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Six in 10 patients delay treatment due to cost anxiety.
Hidden cyber risks emerge as Asia retailers handle peak shopping demand
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Bot activity, account takeover attempts, and payment abuse become harder to detect.
Insurance
Iran war raises long-term risks for Asia builders' insurance gains
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Supply chain disruption and energy volatility could push premiums higher by 2027.
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Fox Sports studies India’s mobile-first production
Mike Davies says broadcasters can learn from India’s streaming and centralised workflows.
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1. Companies rethink health cover as claim costs climb 2. Pay transparency shift puts hiring practices under scrutiny 3. Many Malaysian businesses have gone digital — but few have truly transformed 4. Singapore accounts for 3% of APAC scam ad activity, report says 5. Logistics rents to keep rising in over half of global marketsAwards
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Fox Sports studies India’s mobile-first production
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