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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Asia disasters leave 92% losses uninsured
Asia disasters leave 92% losses uninsured
Insured catastrophe losses totalled $5.2b in 2025 across the region.
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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%.
2 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.
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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.
3 days ago
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.
3 days ago
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.
6 days ago
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%.
Over 60% of older adults make weekly mall visits, study finds
Over 60% of older adults make weekly mall visits, study finds
Most visit for dining and essentials, study finds.
Energy prices rise 24% as oil supply drops 10 million barrels a day
Energy prices rise 24% as oil supply drops 10 million barrels a day
Strait of Hormuz disruption triggers largest oil shock since 2022, driving global price gains.
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Singapore retailers shift from points to real-time loyalty models
They use personalisation and behaviour tracking to drive engagement.
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Healthcare
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.
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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.
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Asia gas power feels oil shocks with delay
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Take-or-pay LNG deals limit operators’ ability to adjust output.
Insurance
Rising climate losses test China’s insurance safety net
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Profitable insurers face limits in passing disaster risk despite market scale.
Easing rents lure retailers back to Hong Kong streets
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Ground-floor shops offer higher visibility for food and daily-need retail.
Insurance
Affluent women force rethink of legacy planning in Asia-Pacific
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Stable growth and early engagement shift advice beyond transactional transfers.
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