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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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China manufacturing PMI beats forecast at 50.3 in June
China manufacturing PMI beats forecast at 50.3 in June
Export orders returned to expansion at 50.1 as purchase price inflation slowed.
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Singapore retail sales growth slows to 3 % in May
Singapore retail sales growth slows to 3 % in May
Online retail share rises to 15.1% of total sales.
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Businesses target ASEAN, Mainland China amidst sentiment dip
Businesses target ASEAN, Mainland China amidst sentiment dip
Almost 80% plan overseas expansion over the next three years.
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Hong Kong retail sales up 7.9% in May as online spending soars
Hong Kong retail sales up 7.9% in May as online spending soars
Online sales jumped 33.1%, making up 10.1% of total retail sales.
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Catastrophe insurers risk losses as protection gap persists
Catastrophe insurers risk losses as protection gap persists
Fitch said unmet demand remains a major challenge for insurers and reinsurers.
3 days ago
Consumers ‘quiet quit’ unreliable brands rather than post bad reviews
Consumers ‘quiet quit’ unreliable brands rather than post bad reviews
Over half would stop purchasing products or services entirely.
6 days ago
Metro buyers make up 75% of India home loan cover sales
Metro buyers make up 75% of India home loan cover sales
Demand from non-metro areas has accelerated over the last 2 months.
South Korean firms seek insurance amidst workplace injury risks
South Korean firms seek insurance amidst workplace injury risks
Aon said 64.3% of organisations have plans for work-related injuries.
Middle East conflict threatens APAC banks with $180b losses
Middle East conflict threatens APAC banks with $180b losses
S&P says 92% of regional lenders still hold stable outlooks despite growing uncertainty.
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Philippines pays more for power than most Southeast Asian peers
Imported fuel and grid costs continue to drive electricity bills higher.
9 hours ago
MINISO pushes deeper into creator economy with Shanghai gallery
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The retailer plans expansions to Hong Kong, Beijing, Tokyo, Paris, and New York.
2 days ago
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Fraud costs expose Hong Kong insurers’ payments lag
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Cheques and manual work persist as fraud costs reach up to 5% of revenue.
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Citi expands AI rollout to Indonesia
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The bank says 80% of employees globally have adopted its AI tools.
3 days ago
Asia-Pacific renewable investment outpaces procurement efficiency
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Developers cite grid, contracting, and documentation hurdles.
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Asia-Pacific insurers turn to emerging market debt for yield
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Investment-grade issuance now accounts for more than half of the market.
Shipbuilding boom runs into capacity wall
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Chinese yards captured 70% of first-quarter orders as delivery slots tightened.
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