Asian Business Review
Top News
LATEST NEWS
Thailand exports jump 17.8% in Q1 as tech demand lifts factories
Thailand exports jump 17.8% in Q1 as tech demand lifts factories
Manufacturing output growth improved to 0.9% from 0.4%.
12 minutes ago
SEA to deliver less than one-third of planned gas power by 2030
SEA to deliver less than one-third of planned gas power by 2030
Governments target 53GW but only 14.9GW is expected by 2030.
2 days ago
Taiwan's fixed communications revenue to reach $3.4b by 2030 despite voice decline
Taiwan's fixed communications revenue to reach $3.4b by 2030 despite voice decline
Broadband revenue to grow at a 4.6% CAGR on fibre expansion.
2 days ago
Philippine factory growth quickens in July despite supply strains
Philippine factory growth quickens in July despite supply strains
New orders hit their fastest pace since February as inventories fell.
3 days ago
5G to drive Taiwan mobile revenue to $6.9b by 2030
5G to drive Taiwan mobile revenue to $6.9b by 2030
Premium mobile data services are forecast to offset declining voice revenue.
4 days ago
Philippine bank lending slows to 9.8% in June
Philippine bank lending slows to 9.8% in June
Overall expansion was tempered by the construction and education sectors.
4 days ago
Magnitude 7.1 Japan quake may trail Kumamoto losses
Magnitude 7.1 Japan quake may trail Kumamoto losses
Government reinsurance supports residential earthquake claims whilst commercial policies carry strict exclusions.
Rising costs fail to slow spending for 42% of Singaporeans
Rising costs fail to slow spending for 42% of Singaporeans
Gen Z and Millennials led higher spending and social commerce.
Insurers ramp up private infrastructure debt investments
Insurers ramp up private infrastructure debt investments
Digital infrastructure and energy projects are attracting more long-term institutional capital.
Cambodia insurance premiums rise 9% to $35.2m in June 2026
Cambodia insurance premiums rise 9% to $35.2m in June 2026
General insurance business expanded 14.22% to $14.4m.
India’s life insurers record 19.4% rise in new business premiums in May 2026
India’s life insurers record 19.4% rise in new business premiums in May 2026
Policy and scheme volumes increased just 5.05% to 2.96 million.
Malaysia insurers earn $0.3b despite marine premium decline
Malaysia insurers earn $0.3b despite marine premium decline
Personal Accident premiums climbed 12.2% as travel demand strengthened.
Banks risk failure deploying AI faster than they govern it
"https://vimeo.com/1212260991"
Banks risk failure deploying AI faster than they govern it
AI is accelerating phishing deepfake scams and attacks on software weaknesses across the sector.
Indonesia mobile services revenue to reach $12.1b by 2030
Indonesia mobile services revenue to reach $12.1b by 2030
Rising data consumption and 5G adoption are expected to offset declining voice and messaging revenue.
F&B drives 53% of Singapore's prime mall openings in H1
F&B drives 53% of Singapore's prime mall openings in H1
Chinese-backed brands continued entering the market.
Partner Content
Partner Content
Exclusives
Insurance
Malaysian insurers race to fix customer journeys
Empathy and transparency are becoming competitive advantages.
10 hours ago
IKEA Indonesia deepens local sourcing ties
![IKEA Indonesia deepens local sourcing ties]()
The retailer works with 18 Indonesian suppliers across three product categories.
1 day ago
Levi’s uses Asia to refine its premium lifestyle strategy
![Levi’s uses Asia to refine its premium lifestyle strategy]()
Fast-moving consumer trends are helping shape the brand's global strategy.
OCBC widens digital wealth access
![OCBC widens digital wealth access]()
Mobile banking is bringing investment services to more Indonesians.
Huawei lets cameras speak for themselves
![Huawei lets cameras speak for themselves]()
Live comparisons replace specifications in the sales pitch.
Insurance
Middle East war exposes cash-flow risks for Singapore SMEs
![Middle East war exposes cash-flow risks for Singapore SMEs]()
UOI CEO says many businesses remain underinsured amid rising operating costs.
Transport & Logistics
Singapore fleets put AI in driver's seat
![Singapore fleets put AI in driver's seat]()
Operators improve productivity without adding more vehicles.
Read Here
Advertise
Sign Up
Event News
He underscored that the future of insurance lies in helping people anticipate and manage risks, with innovation focused on resilience and responsible AI.
Shorts
Event Sites
Awards
Sep
17
Oct
01
Nov
11
Feb
23
Event News
He underscored that the future of insurance lies in helping people anticipate and manage risks, with innovation focused on resilience and responsible AI.
Commentary
Banks need to rethink identity governance for AI agents
From stablecoins to sovereignty: The rise of trust-based digital dollar systems
Southeast Asia’s semiconductor edge will come from smarter fabs, not scale alone
China’s leasing giants are growing up — and Asia’s banks can’t look away
Adapting to change with confidence
Why HR in Asia needs stronger culture governance, not louder transformation promises
Malaysian brands know what they want to be — their incentive structures disagree
Asia plays part in $129t global credit market pool
Rethinking the role of video infrastructure in Asian retail