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Singapore health premiums jump 14.8% in February
Singapore health premiums jump 14.8% in February
The increase reflects a long-term repricing cycle rather than seasonal demand.
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Firms split on green growth, peak oil timelines, Bain says
Firms split on green growth, peak oil timelines, Bain says
Executives are pivoting towards transition-oriented investments in their local regions.
1 day ago
Southeast Asia races to redesign energy security amidst ME conflict, report says
Southeast Asia races to redesign energy security amidst ME conflict, report says
All six markets have announced nuclear ambitions for 2030 to 2037.
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Automation threatens 43% of insurance tasks by 2030
Automation threatens 43% of insurance tasks by 2030
Nearly all insurers are speeding up adoption as technology reshapes operational models.
1 day ago
APRA warns climate risks could leave 1 in 4 homes uninsured
APRA warns climate risks could leave 1 in 4 homes uninsured
The regulator assessed two severe scenarios covering weather losses and transition costs through to 2050.
1 day ago
DHL expands multimodal networks for Vietnam trade
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DHL expands multimodal networks for Vietnam trade
Vietnam drives longer routes and multimodal demand.
2 days ago
Vietnam expands exports across global trade
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Vietnam expands exports across global trade
Capacity investments support long-distance trade growth.
2 days ago
Ransomware groups surge as July attacks hit Singapore
Ransomware groups surge as July attacks hit Singapore
ThreatBook 2025 report shows tech and finance hit hardest in mid-year breach wave.
2 days ago
AI integration and job security take centre stage in finance recruitment: Hays
AI integration and job security take centre stage in finance recruitment: Hays
Job seekers also expect a 10% pay rise when switching roles.
2 days ago
Finance hiring gains momentum across key banking segments, report says
Finance hiring gains momentum across key banking segments, report says
Banks prioritise tech and planning roles in hiring push.
2 days ago
Singapore firms face world’s highest ransomware risk
Singapore firms face world’s highest ransomware risk
Mid-year conferences made it a prime global target.
2 days ago
Hong Kong insurance C-Suite pay hits $3m as affluent client focus drives 2026 hiring
Hong Kong insurance C-Suite pay hits $3m as affluent client focus drives 2026 hiring
Hays 2026 data shows Risk and Compliance chiefs hit record pay as insurers target wealthy clients.
2 days ago
Hong Kong finance firms deploy AI for strategy over efficiency: PwC
Hong Kong finance firms deploy AI for strategy over efficiency: PwC
Most still allocate 10% or less of tech budgets.
2 days ago
Contact lens and solutions market on track to reach $38b by 2032
Contact lens and solutions market on track to reach $38b by 2032
This will be driven by the prevalence of vision disorders and lifestyle shifts.
3 days ago
Global diagnostic lab market poised to hit $223b
Global diagnostic lab market poised to hit $223b
It is being driven by increasing demand for early disease diagnosis, amongst others.
3 days ago
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Carbon tax, green imports raise cost, compliance risks
Narrowly focusing on the tax overlooks the full economic picture.
1 hour ago
Charging and cost hurdles temper Singapore’s EV momentum
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Operators and consumers plan around stable incentives and infrastructure.
10 hours ago
Singapore startups pivot to deep tech as funding tightens
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Founders must show stronger unit economics and clear expansion strategies.
2 days ago
VCs shift to proven startups as AI takes centre stage
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Cautious investors are putting capital in fewer companies.
Insurance
Howden’s Shweta Swaroop pushes pay data transparency in insurance
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Clear disclosure drives accountability and actionable change to plug the gender gap.
Insurance
HDI Global Japan targets commercial and cyber insurance growth
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One of the most rapidly evolving threats is cyber-insurance, and Japan has room to expand in this market.
BTN expands beyond mortgages into retail banking
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Wealth management is a key part of the shift.
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