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Over six in 10 business leaders flag rising disorderly climate risk
Over six in 10 business leaders flag rising disorderly climate risk
Firms warn of rising operational disruption as transition risks climb across regions.
4 hours ago
Only 19% of executives quantify sustainability’s financial impact: KPMG
Only 19% of executives quantify sustainability’s financial impact: KPMG
Most companies struggle to translate them into profits, cash flow, and valuation.
8 hours ago
Malaysia insurance premiums rise 6.1% as motor losses persist
Malaysia insurance premiums rise 6.1% as motor losses persist
Motor remained the largest business line with 45.2% of the industry portfolio in 2025.
10 hours ago
APAC insurance IT budgets rise as AI reshapes spending priorities
APAC insurance IT budgets rise as AI reshapes spending priorities
Reducing costs increasing revenue and meeting regulations are emerging as key business goals.
11 hours ago
The Slate targets doubled MICE revenue as North Phuket gains momentum
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The Slate targets doubled MICE revenue as North Phuket gains momentum
The Slate hosts one MICE group at a time for buyout exclusivity as Singapore remains its biggest regional corporate market.
1 day ago
Indonesia’s 5G spectrum auction to widen coverage, capacity gap amongst carriers
Indonesia’s 5G spectrum auction to widen coverage, capacity gap amongst carriers
The 700 MHz and 2.6 GHz allocation links coverage, capacity, and tower demand.
1 day ago
AU insurers vanish from 70% of specific AI search answers
AU insurers vanish from 70% of specific AI search answers
Somantra studied 34,278 consumer conversations across 20 Australian insurers.
1 day ago
Malaysia insurance premiums rise to $5.8b despite motor losses in 2025
Malaysia insurance premiums rise to $5.8b despite motor losses in 2025
Gross written premiums rose 4.8% to $5.8b last year.
1 day ago
Singapore reclaims IMD world competitiveness crown
Singapore reclaims IMD world competitiveness crown
Its stronger corporate performance helped lifted SG above 69 economies.
5 days ago
Singapore construction firms cut tech tools to boost productivity
Singapore construction firms cut tech tools to boost productivity
Autodesk said companies are prioritising data consolidation.
5 days ago
Singapore mid-market firms lose 23% of AI budgets to complexity
Singapore mid-market firms lose 23% of AI budgets to complexity
Freshworks said many companies are still stuck in pilots despite plans to raise AI spending.
5 days ago
Construction insurance gaps threaten project financing
Construction insurance gaps threaten project financing
Zurich said lenders may cut commitments when adequate cover is unavailable.
5 days ago
Asia drives global 5G growth but advanced services lag
Asia drives global 5G growth but advanced services lag
5G standlaone rollout, slicing adoption and monetisation vary widely across Asian markets.
India life premium jumps 39.1% in April 2026 as group business surges
India life premium jumps 39.1% in April 2026 as group business surges
The industry reached $3.36b in April 2026.
SEA medtech supply chains need redesign to support growth: KPMG
SEA medtech supply chains need redesign to support growth: KPMG
The region offers strong demand, but regulatory fragmentation and internal complexity could constrain expansion.
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Shipbuilding boom runs into capacity wall
Chinese yards captured 70% of first-quarter orders as delivery slots tightened.
1 day ago
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Ajman Government Media Office wins at Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards 2026
The Media Hub platform unifies government media operations, cutting request turnaround by 35% across the emirate.



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