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Singapore mobile market stays fierce as merger fails
Singapore mobile market stays fierce as merger fails
Pricing pressure has cut mobile revenue by one-third since 2015.
15 hours ago
China insurers lift premiums 6.2% as claims rise 7.5% in Q1 2026
China insurers lift premiums 6.2% as claims rise 7.5% in Q1 2026
New insurance policies climbed 29% to 32.1 billion during the quarter
19 hours ago
Singapore growth slows to 5.7% in Q2 2026 despite manufacturing jump
Singapore growth slows to 5.7% in Q2 2026 despite manufacturing jump
Manufacturing expanded 12.2% as semiconductor demand stayed firm.
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Japan overhauls life insurer capital rules after 30 years
Japan overhauls life insurer capital rules after 30 years
The new framework measures financial strength using the Economic Solvency Ratio.
2 days ago
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Singapore optical retailers bet on eye care to drive repeat business
Professional expertise becomes a bigger selling point as price competition grows.
20 hours ago
Indonesia bets on stem cell rules to boost longevity care
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Clinics, resorts, and property developers emerge as early adopters.
2 days ago
ExxonMobil expands predictive maintenance service in Indonesia
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Seven locations now combine lubrication management with oil analysis.
2 days ago
PGE builds reliability into geothermal plant from day one
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The operator uses field data to improve long-term performance.
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Jakarta luxury hotels bet on business events despite slowdown
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Premium hotels protect margins through pricing and experience.
2 days ago
Telecoms turn AI into metered service for businesses
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Operators bundle computing power with connectivity to tap enterprise demand.
5 days ago
Singapore food firms move muscle abroad, keep brains local
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Mass production shifts to Malaysia as R&D and quality control stay put.
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