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ASEAN manufacturing growth improves in May
ASEAN manufacturing growth improves in May
The region’s PMI rose for the first time in three months as new orders and output strengthened.
15 hours ago
Pay rises push more Australian earners into insurance-linked tax risk
Pay rises push more Australian earners into insurance-linked tax risk
Income threshold changes are prompting earlier policy decisions before the new financial year begins.
16 hours ago
Philippine insurance seen growing 9.6% vs 8.3% GDP growth
Philippine insurance seen growing 9.6% vs 8.3% GDP growth
The projection exceeds the expected pace of worldwide industry expansion.
17 hours ago
Singapore workers most likely to use all vacation days, Deel data shows
Singapore workers most likely to use all vacation days, Deel data shows
Data showed a strong uptake of paid time off across full-time employees.
1 day ago
Singapore accounts for 3% of APAC scam ad activity, report says
Singapore accounts for 3% of APAC scam ad activity, report says
Finance, health and beauty themes dominate local campaigns.
1 day ago
Chronic diseases to drive MRI systems market 2031 expansion to $9.68b
Chronic diseases to drive MRI systems market 2031 expansion to $9.68b
The ultra-high-field MRI systems segment is expected to have the highest CAGR.
2 days ago
Vietnam requires social insurance for foreign workers with 12-month contracts
Vietnam requires social insurance for foreign workers with 12-month contracts
It applies to foreign citizens hired by Vietnamese employers.
2 days ago
South Korea insurers lift capital by $6b under K-ICS in December 2025
South Korea insurers lift capital by $6b under K-ICS in December 2025
Available capital reached $190.3b at the end of December.
2 days ago
Cambodia’s January 2026 premiums inch down to $42m
Insurance AI jobs hit 63,293 vacancies in 2025
Insurance AI jobs hit 63,293 vacancies in 2025
Lack of in-house expertise is the second-highest concern for businesses.
2 days ago
Logistics rents to keep rising in over half of global markets
Logistics rents to keep rising in over half of global markets
The report said supply chain uncertainty is pushing occupiers to prioritise resilience, among others.
5 days ago
India’s streaming infrastructure redraws sports production
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India’s streaming infrastructure redraws sports production
Mass live audiences are pushing broadcasters to rethink streaming reliability.
6 days ago
Singapore fractional leaders more experienced than APAC peers
Singapore fractional leaders more experienced than APAC peers
The city-state accounted for 29% of APAC fractional leaders.
6 days ago
Singapore captures 99% of Southeast Asia AI infrastructure funding
Singapore captures 99% of Southeast Asia AI infrastructure funding
Deal count hit record high in 2025 as capital remained highly concentrated.
6 days ago
Ageing grids push AI to forefront as power strains mount
Ageing grids push AI to forefront as power strains mount
AI boosts grid capacity without new lines as ageing assets strain utilities.
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MOH rider changes tighten coverage and lift co-payment exposure from April 2026.
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Fox Sports studies India’s mobile-first production
Mike Davies says broadcasters can learn from India’s streaming and centralised workflows.



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