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What will drive Singapore’s general insurance market to bag $6.5 by 2030?
PA&H market alone is projected to make up a fourth of the sector’s total premiums.
15 hours ago
Power demand surge makes 2050 net-zero goals unattainable
Power demand surge makes 2050 net-zero goals unattainable
Energy investment must grow to 3.35% within the next decade to attain the goal by 2060.
9 hours ago
Domestic cooling spurs Chinese energy firms to expand global footprint
Domestic cooling spurs Chinese energy firms to expand global footprint
Meanwhile, authorities are coordinating self-regulation pacts with producers to avoid a race to the bottom on prices.
10 hours ago
Jharkhand needs $256b to fuel clean energy transition in India
Jharkhand needs $256b to fuel clean energy transition in India
Its renewable energy potential positions it as a hub for low-carbon manufacturing.
12 hours ago
Forrester forecasts 15% growth in cyber insurance amidst AI risks
Forrester forecasts 15% growth in cyber insurance amidst AI risks
Insurers are advised to offer tools for risk mitigation and new underwriting models.
1 day ago
APAC nuclear imaging agents market to hit $1.1b by 2034
APAC nuclear imaging agents market to hit $1.1b by 2034
China made up over half of the region’s market in 2024.
1 day ago
Why 1 in 5 think AI will replace human insurance agents
Why 1 in 5 think AI will replace human insurance agents
Over half were comfortable using AI with a human option available.
1 day ago
Singapore’s unemployment rate at 2.0% in Q3 2025
Singapore’s unemployment rate at 2.0% in Q3 2025
44.1% of firms indicated plans to hire in the fourth quarter.
2 days ago
Off-grid energy storage market to hit $18.31b by 2029
Off-grid energy storage market to hit $18.31b by 2029
The highest growth is expected in APAC.
6 days ago
Asia-Pacific disability insurance market to grow 13.5% yearly
Asia-Pacific disability insurance market to grow 13.5% yearly
It will likely be driven by rising awareness of income protection products.
Asia Pacific lenders turn to AI to strengthen compliance efforts
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Asia Pacific lenders turn to AI to strengthen compliance efforts
Oracle’s clients achieved 70% productivity gains as AI improved compliance efficiency.
Peaking power plants market to hit $153.46b in 2029
Peaking power plants market to hit $153.46b in 2029
Thanks to increasing electricity demand, decentralisation, and microgrid development.
Why Asia-Pacific’s regulatory diversity makes it ideal for AI adoption
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Why Asia-Pacific’s regulatory diversity makes it ideal for AI adoption
Highly regulated industries bring cloud on-premises to keep data secure for AI.
Oracle sees rising demand for AI agents in utilities and public sector
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Oracle sees rising demand for AI agents in utilities and public sector
Within utilities, interest in AI is increasing across power and energy sectors.
Why commercial-grade AI is key to thriving in the AI-first era
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Why commercial-grade AI is key to thriving in the AI-first era
Research shows 67% of agentic AI projects succeed when using commercial systems.
Electric power generation, transmission and distribution market to top $6.6t
Electric power generation, transmission and distribution market to top $6.6t
RE transition and decentralisation are some of the factors that will support this.
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What to know about SaladStop!’s new AI assistant, Lulu
It will debut in Singapore in November before its global launch.
1 day ago
Indonesian malls prioritise upgrades over expansion
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The shift mirrors Thailand’s focus on leisure and Japan’s emphasis on efficiency.
2 days ago
Insurance
MSIG Malaysia ramps up data Investments to boost growth
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Its CEO thinks industry growth lies in affordable insurance.
2 days ago
Creature Comforts expands 24-hour ‘fear-free’ animal hospital in Shau Kei Wan
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The 11,000 sq ft facility introduces advanced surgical suites, a CT scan, and a new community teaching space.
Investors told to convert existing buildings as co-living demand rises
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This could ease high fit-out and construction costs.
A1 Health phases out desflurane anaesthesia in Indonesia
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It has lowered carbon emissions in operating rooms by 25%.
Carriers urged to lock in long-term shipping deals as freight rates slide
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Uncertainty in US trade policies has affected cargo flow.
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