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Singapore's life insurers eye growth in 2025

Singapore's life insurers eye growth in 2025

The push for innovative healthcare solutions amid slow medical inflation is a challenge. 
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Banyan Group eyes further expansion in Phuket

The Singaporean property developer has 9,000 units in the pipeline for Phuket and other areas.

Asia-Pacific insurers told to start targeting Gen Z

They are less aware about insurance products than Millenials.

Urban Revivo opens biggest branch in Bangkok

The Chinese fast fashion retailer’s 3,000-square meter store targets consumers aged 18 to 35.

Hyper-personalised shopping rules in Southeast Asia

Data and analytics allow brands to optimise customer experience both online and in-store.

Citibank expects increased funding for Indonesia’s infra, energy sectors

President Prabowo’s infrastructure projects present opportunities for investors and banks.

Trump 2.0 could thump India's solar ambition

Its solar companies may need to set up manufacturing plants in the US to bypass tariffs. 

Top 50 list shows recovery in Hong Kong’s insurance premiums

Only four segments in the top 10, all life insurers, posted growth in 2023.

Steven Tan’s journey from graphic designer to maritime publisher

Marine & Industrial Report enters a new chapter after its sale to Charlton Media Group.

Mainland, Middle East may drive Hong Kong IPO market in 2025

The city’s benchmark stock index is headed for its first annual gain since 2019.

China’s payment system gets boost from renminbi rise

African SMEs get the same level of service as large companies under a more open China. 

Top 50 list shows worsening dip in Singapore’s insurance premiums

The thriving nonlife business offset life insurance’s poor showing in 2023.

Indonesia told to tap communities in clean energy transition

Solar and wind power managed by villages could generate 96 million jobs over 25 years.

Financial crimes to continue to squeeze bank profits

More sophisticated crooks and stricter rules are expected to increase compliance costs.

Hong Kong Residency rule could boost office sector

The ultra-rich are also expected to set up family offices in the city.

Food Innovators to serve up ‘anime’ diners in Singapore

CEO Kubota Yasuaki expects the city-state to become their gateway to other Asian countries.

Asia struggles with G20 payment targets

The ultimate goal is for cross-border payments to achieve “the speed of the internet.”