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APAC insurtech funding halved to $4.1b

APAC insurtech funding halved to $4.1b

India captured roughly 45% of the regional capital between 2022 and 2025.
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Soft Q2 demand clouds Thai retail recovery outlook

Temporary gains masked fragile consumer spending.
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Singapore food firms move muscle abroad, keep brains local

Mass production shifts to Malaysia as R&D and quality control stay put.
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Drone deliveries carve out premium niche in China retail

Companies target speed and convenience instead of replacing traditional couriers.
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Philippines pays more for power than most Southeast Asian peers

Imported fuel and grid costs continue to drive electricity bills higher.

Asia-Pacific usage-based insurance to grow 18.6%

The global market was estimated at $32.6b in 2025.

Taiwan insurance to top $145b by 2036

The market ranks second only to Hong Kong in Asia for insurance penetration at 10.1% of GDP.

MINISO pushes deeper into creator economy with Shanghai gallery

The retailer plans expansions to Hong Kong, Beijing, Tokyo, Paris, and New York.

China drives Asia's $177b fossil fuel savings as renewables displace imports

Over 90% of new renewable capacity in 2025 undercut the cheapest fossil alternative.

Fraud costs expose Hong Kong insurers’ payments lag

Cheques and manual work persist as fraud costs reach up to 5% of revenue.

Singapore consumers 'quietly' abandon brands after losing trust

Failure to deliver on promises is the top reason consumers walk away.

US, China lead luxury demand as market heads to $700b

Emotional connection overtakes status as a key purchase driver.

Insurers lag climate action as disaster losses hit $280b

Less than half of disaster losses from 2015 to 2024 were covered by insurance.

Asia to add $1.1t in life premiums over the next 10 years

Singapore’s total insurance premiums rose 10.7% to $45.3b in 2025.

Asia-Pacific renewable investment outpaces procurement efficiency

Developers cite grid, contracting, and documentation hurdles.

India opens nuclear sector to private investment with $210b plan

This is expected to help lift nuclear capacity to 100 GW by 2047.

APAC industrial deal volumes seen rising 2% in 2026— PwC

India and Southeast Asia are expected to attract manufacturing investment.