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Pakistan solar boom drives 21% jump in power demand
Pakistan solar boom drives 21% jump in power demand
Grid generation fell 3% as rooftop systems supplied all new electricity demand.
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Asia-Pacific insurers turn to emerging market debt for yield
Investment-grade issuance now accounts for more than half of the market.
11 hours ago
Indonesians lose financial security confidence: Survey
Nearly a quarter of respondents tapped savings to manage daily expenses.
1 day ago
Medical inflation rises to 11.3% as employers face cost squeeze
One-third of regional markets posted lower healthcare price trends.
2 days ago
Japanese life insurers pivot to offshore M&A as domestic market peaks
Fitch forecasts major life insurers will hold enough capital to secure ratings through March 2027.
2 days ago
Shipbuilding boom runs into capacity wall
Chinese yards captured 70% of first-quarter orders as delivery slots tightened.
3 days ago
Ransomware losses hit $5.3m as insurance payouts fall short
The average ransom demand reached $3.8m whilst actual payments averaged $1.5m.
3 days ago
Indian retailers go hyperlocal as citywide expansion loses ground
They use micro-market data to rethink where stores open.
4 days ago
A+H dual listings signal China healthcare’s shift toward global expansion
Hong Kong serves as a key platform for global capital access.
Southeast Asia’s reliance on Middle East crude leaves region exposed to supply shocks
The region's energy import bill could hit $160b in 2026.
Big-ticket deals lift Singapore M&A as volumes fall
Private equity and AI infrastructure drive record deal concentration.
Why Taiwan insurance trails Asia’s high-growth markets
Life premiums reached $65.1b in 2025 with private savings still central to demand.
Hong Kong doubles down on disease prevention
It pays dividends for the city’s health system.
Siam Piwat embeds green rules across Bangkok mall tenants
Post-pandemic demand is driving a shift toward more responsible consumption.
Insurance capital shifts as 60% of investors expand
Gallagher Securities surveyed more than 60 large institutional investors.
About $165b ASEAN renewable assets face climate risk, Zurich Insurance says
A $13b investment could reduce projected exposure from climate events.
3 in 10 Australians nearing retirement fail to plan
Around two-thirds wanted lifetime income and inflation-linked retirement features.
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