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Nuclear ships eliminate $68m in annual fuel and carbon costs
Nuclear ships eliminate $68m in annual fuel and carbon costs
Nuclear ships deliver higher speed, cargo capacity, and lower operating costs.
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Why are floods driving Thailand property insurance growth?
Gross written premiums are expected to rise from $1.7b in 2026 to $2b by 2030.
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Singapore plans long-term LNG supply deals
Contracts from the US and Qatar will support the nation’s RE shift.
China-focused insurance-linked funds in Singapore surge over 24%
Indian equity ILPs recorded the weakest performance.
Hong Kong banks race to hire AI-ready talent as skill gap widens
Software development will be the biggest talent shortfall by 2030.
Malaysia’s non-life market stable as tariff liberalisation boosts pricing flexibility
The industry’s growth will also be supported by rising demand for digital insurance products.
Six in 10 Indians now actively search for travel cover
But a third expressed cost concerns, and a fifth felt it was not beneficial for their trip.
Insurance, finance sector should expect strong hiring demand in Q1 2026
India recorded the highest national outlook at 52%.
PLN expands gas, LNG network to support rising renewables
Gas is the stabilising force that lets the grid absorb more variable output.
How 56% of insurers plan to boost data analytics use
Strengthening scenarios and stress testing contributed to the rise of ALM expenditures.
Cost and low awareness limit health and life insurance uptake
Globally, China and India lead insurance usage.
Why 9 in 10 APAC insurers hold stable outlooks
Non-life insurers are likely to benefit from favourable reinsurance conditions.
Will geopolitical sanctions or new ships shape the tanker market?
Return to Red Sea routes would cause a 2% to 3% demand reduction.
Why APAC insurers average 35% of assets with external managers
Allocations range from 24% to 45% across firms managing a combined $2.6t.
Singapore’s Tuas Power to shift Tembusu plant to full biomass by 2028
It will lower emissions by a million tonnes yearly and cut carbon-tax expenses.
Taboos, low confidence stall legacy planning across Asia
Two-thirds of Asians fear their wealth will not outlast their children’s generation.
Broker deals set stage for faster 2025 insurance M&A
Strategic buyers and private equity investors are likely to remain active.
Commentary
Fees friction is testing Asia’s academic ambitions