In Focus
China ousts western rivals from global top five wind suppliers
China ousts western rivals from global top five wind suppliers
In China, wind turbine manufacturers installed 18,291 units in 2025.
2 days ago
Singapore trails China and Hong Kong in firm-level AI
High implementation costs and a lack of in-house talent keep 71% of local firms on the sidelines.
2 days ago
Bot attacks surge 116% as automation targets e-commerce, finance
The state’s 1% attack rate remains lower than the 1.6% global average—but the gap is closing.
2 days ago
Indian women shift to long-term risks as insurance cover rises
Women with four or more policies focused more on outbreaks and large disruptions.
2 days ago
Japan P&C market to hit $80b as cyber surges 17%
Automobile insurance held 50.38% of the market in 2025.
3 days ago
Nearly half of APAC insurers rank reporting as top compliance challenge
Only 5% of respondents rated regional compliance capabilities as weak.
4 days ago
Intra-Asia trade remains resilient despite Middle East conflict
Short-sea services and transhipment hubs are absorbing demand.
5 days ago
Japan coal shift falls short of replacing Hormuz LNG supply
Utilities limit coal buying amidst uncertainty over the disruption duration.
5 days ago
AI value fails to materialise as 46% of firms skip job redesign
Nearly half of firms skip job redesign, leaving AI tools without an operational framework.
5 days ago
Southeast Asia insurers risk profit hit from weak data systems
Igloo CEO says outdated infrastructure limits AI gains despite rising spending.
5 days ago
Restrictive funding looms for thermal coal miners, Fitch Ratings says
Market funding is likely to be more restrictive than that for the energy transition.
6 days ago
Home improvement segment drives Thailand retail sales in April
The monthly demand surge lifted the sector as retail gaps widen across categories.
Asia-Pacific insurance may reach $10t by 2034
The sector is forecast to grow at a 15.6% annual rate through 2034.
Hong Kong insurance sales rebound as Chinese visitors return
Average Mainland arrivals rose 20% to 3.7 million in Q1 2026.
China’s manufacturing PMI holds at 50.3 in April as costs stay elevated
New export orders climbed whilst domestic demand indicators weaken across industries.
Singapore retailers shift from points to real-time loyalty models
They use personalisation and behaviour tracking to drive engagement.
Hospitals redesign care as patients turn to health apps
Seven in eight adults look up health information before seeing a doctor.
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