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MSIG Asia, RiskPoint bet on renewable energy insurance
MSIG Asia, RiskPoint bet on renewable energy insurance
The Asia-Pacific region could attract $3t of investments in power generation by 2033.
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Retailers to benefit from reinstatement cost write-off
The tax relief is welcome, but costs would still dictate the decision to move.
Seven of 10 SMEs to invest in Gen AI to stay competitive
Small businesses are willing to allocate capital in the latest technologies to stay in the running.
ASEAN’s PMI slips to 11-month low in January
Order book volumes and output only slightly increased.
Chinese firms install 24 GW of energy capacity in Belt & Road countries
Aside from solar, hydro power led last year’s installations.
Japan’s beauty industry fights online fakes with blockchain
Smart packaging helps ensure that consumers are buying the real thing.
Etiqa launches Singapore’s first takaful insurance product in years
Demand for Islamic financial products from the Middle East and Southeast Asia is growing.
Ageing Aussies may lead to more reverse mortgages
Older borrowers can retain their homes whilst getting equity, according to a bank.
Singapore's life insurers eye growth in 2025
The push for innovative healthcare solutions amidst medical inflation is a challenge.
Retail, consumer brands to boost AI investments by 52% in 2025
Companies plan to allocate an average of 3.32% of their revenue to AI this year.
Singapore’s personal accident, health insurance market to exceed $8b by 2029
PA&H insurance is forecast to rise 8.9% in 2024.
Global endoscopic closure devices market to grow by $825.7m by 2029
Its expansion is attributed to the rising prevalence of gastrointestinal conditions.
Global coal demand to plateau through 2027
Consumption is projected to level off in major market China.
Asia-Pacific insurers told to start targeting Gen Z
They are less aware about insurance products than Millenials.
Asian banks face profit strain in 2025
Falling interest rates could heighten some lenders’ appetite for risk.
Hyper-personalised shopping rules in Southeast Asia
Data and analytics allow brands to optimise customer experience both online and in-store.
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.
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