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Philippine consumer confidence falls to 35% as shoppers tighten spending

Philippine consumer confidence falls to 35% as shoppers tighten spending

It is the sharpest decline amongst major Asian markets.

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Subsidised resale homes draw buyers from private flats

The policy boosts turnover by pulling demand forward, not by lifting volumes long term.

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Singapore insurers and banks expect slower profits in 2026

Finance confidence slipped to 54.3 in Q4 2025, whilst the wider economy rose to 52.1

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Underinsurance crisis leaves 1 in 7 Australian homes unprotected

APRA warns coverage gaps will hit 25% by year 2050.

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LNG bunkering rules raise costs and lock suppliers into full value chain

They must own or charter LNG bunkering vessels and secure storage and delivery capacity.

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Leading companies lauded at 2026 Malaysia National Business Awards, International Business Awards, and Technology Excellence Awards

Industry leaders and tech pioneers were honoured for their innovation, strategy, and technological leadership.

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Singapore’s finance sector hit by the second-highest job cuts rate

Employment reductions place services near the top of the industry ranking.

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Severe storms drive $60b in insured catastrophe losses

Hail events dominate payouts, accounting for up to 80% of related claims.

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Hack on four Singapore telcos shifts focus beyond perimeter defences

Device and cloud security are emerging weak spots.

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1 in 5 of Australians regret no insurance as premiums rise 4.41%

Average policyholders already pay about $164.2 monthly for coverage.

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OUE Healthcare opens Singapore’s first private sleep lab

About 30% of adults suffer from obstructive sleep apnea.

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Sun Life Philippines to boost sales force, bancassurance under incoming CEO

It is pushing insurance in a nation where death and money are taboo topics.

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Wong Sze Keed builds people‑first culture at AIA

‘Leadership must be anchored in clarity, courage and humanity.’

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Carbon tax, green imports raise cost, compliance risks

Narrowly focusing on the tax overlooks the full economic picture.

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China's dining sector returns to ‘neutral’ as policy easing lifts demand

Restaurant sales growth was up 4.8% in the first two months of 2026.

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Charging and cost hurdles temper Singapore’s EV momentum

Operators and consumers plan around stable incentives and infrastructure.

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Insurers face 13.8% IT surge as legacy systems drag

Property and casualty carriers are also projected to post a 12.9% rise this year.

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