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Manulife’s Leah Ng says better governance boosts women’s leadership

Manulife’s Leah Ng says better governance boosts women’s leadership

Equity cannot rely only on good intentions; it must be built into systems.

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Nina Ong drives AI and talent upgrades at Great Eastern Life

The big boss credits their edge to diversity: over a third of senior roles are women.

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1 day ago

SM Supermalls pivots to experience-led retail with $2.6b national rollout

The group plans to open one flagship mall each year.

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4 days ago

7 in 10 Filipinos delay retirement due to financial insecurity

Many are unsure they can retire, and half say they need to save more first.

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4 days ago

Japan’s LNG resales surge as domestic demand falls

Domestic LNG use rose slightly but is still about 20% below FY2018 levels.

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5 days ago

APAC insurers pivot $3.8t into private market assets

Senior execs across Singapore and Australia are targeting a 13% increase in unlisted holdings.

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1 in 5 APAC employers review insurance cover amidst higher medical costs

48% of workers say coverage shapes job moves, and 70% would stay longer for strong benefits.

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Hong Kong insurers post weaker 2024 as premiums slip

This is based on the recent data released by the Insurance Authority for the 2024 fiscal year.

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Australia's personal accident and health to hit $28b by 2030

It recorded 5.3% expansion in 2025, reflecting pricing resilience.

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Asia-Pacific insurers face $200b legacy tech burden

Outdated tech and entrenched processes continue to hamper operations.

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Green procurement $6.5t to $8.5t lever, WEF says

Report urges firms to sharpen business cases and governments to de-risk capital.

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Shipping lags as other sectors drive green fuel markets: report

BCG says road, power, and aviation are shaping the supply of biofuels, ammonia, and methanol.

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Fossil fuels to supply up to 55% of energy by 2050

This will be driven by energy needs in transport, heavy industry, data centres and buildings.

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Commercial insurance rates sink 5% across Asia amidst rise in cyber demand

Insurers broadened protection to cover supply chain attacks and social engineering fraud.

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Philippines’ insurance penetration stalls at 1.79% as payouts hit $3b

Density jumps to ₱4,414.58 in 2025, crossing ₱4,000 for the first time in 10 years.

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Japan life premiums grow 5.4% CAGR amidst yield volatility

Gross written premiums are projected to reach $334b by 2030 following a 2024 contraction.

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HK-China insurers target offshore wealth as agent count hits 5.5-year high

Expanding HK talent schemes drove life insurance agent numbers up 9% by December 2025.

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