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Singapore telecom crowding persists after Simba-M1 deal collapse
Singapore telecom crowding persists after Simba-M1 deal collapse
Its small market has left the mobile and fixed broadband sectors saturated.
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South Korea insurers’ $3b profit leaves non-life firms behind
The 30 non-life players reported $1.4b after a year-on-year decline.
1 day ago
Hong Kong life insurance crowds out health and P&C
Life made up $89.3b of the market in 2025 against $3.8b for P&C.
2 days ago
China healthcare sector hit by regulation, biotech uncertainty
The sector stayed Overweight, supported by innovation and global deal activity.
2 days ago
APAC receives $926b in cross-border C2C flows
The Middle East contributes $323b into the region in 2025.
3 days ago
Philippine insurers face underwriting swings from weather
Susan Tan said volatile conditions are pressuring non life carriers.
3 days ago
Malaysia to exceed 18.43-GW RE target by 2031, GlobalData says
Capacity may hit 31.5GW by 2035 as rising demand strains grid expansion plans.
3 days ago
Companies rethink health cover as claim costs climb
MOH rider changes tighten coverage and lift co-payment exposure from April 2026.
4 days ago
Pay transparency shift puts hiring practices under scrutiny
Robert Walters said 48% of job seekers now apply only for roles with upfront salary ranges.
Logistics rents to keep rising in over half of global markets
The report said supply chain uncertainty is pushing occupiers to prioritise resilience, among others.
Philippines overtakes Pakistan as China’s No. 2 solar export market
China exported over 3,000 MWs of solar panel in March and April alone.
Hong Kong’s affluent planning lags despite wealth continuity gains
Around 80% had wills, trusts, or succession plans in place.
Grocery loses share as health and wellness spending moves to pharmacy
The shift is strongest in OTC medicines, vitamins, skincare, and personal care products.
Fossil fuel use falls as electricity gains share of global energy mix
Electricity could rise from about 23% to over 50% of global energy use by 2050.
Singapore pressed to adopt AI-led checks after Nvidia case
Authorities are under pressure to boost spot checks on high-risk tech shipments.
Southeast Asia faces uneven urology access as demand outpaces specialists
Some hospitals lack maintenance and consumables for advanced procedures.
Hidden cyber risks emerge as Asia retailers handle peak shopping demand
Bot activity, account takeover attempts, and payment abuse become harder to detect.
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