In Focus

What will drive the reinsurance sector to bag $68b in four years?

In 2023, APAC accounted for 13.3% of global reinsurance premiums.
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Clearer cyber risk benchmarks for Australian SMEs pushed

The financial fallout from a single cyber event can be devastating.

Johor-Singapore ecozone needs stable marketplace for energy credits

This is expected to drive investment in cross-border electricity trade.

Indonesia told to cut gas subsidies

The incentives pose a challenge to green hydrogen competitiveness.

Where is cyber insurance growing fastest across regions?

Asia/Oceania are expected to expand their market shares to 8% by 2027.

Japan coal plants face losses with ammonia co-firing

Costs are seen to surge for plants using half blue ammonia

Singlife Financial Advisers CEO to stick to growth roadmap

The market is ever changing, and SFA would adjust its strategy and pivot when needed.

Korea’s new capital rules reduce insurers' capital burden

Under the revision, capital adequacy benchmark will be lowered to 130% to 140%.

Global coal power growth hits 20-year low in 2024

Worldwide coal fleet saw a marginal increase of less than 1% last year.

Hospitals need unified strategy vs ransomware

Healthcare was the second-most attacked sector by ransomware in the first half of 2024.

Global offshore wind to rebound in 2025

Thanks to a record wave of lease auctions.

Vietnam’s life insurance sector slated for dip this 2025

This follows consecutive contractions of 12% in 2023 and an estimated 5.7% in 2024

Indians face higher premiums on spiralling healthcare costs

Hospital expenses keep rising due to inflation and demand for sophisticated treatments.

Over 60% of companies see growth potential in clean energy

Investments in this sector are expected to increase by 34% in the next financial year.

Singapore moms juggle family tasks and money matters

Their finances have improved relative to when their mothers were their age.

‘Ding Dings’ need to travel faster and more frequently

Tram ridership is still 15% below 2018 levels, according to its operator.