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Hong Kong insurance gains momentum as mainland arrivals climb 19%

December visitor traffic hit 4.7 million reinforcing cross-border premium growth channels
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AI enters the Philippine neighbourhood store

Widespread use could generate up to $48b in economic value by 2030.
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India insurance premiums hit $131b as agents lose dominance

Bancassurance and alternative channels now drive the bulk of incremental growth in non-life sectors.
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APAC BaaS market to reach $5.3b as embedded finance surges 148%

Regional revenue is set to climb from $4.44b in 2025 to over $12b by 2031.
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Insured catastrophe losses top $100b for sixth straight year

Global settlement figures declined by $40b compared to the record highs seen during 2024.
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Indian banks outclass Western peers with high-return, low-leverage model

The study groups India where lower gearing aligns with higher performance.
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India non-life could rise up to 11% as regulator rewrites access

Insurance for All by 2047 backs faster product clearance and wider agent tie-ups.
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APAC digital banking market to hit $5.12t by 2033

Market Data Forecast projects a 9.43% CAGR through the next decade.
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Insurtech funding doubles to $16b but deals shrink

Investment value jumped in 2025 even as transactions dropped to 166.
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Chemical shares trail MSCI World as margins keep sliding

Review of almost 700 firms shows revenue added 4.3 pts to TSR, but margins cut returns by 3.5 pts.
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China vehicle exports to surge 20% as domestic sales shrink

EV exports are forecast to grow 40% despite weak early-year sales.
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IPO market rebounds to $2.54b in 2025, driven by ‘blockbuster’ REITs

Deloitte highlights two secondary listings, regulatory reforms.

Hong Kong small retailers step up investment to take on big chains

They are getting a boost from state funding and fee cuts.

Sri Lankan insurers brace for 2025 profit squeeze as non-motor losses mount

Low retention and strong reinsurance keep most rated credit profiles intact.

Asian Management Excellence Awards 2026 celebrates finest business leaders and initiatives

The awards programme recognised leaders, teams, and initiatives driving innovation and meaningful impact.

APAC insurers lag with legacy systems despite 87% claim digital lead

The legacy constraint rate rises from 90% at $1b to $5b firms.