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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.
1 day ago

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.’
2 days ago

Carbon tax, green imports raise cost, compliance risks

Narrowly focusing on the tax overlooks the full economic picture.
6 days ago

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.
6 days ago

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.
6 days ago

Banks face budget squeeze from AI and legacy systems

Corporate IT allocations are projected to keep climbing through 2027.
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Singapore banking sentiment slips in Q4 2025

Banking and insurance posted 55.7 whilst the wider business reading climbed to 53.4.

MINISO turns fandom into repeat revenue driver with Malaysian flagship

It is counting on character-based items and collector behaviour to drive visits.

Central Retail Vietnam revamps supply chain to cut empty shelves

Products must reach shelves consistently, on time, and at the right quality. 

Singapore startups pivot to deep tech as funding tightens

Founders must show stronger unit economics and clear expansion strategies.

Why Indonesia insurers face flat 2026 premiums

Traditional policies made up 63% of total premiums and posted 7% growth in H1 2025.

India tightens vessel scrapping rules to sink 'dark fleet' fraud, report says

529 vessels have been identified operating with fraudulent registration documents.

VCs shift to proven startups as AI takes centre stage

Cautious investors are putting capital in fewer companies.