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Industry excellence celebrated at Manufacturing Asia Awards and Asian Export Awards 2024

The awards programme honoured outstanding companies and initiatives in the manufacturing and exporting industries in Asia.
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Industry excellence celebrated at Manufacturing Asia Awards and Asian Export Awards 2024

The awards programme honoured outstanding companies and initiatives in the manufacturing and exporting industries in Asia.
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South Korean insurers brace for profit squeeze amidst rate cuts

Direct premiums from long-term products contributed to a 3.7% increase in 2023.
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Asia struggles with G20 payment targets

The ultimate goal is for cross-border payments to achieve “the speed of the internet.” 

Japanese insurers double down on tech to weather disaster risks

Industry players are relying on data analytics to improve risk management.

K-pop craze may spur demand for Income Insurance’s hourly travel cover

The Singaporean insurer is targeting spontaneous travellers who love concerts.

Carmakers to invest over $20b in EV production facilities in South and Southeast Asia

This is advantageous for Chinese manufacturers who aim to diversify operations.

Property insurance industry to exceed $152b by 2028

China is forecast to lead with 36% in terms of written premiums.

Securitisation seen as key for Singapore developers to enhance returns

DBS said restructuring could increase valuations by at least 20%.

HSBC Life to keep using tech to stay on top in Hong Kong

The life insurer wants to offer solutions beyond traditional products, its CEO says.

Hong Kong hospitals, banks embrace relaxed data transfer rules

Whilst not mandatory, they could simplify data exchange with cities in South China.

Singapore emerges as the top education destination for parents in Asia

It is particularly popular amongst parents from Mainland China, Malaysia, Indonesia, and India.

Hong Kong builders pivot overseas amidst housing slump

Some are closing deals in Saudi Arabia, while others are turning to nearby Macau.

How companies can win Gen Z talent 

A study found that full-week onsite work will drive them away.

Most expats in Singapore unaffected by tighter salary rules

The city-state is tweaking the balance in favour of locals by hiking aliens’ wage thresholds.

Singapore eyes other sectors to fix healthcare talent crunch

Finance, technology, and consultancy professionals can help plug the gap.

Asian Experience Awards 2024 celebrates excellence in brand experiences

Winning companies were honoured at the Awards Ceremony in Singapore on 3 October 2024.