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APAC’s price controls, tendering processes pose risks to pharma firms
APAC’s price controls, tendering processes pose risks to pharma firms
Such practices could impact revenues and market access.
4 days ago
What will drive the reinsurance sector to bag $68b in four years?
In 2023, APAC accounted for 13.3% of global reinsurance premiums.
5 days ago
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.
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