In Focus

How much did Singapore’s life insurers pay out in H1 2025?

Investment-linked products made up 43% of new sales in the period.

ASDP goes ‘green’ as Indonesia targets low-carbon shipping

Efficient, ecological, and resilient sea connectivity is the only way forward.

Asia-Pacific region should align energy, data centre plans

Renewable energy access is critical to market expansion.

Asia’s reinsurers expand into mature global markets

AM Best’s Asia Reinsurance Composite posted higher net income in 2024.

Insurers may need to hire remotely to bridge talent gap

There is strong demand for actuaries, while underwriting faces a shortage.

APAC leads nuclear energy growth

Geopolitical tensions and the price of fossil fuels are fuelling diversification.

Indexed life plans rise as Singapore heirs shun family firms

They offer stability and in-depth estate planning solutions.

Vanda RE seeks Singapore energy buyers for Indonesia solar-storage project

The plant will boost green power trade between the two nations.

Which sectors will benefit the most from AI?

On the other hand, only 9% of occupations are considered at risk of displacement.

Double-sided panels could lift Hong Kong’s solar output

Highly reflective, self-cooling paints could further raise energy yields by 30%.

What lies ahead for Taiwan’s neurosurgery robotic surgical systems market?

The sector is driven by the increasing demand for minimally invasive procedures.

Oona Insurance eyes M&A to boost earnings

Stricter capital rules are pushing weaker players out of the Philippine market.

Singapore’s Pyxis eyes Asia for solar-powered boat expansion

The startup's solar-electric vessels aim to decarbonise inland waterways.

India's gas supply dries up amidst price swings

Gas-fired power is losing out to more competitive renewable energy sources.