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Great Eastern bets on AI, specialised products in strategy revamp

Great Eastern bets on AI, specialised products in strategy revamp

It plans to expand its products for high-net-worth people and SME owners.

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Oh!Some bets on experience-led retail to engage shoppers

Interactive store layouts, tie-ups, and live events seek to encourage repeat visits.

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What will drive Malaysia’s life insurance market to bag $20.4b by 2029?

Policy ownership has increased from 41.5% in 2019 to 45.5% in 2024.

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Insurers strengthen cyber governance as oversight shifts to CEOs

About 40% said CEO compensation is now tied to cybersecurity performance.

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Arkora accelerates 200 MW hydro push

It plans to stay ahead in Indonesia’s renewable transition through AI.

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Singapore department stores shrink, add dining and wellness

Social media and e-commerce are raising shopper expectations.

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Sompo tests methane insurance as regulations tighten

Satellite monitoring and inspections help firms detect leaks and avoid fines.

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Hyke to launch electric ferries in Philippines, Singapore by 2027

The demand for autonomous shuttles in Asia is exploding.

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Digital tools underused in Asia-Pacific energy transition — ABB

Interest is accelerating, but adoption is limited.

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What pushed spot container freight rates up in 2024

Rerouting due to the Red Sea crisis was a major factor.

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Hong Kong’s most notable real estate agents under 40 of 2025

Realtors in the office market are at the top of the list, taking seven spots.

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Sri Lanka’s insurance industry posts 54.6% GWP growth over five years

GWP for the first quarter up 10.6% year-on-year to $0.3b.

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How did Indonesia’s life insurance market perform in the first half of 2025?

The number of people insured rose 8.8% to 123.7 million.

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How telcos can strengthen customer loyalty

To improve customer loyalty, companies should focus on simplifying their processes and diversifying rewards.

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Banks expand cyber defenses with penetration tests, team drills

Asia outpaces other regions in cybersecurity leaders reporting to CEOs.

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Shenzhen trips drive household care purchases amongst Hong Kong shoppers

Three of four Hong Kongers visited the Chinese province in April.

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China’s coal-to-hydrogen shift stalled by costs, infrastructure gaps

Green hydrogen demands huge renewable power and expensive storage.

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