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US foreign aid cuts pressure health systems in emerging markets

US foreign aid cuts pressure health systems in emerging markets

At least 38% of USAID funds have been cut compared to FY 2024-25.

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Lower costs spark surge in battery storage projects

In 2024, lithium-ion battery pack prices dropped to the lowest in eight years.

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Offshore wind, energy imports could spur RE deals in Southeast Asia

Investment-friendly policies will push private money into these projects.

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APAC’s price controls, tendering processes pose risks to pharma firms

Such practices could impact revenues and market access.

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What will drive the reinsurance sector to bag $68b in four years?

In 2023, APAC accounted for 13.3% of global reinsurance premiums.

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Clearer cyber risk benchmarks for Australian SMEs pushed

The financial fallout from a single cyber event can be devastating.

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Johor-Singapore ecozone needs stable marketplace for energy credits

This is expected to drive investment in cross-border electricity trade.

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Indonesia told to cut gas subsidies

The incentives pose a challenge to green hydrogen competitiveness.

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Where is cyber insurance growing fastest across regions?

Asia/Oceania are expected to expand their market shares to 8% by 2027.

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Japan coal plants face losses with ammonia co-firing

Costs are seen to surge for plants using half blue ammonia

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Singlife Financial Advisers CEO to stick to growth roadmap

The market is ever changing, and SFA would adjust its strategy and pivot when needed.

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Korea’s new capital rules reduce insurers' capital burden

Under the revision, capital adequacy benchmark will be lowered to 130% to 140%.

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Global coal power growth hits 20-year low in 2024

Worldwide coal fleet saw a marginal increase of less than 1% last year.

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Hospitals need unified strategy vs ransomware

Healthcare was the second-most attacked sector by ransomware in the first half of 2024.

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Global offshore wind to rebound in 2025

Thanks to a record wave of lease auctions.

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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

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Indians face higher premiums on spiralling healthcare costs

Hospital expenses keep rising due to inflation and demand for sophisticated treatments.

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