In Focus

How Japan can refuel its renewable energy pledge

The country faces challenges in terms of its system and regulations.

Higher premiums loom under Hong Kong’s stricter cyber law

Insurers will play a more active role in clients’ pre-breach cybersecurity strategies.

Why Australian parents say Gen Z least likely to contribute to insurance bills

Only 22% of parents reported that their adult dependants pay their full share.

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%.