In Focus
Hong Kong general insurance GWP to reach $10.9b by 2028
Hong Kong general insurance GWP to reach $10.9b by 2028
Rising consumer prices can affect the industry’s profitability in the short-term.
Blurring lines between online and offline retail in Asia Pacific
Foodpanda executive explains consistent service levels through efficient logistics and quality control measures.
Pressures mount for less desirable energy insurance placements
Industry experts eye offshore investments as most attractive, yet more expensive.
Why tech is not the focal point of banks’ digital transformations
About 70% of digital transformations fail, an industry expert warned.
Hong Kong SME’s funding gap at $21.7b
About 1 in 3 small businesses who need money choose not to get a loan.
6 in 10 Gen Zs prioritise user experience and trustworthy reviews
Over 75% rely on reviews and customer service when shopping.
InterContinental is saving insurance for a rainy day
NUS Professor Charoenwong discusses the effectiveness and value of a Singaporean hotel’s rain insurance offer.
Weak home sales risk worsening Chinese banks' bad loans
Banks’ property loan exposure is expected to fall 6% amidst ongoing caution.
How women in power are the key to business success
Industry experts share their thoughts on how women in business can be the ultimate growth driver.
Strong women in insurance speak on gender bias
Leading women in Singapore’s insurance industry highlight the role of support networks and mentorship in advancing women’s careers in male-dominated sectors.
BPI Private Wealth aims to double assets and capture 25% local HNW market
CEO Maria Theresa Marcial says they are targeting US$53b in AUM by 2026.
S'poreans find wealth does not equate to financial resilience: Survey
Lower-income respondents (60%) better at covering short-term financial obligations than high-income counterparts (52%).
India tops 2023 Global Retail Development Index
Saudi Arabia, China, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, and Indonesia also made it to the Top 10.
Asia’s insurance and banking titans pledge climate action
Insurance and banking leaders join forces to tackle climate change, emphasising the need for sustainable investments and inclusive transition strategies.
Fintech startup streamlines SME credit assessment for banks through AI
With InRiskable, banks can assess SMEs’ credit risks with 80% less time and 97% accuracy.
China approves 106 GW of coal project, derails climate commitments
Coal approvals rose fourfold in 2020 and 2023, compared to the 2016-2020 period.
HK scraps MPF Offsetting Scheme to enhance employee protection
Starting 2025, employers are no longer allowed to offset long service and severance payments from its Mandatory Provident Fund contributions.
Commentary
Rethinking the role of video infrastructure in Asian retail
Why APAC digital leaders must overhaul content amidst fractured consumer discovery
Why bigger digesters alone won't solve Asia's renewable energy challenge
Only the agile will win across ASEAN’s evolving markets
Scaling for resilience: What Asia Pacific’s bioenergy markets can learn from each other
Asia is leading payments modernisation and banks can't afford to fall behind
‘Tokenmaxxing’ – The wrong AI race to run in Singapore
To outsmart modern fraud, we must first know the enemy
Why Western firms keep misreading the Chinese and Korean trust architecture
Platinum cards, paper-thin compliance?