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Chinese firms install 24 GW of energy capacity in Belt & Road countries

Chinese firms install 24 GW of energy capacity in Belt & Road countries

Aside from solar, hydro power led last year’s installations.

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Japan’s beauty industry fights online fakes with blockchain

Smart packaging helps ensure that consumers are buying the real thing.

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Etiqa launches Singapore’s first takaful insurance product in years

Demand for Islamic financial products from the Middle East and Southeast Asia is growing.

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Ageing Aussies may lead to more reverse mortgages

Older borrowers can retain their homes whilst getting equity, according to a bank.

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Singapore's life insurers eye growth in 2025

The push for innovative healthcare solutions amidst medical inflation is a challenge.

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Retail, consumer brands to boost AI investments by 52% in 2025

Companies plan to allocate an average of 3.32% of their revenue to AI this year.

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Singapore’s personal accident, health insurance market to exceed $8b by 2029

PA&H insurance is forecast to rise 8.9% in 2024.

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Global endoscopic closure devices market to grow by $825.7m by 2029

Its expansion is attributed to the rising prevalence of gastrointestinal conditions.

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Global coal demand to plateau through 2027

Consumption is projected to level off in major market China.

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Asia-Pacific insurers told to start targeting Gen Z

They are less aware about insurance products than Millenials.

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Asian banks face profit strain in 2025

Falling interest rates could heighten some lenders’ appetite for risk.

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Hyper-personalised shopping rules in Southeast Asia

Data and analytics allow brands to optimise customer experience both online and in-store.

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Trump 2.0 could thump India's solar ambition

Its solar companies may need to set up manufacturing plants in the US to bypass tariffs.

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Top 50 list shows recovery in Hong Kong’s insurance premiums

Only four segments in the top 10, all life insurers, posted growth in 2023.

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Japan’s insurance sector sees stability amidst premium boom

Premium income has increased over the past two years.

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Recession, inflation top business risks for G20 leaders in next 2 years: survey

Other concerns include poverty and inequality and extreme weather events.

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Mainland, Middle East may drive Hong Kong IPO market in 2025

The city’s benchmark stock index is headed for its first annual gain since 2019.

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