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APAC’s insurance premiums to rise 2.3% in the next two years: Swiss Re
APAC’s insurance premiums to rise 2.3% in the next two years: Swiss Re
The region’s insurance premium growth is slightly higher than the world estimate of 2.2%.
Only 28% of company executives are women - report
33% of vice presidents are women, whilst 37% are senior managers or directors, according to a joint study by McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.Org.
Products with sustainable packaging sell more - report
Over the past five years, products packaged with ESG claims accounted for 56% of total growth, a joint study by McKinsey and Nielsen IQ showed.
Tokyo seeks “friendliest city” title for local, foreign startups
It looks to increase its number of unicorns and startups tenfold over the next 5 years.
Time on shopping apps to reach 26.6 billion hours due to holidays
Data.ai’s figures also showed that this is a 6% increase compared to the past quarter.
Energy consumption to rapidly grow 1.8% in 2024 driven by Asian demand
Asia’s energy demand will expand by 3.1% in 2024.
How can financial institutions build customer loyalty in the modern era?
It’s no longer just about giving perks, but about offering experiences, industry leaders said.
F&B success seen in Family Mart Indonesia stores
Fast food and drinks rival grocery sales, averaging 50% of transactions in each store.
Fintech investors nowadays prioritise profitability over valuation
An expert said fintechs must have more than one revenue stream to attract investors amidst economic slump.
How APAC brands can improve connections with consumers globally
Experts advise analysing market complexity by considering laws, political risks, and cultural references of the market they want to enter.
Why the bank of the future is not really a bank
ANEXT Bank’s Toh Su Mei reveals how they are reimagining banking for small and medium enterprises.
TBS Energi's contribution to Indonesia's 23% renewable energy goal
TBS Energi helps Indonesia hit 100MW installed capacity target by 2025.
Startup slashes need for big teams in data app development
Through Dozer, data engineers can instantly build a data serving infrastructure instead of months.
Lippo Malls Indonesia continues to keep up with fast-changing trends
CEO Henry Riady reveals the secret of maintaining 70 malls in 40 cities and going for more.
Why Singapore’s 3G phaseout is a double-edged sword
Singapore will shut down its 3G services by 31 July 2024.
Tempered adoption of AI tools may spell greater leap for fintech firms
Expert underscores generative AI’s strength in streamlining front-of-office work, but banks on human expertise for in-depth development.
SG’s property insurance to stay afloat in 2023 – GlobalData
Disciplined underwriting and well-diversified portfolios will support profitability, an analyst said.
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