In Focus

Chinese policy shifts bring low-price solar market to a close

The cancellation of the 13% VAT export rebate will fuel prices.

What slows ammonia adoption as marine fuel?

The additional cost remains viable, assuming favourable market conditions are in place.

Manufacturing hits brakes for 2025

Blame it on geopolitical tensions and tariffs.

China’s non-motor insurers to gain from tighter commission rules

However, the move is expected to slow premium growth amongst small insurers.

A1 Health phases out desflurane anaesthesia in Indonesia

It has lowered carbon emissions in operating rooms by 25%.

Why insurers turn to private markets in 2025?

Over the next 12 months, 67% of insurers plan to use reinsurance sidecars.

Medical devices supply chains at risk as China tightens rare earth exports

Sectors most exposed include MRI and X-ray device production.

Why Taiwan’s insurance outlook remains solid through 2029

The market is projected to expand by 8.8% this year.

Supreme Energy building second geothermal plant in West Sumatra

The 80-MW unit is scheduled to start operating in October 2027.

WA Health expands digital messaging to boost emergency response

The platform replaces pagers, phone calls, and text messages to cut delays.

China’s banks expand lending but struggle with weakening demand

UOB Kay Hian said banks remain cautious in extending long-term credit.

Great Eastern bets on AI, specialised products in strategy revamp

It plans to expand its products for high-net-worth people and SME owners.

Oh!Some bets on experience-led retail to engage shoppers

Interactive store layouts, tie-ups, and live events seek to encourage repeat visits.

What will drive Malaysia’s life insurance market to bag $20.4b by 2029?

Policy ownership has increased from 41.5% in 2019 to 45.5% in 2024.