In Focus

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%.

What lies ahead for Taiwan’s neurosurgery robotic surgical systems market?

The sector is driven by the increasing demand for minimally invasive procedures.

Oona Insurance eyes M&A to boost earnings

Stricter capital rules are pushing weaker players out of the Philippine market.

Singapore’s Pyxis eyes Asia for solar-powered boat expansion

The startup's solar-electric vessels aim to decarbonise inland waterways.

India's gas supply dries up amidst price swings

Gas-fired power is losing out to more competitive renewable energy sources.

Hong Kong general insurance market to hit $10.9b by 2029

Personal accident and health insurance is expected to remain the largest segment.

ATI and DP World to invest $60m in Port of Batangas expansion

The project will boost capacity for cargo, car carriers, and passenger traffic.

How much utility-scale solar and wind capacity is China working on?

This year alone, projects under development were up 57%.

Singapore ranks fourth in global AI readiness and tech skills

Thanks to its national initiatives, such as the National AI Strategy 2.0.