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Nearly all CEOs forecast revenue growth as HK outpaces global peers in AI
Nearly all CEOs forecast revenue growth as HK outpaces global peers in AI
More than half of Hong Kong firms use AI for revenue, whilst 56% cite cyber risks.
Half of APAC banks hit KYC backlog as manual systems fail
In Singapore, nine institutions were fined a combined $21m for anti-money laundering failures.
Hong Kong insurance hiring spikes amidst $55b premium windfall
Massive H1 2025 revenue fuels aggressive hiring for digital transformation roles.
Grid-forming inverters seize control to stabilise Asia’s power
Electricity demand is rising faster than the physical networks that deliver it.
Legasea and SeaTrek team up to boost cargo access in Asia
The focus is on trade lanes tied to industrialisation and infrastructure demand.
Young adult cancer claims surge across 82% of APAC insurers
Breast and colorectal cancers are the leading types driving claims across the region.
APAC neobanking hits $261b in 2025 as mobile use rises
China and India account for 70% of regional market share.
APAC insurers slump to 23% confidence in complex asset tools
Only 42% of regional executives rate their current systems as excellent for data integration.
Singapore equity funding surges 100% to hit $3.0b in H2 2025
Total deal count rose slightly to 154 transactions compared to 148 in the previous year.
Asia fusion market enters decisive phase with $5b China lead
The China Fusion Energy Corporation serves as a $2.1b national hub for artificial sun projects.
Steady loan outlook erodes as Philippine banks brace for Q1 squeeze
Banks expecting a flat borrowing appetite fell significantly from a previous high of 80.7%.
Seven in 10 Asians forced to work past retirement: Sun Life
Nearly two-thirds of those working late cite the urgent need for daily expense income.
Indian public bank deposit share slumps to 56% as private rivals surge
Household savings held by private lenders climbed from 30% in 2020 to 35% by 2025.
Hong Kong insurance gains momentum as mainland arrivals climb 19%
December visitor traffic hit 4.7 million reinforcing cross-border premium growth channels
AI enters the Philippine neighbourhood store
Widespread use could generate up to $48b in economic value by 2030.
India insurance premiums hit $131b as agents lose dominance
Bancassurance and alternative channels now drive the bulk of incremental growth in non-life sectors.
APAC BaaS market to reach $5.3b as embedded finance surges 148%
Regional revenue is set to climb from $4.44b in 2025 to over $12b by 2031.
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