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Insurers face 13.8% IT surge as legacy systems drag
Insurers face 13.8% IT surge as legacy systems drag
Property and casualty carriers are also projected to post a 12.9% rise this year.
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Banks face budget squeeze from AI and legacy systems
Corporate IT allocations are projected to keep climbing through 2027.
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Firms split on green growth, peak oil timelines, Bain says
Executives are pivoting towards transition-oriented investments in their local regions.
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Automation threatens 43% of insurance tasks by 2030
Nearly all insurers are speeding up adoption as technology reshapes operational models.
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Singapore banking sentiment slips in Q4 2025
Banking and insurance posted 55.7 whilst the wider business reading climbed to 53.4.
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How the private sector is changing sanitation and hygiene in Asia
Erin McCusker reflects on the critical role the private sector can play in expanding access to sanitation and hygiene.
Asia-Pacific solidifies global trade leadership as Singapore tops rankings
The city-state led in trade depth and breadth whilst it ranked second in capital flows.
Merchandisers turn to trendspotting as AI runs numbers
Humans now set rules and guide AI to protect brand value and pricing.
How APAC cyber gap exposes households to fraud
bolttech found 39% were already hit by digital crime across the region.
Global dental articulators market to reach $227.8m by 2030
Growth is driven by ageing populations and new articulator designs.
Gene and cell therapy boom drives DNA manufacturing market toward $21.82B by 2034
Biotech investments fuel DNA manufacturing in Asia-Pacific.
APAC energy producers to gain, refiners to face cost pressure amidst Iran conflict
Energy exporters in Australia, Indonesia and Malaysia could see stronger revenues.
Fitch: APAC utilities equipped to withstand immediate energy shock rom Iran crisis
Most regional energy firms are shielded by diversified fuel sources and cost pass‑through.
Offshore wind rebound and solar expansion propel APAC’s renewable growth
Grid investment rose as hybrid projects and financing structures expand.
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APAC insurers pivot $3.8t into private market assets
Senior execs across Singapore and Australia are targeting a 13% increase in unlisted holdings.
1 in 5 APAC employers review insurance cover amidst higher medical costs
48% of workers say coverage shapes job moves, and 70% would stay longer for strong benefits.
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