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KPMG in Singapore’s Aseem Sharma: Investment decisions must prioritise long-term business outcomes, not technology trends
KPMG in Singapore’s Aseem Sharma: Investment decisions must prioritise long-term business outcomes, not technology trends
He shares his outlook on Asia’s evolving broadcasting landscape whilst also highlighting his approach to future-ready infrastructure and mentoring the next generation of TMT leaders.
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High insurance costs limit Arctic shipping to niche cargo
Routes can cut sailing distance by up to 40% between Asia and Europe or North America.
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Underinsurance leaves APAC economies to absorb $69b losses
At least 15 events each caused damage exceeding $1b across the region.
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Affluent women force rethink of legacy planning in Asia-Pacific
Stable growth and early engagement shift advice beyond transactional transfers.
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Asia’s marine insurers face rising losses from climate labour risks
Extreme weather frequency hits its highest level in 5 years whilst crew shortages strain operations.
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Implant demand fuels medical stampings market surge to $34.48b by 2034
Asia-Pacific emerges as the fastest growing market as production capacity expands.
Insurers face capacity strain as $300b data centre boom grows
Total insurable values per site can reach $20b to $30b, raising aggregation concerns.
APAC retail investment jumps $7.2b as rents slide
F&B and fashion drive the leasing activity across the region.
Asia-Pacific insurers stay stable as war fuels market swings
S&P expects capital buffers to absorb investment and underwriting strain for now.
APAC consumer firms boost AI agent use; Few projects reach scale
Most initiatives stall before deployment even as uptake accelerates across sectors.
Asia and European insurers lead as US peers lose $226b in market cap
Asian and European insurers captured seven of the top 10 global spots.
Asia-Pacific tech supply chains at risk as Brent oil could average $130, peak $200
Chipmakers seen more resilient whilst consumer electronics are most exposed in prolonged conflict, S&P reports.
Pinglu Canal could slash China’s annual logistics costs by $730m
It is also expected to cut maritime distances from inland Guangxi to ASEAN markets.
APAC utilities rethink playbook as AI power demand surges
Executives expect higher restructuring activity through 2026.
Airlines face rising insurance premiums amidst Middle East conflict
Insurers and brokers are helping airlines develop programmes that reward better risk management.
APAC pension markets expand as global assets hit $68.3t
Japan remains a major contributor.
Asia and India reinsurance prices fall on excess capacity: Marsh
Japan saw double-digit price drops in property catastrophe and property per risk lines.
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