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Middle East conflict threatens APAC banks with $180b losses

Middle East conflict threatens APAC banks with $180b losses

S&P says 92% of regional lenders still hold stable outlooks despite growing uncertainty.
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Only the agile will win across ASEAN’s evolving markets

The first move was about leaving China. The second is about designing for the region, not just an individual market. 
12 hours ago

Asia-Pacific renewable investment outpaces procurement efficiency

Developers cite grid, contracting, and documentation hurdles.
1 day ago

Asia battery storage investment held back by execution risks: DLA Piper

China ranks amongst the world's top three markets as investors seek greater certainty.
1 day ago

Asia is leading payments modernisation and banks can't afford to fall behind

By partnering with fintechs, banks can combine regulatory strength with innovation, new use cases, and customer-centric solutions.
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Asia watch claims jump 21% as theft rises

The global average increase was lower at 17% over the past three years.
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Nearly all companies view disorderly climate transition as risk; 40% call it critical

About 47% expressed low confidence in transition preparedness.
2 days ago

Deloitte Singapore’s Dorothy Peng: Contextual intelligence is the competitive advantage of the future

She highlights that organisations are no longer evaluated on individual interactions, but on how well-acquainted they are with customers’ preferences.
2 days ago

To outsmart modern fraud, we must first know the enemy

Fraud risk does not begin only at the point of payment, and it does not end after onboarding.
2 days ago

APAC industrial deal volumes seen rising 2% in 2026— PwC

India and Southeast Asia are expected to attract manufacturing investment.
2 days ago

Allianz says $125b in cargo remains stranded in Gulf

Hull and cargo premiums increased during the conflict.
2 days ago

East Asia lags in sustainability investment, report finds

Six in 10 firms still cite sustainability as a moderate competitive advantage.
5 days ago

APAC insurers stay stable despite claims pressure: Fitch Ratings

Non-life insurers face higher claims costs that are reducing underwriting margins.
5 days ago

Asia-Pacific insurers turn to emerging market debt for yield

Investment-grade issuance now accounts for more than half of the market.
5 days ago

Finweek KL 2026: Where European capital meets ASEAN scale

The premier EU–ASEAN institutional fintech summit brings 1,000+ delegates to PARKROYAL Collection Kuala Lumpur on 11 to 13 November 2026 for three days of cross-border deal-making.
6 days ago

Asia-Pacific climate risks may cost firms US$336b annually by 2030s

The report identifies investable resilience opportunities across real estate, data centres, power infrastructure, and transport.
6 days ago