APAC
Asia and European insurers lead as US peers lose $226b in market cap
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.
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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.
1 day ago
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.
1 day ago
APAC utilities rethink playbook as AI power demand surges
Executives expect higher restructuring activity through 2026.
1 day ago
Airlines face rising insurance premiums amidst Middle East conflict
Insurers and brokers are helping airlines develop programmes that reward better risk management.
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APAC pension markets expand as global assets hit $68.3t
Japan remains a major contributor.
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Asia and India reinsurance prices fall on excess capacity: Marsh
Japan saw double-digit price drops in property catastrophe and property per risk lines.
1 day ago
Satellite connectivity drives 5G NTN market towards $139.51b by 2034
Low earth orbit deployment reshapes global network coverage patterns.
4 days ago
Asia‑Pacific airports rework strategies to lift retail sales
They are changing tenant mix and checkout systems to capture higher‑yield spending.
4 days ago
Insurance gaps expose business travellers to $150,000 risks
Zurich said 53% faced incidents abroad with medical cases driving most assistance claims.
5 days ago
Healthcare payer market to nearly double by 2034 on outsourcing boom
Core insurance functions move to vendors as payers scale under regulatory pressure.
6 days ago
AI can cut insurer costs 20% but adoption lags across sector
Firms using the technology can also lift premiums by around 3% to 5%.
6 days ago
Why Asia Pacific businesses must prepare for a new era of geopolitical cyber threats
Threat actors blur distinctions amongst nation-state operators, hacktivists, and organised cybercriminals.
CVF bloc leads solar uptake, surpassing US in electrotech transition
Solar imports run 3x above official capacity in eight of 10 countries.
Beauty industry adopts upcycled materials as ethical purchasing influences choices
Nearly half of beauty consumers prioritize ethical and eco-friendly products.
APAC mobile services market to surpass $347b by 2030 on 5G Boom
Mobile data dominated revenue as usage doubles and voice income declines across the region, GlobalData says.
APAC dominates turbine market as OECD curbs coal installs
The region is expected to hold 76.9% of global steam turbine share in 2025.
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