APAC

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.
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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.
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APAC utilities rethink playbook as AI power demand surges

Executives expect higher restructuring activity through 2026.
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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.
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Satellite connectivity drives 5G NTN market towards $139.51b by 2034

Low earth orbit deployment reshapes global network coverage patterns.
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Asia‑Pacific airports rework strategies to lift retail sales

They are changing tenant mix and checkout systems to capture higher‑yield spending.
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Insurance gaps expose business travellers to $150,000 risks

Zurich said 53% faced incidents abroad with medical cases driving most assistance claims.
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Healthcare payer market to nearly double by 2034 on outsourcing boom

Core insurance functions move to vendors as payers scale under regulatory pressure.
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AI can cut insurer costs 20% but adoption lags across sector

Firms using the technology can also lift premiums by around 3% to 5%.
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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.