APAC

Insurers lag climate action as disaster losses hit $280b

Insurers lag climate action as disaster losses hit $280b

Less than half of disaster losses from 2015 to 2024 were covered by insurance.
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Asia to add $1.1t in life premiums over the next 10 years

Singapore’s total insurance premiums rose 10.7% to $45.3b in 2025.
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Middle East conflict threatens APAC banks with $180b losses

S&P says 92% of regional lenders still hold stable outlooks despite growing uncertainty.
3 days ago

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. 
3 days ago

Asia-Pacific renewable investment outpaces procurement efficiency

Developers cite grid, contracting, and documentation hurdles.
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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.
4 days ago

Scaling for resilience: What Asia Pacific’s bioenergy markets can learn from each other

Bioenergy scale requires credible, long-term demand signals.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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APAC industrial deal volumes seen rising 2% in 2026— PwC

India and Southeast Asia are expected to attract manufacturing investment.
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Allianz says $125b in cargo remains stranded in Gulf

Hull and cargo premiums increased during the conflict.
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East Asia lags in sustainability investment, report finds

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

APAC insurers stay stable despite claims pressure: Fitch Ratings

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

Asia-Pacific insurers turn to emerging market debt for yield

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