APAC

Commercial insurance rates sink 5% across Asia amidst rise in cyber demand

Insurers broadened protection to cover supply chain attacks and social engineering fraud.
2 days ago

China powers Asia’s lead in 5G SA accessibility

China reported more than 10 million 5G advanced subscribers.
3 days ago

Ingredients take centre stage for Asian consumers across food and beverage purchases

The Asian food industry is challenged to develop products that deliver health benefits and meet local taste preferences. 
5 days ago

Half of APAC banks hit KYC backlog as manual systems fail

In Singapore, nine institutions were fined a combined $21m for anti-money laundering failures.

Grid-forming inverters seize control to stabilise Asia’s power

Electricity demand is rising faster than the physical networks that deliver it.

Legasea and SeaTrek team up to boost cargo access in Asia

The focus is on trade lanes tied to industrialisation and infrastructure demand.

Young adult cancer claims surge across 82% of APAC insurers

Breast and colorectal cancers are the leading types driving claims across the region.

APAC neobanking hits $261b in 2025 as mobile use rises

China and India account for 70% of regional market share.

APAC insurers slump to 23% confidence in complex asset tools

Only 42% of regional executives rate their current systems as excellent for data integration.

Asia fusion market enters decisive phase with $5b China lead

The China Fusion Energy Corporation serves as a $2.1b national hub for artificial sun projects.

Seven in 10 Asians forced to work past retirement: Sun Life

Nearly two-thirds of those working late cite the urgent need for daily expense income.

Clean beauty market to triple as retailers ditch synthetic legacies

Asia underpins growth driven by ingredient transparency.

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Pharmacy automation devices market to reach $9.83b by 2028

Steady growth projected for global automation systems.

Hong Kong activity cools amidst APAC expansion losing speed

Report flags capital markets adjusting as office assets return as the top pick since 2020.

Insured catastrophe losses top $100b for sixth straight year

Global settlement figures declined by $40b compared to the record highs seen during 2024.