APAC
Companies must establish comprehensive, responsible AI governance frameworks – PwC’s Wilson Chow
Companies must establish comprehensive, responsible AI governance frameworks – PwC’s Wilson Chow
He suggests that the deployment of the technology in the TMT sector represents both the most significant growth opportunity and the most consequential risk landscape in the near future.
10 hours ago
Hospitals redesign care as patients turn to health apps
Seven in eight adults look up health information before seeing a doctor.
16 hours ago
Asia’s commercial insurance rates drop 5% in Q1 2026
This marks the seventh straight quarter of declines across the region.
16 hours ago
Asia disasters leave 92% losses uninsured
Insured catastrophe losses totalled $5.2b in 2025 across the region.
16 hours ago
Asia-Pacific ventricular assist device market surges on rising disease burden
The market is projected to reach $2.81b by 2031, growing annually at 8.44%.
1 day ago
New spending powerhouse Gen Alpha pushes brands to rethink Asia market strategy
Gen Alpha-linked household spending in Asia reached $9t in 2025.
1 day ago
Electric boat market grows globally as China records fastest CAGR to 2030
Asia-Pacific included in global segmentation whilst China posts highest national growth rate.
2 days ago
Asia now accounts for 49% of all global cancer cases
In Singapore, cancer accounts for 26.2% of all fatalities.
2 days ago
APAC ports emerge as testbeds for bunkering pilots despite scale-up limits
Methanol and ammonia trials advance across Singapore, Shanghai, and Yokohama amidst system strain.
2 days ago
China and India cut fossil power as renewables overtake coal in 2025
Asia energy mix shifts as global coal generation drops by 63 TWh.
Asia gas power feels oil shocks with delay
Take-or-pay LNG deals limit operators’ ability to adjust output.
Matcha shortage spurs calls for stricter rules as counterfeits rise
Clear origin labels and tougher import checks help curb risks.
KPMG in Singapore’s Aseem Sharma: Investment decisions must prioritise long-term business outcomes, not technology trends
He shares his outlook on Asia’s evolving broadcasting landscape whilst also highlighting his approach to future-ready infrastructure and mentoring the next generation of TMT leaders.
High insurance costs limit Arctic shipping to niche cargo
Routes can cut sailing distance by up to 40% between Asia and Europe or North America.
Underinsurance leaves APAC economies to absorb $69b losses
At least 15 events each caused damage exceeding $1b across the region.
Affluent women force rethink of legacy planning in Asia-Pacific
Stable growth and early engagement shift advice beyond transactional transfers.
Asia’s marine insurers face rising losses from climate labour risks
Extreme weather frequency hits its highest level in 5 years whilst crew shortages strain operations.
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