APAC

Leading travel innovators honoured at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 - Asia

The awards programme celebrated groundbreaking achievements and leaders shaping the future of travel and hospitality industries in Asia.

Nearly 7 in 10 shoppers prefer physical stores this festive season

Still, many will switch between channels to meet their needs.

Exceptional leadership and innovation celebrated at Malaysia Management Excellence Awards 2024

The awards programme honoured Malaysia's leading businesses and trailblazers who have demonstrated exceptional skill in driving success within their companies.

Industry excellence celebrated at Manufacturing Asia Awards and Asian Export Awards 2024

The awards programme honoured outstanding companies and initiatives in the manufacturing and exporting industries in Asia.

Only 20% of insurers assess tech risks fully

50% of CROs are already using early-warning KPIs to monitor risks.

BRI Life wins Asian Experience Awards 2024 for mudik protection initiative

It has provided insurance policies for 3,500 travellers and 225 bus crews.

Asia leads in embedded insurance, set to reach $170b by 2030

70% of global losses between 2016 and 2023 from natural disasters are uninsured.

Vietjet brings home win at Asian Experience Awards 2024

It has developed a groundbreaking marketing strategy that is centred around the deployment of a customer data platform.

APAC’s affluent move $700b to digital wealth management

These firms are adopting hybrid models that combine digital tools with limited human assistance.

Half of CEOs globally prioritise new business ventures

60% are eager to pursue generative artificial intelligence-enabled ventures.

APAC automotive aftermarket wear and tear market to grow 3.7% through 2028

Factors like accident rates and driving patterns will drive growth.

Banks gain 50% more tech capacity with productivity focus

Generative AI tools to streamline tasks can yield productivity gains of up to 30%.

Asia struggles with G20 payment targets

The ultimate goal is for cross-border payments to achieve “the speed of the internet.” 

What is the potential impact of Trump 2.0?

Singapore faces the steepest challenges due to its highly open economy.

Insurance firms lag in climate committees

Yet, 70% of firms view climate risk as central.

APAC consumers anxious about future despite AI optimism

Across the region, 68% view AI as having a positive impact on the world.