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Exceptional brand experiences lauded at Asian Experience Awards 2025
Exceptional brand experiences lauded at Asian Experience Awards 2025
The awards programme shone a spotlight on the outstanding companies and experience initiatives.
How expanding insurance could add over 4% to GDP across ASEAN
These gains are linked to stronger labour force participation and more.
Innovation is the engine that powers progress – KPMG in Singapore’s Lyon Poh
He highlighted how organisations can create new opportunities, optimise operations, and build a future that is sustainable and impactful.
Innovation is purposeful change done differently and at scale – PwC Hong Kong’s Chris Hewison
He emphasised innovation as the defining capability that separates companies that thrive from those that merely survive.
A ten-year development strategy must be built on innovation and technology – EY’s Ms Effie Xin
She underscored that the most effective approach combines long-term goal setting with continuous strategic adjustments.
Trailblazing tech leaders honoured at the Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2025
The awards programme highlights the region’s most groundbreaking technologies and visionary companies.
Global hydrogen demand up 2% in 2024
The majority of this was met by hydrogen produced from fossil fuels.
Global hydro turbine market to hit $4.9b by 2035
Investments in RE transition and grid reliability are some of the factors fuelling the growth.
PV inverters market to reach $49.0b by 2035
The expansion is being fuelled by the push for decarbonisation and RE integration.
Electric ship market to hit $18.39b by 2032
The passenger ship segment is seen to hold the largest share.
Global autonomous ships market to reach $217.6b by 2033
Thanks to increased demand for cargo transportation, amongst others.
Global transmission and distribution infrastructure to reach $789.2b by 2035
Thanks to rising power demand and grid modernisation, amongst others.
Asia-Pacific insured only 5% to 7% of hazard losses
Additionally, more than half of the countries had less than 5% of losses.
Experiences are about value, storytelling, and community – BDO’s Roger Loo
He emphasised that brands which adapt fast, embrace innovation, and stay authentic build stronger loyalty in challenging markets.
Asian investors increase demand for secondary life insurance assets
Interest is growing in Singapore, Hong Kong SAR, and Japan.
Gen AI in the digital workplace, from vision to execution
By Rakshit Ghura, VP and General Manager of Digital Workplace Solutions at Lenovo
BofA: Firms want cross-border payments without tech headaches
Bilateral corridors create as many problems as they solve.
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