APAC
Challenging Japan’s longevity dilemma: How Manulife sparked a new conversation on ageing
Challenging Japan’s longevity dilemma: How Manulife sparked a new conversation on ageing
Why Manulife chose courage over convention — tackling taboo conversations to reframe ageing as a chapter of possibility.
Cyber insurance shock could emerge every 10 to 18 years
Howden Re compared potential cyber losses to moderate catastrophe years such as 2008.
Asia-Pacific insurance may reach $10t by 2034
The sector is forecast to grow at a 15.6% annual rate through 2034.
Insurance buyers gain leverage as pricing softens: Aon
Aon said capacity and underwriting flexibility improved across major lines.
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.
Hospitals redesign care as patients turn to health apps
Seven in eight adults look up health information before seeing a doctor.
Asia’s commercial insurance rates drop 5% in Q1 2026
This marks the seventh straight quarter of declines across the region.
Asia disasters leave 92% losses uninsured
Insured catastrophe losses totalled $5.2b in 2025 across the region.
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%.
New spending powerhouse Gen Alpha pushes brands to rethink Asia market strategy
Gen Alpha-linked household spending in Asia reached $9t in 2025.
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.
Asia now accounts for 49% of all global cancer cases
In Singapore, cancer accounts for 26.2% of all fatalities.
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.
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.
Commentary
How Asian enterprises can deliver modern, data-driven HR on time and on budget
Why high turnover persists in hospitality, and what’s changing
Energy price volatility highlights structural gaps for managing FX risk in APAC
When ESG enters the Asian boardroom: What real estate and infrastructure leaders must get right
Many Malaysian businesses have gone digital — but few have truly transformed
From Singapore to Southeast Asia: Thriving in innovation by knowing when to pause