APAC

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.