APAC
4 key trends that will shape food and drink industry by 2025
4 key trends that will shape food and drink industry by 2025
It will be defined by nutrition, mental health, supply chain adaptation, and tech integration.
Asia Pacific’s retail sales to grow 24% by 2028
The Shopper Reinvented megatrend will increase at a CAGR of 11%.
Generative AI slashes P&C claim times by 50% – Bain & Co.
It could also decrease loss-adjusting costs by 20% to 25%.
Spotlight your broadcasting excellence at Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards 2025
The awards programme recognises innovative initiatives in the broadcasting industry across Asia-Pacific.
Future-proofing employees is important to support the organisation’s growth - EY’s Jason Seng
He highlights how HR leaders can drive engagement, foster innovation, and future-proof their workforce in a rapidly changing business environment.
Property insurance industry to exceed $152b by 2028
China is forecast to lead with 36% in terms of written premiums.
1 in 2 APAC customers will not buy from a brand they do not trust
Trust in brands is eroding as a result of deepfakes, fuelling scam fears.
APAC companies gain $550b market capitalisation in Q3
This was driven by China’s fiscal stimulus.
Surge in demand for clean label products drives innovation in APAC
This extends beyond food and beverages to personal care and household products.
2024 insured losses exceed decade average at $108b
Total economic losses for the first three quarters reached ~$280b.
APAC must triple energy transition investments to meet 2050 net zero goal
The region needs US$2.3t by 2030.
APAC’s real estate cross-border investment reaches $47.6b
Data centres dominated the market, capturing 46% of investments.
APAC reinsurance market sees stable pricing in 2024
Although, extreme weather and NatCats could disrupt current pricing stability.
Asia’s business insolvencies to rise by 3% in 2024
If excluding China, it could rise by 8%.
Capacity and rate challenges continue to affect Asia air freight
In China, air freight cargo volumes have softened.
Only 28% of APAC insurers prepared for AI shift
Half of insurers attribute poor customer experience to limited technology adoption.
APAC insurers trim equity risks, increase capital efficiency: Moody's
APAC P&C insurers face different risks compared to their US counterparts.
Commentary
Why Western firms keep misreading the Chinese and Korean trust architecture
Platinum cards, paper-thin compliance?
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