APAC
APAC’s EV infrastructure market to grow at 13.5% by 2029
APAC’s EV infrastructure market to grow at 13.5% by 2029
Challenges include distribution and overabundance of chargers.
Redefining the future of manufacturing: The transformative power of edge computing
Edge computing is transforming the manufacturing industry by enabling real-time data processing and decision-making at the edge of the network.
Global specialty insurance market to grow by $57b in 2028
Lack of robust IT security infrastructure heightens risks.
Will low premiums persist in offshore energy insurance?
Neither frequency nor severity of claims significantly impacted market capacity.
Insurance scrutiny intensifies on coal, wildfire risks
However, power Industry business interruption sectors see improved pricing.
TCL Electronics wins prestigious Middle East International Business Award 2024 for revolutionary 115” X955 Max TV
TCL’s groundbreaking TV offering features advanced QD-Mini LED technology, 4K resolution, and an astonishing peak brightness of 5,000 nits
Hang Seng Bank Limited takes home Hong Kong Partner Experience of the Year - Banking at Asian Experience Awards 2024
The Bank bagged the honour for its innovation ecosystem which includes partnerships with policymakers, innovation promotors, innovation companies, SMEs, investors, and academia.
ONE Krungthai from Krungthai Bank wins Asian Experience Awards 2024 for employee mobile app
The enhancements made within the app have enhanced employees’ work life.
Suzlon Energy Australia enhances its service experience by locally refurbishing critical components
It has reduced its dependence on overseas suppliers amidst lessons learned from the pandemic.
Asian Experience Awards 2024 celebrates excellence in brand experiences
Winning companies were honoured at the Awards Ceremony in Singapore on 3 October 2024.
Western Digital KL Center of Excellence honoured at Asian Experience Awards 2024
Its GTR solution streamlines performance testing, cuts report generation time, enhances efficiency, and reduces costs.
Over 1 in 10 APAC workers have no retirement plans
Some workers are postponing their retirement
Why are APAC retirees struggling with unexpected costs?
Over a fifth of respondents had not anticipated their retirement expenses.
Insurers to tackle rising chronic disease rates by 2030
Mental health is now seen as a priority across generations.
Will reinsurers see price increases in 2025?
Nearly a third of respondents predicted price hikes of more than 5%.
Lending standards to tighten amidst rising costs, geopolitics
Other factors include incomplete market recovery post-COVID and rising interest rates.
APAC companies face slower cash collection
Japanese firms had the lowest days receivable at 42 days.
Commentary
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Energy price volatility highlights structural gaps for managing FX risk in APAC
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