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Global solar installations reach nearly 600 GW in 2024
Global solar installations reach nearly 600 GW in 2024
Last year’s additional capacity slightly increased from the previous 12 months.
APAC insurers brace for trade risks with strong capital buffers: S&P
Shocks will be widespread but will not be evenly distributed across the sector.
US foreign aid cuts pressure health systems in emerging markets
At least 38% of USAID funds have been cut compared to FY 2024-25.
Majority of businesses eye increasing electricification efforts in three years
They are also willing to invest more on on-site generation.
Lower costs spark surge in battery storage projects
In 2024, lithium-ion battery pack prices dropped to the lowest in eight years.
What is holding back energy transition in APAC?
Green energy investment in Asia is around 45% of the global level in 2023.
APAC’s price controls, tendering processes pose risks to pharma firms
Such practices could impact revenues and market access.
What will drive the reinsurance sector to bag $68b in four years?
In 2023, APAC accounted for 13.3% of global reinsurance premiums.
APAC’s HTA adoption to grow amidst infrastructure, talent challenges
Key markets include Indonesia, the Philippines, and Australia.
Over 900 GW of wind capacity to be installed by 2030
Specifically, offshore wind is showing a promising growth potential.
Global transformers market to reach nearly $90b by 2030
APAC will lead this growth.
Global wind energy adds 117 GW of capacity in 2024
China led new installations.
Asia’s commercial rates contracts in Q1 2025
This is the fifth consecutive quarter that rates have fallen.
Insurance companies risk missing $160b without AI scale
Those who successfully deploy AI invest about 30% more in AI capabilities than peers.
Content excellence coupled with long-term shareholder value creation are at the core of broadcasting – Kearney’s Sarovar Agarwal
He emphasised that industry players must critically focus on economic viability, given the fundamental challenges faced right now, across geographies.
Global nuclear capacity to reach nearly 500 GW by 2035
Guess what will drive this increase.
Are luxury boutique hotels the new black?
High-quality service and lavish room amenities have become baseline expectations—universal norms rather than differentiators.
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