APAC

Citi sees APAC convertible/ exchangeable bond issuance hitting record high

Further brisk issuance in H2 2025 will push volumes to highest on record, the bank said.

Global digital shipyard market to reach $7.7b by 2032

Thanks to the push for more efficient and sustainable shipbuilding.

Smaller households drive Asia-Pacific housing crunch

Faster construction and expanded rental markets could fix the problem.

Ecosystem partnerships are the key driver of scale – Roland Berger Southeast Asia’s Managing Partner Damien Dujacquier

He explained how AI, cloud, and cross-industry partnerships are reshaping the region’s digital future.

Asia-Pacific region should align energy, data centre plans

Renewable energy access is critical to market expansion.

Asia’s reinsurers expand into mature global markets

AM Best’s Asia Reinsurance Composite posted higher net income in 2024.

Peaking power plant market to reach $35.8b by 2033

Thanks to the integration of clean power sources, amongst others.

Insurers may need to hire remotely to bridge talent gap

There is strong demand for actuaries, while underwriting faces a shortage.

Realion bets on unified proptech platform to drive Asia-Pacific expansion

It’s creating an app with banking, renovation, and property management services.

GlobalData says 41.9% see green insurance as essential

Meanwhile, 30.5% said such products are not essential.

APAC leads nuclear energy growth

Geopolitical tensions and the price of fossil fuels are fuelling diversification.

Global logistics market to reach $20.1t by 2033

A growing e-commerce market is fuelling the faster expansion of global logistics.

Energy storage funding down 41% in H1

VC funding also decreased in the first six months of the year.

Smart grid corporate funding down 13% in H1

VC funding was also down during the period.