APAC
Asian reinsurers grow abroad as overseas premiums near half share
Asian reinsurers grow abroad as overseas premiums near half share
US premiums now account for 18% of major Asian reinsurers’ portfolios.
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.
APAC’s takaful insurance market to grow fastest with 18.4% CAGR by 2032
Globally, the market is projected to bag $126.8b by 2032.
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.
Global waste-to-energy to reach $95.19m by 2035
APAC is the fastest-growing market.
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.
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