News
Singapore reclaims IMD world competitiveness crown
Singapore reclaims IMD world competitiveness crown
Its stronger corporate performance helped lifted SG above 69 economies.
1 day ago
Singapore construction firms cut tech tools to boost productivity
Autodesk said companies are prioritising data consolidation.
1 day ago
Singapore mid-market firms lose 23% of AI budgets to complexity
Freshworks said many companies are still stuck in pilots despite plans to raise AI spending.
1 day ago
Construction insurance gaps threaten project financing
Zurich said lenders may cut commitments when adequate cover is unavailable.
1 day ago
Asia drives global 5G growth but advanced services lag
5G standlaone rollout, slicing adoption and monetisation vary widely across Asian markets.
3 days ago
India life premium jumps 39.1% in April 2026 as group business surges
The industry reached $3.36b in April 2026.
3 days ago
SEA medtech supply chains need redesign to support growth: KPMG
The region offers strong demand, but regulatory fragmentation and internal complexity could constrain expansion.
3 days ago
Global insurance premiums to reach $8.95t by 2035: Deloitte
Growth will be driven by rising protection demand, digital innovation, underserved markets, and ageing populations.
3 days ago
Asia Pacific to lead surgical robots growth through 2034, Polaris says
The region leads growth as global market heads toward $55.74b by 2034.
3 days ago
Legal liability insurers beat casualty market
The specialist group outperformed commercial casualty in 8 of the past 10 years.
4 days ago
Cursor eyes US$20b APJ opportunity as legacy software costs mount
Only 6% of Fortune 100 firms had an AI security strategy as Cursor pushes into Japan Singapore Indonesia and India.
4 days ago
Philippine telcos turn to fintech as core growth stalls
Digital finance is now doing the heavy lifting as mobile and broadband flatten.
4 days ago
Middle East energy disruption spurs Asia coal demand surge, Rystad says
The tight gas supply drove higher utilisation of existing coal plants across key markets.
4 days ago
Singapore banks see uneven exposure, with DBS most affected
DBS derives 7.4% of income from Indonesia and India operations.
China mobile giants pivot to AI tokens as data model weakens
The telecom firms are exploring AI metering as connectivity revenue shifts.
Consumers want AI agents to shop for 'idealised' selves
26% of active generative AI users have bought a more expensive item after AI increased their confidence in the decision.
Thailand insurance licence applications fall 11.31% in 2025
Renewals reached 43,897 in Q1 2026 according to the insurance regulator.
Most Read
1. About $165b ASEAN renewable assets face climate risk, Zurich Insurance says 2. Energy price volatility highlights structural gaps for managing FX risk in APAC 3. Siam Piwat embeds green rules across Bangkok mall tenants 4. Insurance capital shifts as 60% of investors expand 5. Why high turnover persists in hospitality, and what’s changingResource Center
Read Here
Advertise
Sign Up
Awards
Sep
17
Oct
01
Nov
11
Event News
The Media Hub platform unifies government media operations, cutting request turnaround by 35% across the emirate.
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