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Singapore health premiums jump 14.8% in February

Singapore health premiums jump 14.8% in February

The increase reflects a long-term repricing cycle rather than seasonal demand.
3 days ago

Firms split on green growth, peak oil timelines, Bain says

Executives are pivoting towards transition-oriented investments in their local regions.
3 days ago

Southeast Asia races to redesign energy security amidst ME conflict, report says

All six markets have announced nuclear ambitions for 2030 to 2037.
3 days ago

Automation threatens 43% of insurance tasks by 2030

Nearly all insurers are speeding up adoption as technology reshapes operational models.
3 days ago

APRA warns climate risks could leave 1 in 4 homes uninsured

The regulator assessed two severe scenarios covering weather losses and transition costs through to 2050.
4 days ago

DHL expands multimodal networks for Vietnam trade

Vietnam drives longer routes and multimodal demand.
4 days ago

Vietnam expands exports across global trade

Capacity investments support long-distance trade growth.
4 days ago

Ransomware groups surge as July attacks hit Singapore

ThreatBook 2025 report shows tech and finance hit hardest in mid-year breach wave.
4 days ago

AI integration and job security take centre stage in finance recruitment: Hays

Job seekers also expect a 10% pay rise when switching roles.
4 days ago

Finance hiring gains momentum across key banking segments, report says

Banks prioritise tech and planning roles in hiring push.
4 days ago

Singapore firms face world’s highest ransomware risk

Mid-year conferences made it a prime global target.
4 days ago

Hong Kong insurance C-Suite pay hits $3m as affluent client focus drives 2026 hiring

Hays 2026 data shows Risk and Compliance chiefs hit record pay as insurers target wealthy clients.
4 days ago

Hong Kong finance firms deploy AI for strategy over efficiency: PwC

Most still allocate 10% or less of tech budgets.
4 days ago

Contact lens and solutions market on track to reach $38b by 2032

This will be driven by the prevalence of vision disorders and lifestyle shifts.
5 days ago

Global diagnostic lab market poised to hit $223b

It is being driven by increasing demand for early disease diagnosis, amongst others.
5 days ago