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Taiwan’s insurance premiums rise 8% as claims outpace non-life growth in 2025
Taiwan’s insurance premiums rise 8% as claims outpace non-life growth in 2025
Non-life payouts climb faster than premiums, signalling pressure on underwriting margins.
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Taiwan and South Korea travellers lead Asia in shopping-driven trips
Luxury malls, designer districts and night markets remain key attractions.
19 hours ago
HK retail sales up 11.8% as durable goods and jewellery drive growth
Growth extended to a tenth straight month.
19 hours ago
Emerging brands expand in Shenzhen as consumers shift to lifestyle categories
Flagship openings and store upgrades also rise to enhance customer experience.
19 hours ago
Insurers face capacity strain as $300b data centre boom grows
Total insurable values per site can reach $20b to $30b, raising aggregation concerns.
1 day ago
Asia banks show mixed climate risk readiness, report finds
HSBC, Mizuho, and China Construction Bank stand out.
1 day ago
S’pore leads APAC in digital resilience but board oversight gaps loom
Firms also prioritise compliance over response.
1 day ago
Emerging tech brands seize Shenzhen malls as smartphone giants retreat
The report noted that only 38% of their stores are in suburban areas as of 2025.
1 day ago
Nine in 10 overqualified SG workers are in roles by choice: study
Key reasons include flexibility and work-life balance.
1 day ago
APAC retail investment jumps $7.2b as rents slide
F&B and fashion drive the leasing activity across the region.
1 day ago
Indonesia card payments to hit $61.3b in 2026
Inclusion and policy support fuel growth.
2 days ago
Why 2 in 5 Filipinos don’t have a legacy plan in place: Sun Life
A quarter of respondents still have no arrangements in place for wealth transfer.
2 days ago
Asia-Pacific insurers stay stable as war fuels market swings
S&P expects capital buffers to absorb investment and underwriting strain for now.
2 days ago
APAC consumer firms boost AI agent use; Few projects reach scale
Most initiatives stall before deployment even as uptake accelerates across sectors.
2 days ago
Indonesia consumers shift toward global brands as domestic preference falls
Preference for domestic brands dropped from 57% in 2024 to 33% in 2025.
2 days ago
India e-retail shifts toward instant delivery and AI shopping
Tier 2+ cities and Gen Z accelerate $66b market expansion across its digital retail economy.
2 days ago
China consumption edges up during Qingming holiday as travel surges
Retail and catering sales recorded year-on-year growth.
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