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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
Rising oil threatens Thai food producers’ margins
Maybank keeps the sector at neutral.
Global telecom brand values hit $741.8b as Thai rankings diverge
AIS gains ground whilst True Dtac loses value.
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