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Metro buyers make up 75% of India home loan cover sales

Demand from non-metro areas has accelerated over the last 2 months.
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South Korean firms seek insurance amidst workplace injury risks

Aon said 64.3% of organisations have plans for work-related injuries.
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Middle East conflict threatens APAC banks with $180b losses

S&P says 92% of regional lenders still hold stable outlooks despite growing uncertainty.
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Asia battery storage investment held back by execution risks: DLA Piper

China ranks amongst the world's top three markets as investors seek greater certainty.
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Asia watch claims jump 21% as theft rises

The global average increase was lower at 17% over the past three years.
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Japan's US$158b M&A wave moves away from China toward ASEAN and US

Buying a Japanese firm gives Western buyers indirect exposure to Southeast Asia without investing directly in the region.
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Nearly all companies view disorderly climate transition as risk; 40% call it critical

About 47% expressed low confidence in transition preparedness.
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Malaysia mobile revenue may hit $6.3b in 2030 as data offsets voice decline

Voice revenue is projected to contract 1% annually.
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APAC industrial deal volumes seen rising 2% in 2026— PwC

India and Southeast Asia are expected to attract manufacturing investment.
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Allianz says $125b in cargo remains stranded in Gulf

Hull and cargo premiums increased during the conflict.
4 days ago

East Asia lags in sustainability investment, report finds

Six in 10 firms still cite sustainability as a moderate competitive advantage.
6 days ago

Japan yields rise as BOJ exits rate controls

Market-driven rates increase volatility and pressure banks and capital flows.
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Thailand’s IoT revenue growth trails subscription uptake, GlobalData says

IoT subscriptions to reach 12% of mobile base by 2030 as adoption outpaces revenue.
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Indonesian fixed telecom market to reach $1.4b by 2030 as landlines disconnect

Subscribers are shifting from traditional landlines to app-based communications.
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Philippine life insurers lift premiums 15% as density hits record

Per capita insurance spending reached $70.15 in 2025 from $62.30 a year earlier.

APAC insurers stay stable despite claims pressure: Fitch Ratings

Non-life insurers face higher claims costs that are reducing underwriting margins.