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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.
Firms split on green growth, peak oil timelines, Bain says
Executives are pivoting towards transition-oriented investments in their local regions.
Southeast Asia races to redesign energy security amidst ME conflict, report says
All six markets have announced nuclear ambitions for 2030 to 2037.
Automation threatens 43% of insurance tasks by 2030
Nearly all insurers are speeding up adoption as technology reshapes operational models.
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.
DHL expands multimodal networks for Vietnam trade
Vietnam drives longer routes and multimodal demand.
Vietnam expands exports across global trade
Capacity investments support long-distance trade growth.
Ransomware groups surge as July attacks hit Singapore
ThreatBook 2025 report shows tech and finance hit hardest in mid-year breach wave.
AI integration and job security take centre stage in finance recruitment: Hays
Job seekers also expect a 10% pay rise when switching roles.
Finance hiring gains momentum across key banking segments, report says
Banks prioritise tech and planning roles in hiring push.
Singapore firms face world’s highest ransomware risk
Mid-year conferences made it a prime global target.
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.
Grab to acquire Delivery Hero's Foodpanda Taiwan in $600m deal
Taiwan marks Grab’s first market outside Southeast Asia.
Hong Kong finance firms deploy AI for strategy over efficiency: PwC
Most still allocate 10% or less of tech budgets.
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.
Global diagnostic lab market poised to hit $223b
It is being driven by increasing demand for early disease diagnosis, amongst others.
Rising oil threatens Thai food producers’ margins
Maybank keeps the sector at neutral.
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