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Asia watch claims jump 21% as theft rises
Asia watch claims jump 21% as theft rises
The global average increase was lower at 17% over the past three years.
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.
Nearly all companies view disorderly climate transition as risk; 40% call it critical
About 47% expressed low confidence in transition preparedness.
Malaysia mobile revenue may hit $6.3b in 2030 as data offsets voice decline
Voice revenue is projected to contract 1% annually.
APAC industrial deal volumes seen rising 2% in 2026— PwC
India and Southeast Asia are expected to attract manufacturing investment.
Allianz says $125b in cargo remains stranded in Gulf
Hull and cargo premiums increased during the conflict.
East Asia lags in sustainability investment, report finds
Six in 10 firms still cite sustainability as a moderate competitive advantage.
Japan yields rise as BOJ exits rate controls
Market-driven rates increase volatility and pressure banks and capital flows.
Thailand’s IoT revenue growth trails subscription uptake, GlobalData says
IoT subscriptions to reach 12% of mobile base by 2030 as adoption outpaces revenue.
Indonesian fixed telecom market to reach $1.4b by 2030 as landlines disconnect
Subscribers are shifting from traditional landlines to app-based communications.
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.
South Korea eases AI rules as oversight tightens
Regulators will accelerate network separation reforms for financial AI systems.
82% of SEA CFOs target growth but siloed data slows finance AI rollout
Automating a flawed process with AI accelerates inefficiency and that process redesign must come before any tool adoption.
Asia-Pacific climate risks may cost firms US$336b annually by 2030s
The report identifies investable resilience opportunities across real estate, data centres, power infrastructure, and transport.
Almost seven in 10 business leaders flag rising disorderly climate risk
Firms warn of rising operational disruption as transition risks climb across regions.
Only 19% of executives quantify sustainability’s financial impact: KPMG
Most companies struggle to translate them into profits, cash flow, and valuation.
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