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India's life insurers report 8.4% rise in premiums for April 2025

Growth in individual non-single premium policies declined by 13.6% YoY.

India’s storage-backed renewables to reach over 25 GW in three years

It will account for nearly a quarter of the additional RE over the said period.

Hong Kong travellers boost insurance uptake on personal safety concerns

Notably, the fear of losing travel documents is higher.

Singapore life insurance industry sees 10.9% growth in Q1 2025 premiums

The growth was led by the double-digit increase in annual premium policies.

What’s stopping Indians from buying travel insurance this year?

Security and peace of mind remain key motivators for insurance uptake.

How much will Japan's insurance market grow in eight years?

Demographic shifts are driving structural changes in product demand.

ASEAN point-of-care diagnostics market to hit $1.36b by 2030

Thanks to the rising demand for regular monitoring and early detection.

Key investment opportunities in autonomous shipbuilding market

Companies should capitalise on the advancing autonomous maritime technologies.

What lies ahead of the global medical device industry?

Tariffs are complicating regulatory compliance and driving costs for manufacturers.

Global solar installations reach nearly 600 GW in 2024

Last year’s additional capacity slightly increased from the previous 12 months.

Global sleep apnea oral appliances market to reach $800m by 2030

Its growth is attributed to the rising number of undiagnosed cases.

APAC insurers brace for trade risks with strong capital buffers: S&P

Shocks will be widespread but will not be evenly distributed across the sector.

US foreign aid cuts pressure health systems in emerging markets

At least 38% of USAID funds have been cut compared to FY 2024-25.

Majority of businesses eye increasing electricification efforts in three years

They are also willing to invest more on on-site generation.

In vitro diagnostics to be valued at $141.9b by 2029

Point-of-care testing is gaining popularity over traditional hospital and clinic diagnostics.