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India set to outpace China, US in premiums by 2030
India set to outpace China, US in premiums by 2030
The outlook for India marks a sharp rebound from 2025, when growth slowed to 3.1%.
Reputational rot sinks trade for 78% of global firms
The survey also found 60% of companies fail AI threat test.
CEO confidence hits 5-year low as AI payoffs lag, PwC finds
PwC says 42% cite transformation speed as their top worry, whilst 31% flag cyber risk as a major threat.
Identity hijacking consumes 84% of all APAC fraud cases, survey finds
Sumsub says 69% of APAC firms faced fraud in 2025, whilst 88% expect more AI-driven attacks.
Global VPP market could hit $14.8b as falling battery costs fuel grid shift
This will be driven by AI, decentralisation, and solar-plus-storage adoption.
Asia draws bigger 2026 PE allocations as Japan, India lead: report
Report cites weaker yen, low rates, and reforms lifting Japan's large-cap activity; India draws control-stake focus.
APAC insurance gap above 80% leaves weather exposure
But cyber incidents remain the top risk for APAC businesses, the report showed.
IRENA underscores AI’s role in systemic energy innovation
It spotlights 40 innovations modernising grids and energy access.
Vietnam mandates 100% payouts for near-poor, 75+ seniors
Reimbursement rates for near-poor cardholders will increase to 100%.
Can reforms offset Thailand non-life catastrophe exposure?
It aims to strengthen underwriting and resilience.
Power grid system market to hit $19b by 2029 as digitalisation accelerates
Asia Pacific will lead the market with a fourteen per cent CAGR.
India’s non-fossil fuel capacity hits record 266.78 GW in 2025
Solar and wind power led this expansion.
71% of Asia’s youth prioritise financial planning: Study
They cite financial security as their top life concern.
Global coal demand peaks in 2025, set to decline by 2030
China and major markets cut coal as global demand shifts.
China investment banking rebounds to $15.4b fees
Government-backed deals drive $474 billion China M&A boom
Global wind installations to hit 160 GW in 2026
A decline is expected in China following its Five-Year Plan.
Top 25 banks reach $6.1t market value in Q4 2025
GlobalData said banks are entering 2026 with a more stable outlook.
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