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Asian investors increase demand for secondary life insurance assets
Asian investors increase demand for secondary life insurance assets
Interest is growing in Singapore, Hong Kong SAR, and Japan.
China’s wind and solar power generation up 27% in H1
The East Asian superpower is the biggest renewable energy investor in the world.
Employers cut insurance benefits as costs reshape strategies across APAC
Looking ahead, 33% of organisations plan to enhance outpatient insurance.
APAC eyes fastest growth in global home healthcare market
It is projected to expand at a CAGR of 10.1%.
Global wind capacity additions to hit 170 GW in 2025
China will account for the majority of this growth.
Data centres' share of global power to surge to 4% by 2030
Asia Pacific is one of the regions driving demand.
Philippine life insurance premiums rise 12% to $3.51b in H1 2025
It was mainly driven by a 15.47% increase in variable unit-linked premiums.
Ocean hull premiums grow as fleet value climbs to $1.54t
Asia-Pacific accounted for 35% of market premiums.
Cyber insurance market grows 7% to $15b in 2024
Despite softer demand and rising competition, the sector remained profitable.
China’s coal power generation could peak in 2025
The country is expected to reach its coal power generation peak this year.
Zoho expands finance suite into full ERP solution
The software giant bets on AI, digital payments, and cross-border tools for SMEs.
Asia Pacific outpaces West in AI adoption
Youth, education, and cultural narratives fuel trust.
Global solar PV installation to reach $1.06t by 2035
Renewable energy adoption and government policies are fuelling the growth.
Global renewable energy market to reach $3.875t by 2035
This is being driven by the wider adoption of various clean energy technologies.
APAC’s flood insurance market set for 19.7% CAGR to 2032
Globally, the market is expected to expand 15.6% between 2022 and 2032.
Over 70% of Singaporeans see AI helpful for holiday shopping
Ads also play a role in consumers’ decision-making.
Vaccines market to be valued at $63.7b by 2030
Its expansion is attributed to rapid development and commercialisation.
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