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Australia, NZ retail banks face tougher headwinds

Both loans and deposits will see increased competition.

Australia, NZ retail banks face tougher headwinds

Both loans and deposits will see increased competition.

Higher EV sales to surface new insurance risk factors: SRI

EV insurance can take the global market size to more than $200b in 2030.

Accelerating clean energy adoption can lower power costs

Solar and wind are the cheapest renewable energy options.

Solar potential underutilised in sunniest markets

Access to financing remains a barrier to increasing solar capacity.

Indonesia's money supply falls 6.9% YoY in April

Thanks to disbursed loans and net claims.

Commitment issues rise amidst climate risks dampen insurance reliability

Typhoon Koinu alone in 2023 led to over $500m in insurance claims.

APAC to see $15b investment in CCS over next decade

Australia, Malaysia and Indonesia are emerging hubs for carbon capture.

Japanese insurers eye profit from hikes in fire and auto insurance

FY24 profit targets exceeded Jefferies’ forecasts.

Hong Kong retail sales drop 14.7% in April

The sharp decline was mainly attributed to the timing of the Easter holidays.

HK insurers’ Q1 premiums mounts $22b in premiums

On a year-on-year basis, it climbed 12.2%.

ASEAN region attracts soaring overseas business interest

Foreign direct investment surges as businesses seek ASEAN expansion.

High costs and delays make SMRs a risky bet for energy transition

The price of a China SMR project was triple its initial projections.

Southeast Asia's gas-fired capacity set to double: report

However, GEM said the region’s growing demand could be met by renewable energy.

Global online retail sales to reach $6.8t in 2028: Forrester

About 76% of global retail sales will still occur offline in 2028, amounting to $21.9t. 

How AI-powered diagnostics can elevate patient outcomes

A report revealed that AI-powered tools utilise advanced algorithms for a personalised approach.

Why retailers need to scale AI investments

Gen AI significantly boosts productivity and cuts industry-wide costs.