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Global contraceptive drugs and devices market to reach $75b by 2035
Thanks to a rising awareness about family access.
Global logistics market to reach $20.1t by 2033
A growing e-commerce market is fuelling the faster expansion of global logistics.
Singapore life insurers’ H1 2025 weighted new business premiums rise 7.7%
This was driven by Investment-linked policies.
Energy storage funding down 41% in H1
VC funding also decreased in the first six months of the year.
Smart grid corporate funding down 13% in H1
VC funding was also down during the period.
Decarbonisation market to reach $4.7t by 2033
Thanks to the wider adoption of decarbonisation technologies in key industries, amongst others.
Vietnam’s renewable capacity to reach 112 GW in 2035
The country’s power sector presents significant opportunities for clean energy.
China and India lead coal production expansion globally
Beijing leads with 1,350 million tonnes per annum of proposed capacity.
Taiwan’s insurers report $650m loss in H1 2025 earnings
In contrast, non-life insurers posted a pre-tax profit of $0.52b.
Emerging markets to see mixed health spending growth
India and Turkiye are experiencing sharp increases in expenditure.
Malaysia’s renewable capacity to reach 30 GW by 2035
The establishment of a roadmap helped define the rules to achieve RE goals.
3 in 10 Taiwanese Gen Z investors now include insurance in their portfolios
Younger investors aim to manage risk whilst building long-term wealth.
Slow progress reported on national renewable targets
Only 7 countries outside EU have updated RE targets since COP28 tripling pledge.
Surgical sutures market to be valued at $6.65b by 2030
Thanks to a rise in surgical interventions driven by an ageing population.
South Korea’s nuclear generation to reach 222.7TWh by 2035
The country has four upcoming reactors on top of 25 existing ones.
China’s giant hydropower project crucial for decarbonisation but comes with risks
A new state-owned agency was formed to undertake all risks.