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China and India lead coal production expansion globally
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.
7MM hidradenitis suppurativa market to quadruple by 2034
Thanks to the approval and uptake of next-generation biologics.
What may hold back green bonds’ growth in India?
Various factors are seen to pose hurdles to the growth of green bonds critical for clean projects.
No major shift seen for global coal demand in 2025-2026
In China, coal demand is seen to slightly decline this year.
Biologic therapeutic market to hit $794.5b by 2029
Thanks to the demand for monoclonal antibodies, gene and cell therapies, and vaccines.
Hong Kong insurance premiums hit $28.6b in Q1 2025
This was driven by robust growth in both long-term and general insurance business.
Insurers broaden AI use beyond underwriting in Q3 2025
The industry saw higher AI adoption rates in customer service.
Onshore wind remains cheapest energy source in 2024
The addition of over 500 GW of RE prevented the use of fossil fuels worth $57b.
China leads in clinical trials outside North America and Europe in Q2
Meanwhile, India overtook Iran to claim second place.
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