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APAC consumers embrace probiotic-enhanced foods
APAC consumers embrace probiotic-enhanced foods
																					
							It will be driven by R&D advancements and increasing consumer interest in health and wellbeing.
						
					
					
				Japan’s SMFG issues new shares worth $23.89m
																					
							The move is part of its stock compensation plans.
						
					
					
				Tech sector still leads venture capital funding surge in India
																					
							India secured 483 VC deals.
						
					
					
				Classic flavours dominate new product launches in packaged foods
																					
							Chocolate leads in staying power.
						
					
					
				Japanese life insurers' premium income hits $18b
																					
							Overall operating expenses pencilled in was $4b.
						
					
					
				Southern China floods trigger 18,400 insurance claims
																					
							Estimated losses amounted to $86.66m.
						
					
					
				Japan insurance giants to maintain improved financial performance in FY 2024
																					
							Thanks to higher domestic interest rates, diversified investments, and ongoing reforms. 
						
					
					
				Scarcity and high Inflation drop data centre transactions
																					
							There are four factors in total that contributed to the decline.
						
					
					
				McKinsey highlights critical insurance strategies for 2024
																					
							Chief risk officers at a roundtable stressed the importance of capital management.
						
					
					
				Cyber insurance costs drop amidst improved cyber hygiene
																					
							Global cyber insurance to hit $43b by 2030, Howden projects.
						
					
					
				Taiwan's insurance sector posts $5.5b pre-tax profit in May
																					
							Its general insurance market surged nearly five times more than last year.
						
					
					
				Asia Pacific pet care market set to reach $29b in 2024
																					
							China remains the largest contributor to the pet care market in the region.
						
					
					
				How luxury brands are embracing AI to enhance customer experiences
																					
							The luxury sector has invested over $360m in AI in the past three years.
						
					
					
				WTW urges APAC banks to consider non-payment insurance
																					
							Uncertainties like the Chinese real estate crisis call for effective credit risk management.
						
					
					
				How wellness trends boosted demand for women’s sportswear and femtech innovations
																					
							Consumers are actively seeking brands and products that enhance both their physical and mental wellbeing.
						
					
					
				Here are top trends shaping Asia's beauty and personal care market
																					
							Consumers are increasingly prioritising value in their beauty and personal care purchases.
						
					
					
				Startups advised to avoid negative blitzscaling
																					
							Solid foundations are essential for sustainable growth in tech startups.