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APAC insurers brace for trade risks with strong capital buffers: S&P
APAC insurers brace for trade risks with strong capital buffers: S&P
Shocks will be widespread but will not be evenly distributed across the sector.
US foreign aid cuts pressure health systems in emerging markets
At least 38% of USAID funds have been cut compared to FY 2024-25.
Majority of businesses eye increasing electricification efforts in three years
They are also willing to invest more on on-site generation.
In vitro diagnostics to be valued at $141.9b by 2029
Point-of-care testing is gaining popularity over traditional hospital and clinic diagnostics.
Manager disengagement threatens Southeast Asia’s workforce productivity
Southeast Asia has the second highest percentage of engaged employees.
What is holding back energy transition in APAC?
Green energy investment in Asia is around 45% of the global level in 2023.
Hong Kong’s insurance premiums reach $83b in 2024
Both long-term and general insurance sectors registered notable increases.
APAC’s HTA adoption to grow amidst infrastructure, talent challenges
Key markets include Indonesia, the Philippines, and Australia.
Over 900 GW of wind capacity to be installed by 2030
Specifically, offshore wind is showing a promising growth potential.
India’s life insurers post 5.1% growth in FY 2025 premiums
CareEdge said premium growth is expected to remain volatile.
Oral proteins and peptides market to hit $24b by 2030
Its expansion is attributed to the prevalence of chronic diseases like diabetes.
Global transformers market to reach nearly $90b by 2030
APAC will lead this growth.
Global wind energy adds 117 GW of capacity in 2024
China led new installations.
Physicians divided over patient choice in biologics vs biosimilars
China’s physicians expressed the highest support amongst surveyed countries.
Bringing the forest to life: A symphony of nature in brand design
The visual system, titled In Tune with Nature, captures the ecosystems' biodiversity.
Asia’s commercial rates contracts in Q1 2025
This is the fifth consecutive quarter that rates have fallen.
Japan’s nuclear energy generation up 11.2% in FY 2024
Thanks to several units resuming operations last year.
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