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Cyber insurance shock could emerge every 10 to 18 years
Cyber insurance shock could emerge every 10 to 18 years
Howden Re compared potential cyber losses to moderate catastrophe years such as 2008.
India’s solar energy share rises to 28.4% of total power capacity in Q1
Wind energy capacity stood at 56.1 GW.
Insurance buyers gain leverage as pricing softens: Aon
Aon said capacity and underwriting flexibility improved across major lines.
China’s manufacturing PMI holds at 50.3 in April as costs stay elevated
New export orders climbed whilst domestic demand indicators weaken across industries.
Singapore retail sales up 4.8% in March
Total retail sales reached $4.7b, whilst online sales made up 15.7% of the total.
Asia’s commercial insurance rates drop 5% in Q1 2026
This marks the seventh straight quarter of declines across the region.
Asia disasters leave 92% losses uninsured
Insured catastrophe losses totalled $5.2b in 2025 across the region.
Asia-Pacific ventricular assist device market surges on rising disease burden
The market is projected to reach $2.81b by 2031, growing annually at 8.44%.
Brands move from CX to total experience as agentic AI rises: report
Personalisation and integrity remain the top customer experience drivers, whilst trust concerns shape AI adoption.
China manufacturing PMI steady at 50.3 as exports rise
Factory activity settled higher than expected.
Hong Kong insurance records 109,813 new policies
New direct long-term business covered 1.1 million lives in 2025.
Singapore real estate investment volume jumps 364% in Q1: CBRE
Buying and selling intentions both increased.
Brands urged to pivot to owned channels amidst rising platform fees
Platform fees now reach as high as 20%.
Over 60% of older adults make weekly mall visits, study finds
Most visit for dining and essentials, study finds.
Energy prices rise 24% as oil supply drops 10 million barrels a day
Strait of Hormuz disruption triggers largest oil shock since 2022, driving global price gains.
China drives 76% of coal mine methane emissions
Ember says global emissions remain steady.
Hyderabad retail strengthens as new malls and brand entry fuel growth
Rents increased across Prime Suburbs.
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