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9 in 10 APAC firms implement whistleblowing policies
Top benefits include early fraud detection and prevention at 35%.
9 in 10 APAC firms implement whistleblowing policies
Top benefits include early fraud detection and prevention at 35%.
Chinese travelers' search for int'l stay doubles for upcoming Golden Week
The second Golden Week of the year will commence from 1 to 7 October.
CEOs leverage Gen-AI in organisational planning
52% say it shapes competitive positioning.
AI agents combat the lack of skilled workers to improve AI models
These agents are formed by embedding AI with pre-built use cases into enterprise applications.
Asia Pacific to lead blockchain in insurance by 2031
Globally, the market could reach $32.9b.
How is APAC leading with AI to fight insurance fraud?
74% of respondents reported that fraud cases are either stable or increasing.
Bank-fintech alliance a win-win— HSBC digital chief
Lenders can learn from disruptive tech whilst aiding its champions comply with regulations.
Multi-cloud shift drives demand for AI-driven data integration
Providers are responding with collaboration, led by Oracle.
Parametric insurance market set to double by 2033
The manufacturing sector held the largest share of the market in 2023.
India's life insurance APE growth slows to 10.5% in August
LIC's performance in 5M FY 2025 outpaced its private sector peers
Thailand to welcome 2 million South Korean tourists for Chuseok holidays
Thailand attracts South Korean tourists with food, K-pop, and visas.
S&P warns of strained profitability for insurers due to climate events
Last year was the fourth straight year insured losses surpassed $100b globally.
Oracle CloudWorld 2024: EHR systems likely to fade as AI takes on healthcare
Intelligence systems to overtake.
SuiteWorld 2024: NetSuite to add India to its global data centre footprint
It plans to establish a data centre in Hyderabad in 2025.
Construction insurance sector set for growth with energy, utility projects
Energy and infrastructure projects are expected to climb 7.8% and 5.1%, accordingly.
Zurich partners with Tesla in Australia as it rides EV trend
The Swiss insurer is simplifying coverage to help cut the cost of buying an electric car.
Global insurance M&A hits 15-year low in volume
The region’s deal volumes also fell by 20.7% YoY.
Commentary
ASEAN businesses should not underestimate opportunities 'Down Under'