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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.

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.

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.