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Asia-Pacific leads universal life market with 29.7% CAGR
Asia-Pacific leads universal life market with 29.7% CAGR
Globally, it is seen to reach $280b by 2032.
Global renewables surge to record 4,448 GW
However, progress remains short of the 2030 tripling goal.
Global firms target Singapore's unique cycling market
In Asia, e-bike adoption is seen as one of the market’s growth drivers.
Digital platforms to enhance predictive modelling, personalised care
One key driver includes patient data integration into mobile health platforms.
Entrepreneurship remains a pipedream for many Filipinos
Enterprisers struggle with cumbersome loan requirements and high collateral.
Insurers may cover only 25% to 33% of disaster damages by 2030
Insurers also expect to gain up to 15% revenue rise from AI and tech boost.
Three in four workers value job training and development
Nearly a quarter have left their jobs due to the lack of such opportunities.
Few Singapore SMEs have cyber insurance
They seek to ward off cyber threats but not through insurance.
Medical device firms eye sustainability amidst regulatory changes
Regulatory shifts may lead to temporary device shortages in the short term.
BFSI sector leads cyber insurance adoption at 35% to 40% share
This was followed by the technology and IT sector at 30%.
Medical alert systems market to double by 2032
Thanks to product performance innovations and AI integration.
Japan’s 10-year fund to boost pharmaceutical landscape
The country’s ageing population is driving demand for innovative treatments.
Japan’s medical device market to be valued at $42.9b by 2029
It is projected to surpass Germany to become the third-largest market globally.
Australian firms expect financial crime surge in 2025
Only a fourth of firms admitted their programmes are adequately equipped.
Orthopaedic robot prices to drop 30% in five years: report
Thanks to increased market competition, tech advancements, and economies of scale.
Saudi Arabia’s pharmaceutical market to hit $16.7b by 2029
Thanks to rising investments and increased international collaboration.
Vietnam's Cake Digital Bank breaks even by meeting small needs
The Vietnamese digital bank owes its success to quick loans and low-limit credit cards.
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