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Korean insurers immune from overseas CRE decay: Fitch Ratings
Korean insurers immune from overseas CRE decay: Fitch Ratings
Fitch believes robust capitalisation will enable insurers to absorb shocks from losses.
Malaysian banks’ asset quality strong but profits flat in 2024
A sustained currency depreciation may affect import-reliant sectors, an analyst warned.
Hong Kong investment bankers risk losing jobs as banks cut costs: report
About 200 bankers in the city have reportedly lost their jobs in the past year.
Alternative payments dominate Hong Kong's e-commerce in 2023
Over 85% of consumers in Hong Kong shopped online in the past six months.
Malaysia launches platform for RE cross-border sale to Singapore
It also opened the auction for the inaugural 100 MW capacity.
Native Land partners with Singaporean and Malaysian companies on London site
The new Bankside Yards project emphasises eco-friendly innovation.
Hong Kong and Macao discuss cross-market insurance issues
Discussions included topics such as the sale of life insurance products to MCVs.
Heavy rains in Southwestern Asia reveal insurance shortfall
Dubai saw its heaviest rainfall in more than 70 years.
Allianz sells 51% stake in Saudi unit
Abu Dhabi National Insurance is the buyer.
Here are key consumer trends influencing pet care sales in 2024
Consumers are now adopting innovative strategies to manage budgets amid rising inflation costs.
Container shipping faces hurdles in decarbonization effort
High costs and regulatory uncertainties challenge the shift to eco-friendly fuels in the maritime industry.
Asia's First Social Wellness Club to open in Singapore
Asian Business Review’s Simon Hyett speaks with social wellness thought leader Diana Kraemer on why the island nation represents the perfect social wellness incubus.
Security testing balances speed, safety in business
Continuous integration of security measures with business agility highlighted as essential.
Continuous assurance vital in cybersecurity landscape
Continuous identification and prioritisation of vulnerabilities emphasised for effective defence.
Collaborative efforts key to uncover vulnerabilities in cybersecurity
Ethical hacking enhances cybersecurity globally.
AI raises ethical questions in cybersecurity acceleration
Rapid integration of AI in security practices challenges traditional methods.
Bugcrowd launches AI Bias assessment service
New service aims to improve AI safety and fairness.
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