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Layered security needed to combat risks in robotics
Phased integration helps mitigate cyber threats and manage expenses.
Layered security needed to combat risks in robotics
Phased integration helps mitigate cyber threats and manage expenses.
Banks, telecoms risk commoditization without super apps expansion
Banks and telecom companies face relegation to basic service providers unless they enhance their ecosystems.
Income Insurance targets to fill billion-dollar financing gap in climate transition
The region skimmed its carbon intensity by 2.8%, far below the 17.2% needed.
India considers major reforms to 1938 Insurance Act
The bill amendments could potentially let insurers enter the banking industry.
Foreign institutions face stagnant growth in China
Macro-economic shifts and regulatory changes challenge asset management expansion.
India’s life insurance industry sees 20.2% YoY APE growth in June
CareEdge foresees medium-term outlook to remain positive.
China absorbs $13b loss in natural disasters in H1 2024
The government has allocated $570m for disaster management this year.
How are APAC consumers adjusting spending amidst economic uncertainty?
Many are now opting to save money by trading down.
Expert debunks misconceptions impacting cyber insurance investment
A Forrester report found that only a quarter of firms possess standalone policies.
APAC consumers embrace probiotic-enhanced foods
It will be driven by R&D advancements and increasing consumer interest in health and wellbeing.
Japan’s SMFG issues new shares worth $23.89m
The move is part of its stock compensation plans.
Tech sector still leads venture capital funding surge in India
India secured 483 VC deals.
Classic flavours dominate new product launches in packaged foods
Chocolate leads in staying power.
Japanese life insurers' premium income hits $18b
Overall operating expenses pencilled in was $4b.
Southern China floods trigger 18,400 insurance claims
Estimated losses amounted to $86.66m.
Japan insurance giants to maintain improved financial performance in FY 2024
Thanks to higher domestic interest rates, diversified investments, and ongoing reforms.
Scarcity and high Inflation drop data centre transactions
There are four factors in total that contributed to the decline.
Commentary
ASEAN businesses should not underestimate opportunities 'Down Under'